Community Newsletter - 3 Nov 2017
Yet another issue of our community newsletter.
Celebrate Bishopdale – Community Event
Sunday 19 November 11am-2pm at Bishopdale Park, Harewood Road
Save the Date – You are invited to the opening of the Burnside Park BBQ on Friday 24
November, 5-6pm at the Burnside Park playground, Avonhead. Come and have a free
sausage on the BBQ with the Wigram Lions and members of the Fendalton-WaimairiHarewood
Community Board.
Did you know?
There are FREE swimming during school days 9am-3pm for pre-schoolers accompanied by a
caregiver and also for green prescription card holders at any CCC pool. Dates: 1 September
2017 – 13 April 2018.
Poll: Canterbury is thriving on paper... but are you seeing evidence of Canterbury's improving economy?
As reported in the Press, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman recently gave a shout-out to our region, calling Canterbury a "stand-out" for how we recover from tough times. With tech firms growing and exporters investing, the business side of things is looking bright!
👉 But we know that "business growth" doesn't always mean the weekly shop gets any cheaper. While the city expands, many families feel like they’re just trying to keep their heads above water.
We want to know: With the business buzz of 2026, do you feel like things are finally looking up for your household, or does it still feel like a climb?
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0% Yes
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0% No
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0% In some areas ...
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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