Sydenham, Christchurch

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2176 days ago

How do you feel about your city?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city had become a better place to live in the past year. To read more, click here.

So, what do you think of these results? What do you love about your hometown? Are there things that bother you - if so, what improvements would you like to see? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2173 days ago

SWAP A CAN SALE!

Dorothy from Woolston

Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust is currently experiencing higher than usual demand for our Food Bank Service. In an effort to relieve some of the strain on our resources we are hosting a Swap A Can Sale on Wednesday October 24th from 9.30am til 11.30am at 378 Linwood Avenue.
Bring your own… View more
Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust is currently experiencing higher than usual demand for our Food Bank Service. In an effort to relieve some of the strain on our resources we are hosting a Swap A Can Sale on Wednesday October 24th from 9.30am til 11.30am at 378 Linwood Avenue.
Bring your own bag and fill it with whatever you like from our Op Shop stock in exchange for a can of something for our Food Bank.

We appreciate your support!

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2172 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2172 days ago

Free Confidence Ride for Adults TODAY 5pm, Riccarton House.

Connie Christensen from Go Cycle Christchurch

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Hop on your bike and join this leisurely free Spring confidence ride for adults Wednesday 24 October, 5pm start from Riccarton House.

All riders will receive free spoke reflectors or a bell!

Book your spot on 021 0277 9250 or GoCycleChristchurch@gmail.com

2172 days ago

Spotlight

Harcourts Grenadier

Absolute Waterfront "The Red Cottage" at 161 Main Road, Moncks Bay.

For more information visit: grenadier.harcourts.co.nz...

Negotiable

2172 days ago

Selwyn Street Party, 27 Oct 11am

claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz from Mainland Chroma

Mark it in your calendar the Selwyn Street Party
Sat 27 Oct 11am to 3pm
351 Selwyn St
Sausage Sizzle, Gelato, Coffee, Vintage Caravan Display....
with tips and advice from the Mainland team for decorating your Bach or Caravan !

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2172 days ago

Free electric hobbs

Lisa from Somerfield

Free hobbs, pick up Barrington St

Free

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2173 days ago

Our lovely scenic region

Chris from Christchurch Central

The plunge pool on Fuschia Falls, in Hinewai Reserve over the summit road from Akaroa. There are some stunning scenic locations nearby to Christchurch; the city has its problems, but at the same time it is located so close by to peaceful beautiful places like that...

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2173 days ago

Cashmere News Diary 23Oct2018: AGM, resilience, truth

Rik Tindall from

Another year wants to close, and it is spring - time of renewal, starting again.
Community institutions under scrutiny - what can be done better?
Read the Cashmere News link for local insight:

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2174 days ago

#fiesta. Food and conversation

Sarah from Phillipstown

Come on down to the Phillipstown Community hub in nursery road.
#fiesta
Tonight at 6pm. Gold coin donation.
Yummy food and conversation.
All welcome.

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2178 days ago

Genealogy

John from Woolston

I have recently become a paid-up member of the Genealogy site MY HERITAGE and am finding it quite difficult to follow the instructions and wonder if any others are members and how they are finding the site to use. I will be interested to get any feedback. Thanks.

2174 days ago

Spring sale! One weekend only

Urban Paving

Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser … View more
Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser sausage sizzle and free concrete handcast.

One weekend only. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th from 8am – 5pm.

Don’t need it that weekend? Come in during the sale weekend and book a delivery for another date and we will give you a 20% discount on landscape supplies.

Excludes paving and concrete products.
Find out more!

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2174 days ago

FREE HOUSE SITTING

Miriam from Somerfield

Hello! Do you have plans to go away in 2019? I am a full-time house sitter and I will be studying at UC next year. I'm looking for houses to look after and stay in while I am studying so I can save money during university.

If you are going away in 2019, please consider me as a house sitter, … View more
Hello! Do you have plans to go away in 2019? I am a full-time house sitter and I will be studying at UC next year. I'm looking for houses to look after and stay in while I am studying so I can save money during university.

If you are going away in 2019, please consider me as a house sitter, an alternative to sorting out kennels and catteries. It's a great way to keep your house secure and safe while you're away.

I am a responsible, professional young person and I have references

I am available from the 21st of January onwards.

Feel free to contact me, miriamqualls@gmail.com 02040732283
Please email or text me because I don't check my neighbourly inbox regularly-- its the quickest way to get in contact! :)

miriamqualls.wixsite.com...
miriamqualls.wixsite.com...

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2175 days ago

Free cute child’s chair

Lisa from Somerfield

Free chair, pick up Barrington St

Free

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2175 days ago

Lifestyle and new amenities boost Christchurch mood

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by … View more
A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by watching the video or clicking the link below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments to be published).

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