Sydenham, Christchurch

2211 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2212 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2212 days ago

One million trees in Canterbury

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Trees for Canterbury will celebrate planting its one-millionth tree tomorrow at Travis Wetland Reserve. Find out more here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2212 days ago

Run it your way at the Selwyn Running Festival

Selwyn Sports Trust

Take to the roads at pace or at your leisure on the 4th November at the Selwyn Running Festival. Flat and fast, winding past farmland and townships, there's a distance to suit everyone (half marathon, 10km, 5km and kids dash). Register today and you won't be disappointed. Register here!

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2212 days ago

Classical Hits

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View more
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.

NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.

Christchurch | Wed 19 Sept | 7.00pm
Air Force Museum
Buy tickets here!

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2212 days ago

Selling your Home Seminar was a hit.

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

Our first 'Selling Your Home?' seminar was a hit with a good crowd and heaps of good practical information shared to help prepare your home for sale. A big thank you to all our speakers; Denise Coughlan from Harcourts Grenadier, Tony Greig Jims' Building Inspections, Claire Jackson, … View moreOur first 'Selling Your Home?' seminar was a hit with a good crowd and heaps of good practical information shared to help prepare your home for sale. A big thank you to all our speakers; Denise Coughlan from Harcourts Grenadier, Tony Greig Jims' Building Inspections, Claire Jackson, Mainland Resene, Liz Satherley Harrisons Carpet Christchurch South and Denise Pheloung Creative & Co.
More to come!

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2212 days ago

Handyman wanted

Anna from Woolston

Hi I am in need of a handy man.
Someone that can do a little bit of everything.

I am renovating a 2 bed flat.

I need the stair well painted and 4 kitchen units installed and bench top .

Blinds up and a bit more painting here and there.… View more
Hi I am in need of a handy man.
Someone that can do a little bit of everything.

I am renovating a 2 bed flat.

I need the stair well painted and 4 kitchen units installed and bench top .

Blinds up and a bit more painting here and there.
Also some gib stopping and sanding

If you can help please ring or text me urgently.
Anna 027 7253372

2219 days ago

Poll: Are you stockpiling plastic bags?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you going out of your way to collect plastic bags before they become illegal in NZ? Some Kiwis have admitted they are stockpiling bags before they can no longer get them from supermarkets and petrol stations.

It's been noticed that some customers have been taking … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you going out of your way to collect plastic bags before they become illegal in NZ? Some Kiwis have admitted they are stockpiling bags before they can no longer get them from supermarkets and petrol stations.

It's been noticed that some customers have been taking plastic bags for things like single chocolate bars and drinks "to save up".

Do you find plastic bags handy for bin liners? What eco-friendly tips and alternatives to plastic can you share with your neighbours? Leave a reply to share your thoughts.

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Are you stockpiling plastic bags?
  • 18.5% Yes, I've been collecting them
    18.5% Complete
  • 24.3% I'm saving the bags I have already
    24.3% Complete
  • 25.9% No, I no longer use plastic bags
    25.9% Complete
  • 31.4% I only use them when I forget my reusable ones
    31.4% Complete
1179 votes
2213 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

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Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?
  • 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
    25% Complete
  • 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
    42% Complete
  • 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
    26.4% Complete
  • 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
    6.6% Complete
605 votes
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2218 days ago

Blackcurrents.

Sue from Hoon Hay

I.have afew blackcurrent.bushes to give away you will.have to dig them out.i cannot look after.them any.more and they will only go to waste

2213 days ago

Solid tiling business now for sale

ABC Business Sales

A & H Tiling has been around for over 25 years. On the market for the first time and it's waiting for a driven new owner to take it forward!

As there is an experienced team in place, a new owner is easily able to follow suit and put their focus into the sales side of the business.

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A & H Tiling has been around for over 25 years. On the market for the first time and it's waiting for a driven new owner to take it forward!

As there is an experienced team in place, a new owner is easily able to follow suit and put their focus into the sales side of the business.

Products are sourced from suppliers directly from Europe.

For the 2018 financial year, the business had total sales of around $3.2m with a return to the owner of over $270,000.
Find out more

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2213 days ago

Show you’re a local without trying too hard

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Canterbury and West Coast community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can … View more
My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Canterbury and West Coast community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards in store. Register before 31 October and go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 fuel vouchers. My Challenge - locals get it.
Register here

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2213 days ago
2213 days ago

Kickstart Trackside 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Calling all motorbike riders!
Just two weeks to go until Kickstart Trackside at Mike Pero Motorsport Park.
This year riders can participate in on-track training with Ride Forever instructors, and hear from experts on bike set-up, tyres and more.
To find out more and pre-register for on-track … View more
Calling all motorbike riders!
Just two weeks to go until Kickstart Trackside at Mike Pero Motorsport Park.
This year riders can participate in on-track training with Ride Forever instructors, and hear from experts on bike set-up, tyres and more.
To find out more and pre-register for on-track exercises, check out the Kickstart Trackside Facebook event: bit.ly...

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2214 days ago

Meet Sugar Mini: The feral cathedral kitten adopted by a Christchurch family

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Sugar Mini's new home is smaller than her old one, but definitely less draughty.

The black kitten was likely raised feral in the ruins of the Christ Church Cathedral, but now lives with a family in a suburban Christchurch home.

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