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2368 days ago

BROWN PAPER BAG APPEAL IS HERE!

Jayne Mulligan from Christchurch City Mission

How it works: You can find the bags in The Press during the week of the 2nd July, or at your local New World stores. Ask one the New World team where the bags are if you can't spot them! Or pick them up from our reception at Hereford Street.
All you have to do is fill it with non-perishable … View more
How it works: You can find the bags in The Press during the week of the 2nd July, or at your local New World stores. Ask one the New World team where the bags are if you can't spot them! Or pick them up from our reception at Hereford Street.
All you have to do is fill it with non-perishable items, such as canned goods, dried pasta, rice and cereals, as well as toiletries and female hygiene items.
Once you've filled your bag, all you have to do is drop it off to either your local New World or to our reception on Hereford Street.
Each bag is helping real people in real need, thank you for your support.

Why we need your help: Last month our Foodbank experienced a 34% increase in the number of food parcels we gave out, compared to the previous year. And June has already been another busy month. We are asking you all to help us look after the families and people of Christchurch that need food support over the next few months.

We are facing a very real shortage of canned goods; staples like spaghetti, baked beans and canned fruit. Packets of pasta, rice, and noodles are in short supply, and so are essentials like sanitary items and toiletries.

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2374 days ago

Christchurch ratepayers saddled with 53 per cent rates increase over 10 years

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council has signed off on a $10.6 billion "back to basics" budget that will increase rates bills by more than half in 10 years.

Ratepayers will also have to pay a special levy of about $6.52 a year for 10 years to cover the council's $10 million contribution… View more
The Christchurch City Council has signed off on a $10.6 billion "back to basics" budget that will increase rates bills by more than half in 10 years.

Ratepayers will also have to pay a special levy of about $6.52 a year for 10 years to cover the council's $10 million contribution to help reinstate the Christ Church Cathedral.

The council has described its long term plan (LTP) as "focusing on the basics" after it decided to spend an extra $48m on wastewater infrastructure, $25m to improve drinking water – including getting rid of the chlorine – and to prioritise improvements to roads and footpaths.

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2368 days ago

Toyota Camry Gracia 1997

Debra from Woolston

In excellent tidy condition, runs perfectly, this car is well worth a look at.
Currently 258xxx Km
Cambelt was replaced at 230,000 km.
Current WOF and Registration.
4 cylinder, 2163cc
2 sets of keys and remotes
JVC Bluetooth audio system
Selling as we are moving overseas
****SOLD****

Price: $2,500

2368 days ago

Low-cost, kid friendly community fitness in Phillipstown

Carly from Waltham

Hey everyone! Just spreading the word about our awesome wee community fitness group based at the wonderful Phillipstown Community Hub. We have $2 group fitness sessions Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat including Boxfit, Zumba, HIIT and more.

***100% Kid friendly!!*** Bring your kids, big and small. We have … View more
Hey everyone! Just spreading the word about our awesome wee community fitness group based at the wonderful Phillipstown Community Hub. We have $2 group fitness sessions Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat including Boxfit, Zumba, HIIT and more.

***100% Kid friendly!!*** Bring your kids, big and small. We have snacks, toys, and a warm relaxed family atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Hit up Fitclub at the Hub on Facebook for more info and feel free to ask questions :)
www.facebook.com...

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2368 days ago

House of Travel Botanic D'Lights

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Save the date! House of Travel Botanic D’Lights is back for 2018.
Find out more: t.co...

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2371 days ago

Will this new park make parking a little easier for you?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

Is this new park-and-ride service going to make parking easier for you in your city? The owner of a local restaurant chain has turned his attention to hospital parking, opening the car park building door to the public. The building is on the corner of Deans Ave and Riccarton Rd.… View more
Hi Christchurch,

Is this new park-and-ride service going to make parking easier for you in your city? The owner of a local restaurant chain has turned his attention to hospital parking, opening the car park building door to the public. The building is on the corner of Deans Ave and Riccarton Rd.

Will you be parking there? How do you find parking in the area? Let us know in the replies!

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2368 days ago

Enrol now at the Christchurch School of Music

Christchurch School of Music

The Christchurch School of Music is a not-for-profit family-oriented community aimed at providing quality music education. Why not come along and join us?

From ages 2 to 92 we have something for everyone!

On a Saturday morning the whole family can find something to suit. Preschool and junior… View more
The Christchurch School of Music is a not-for-profit family-oriented community aimed at providing quality music education. Why not come along and join us?

From ages 2 to 92 we have something for everyone!

On a Saturday morning the whole family can find something to suit. Preschool and junior school children can start their musical journey by joining in our experiential “Take Off with Music". These classes are run by experienced music educator and CSM’s Music Director, Celia Stewart, who has extensive training and experience in working with children of all ages. The classes are carefully planned to ensure maximum fun, engagement and music learning.

At 4 1/2 years children are also able to begin learning Suzuki violin or cello with our very experienced Suzuki teachers and at 5 years old the recorder is a great way to start children learning an instrument that will set them up with music reading and musicianship skills that will last a lifetime.

Older children and adults may opt for group or individual lessons on a specific instrument (including voice). Those who already play are welcome to join in one of the great ensembles which all take part in regular concerts including Saturday soirees and a wide range of community events. Recitals where individuals can perform are also held regularly.

The UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra, CSM’s top orchestra, generously sponsored by the University of Canterbury Foundation, has an exciting concert series throughout the year. Their upcoming concert, “Confessions” being held in the Charles Luney Auditorium on 11 August is an excellent opportunity to hear Christchurch’s top youth musicians in concert. (Tickets available through Eventfinda.)

With six orchestras, two concert bands, a Big Band, a jazz combo, 6 wind ensembles, rock bands, two choirs, chamber groups, a samba band and a guitar ensemble there is an ensemble to suit all levels and all ages.

CSM also provides a comprehensive music education to participating primary schools via its Outreach programmes. With programmes offered in band, strings, recorder and ukulele in a wide range of Christchurch schools this is an area of the School which has grown fast over the last few years.

Another popular area of the School is the Late Starters programme where adults approaching retirement with more time on their hands have really enjoyed learning an instrument they never had the chance to play in their early years and join an ensemble with other like-minded adults.

If Saturday isn’t an option, CSM also offers a range of weekday opportunities for learning and playing music.

If affordability is an issue, CSM may be able to offer a discount through funding provided by the Rata Foundation.

Enrolments are open for Semester 2 so please contact us via our website www.csm.org.nz and let us start you on a musical journey that will bring pleasure for a lifetime.
Learn more

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2368 days ago

ChCh - your free broadband speed boost is here!

Voyager

Hi Neighbours – it’s the Christchurch Voyager team here!

Did you know Enable has given all of Christchurch a free fibre broadband speed boost? We’re stoked to be one of the first providers to offer the upgrade to Christchurch residents.

Sign up online now and get Fibre 200/20 for the … View more
Hi Neighbours – it’s the Christchurch Voyager team here!

Did you know Enable has given all of Christchurch a free fibre broadband speed boost? We’re stoked to be one of the first providers to offer the upgrade to Christchurch residents.

Sign up online now and get Fibre 200/20 for the price of Fibre 100/20. Our team in Riccarton are ready and raring to go to get you boosted!

All plans include unlimited data, no fixed term contract and FREE set up!

We’re pretty obsessed with speed, it’s even in our phone number – call us on 0800 4 SPEED, or sign up online at www.voyager.nz/home

Click here for more info.
Sign up online now!

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2368 days ago

Shops' returns policies may obscure customers' legal rights

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Many online retailers' returns policies in particular misrepresent or obscure the rights that all shoppers have under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA).

Read the full article on the Stuff link below. Visit the "Returning goods" section on our website: www.cab.org.nz...

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2370 days ago

Female flatmate wanted

Eddy from Phillipstown

Own room fully furnished .Shear with 2 others close to bus stop

2385 days ago

Cost to keep Christchurch's drinking water safe spirals to almost $40 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more … View more
The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more than 40 times the original $840,000 budget for the work.

Read more by clicking the link below and tell us what you think in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

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2369 days ago

RECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION

Matthew from Spreydon

RECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION
NEW ZEALAND / CHRISTCHURCH

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This Auction Start Sunday 1st at 1 am and the Auction finish Monday 2nd at 9 pm of July, If any of the Auction not pick-up on the 07.01.18 it will be Re-auction or given away to a Charity.

PLEASE BID OR COMMIT … View more
RECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION
NEW ZEALAND / CHRISTCHURCH

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This Auction Start Sunday 1st at 1 am and the Auction finish Monday 2nd at 9 pm of July, If any of the Auction not pick-up on the 07.01.18 it will be Re-auction or given away to a Charity.

PLEASE BID OR COMMIT UNDER RECYCLING MAN BID
The Auction Finish at 9 pm, we will take the first bid at 9 pm, if there was two bids at 6.51 pm we take the first bid at 6.51 pm not the last bid Thanks.
Bid on the Recycling man page.

WE WILL ACCEPT ANY CANS OF FOOD FOR THE RECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION, WE DON'T WANT ALL BAKEN BEAN'S OR TOMATO.
THANKS YOU.

If you won the Recycling Man Charity Auction you can pick up at Charity for Christchurch on Friday & Saturday or arrange a time to pick up Wednesday or Thursday (message or text) Thanks you.
When you won the Charity Auction, you can buy a mix's of cans of food.

CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH WILL REOPEN ON THE 29TH OF JUNE AT 27 WINSOR CRESENT SPREYDON
OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9 - 2 PM PLEASE PARK ON THE ROAD SIDE THANKS.

FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Catholic Social Services
Delta Community Support Trust
Ellesmere Food Bank
Salvation Army in Christchurch
Call MATT 02108439932

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2370 days ago

Heaters,surplus to requirements,heat pump coming.

Susanne from Phillipstown

Convector heater $20,8 Fin electris heater.Both suitable for bedrooms etc.as have thermostats,fin one $35.please p.m me open to discussion if you find cost differcullt and are genuine.

Price: $2,035

2370 days ago

FREE Glasshouse!

Sue from Hoon Hay

FREE Aluminium frame, 8ft x 10ft. glass and rubbers munted. ideal for handy person to use frame which is ok, to reline with polycarbonate panels or re glass. We in Hoon Hay. its also listed on Trademe, so be quick to use "buy now" on trademe! want it gone asap. you dismantle and … View moreFREE Aluminium frame, 8ft x 10ft. glass and rubbers munted. ideal for handy person to use frame which is ok, to reline with polycarbonate panels or re glass. We in Hoon Hay. its also listed on Trademe, so be quick to use "buy now" on trademe! want it gone asap. you dismantle and it's yours!

Free

2371 days ago

Progress made on Cathedral reinstatement

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Work will be underway soon to clear and decontaminate the Christ Church Cathedral site by the end of next month.
Read more it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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