Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

2234 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 45.2% Yes
    45.2% Complete
  • 54.8% No
    54.8% Complete
283 votes
2232 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Are your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this … View moreAre your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2233 days ago

Bread & Circus - world buskers festival

Bread & Circus

This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza.

Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is all about taking world buskers festival into the … View more
This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza.

Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is all about taking world buskers festival into the future, with reimagined twists and turns.

Full program out now featuring international circus sensation LIMBO in The Spiegeltent. The show so hot, Madonna saw it twice!
Find out more!

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2233 days ago

Stampin’ Up!® Catalogues

Andrea from Aidanfield

Are you interested in crafting? If you don't already have a demonstrator, please contact me and I'll be happy to send you the current catalogues as well as a Free Pass to one of my classes! We always have lots of fun and make great projects as we. Classes are at my home in Halswell.

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Are you interested in crafting? If you don't already have a demonstrator, please contact me and I'll be happy to send you the current catalogues as well as a Free Pass to one of my classes! We always have lots of fun and make great projects as we. Classes are at my home in Halswell.

Contact me via private message, or on stamps.andrea@gmail.com and I'll send you a catalogue.

Free

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2233 days ago

Earthquake prone buildings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re consulting on a project to ensure our streets and public spaces are as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake.

We think the central city inside the four avenues should be a designated a high-traffic area. Do you agree? Have your say here: bit.ly...

We will also be holding three … View more
We’re consulting on a project to ensure our streets and public spaces are as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake.

We think the central city inside the four avenues should be a designated a high-traffic area. Do you agree? Have your say here: bit.ly...

We will also be holding three presentations at Council Civic Offices on October 29, 30 and 31. Follow the link for more info.

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2233 days ago

Dog Walkies

Peggy from Upper Riccarton

I love walking and I love Dogs, so i thought why not combine both and put it out there!!
If you’re to busy with work and life commitments leave me a message and I’ll happily take care of your wee friend. An hour or 2 or maybe even the afternoon or morning, you say the word and we’ll work … View more
I love walking and I love Dogs, so i thought why not combine both and put it out there!!
If you’re to busy with work and life commitments leave me a message and I’ll happily take care of your wee friend. An hour or 2 or maybe even the afternoon or morning, you say the word and we’ll work something out?! I’m in my 30’s and responsible is my middle name :)

Negotiable

2233 days ago

Scam targeting Christchurch schools and universities

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A scammer pretending to be a school principal is targeting staff at schools and universities.

Police are investigating a scam that targeted school administration staff who were emailed by a person purporting to be the school's principal. The email asked them to purchase App Store or iTunes … View more
A scammer pretending to be a school principal is targeting staff at schools and universities.

Police are investigating a scam that targeted school administration staff who were emailed by a person purporting to be the school's principal. The email asked them to purchase App Store or iTunes gift cards, scratch them and provide the numbers via email, a police statement on Wednesday said.

Three educational facilities had been targeted in mid-October, a police spokeswoman said. Police would not identify the schools involved. Read more here

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2233 days ago

$3500 bill for every household in small-town New Zealand to fix ageing wastewater plants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet … View more
Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet environmental standards, a report found.

Read more by clicking the link below and let us know what you think in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2233 days ago

Consumer Affairs

Jan Tedesco from NW WEA - a branch of CWEA

Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 26th October, to listen to Gloria Magee from Citizens' Advice Bureau talk about 'Consumer Affairs'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the … View more
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 26th October, to listen to Gloria Magee from Citizens' Advice Bureau talk about 'Consumer Affairs'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy. If you come at 10am you can have a tea or coffee and a biscuit first

2234 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of … View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 1 Lancaster Street, Waltham, on Saturday 3rd November – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2234 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in February

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a… View more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Pathway foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in February

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2234 days ago

Couple free movies tickets at Northland mall

Andy from Bryndwr

Time: Thursday the 1 st November. 7:30 pm.

Free

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2234 days ago

Where ever needed New Zealand Red Cross is there to help

Steve Davis from New Zealand Red Cross (Canterbury North Area)

Sending nurses to the hospital for the camps in Bangladesh, IT and Telecommunication support to the local and international Red Cross response to the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia, around the country and around the world New Zealand Red Cross is Here for Good.

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2234 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2235 days ago

More bus lanes proposed for Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment… View more
The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment published on Stuff.co.nz or in print)

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