Yaldhurst, Christchurch

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822 days ago

Support our Yuri Bear Project

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View more
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!

If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.

822 days ago

Did you start gardening in school?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.

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823 days ago

Inverter

Mark from West Melton

12v dc/240v pure sine wave inverter.
1000w peak 2000w
great remote everything works perfectly.
selling as i have upgraded

Price: $250

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824 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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824 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Fourteen years of bingeing hell
I have noticed and been aware of food as early as I can remember. Even now, as an adult, I can recall different types of food at friends’ birthday parties as a child. When I was eight, I first became aware of my body. My stomach was sticking out and some friends I… View more
Fourteen years of bingeing hell
I have noticed and been aware of food as early as I can remember. Even now, as an adult, I can recall different types of food at friends’ birthday parties as a child. When I was eight, I first became aware of my body. My stomach was sticking out and some friends I was with, were talking about their flat tummies - I immediately pulled mine in – as we were dressed to go swimming in our togs.

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824 days ago

Maths Week

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! … View more
Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! www.mathsweek.co.nz...

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825 days ago

Subscribe to Stuff's First Time Buyer's Club

Stuff

Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View more
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.

We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.

Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
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827 days ago

Washing Machines

Lesley from Bishopdale

Just a general question to the room - I am looking at getting a new washing machine - a top loader. I was looking at a Haier that looks like it would suit my needs. any advice on particular brands? My current one is agitator top loader and 2 of the paddles have broken so do i replace the … View moreJust a general question to the room - I am looking at getting a new washing machine - a top loader. I was looking at a Haier that looks like it would suit my needs. any advice on particular brands? My current one is agitator top loader and 2 of the paddles have broken so do i replace the agitator and carry on or do i get a new washer? the one i have is F&P and about 15yrs old.

Any advice gratefully received.

828 days ago

Canterbury Charity Hospital considers legal action over 'inferior' cycleway design

The Team Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

The Canterbury Charity Hospital is considering launching a judicial review against the city council over its decision to push ahead with an “unsafe and inferior” cycleway.

The Christchurch City Council last week approved the final design for the $22.6 million, … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

The Canterbury Charity Hospital is considering launching a judicial review against the city council over its decision to push ahead with an “unsafe and inferior” cycleway.

The Christchurch City Council last week approved the final design for the $22.6 million, 4.5-kilometre Wheels to Wings cycleway on Harewood Rd, following 19 months of consultation and more than 70 design changes.

The cycleway passes the hospital’s front gate and its bosses first raised concerns about its design early last year.

The charity hospital wants the council to go ahead with an alternative community-led design, which was considered by the council but eventually dismissed because it had “safety concerns that could not be resolved”.

The council voted 11 to 6 in favour of pushing ahead with the staff-recommended design.

Hospital chairman Phil Bagshaw and executive officer Carl Shaw said in a statement, they were dismayed at the council’s decision to accept an “inferior version” of the cycleway.

They said the hospital trust had grave concerns for the safety of its patients and staff and believed the community had been ignored.

A statement issued by the trust’s lawyer, Jamie Robinson of Duncan Cotterill, said the hospital believed the community option was safer and less costly than what the councillors approved.

She said the fact the community proposal was not given fuller consideration by the council had resulted in the hospital seeking legal advice on its options to judicially review the decision.

“The Canterbury Charity Hospital is frustrated by the decision of the councillors, and specifically that the alternative option strongly supported by the community was not given more consideration.”

Bagshaw and Shaw would not comment on how the hospital would pay for legal action or when a firm decision would be made.

They directed all inquiries to Robinson, who did not answer those questions.

City council chief executive Dawn Baxendale is on the charity hospital trust board, which presumably would make the final decision over legal action.

Bagshaw and Shaw said in a statement the council did not carry out an independent safety audit on the community design, which was created by three highly experienced engineers with more than 100 years of experience between them.

Council head of transport Lynette Ellis said staff had worked with the hospital throughout the development of the cycleway, most recently in the last two months.

She said staff were working to clarify their concerns and were confident that those could be mostly resolved through a design solution.

At last week’s council meeting, during some intense questioning from councillors, Ellis went to great pains to explain staff had seriously considered the alternative design but they could not make it work no matter how hard they tried.

Ellis said road safety audits did not provide a comparison between different options, so it went with an independent design review instead.

The review was undertaken by Chartered Professional Engineers, who were recognised in the field of road safety and design for active modes of transport, she said.

The council-approved design would see Harewood Rd reduced from four vehicle lanes to two lanes to make way for one-way cycle lanes on both sides of the road between Nunweek Boulevard and Greers Rd.

At Nunweek Park the cycleway will become two-way on the south side of Harewood Rd towards Russley Rd.

From Greers Rd towards the railway line in Papanui, the cycleway will be two-way on the north side apart from a small section outside Mitre 10 where it will become one-way on both sides of the road.

The community plan (pictured) involved a two-way cycleway on the south side of the Harewood Rd median strip.

827 days ago

Aged terracotta pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.

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827 days ago

Notice of AGM - 26th of August 2022 - RSVP essential

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We are holding our Annual General Meeting on the 26th of August at 10am, at the Chapel St Centre Christchurch North Methodist Church . Members of the public are welcome to attend but we would ask that you RSVP so that we are aware of numbers .
Please RSVP to manager.cabchch@gmail.com .

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828 days ago

The local elections are coming up!

Orange Guy from Electoral Commission

The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.

Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
Find out more

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828 days ago

Investor Cashing Up

Karen Ellis - Ray White Real Estate

JUST LISTED!
3🛏 | 1 🛁 | 2 🚗
6 Saffron Street, Bryndwr

With our owner intent on a sold sign, this home is ready for you to secure and unlock its potential. Our owner has enjoyed this home for 26 years and over that time it has been both a family home and an investment property.

The … View more
JUST LISTED!
3🛏 | 1 🛁 | 2 🚗
6 Saffron Street, Bryndwr

With our owner intent on a sold sign, this home is ready for you to secure and unlock its potential. Our owner has enjoyed this home for 26 years and over that time it has been both a family home and an investment property.

The time to act is now! Seize this wonderful opportunity to make this your first home. There is no plan B and this home will be sold. The question is, will you be the lucky new owner?

Deadline Sale: All offers to be received by 3pm Wednesday 24 August 2022 (not selling prior)

828 days ago

Wigram Winner

Karen Ellis - Ray White Real Estate

JUST LISTED!
3🛏 | 2 🛁 | 1 🚗
5 Aermacchi Lane, Wigram

With our owners relinquishing their investment property, an opportunity now exists for one lucky purchaser to snap up this wonderful home.

Our owners minds are made up and they are intent on a sold sign on auction day so be quick… View more
JUST LISTED!
3🛏 | 2 🛁 | 1 🚗
5 Aermacchi Lane, Wigram

With our owners relinquishing their investment property, an opportunity now exists for one lucky purchaser to snap up this wonderful home.

Our owners minds are made up and they are intent on a sold sign on auction day so be quick to secure this wonderful opportunity before someone else does!

Auction: 10:30am Friday 26 August 2022 (unless sold prior)

829 days ago

Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club

Arts Canterbury

On the 12th - 14th of August 2022 more than 65 Arts Canterbury members will be exhibiting at the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch. This event is a fundraiser for Arts Canterbury so that they may continue to provide support to local artists.

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On the 12th - 14th of August 2022 more than 65 Arts Canterbury members will be exhibiting at the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch. This event is a fundraiser for Arts Canterbury so that they may continue to provide support to local artists.

The show opens Friday 12th of August with a ticketed opening night - tickets can be bought from eventbrite or there will be limited door sales.

The show will then be open to the public Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm and is a gold coin donation on the door.

Arts Canterbury - Facebook

OPENING NIGHT of Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club - Facebook

Arts Canterbury Art Show at the Cashmere Club - Facebook

Opening night of the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club Tickets, Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Eventbrite.
Book now

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