Cashmere, Christchurch

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1655 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1654 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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1657 days ago

Throwback Thursday: On yer bike

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Employees of the Addington railway workshops pedal homeward on a cold July evening in
1946.

The workshops stood at what is now Tower Junction. They built, maintained and repaired railway stock and were a major employer in Christchurch.

The Christchurch terrain suited cycling and the city was … View more
Employees of the Addington railway workshops pedal homeward on a cold July evening in
1946.

The workshops stood at what is now Tower Junction. They built, maintained and repaired railway stock and were a major employer in Christchurch.

The Christchurch terrain suited cycling and the city was known for its bikes. Few workers owned cars, so bikes and trams dominated city streets after the 5pm knock-off time.

The 40-hour week and eight-hour working day, introduced 10 years earlier but in general practice only from 1946, contributed to the 5 o'clock rush.

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1655 days ago

Stars Whakatauki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in … View more
Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school. To find out more, head to our website today!

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1655 days ago

Poll: Good In The Hood

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Have you voted in this years Good In The Hood?
You can vote for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in one of 48 participating Z Stations. Head to your nearest station today 🧡💚

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Good In The Hood
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
11 votes
1656 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1657 days ago

Confidence.

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

With a confident attitude, you can reach great heights.

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1657 days ago

ST Thomas's of Canterbury College

Peter from Halswell

Hi,
I'm trying to make contact with any of my ex classmates at St Thomas's College between 1966 - 1971.
If that's you or you know any of the handsome young men in the attached photo I can be contacted at peter.humm@xtra.co.nz or phone/text 027221098. Contact: Peter Humm

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1658 days ago

We Say/You Say: Floods

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi Canterbury,

How's your community doing after the floods? Are you satisfied with the emergency response?

It's been over a week since 400% of the monthly average rainfall caused flooding in Canterbury, with multiple districts plunged into a state of emergency.

River engineers … View more
Hi Canterbury,

How's your community doing after the floods? Are you satisfied with the emergency response?

It's been over a week since 400% of the monthly average rainfall caused flooding in Canterbury, with multiple districts plunged into a state of emergency.

River engineers are working across the region, with sites being strengthened by machinery. Environment Canterbury Rivers manager, Leigh Griffiths, says that teams are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels across the region.

"We're working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and river flow updates on our website as the situation develops. We suggest that people avoid rivers and check the road conditions before travelling," he said.

The weather event triggered a state of emergency, hundreds of evacuations, and closed roads and bridges throughout the region. The red heavy rain warning was issued on Saturday night, the second since the warning's inception.

Share your experiences below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Northern Outlook.

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1658 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1658 days ago

We are your one stop luxury travel shop!

Mel Hubber (lowen) from House of Travel Ferrymead

Looking for some lux in your life? ✨
Let's face it, life has had it's challenges over the last year and you might be thinking it's time to treat yourself! 🕶☀️
Whether it's a tropical break to the Cook Islands; a city stay in Sydney; tropical north Queensland or a unique… View more
Looking for some lux in your life? ✨
Let's face it, life has had it's challenges over the last year and you might be thinking it's time to treat yourself! 🕶☀️
Whether it's a tropical break to the Cook Islands; a city stay in Sydney; tropical north Queensland or a unique lodge or wellness retreat within New Zealand - we have got you COVERED!

Did you know we can access sensational luxury stays on your behalf? From boutique lodges; luxury B&B's; hotels, resort & private villas - we can take care of it all for you and you don't pay any extra for our service!

So get in touch if you are looking for something special in your life, close to home or further afield and let us connect you with the best value luxury travel experiences around! 🌅

Because you're worth it...

email Mel &Kim on ferrymead@hot.co.nz

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1662 days ago

Poll: Are you satisfied with services provided by the Christchurch City Council?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Christchurch residents are upset at the state of the city’s roads and chlorine in the water as the council’s approval rating hits a 14-year low.

Just 49 per cent of people are satisfied with services provided by the city council, according to the organisation’s annual … View more
Hey neighbours,

Christchurch residents are upset at the state of the city’s roads and chlorine in the water as the council’s approval rating hits a 14-year low.

Just 49 per cent of people are satisfied with services provided by the city council, according to the organisation’s annual residents survey.

The figure is marginally worse than the 50 per cent reported last year, but is way down from the 62 per cent in 2019 and 79 per cent in 2007 when the question was first asked.

Are you satisfied with the council's services? Why/why not?

www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you satisfied with services provided by the Christchurch City Council?
  • 10.6% Yes
    10.6% Complete
  • 84.5% No
    84.5% Complete
  • 4.9% I'm undecided
    4.9% Complete
556 votes
1666 days ago

'Soft and slumping' Ashburton bridge closed on SH1 after extreme wet weather

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Flood-hit Ashburton Bridge on SH1 has now closed and there is currently no alternate route south with other road options also closed.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the water in the Ashburton River had got into the piles of the bridge, causing a subsidence in the piles.

“The bridge has … View more
Flood-hit Ashburton Bridge on SH1 has now closed and there is currently no alternate route south with other road options also closed.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the water in the Ashburton River had got into the piles of the bridge, causing a subsidence in the piles.

“The bridge has dropped and you can visually see one section of the bridge is dropped about four to six inches."

Engineers would assess the bridge to see what was required to fix it.

The bridge closure had divided the town into town and cut off part of the South Island. Staff were working hard to open one route by Tuesday night to get south of Ashburton.

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1659 days ago

seeds

Diana from Halswell

I am looking to buy Parsley Root seeds also known as Hamburg Root Parsley

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