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What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

Seen anything your neighbours should be aware of? Let them know! 

3058 days ago

MASSIVE WINTER CLEARANCE SALE!!!! Starts Mon 21ST - Sat 26th

The Girls from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Massive winter clearance sale, 50% OFF ALL clothing, ALL shoes, ALL hats, scarfs and jewelery, ALL books, ALL manchester and homewares.
Starts Monday 21 Aug til Saturday 26th.
Sale EXCLUDES Furniture and Electricals
Get in Fast before all the good stuff goes!!

3060 days ago

Poll: Election issues

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

As part of our election coverage, we're going to be talking to the local candidates about their position on three specific issues - and we need your help. What is the number one issue for you this election? What would swing your vote? Pick one of the below, or add your own in the comments … View moreAs part of our election coverage, we're going to be talking to the local candidates about their position on three specific issues - and we need your help. What is the number one issue for you this election? What would swing your vote? Pick one of the below, or add your own in the comments below and we'll put the most popular ones to the candidates.

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Election issues
  • 25.5% Health
    25.5% Complete
  • 9.7% Education
    9.7% Complete
  • 15.8% Climate change / environment
    15.8% Complete
  • 15.2% Housing
    15.2% Complete
  • 4.2% Economy
    4.2% Complete
  • 1.8% Leadership
    1.8% Complete
  • 21.8% Poverty
    21.8% Complete
  • 6.1% Aging population
    6.1% Complete
165 votes
3059 days ago

Attention first home builders! Our experts are here to help

The Team from Jennian Homes

Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?

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Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?

Questions like these are exactly the sort of questions we answer at our FREE Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. We invite you to come along, meet your local Jennian team and join us for an informative evening which will cover off these common questions and more.

Want to find out the answer to these key topics and more? Book a FREE complimentary seat at our next info session in your area.
Register now

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3060 days ago

Flood Management and Control in Christchurch City

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 18th August to listen to Keith Davison's talk on "Flood Management and Control in Christchurch City".
His talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at … View more
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday 18th August to listen to Keith Davison's talk on "Flood Management and Control in Christchurch City".
His 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.

3060 days ago

Weather Update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

2.05pm: The rain has eased, with no reports of serious flooding.
"Although we saw steady rainfall in the city, as the storm developed the rain moved more quickly to the south than forecast and saved us from more severe rainfall that some forecasts were suggesting,'' says Council … View more
2.05pm: The rain has eased, with no reports of serious flooding.
"Although we saw steady rainfall in the city, as the storm developed the rain moved more quickly to the south than forecast and saved us from more severe rainfall that some forecasts were suggesting,'' says Council Land Drainage Operations Team Leader Tim Joyce.

3060 days ago

Returning Echo?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

There's a campaign underway to return the artwork, ECHO, to the Arts Centre - the 'house' suspended from the quad. Should we bring back the old favourite or should we be ringing in the changes with something new?
*NOTE Comments may be used as conversation starters in the … View more
There's a campaign underway to return the artwork, ECHO, to the Arts Centre - the 'house' suspended from the quad. Should we bring back the old favourite or should we be ringing in the changes with something new?
*NOTE Comments may be used as conversation starters in the Christchurch Mail. Please indicate if you do not wish your comments to be published.

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3060 days ago

Weather Update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

9.35am: Surface flooding is starting to cause some road closures. Parts of Bellbrook Cres, Emmett St and Orcades St, in Shirley, are closed due to flooding. Flooding is also starting to cause issues on McFaddens Rd, Edgeware Rd, and Weston Rd.

Residents who are concerned by flooding in their … View more
9.35am: Surface flooding is starting to cause some road closures. Parts of Bellbrook Cres, Emmett St and Orcades St, in Shirley, are closed due to flooding. Flooding is also starting to cause issues on McFaddens Rd, Edgeware Rd, and Weston Rd.

Residents who are concerned by flooding in their area should contact the Council contact centre on 0800 800 169.

3060 days ago

Weather updates: Get the latest info

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on Christchurch and Banks Peninsula roads today as the heavy rain is likely to cause surface flooding and make roads slippery.

Newsline has live updates on today's wet weather: ccc.govt.nz...

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3061 days ago

Rugby referee confronts parents' bad sideline behaviour

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Rugby referee David Walsh has copped his fair share of criticism during his 30-year career, but now he wants to blow the whistle on those who boo officials.

The call has come in the same week as Wellington schoolboy, Jack Riley, penned a letter criticising the treatment of referees.

Walsh, … View more
Rugby referee David Walsh has copped his fair share of criticism during his 30-year career, but now he wants to blow the whistle on those who boo officials.

The call has come in the same week as Wellington schoolboy, Jack Riley, penned a letter criticising the treatment of referees.

Walsh, Wellington Rugby Referees' Association referee education officer, has spoken about the challenges facing the country's match officials who were often on the receiving end of sideline abuse.

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3061 days ago

NZ high-fliers launch inspiring campaign to help parents shape a child's entire life

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Mum Aleshia Rough knows that talking to her two young children is crucial to their development.

She started listing everything she saw during walks with her son Johnny, 3, and one-year-old daughter Daisy, even though it drew a few perplexed looks from strangers.

"I found out when they … View more
Mum Aleshia Rough knows that talking to her two young children is crucial to their development.

She started listing everything she saw during walks with her son Johnny, 3, and one-year-old daughter Daisy, even though it drew a few perplexed looks from strangers.

"I found out when they turned into toddlers, that they started narrating their own walks. Even at one, my daughter can say the grass is green, there's a letterbox, there is a dog," Rough said.

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3061 days ago

Glentui River

Chris from Linwood

A 30 image blended long exposure taken at the Glentui River this afternoon...

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3061 days ago

Financial Advise

Nayan from Sydenham

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3063 days ago

What magnesium does for your body

FreshChoice New Zealand

Our supplement hero for this month is Magnesium! If you’re not sure what exactly our friend magnesium does for you, it relaxes tight muscles, assists with relief of muscular spasms, cramps, tension, muscle soreness, neck pain, tension headaches, and premenstrual symptoms. Magnesium is an … View moreOur supplement hero for this month is Magnesium! If you’re not sure what exactly our friend magnesium does for you, it relaxes tight muscles, assists with relief of muscular spasms, cramps, tension, muscle soreness, neck pain, tension headaches, and premenstrual symptoms. Magnesium is an important nutrient for the cardiovascular system and regulates calcium absorption. So yes, it does good things to our body! Find out more

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3063 days ago

Changes are coming on Worcester Street

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Changes are coming on Worcester Street, vehicles will be able to turn left off Worcester Street and onto Fitzgerald Avenue, but only cyclists will be able to travel through the Fitzgerald Street intersection.

Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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