Cracroft, Christchurch

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

3193 days ago

Walking Wednesday

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Make the most of fresh Autumn days on the Waimakariri Walkway which traverses the thin strip of sand dunes between Brooklands Lagoon and the sea. Starts at Spencer Park and finishes at the Waimakariri river; grab some mates and go walking! #walkingwednesday #christchurchparks

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3193 days ago

Are you pregnant?

Siobhan from Halswell

The Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury are recruiting for an exciting new study to see whether a micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) formula can improve symptoms of low mood and anxiety in pregnant women.

We are looking for pregnant women who are:
o … View more
The Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury are recruiting for an exciting new study to see whether a micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) formula can improve symptoms of low mood and anxiety in pregnant women.

We are looking for pregnant women who are:
o Aged 19 + years
o Less than 18 weeks pregnant
o Having one baby
o Living in the Canterbury region (NZ)
o Feeling low or anxious

Interested in taking part? Register your interest now at: www.bit.ly...

Or contact us on:
email: hayley.bradley@pg.canterbury.ac.nz
phone: 03 364 2987 ext 7705

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3193 days ago

Seamstress' 'crazy dream' of sewing around the country comes to life

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Sarah Lancaster and her colourful, solar powered caravan Cecil are bringing an old-time practice back into fashion.
Lancaster's mobile sewing hub offers customers clothing repairs on the spot and teaches them how to sew.
The Auckland woman is travelling the South Island with sewing … View more
Sarah Lancaster and her colourful, solar powered caravan Cecil are bringing an old-time practice back into fashion.
Lancaster's mobile sewing hub offers customers clothing repairs on the spot and teaches them how to sew.
The Auckland woman is travelling the South Island with sewing machines...

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3193 days ago

Before you fly, check the rules!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

So, you’d like to fly your drone but are not sure where? Check out our neat animated video that helps explain the rules.

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3194 days ago

Annual Plan - Budget Balancer

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan Have a go at creating the city’s annual budget with our new budget balancer tool.
Check it out here: christchurch.budgetallocator.com...

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3202 days ago

'Cashmere Hills' development in Cracroft

Rik Tindall from

(Letter via Chch Adventure Park, 200317) To Whom It May Concern,

As we (CCL) begin developing the Cashmere Hills, we are dedicated to being a ‘partner’ with the residents in the surrounding area(s). We have come into your backyards, not to disrupt your lifestyles, but to develop an area of … View more
(Letter via Chch Adventure Park, 200317) To Whom It May Concern,

As we (CCL) begin developing the Cashmere Hills, we are dedicated to being a ‘partner’ with the residents in the surrounding area(s). We have come into your backyards, not to disrupt your lifestyles, but to develop an area of the outer city in an appealing and well planned manner. In our planning, we have considered the development with you all in mind. We are not here to take as much land as possible and make a conglomerate of row-by-row lots that the valley itself would find disheartening. Yet, we have carefully and methodically planned this development to retain the beauty and iconic natural landscape of the valley. Once completed approximately 100 hectares of land will be made available for use to the wider community through vesting to Christchurch City Council.

Our working hours of consent are Monday – Friday 7am to 6pm. We had consent to start at 7am on Saturday, however we thought that was unreasonable and unfair to the surrounding residents. Our new consent is from 8am – 2:30pm Saturdays…a later start and an early finish to allow residents to enjoy their Saturdays.

As we move forward with the development, we are dedicated to being as transparent with everyone as possible. Once our site office (150 meters in from the CAP entrance) is complete, we are going to have an information-BBQ regarding the development on a Saturday afternoon (date still to be determined). As we continue with the development we will send out email blasts to everyone in the area with any major changes to our ongoing work. With that being said please see the following list as to what our immediate plans are in getting construction underway.

Immediate Action:

Cleaning up the entrance (200 meters in) from Worsleys Rd. This includes chip sealing the road, to eliminate dust and have a more appealing look.
Giving the old grubby fence running parallel to the entrance road a facelift.
Eliminating all the weeds and rubbish along this section.
Completing our site office in an eye engaging fashion. This includes a parking lot for our sales office and employees. We will not be parking on Worsleys Rd.
Placing a STOP sign and road markings at the exit onto Worsleys Rd – We have witnessed vehicles at a high rate of speed entering Worsleys Rd. For a neighborhood with families and children this is not acceptable.
Dust Control – Water truck within open earthworks. Remediation of the non-sealed CAP road to mitigate dust issues. www.environ...
Livestock pens to be removed at the CAP entrance, once all livestock is off site…early April sometime.

Once the land dries up from this downpour we’ve had, we plan on starting our earthworks on Stage 1.

*No earthworks will be undertaken during the “wet period” over winter.

We have also attached an artist’s Impression of the final development of lots.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Hamish Wright – 027 566 9698

Kind Regards,
Chad Slater

Project Engineer / Surveyor
CCL Construction Contracting
Springs Road Quarry ltd
FREE PHONE 0800 225 285
MOBILE 027 393 4338
EMAIL chad@cclnz.com
WEB : www.cclnz.com...

3195 days ago

Lancaster Park

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A decision has been made about Lancaster Park. Read more at NEWSLINE

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3195 days ago

Garage Sale - Deceased Estate

Beth from Somerfield

We are having a garage sale at 285A Cranford Street on Saturday 1st April STARTING AT 8.00AM AND NOT BEFORE. There are bargains galore and many items that are still boxed - great for gifts. There is also a box of silver items, lots of crystal bowls, glasses and Royal Doulton China. Jewellery, … View moreWe are having a garage sale at 285A Cranford Street on Saturday 1st April STARTING AT 8.00AM AND NOT BEFORE. There are bargains galore and many items that are still boxed - great for gifts. There is also a box of silver items, lots of crystal bowls, glasses and Royal Doulton China. Jewellery, scarves, ironing board, flying nuns, two washing machines and a heap of kitchen items. Great for people who are setting up a flat.

You can give me a call Beth 0274 770-058 if you would like to view any of these items on Friday night before the garage sale on Saturday.

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3195 days ago

New class for ladies over 60: Pioneer Park / Thursdays at 11.00 am

Manuela from Hoon Hay

I have been helping women of all ages to exercise more and have fun at the same time. My classes are small (not more than 6) and very friendly. Come and give it a go, your first class is free.
www.myfitlife.co.nz...

3195 days ago

Port Hills fire update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Assessment work will begin today into ways to control run-off into waterways from areas of the Port Hills affected by last month’s fire.

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3195 days ago

Help baby kiwis with Operation Nest Egg!

FreshChoice New Zealand

FreshChoice Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local … View moreFreshChoice Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local FreshChoice supermarket from the 20th March until the 23rd April 2017! Learn more

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3197 days ago

Journalism project: Migrant Profile

Charlotte from Halswell

Hiya,
I am a student journalist at the University of Canterbury. One of our assignments coming up is to interact with a new community; an individual or family who has migrated to Christchurch in the last 5 years. I will be writing for the publication The Migrant Times and working with the person … View more
Hiya,
I am a student journalist at the University of Canterbury. One of our assignments coming up is to interact with a new community; an individual or family who has migrated to Christchurch in the last 5 years. I will be writing for the publication The Migrant Times and working with the person to tell their story.
Is there anyone on Neighbourly who might be willing to talk to me or could anyone on here put me in touch with someone who might want to share their story?

Thanks,

Charlotte :)

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