Edgeware, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2760 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute

Did you know, at your local Ara community computing hub you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life and it won’t cost you a cent!

It’s easy too. You can learn at your own pace and at times that fit around work, family and other commitments. If you’re working, you could … View more
Did you know, at your local Ara community computing hub you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life and it won’t cost you a cent!

It’s easy too. You can learn at your own pace and at times that fit around work, family and other commitments. If you’re working, you could even arrange with your employer to study during work time, as part of your professional development.

Courses include beginner, intermediate and advanced-level study in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You can also learn how to touch-type, use the internet or make a website.
Ara’s friendly tutors will help you gain the skills you need to improve your job opportunities, become more productive at work or just get the most out of all the digital tools available to us these days.

There are five Computing For Free hubs in Christchurch and one each in Timaru and Oamaru. To get started, simply drop into your nearest hub (for locations see
ara.ac.nz/computing) or call 0800 24 24 76.
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2761 days ago

Cranford street and surrounding area proposed road changers submissions close 4th june

Mark from Mairehau

Monday 4th June is the last day for submissions to have your say about the road changers to St Albans & Edgeware.
you can submit via online or written document on the forms provided by the council a few weeks ago.
The council have said they will be abit lenient on the deadline by a few days … View more
Monday 4th June is the last day for submissions to have your say about the road changers to St Albans & Edgeware.
you can submit via online or written document on the forms provided by the council a few weeks ago.
The council have said they will be abit lenient on the deadline by a few days with the handwritten submissions due to postal cutbacks.
The more people that submit the greater the community voice and the larger impact we can have on decisions being made.

www.ccc.govt.nz...

2761 days ago

Does anyone have any Capsela they no longer want?

Gareth from Burwood

Hi,
I am looking for anyone wanting to give away or sell cheap any capsela.
I had it as a kid, but don't have much of it left.... wanting to share this with my kids...
Hoping someone out there has some stashed in the back cupboard..
Cheers

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2765 days ago

40 Hour Famine Fair 9 June at Cashmere High

Vanessa from Avonside - Dallington

www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Help us raise $$ for South Sudanese refugees

2761 days ago

Christchurch's top playgrounds

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch has heaps of fantastic playgrounds! See if you can find one in your neighbourhood that you didn’t know about by using the interactive map at: bit.ly...

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2763 days ago

Piano stool wanted. double with music storage compartment preferred. No objection to recovering or renovating, but no woodworm please.

Colin & Alison from Burwood

Double with music storage compartment preferred. No objection to recovering or renovating, but no woodworm please.
Thanks, Colin.

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2764 days ago

Cat nip

Karyn from St Albans

I have a large bush cat nip in garden if anyone wants to have it. A re-doing garden and no longer want it.

2762 days ago

Bamboo's a sustainable beauty

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

When it comes to an Earth-friendly wood, bamboo's hard to beat. And in the hands of local designers Bevan Whiting and Andrew Veitch, it's being turned into beautiful and innovative home products.

See how they find creative ways to showcase bamboo's sustainable wow factor, here.

2762 days ago

Our top ten playgrounds

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Make the most of the long weekend by taking the kids to one of Christchurch’s fabulous playgrounds, like the one at Ouruhia Reserve off Marshlands Road!
This playground has heaps of fun play equipment and a sealed bike track around the outside
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Check out our top ten playgrounds here: … View more
Make the most of the long weekend by taking the kids to one of Christchurch’s fabulous playgrounds, like the one at Ouruhia Reserve off Marshlands Road!
This playground has heaps of fun play equipment and a sealed bike track around the outside
.
Check out our top ten playgrounds here: bit.ly...

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2762 days ago

Last chance to nominate for the 2018 Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.

Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2767 days ago

CHlORINE LEVEL.

Susanne from Phillipstown

YES! It is to be reduced by half,announced a while ago but will take a while for the change to go through and be noticable.Should. make a good difference and cheer people up so hold fire buying filter systems until the change comes out of our taps.

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2763 days ago

Petition against proposed changes to Warrington and Berwick Streets

Mark from Mairehau

Hi everyone.
After a community meeting of 14 residents living in the area of Warrington, Berwick and surrounding streets, it was decided we opposed the proposed Cranford street changes, specifically the changes effecting our area.
The main reasons....and there were numerous..... Were
Lack of … View more
Hi everyone.
After a community meeting of 14 residents living in the area of Warrington, Berwick and surrounding streets, it was decided we opposed the proposed Cranford street changes, specifically the changes effecting our area.
The main reasons....and there were numerous..... Were
Lack of consultation within the community.
No other route options apparent or offered.
Lack of public transport or ride-sharing initiatives to reduce single car traffic commuting.
An increase in traffic from districts outside the city, yet our community will pay the costs socially and financially for this urban sprawl.
Various area specific problems along the route to name just a few- 3 sets of traffic lights in 3 residential blocks. -loss of street parking for all people using St Albans park......etc
If you are opposed to the road changes to Warrington, Berwick and surrounding areas please sign the petition we intend to hand to council and the local MP. The community must be heard and consulted.
www.change.org...

2763 days ago

Planting day to celebrate World Environment Day

The Team from Christchurch City Council

To celebrate Conservation Volunteer NZ’s World Environment Day, Lion and Switched On planted reeds, sedges, flaxes and ferns beside Kaputahi Creek, a tributary of the Styx River today.
The project was part of the wider Styx River Vision to restore a native forest network across the catchment and… View more
To celebrate Conservation Volunteer NZ’s World Environment Day, Lion and Switched On planted reeds, sedges, flaxes and ferns beside Kaputahi Creek, a tributary of the Styx River today.
The project was part of the wider Styx River Vision to restore a native forest network across the catchment and create a source to sea walkway.

2763 days ago

Guardian Garage door opener : 21230L

Colin & Alison from Burwood

Guardian 21230L Garage door opener wanted for parts. ( I need a good logic board for it as my light will not work, but the door still opens and closes without problems, (There is no power to the socket! ) )

2763 days ago

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as … View more
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as well as predicted peak times.

Important tips from NZTA:
- Bear in mind localised events and winter conditions
- Allow extra time as weather and road conditions can change in a relatively short period of time at this time of year
- Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving and stocked with food, water and blankets in case of any delays.
- Central Otago drivers: The Brass Monkey Rally, Idaburn Dam, Oturehua: Please take care whether you are in a car or on a motorbike with many more motorcyclists using the highways leading to and from Idaburn Dam this long weekend.

Check the latest weather conditions and warnings here:
- Keep updated with - Metservice's weather updates.
- Motorists can get real-time information from 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
- Follow traffic updates at the NZTA website.

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