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Neighbours unhappy over city site that looks 'like the day after the earthquake
Businessman, property investor and accountant Laurie Rose’s adjoining quake-damaged buildings – two of the heritage Duncan’s buildings in lower High St – were demolished in 2017.
The property now contains building debris including pieces of metal, broken concrete and bricks, plus 2 … View moreBusinessman, property investor and accountant Laurie Rose’s adjoining quake-damaged buildings – two of the heritage Duncan’s buildings in lower High St – were demolished in 2017.
The property now contains building debris including pieces of metal, broken concrete and bricks, plus 2 metre-high weeds behind chain-link fencing. Rose said he was sympathetic to the neighbours’ concerns, but was stuck in an insurance battle and would not spend any money on the site in the meantime - despite neighbours offering to help him clean the site up.
Do you think more should be done to get owners of vacant sites to tidy them up and/or develop them? Read the full story here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
Community Boot Sale and BBQ!
Free sites available at Woolston Development Project's Community Bootsale on Saturday, 27 February, 10.00am to 2.00pm on Mary Dixon Park beside 497 Ferry Rd Woolston. A community alternative to selling on Trademe or Marketplace with free BBQ sausages available.
Book your stall site now by … View moreFree sites available at Woolston Development Project's Community Bootsale on Saturday, 27 February, 10.00am to 2.00pm on Mary Dixon Park beside 497 Ferry Rd Woolston. A community alternative to selling on Trademe or Marketplace with free BBQ sausages available.
Book your stall site now by contacting Bev, 3894448 or w.dp@xtra.co.nz
Poll: Have you ever taken part in the Run to Remember?
Ally Swann is determined that health complications won’t keep her from completing her third consecutive The Press Run To Remember next month.
The 36-year-old first took part in the event in 2019 with her golden retriever Minnie, and improved on her time the following year despite enduring … View moreAlly Swann is determined that health complications won’t keep her from completing her third consecutive The Press Run To Remember next month.
The 36-year-old first took part in the event in 2019 with her golden retriever Minnie, and improved on her time the following year despite enduring long-standing struggles with liver and bowel disease.
This year she comes prepared with a game plan and a goal – to once again beat her previous time in the 10-kilometre walk and run though the Port Hills on February 21, created to honour the lives lost in the Canterbury earthquakes.
Have you ever taken part in the Run to Remember?
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9.9% Yes
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90.1% No
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I am a cleaner looking for some extra work. I have many years of experience cleaning both commercially and in private homes. References available if required.
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Hunger for Colour - swap and save!
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!
Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
By adding a … View moreSwap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!
Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Special People - Special Company!
You’ve always wanted to captain your own ship; you’ve got the passion and the drive to grow your own business… well, the time has come! An opportunity has opened to join the Mainfreight Gore family as an owner driver.
We have a new 4 wheeler truck for you to purchase from us. So all … View moreYou’ve always wanted to captain your own ship; you’ve got the passion and the drive to grow your own business… well, the time has come! An opportunity has opened to join the Mainfreight Gore family as an owner driver.
We have a new 4 wheeler truck for you to purchase from us. So all you’ll need is the heart of an entrepreneur and a genuine love of dealing with people.
A can do, friendly attitude and a love for customers is essential. Of course, you’ve also got:
• Current Class 2 Drivers Licence
• Goods and Service Licence
• Dangerous Goods Licence
• Fork Hoist Licence
Speak to any Mainfreight Owner Driver, they’ll tell you it’s a win/win. You may be your own boss, but you’re backed by all the support and resources of a successful global company, a company who believes that hard work deserves reward.
To be considered for this position you will need to pass a Pre-employment Background Check and Drug and Alcohol Test.
Start your own business journey and join us on ours, as we work towards our 100-year vision. Apply now by sending your cover letter and CV to ryan.mclean@mainfreight.co.nz
Shop Local with Raeward Fresh!
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you… View moreYour 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you in store soon!
There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏
Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.
Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.
Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View moreJust because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.
Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.
Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.
The team at New Zealand Food Safety
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86% Yes I’m always careful
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14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
HOMED Saturday 30th January
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Fed-up neighbour buys central Christchurch 'eyesore'
Jimmy Royal got so fed up with the vandalised eyesore next door that he bought the building.
Royal is the new owner of Malvern House on Hereford St in central Christchurch. The quake-damaged office building is on the city council’s “Dirty 30” list of sites seen as barriers to the rebuild, … View moreJimmy Royal got so fed up with the vandalised eyesore next door that he bought the building.
Royal is the new owner of Malvern House on Hereford St in central Christchurch. The quake-damaged office building is on the city council’s “Dirty 30” list of sites seen as barriers to the rebuild, and in a location compared by one property owner to a war zone.
Malvern House has sat vacant and deteriorating since the quakes. It has attracted squatters and damage including broken windows, plus the label of the city’s most tagged building.
Its sale could help revitalise the dilapidated strip, where neighbours say their improvement efforts have been thwarted by Malvern House’s condition.
'Lyttelton legend' Bill Hammond remembered for his 'immense' contribution to New Zealand's art
Hey neighbours,
The story of Aotearoa’s art history cannot be told without mentioning Bill Hammond’s work, Arts Minister Carmel Sepuloni said of the exalted artist following his death.
Hammond, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, was a legendary figure in his home in the port town of … View moreHey neighbours,
The story of Aotearoa’s art history cannot be told without mentioning Bill Hammond’s work, Arts Minister Carmel Sepuloni said of the exalted artist following his death.
Hammond, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, was a legendary figure in his home in the port town of Lyttelton, just outside Christchurch.
One of his best known works, Fall of Icarus, is displayed at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Were you familiar with Hammond, or his work?
Have you been to see Canterbury's waddle of Pop-up Penguins?
From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.
This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction… View moreFrom Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.
This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction next month.
Will you check them out before they go? Or have you been already?
Let us know your thoughts on the penguins in the comments below.
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