Hillsborough, Christchurch

CHARISMA...Spring dance Avondale Golf Club ,Breezes rd, Friday 6th November

Christine from Woolston

So here we are at Last, New Line up myself Chrissi Williams former lead singer from Neville Wilkins and The Viscounts and Brent Love. with guest artist Tony Gregory Hunt as Roy Orbison. This evening will be classy we will be entertaining you with some beautiful hit songs from the 50’s 60’s … View moreSo here we are at Last, New Line up myself Chrissi Williams former lead singer from Neville Wilkins and The Viscounts and Brent Love. with guest artist Tony Gregory Hunt as Roy Orbison. This evening will be classy we will be entertaining you with some beautiful hit songs from the 50’s 60’s 70’s everything from Ella Fitzgerald, Engleburt, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Cilla Black, Connie Francis, Glen Campbell, Bill Hayley and the Comets to name but a few. We have pulled out all the stops to make this a memorable evening, Avondale golf club have been extremely helpful making sure the club house looks lovely. Bar open, free snacks. Dress to impress. pre event tickets $15 from the club house, or on the door on the night.

Popular baby product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View moreHerobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020

If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.

Number of traffic lights to be reduced at Christchurch intersection once described as an 'appalling eyesore'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The intersection of Tuam and High streets currently has 20 traffic light poles, which were installed by the Christchurch City Council in October 2016.

The council is set to reduce the number of signal poles to six as part of its long-term plan for revitalising High St between Cashel, St Asaph and … View moreThe intersection of Tuam and High streets currently has 20 traffic light poles, which were installed by the Christchurch City Council in October 2016.

The council is set to reduce the number of signal poles to six as part of its long-term plan for revitalising High St between Cashel, St Asaph and Manchester streets, and extending the street's tram route.

About $6.7m has been set aside for the High St revamp and about $2.9m for the proposed tram extensions. Read the full story here.

Celebrate with Mobil!

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Mobil Wigram now has a brand-new car wash, to celebrate we’re running a half price car wash offer from 27th – 29th October only.
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Good evening all

Lynn from Woolston

Just a heads up a guy tried to steal my dog today im in Tilford Street

Ranch slider wanted urgently please.

Tracey from Cashmere

wanted a ranch slider with windows, if you are renovating and have one to sell. Height approx 2m but no higher and 2.4m wide please. Happy with used condition.

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Caravan motor movers install required..

Alan from Beckenham

Is there anybody out there with any experience with installing caravan motor movers? I have a second hand set to install on an English caravan but as it is essentially a two person job I am happy to pay for assistance.
Up for the task? Give me a call on 0278955409. Many thanks. Alan.

Habit-Building for High School

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
… View moreApproaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
By working together with your child to build these 5 actions, habits can be formed now in time to start high school in the coming years, with confidence.

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! 🥳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 … View moreWe know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 Drive to conditions

↔️ Keep a safe following distance

😇 Be patient with other drivers

☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert

⌚️ Allow plenty of time

👉 Use that indicator!


For the latest traffic updates:

Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing … View moreIn this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

Election 2020: Christchurch a sea of red as voters back Labour

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Greater Christchurch has overwhelmingly voted red – giving Labour all but two of its electorate seats and the majority of the party vote.

Labour supporters at the party's election event in Christchurch on Saturday night were barely able to keep a lid on their excitement and glee at … View moreGreater Christchurch has overwhelmingly voted red – giving Labour all but two of its electorate seats and the majority of the party vote.

Labour supporters at the party's election event in Christchurch on Saturday night were barely able to keep a lid on their excitement and glee at National’s astonishingly poor performance in the city – and their knives came out for their parliamentary colleagues in Blue.

“At last, Christchurch has woken up,” said Duncan Webb, Christchurch Central’s incumbent.

“It’s been a long campaign, exhausting, but the reward you get for that, it’s amazing.

TRAMPOLINE JUMPFLEX Premium 12ft Premium model SAFTEY NET + AQUAJET attachment

Kim from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

(Listed elsewhere) Near new Jumpflex trampoline. Only 4 months old and only used a couple of times. We are moving into an Apartment and no longer have the space for it.

We purchased Jumpflex because of its superior quality and long guarantees.

10 years on Frame
5 years on Springs and Mat
3 years … View more(Listed elsewhere) Near new Jumpflex trampoline. Only 4 months old and only used a couple of times. We are moving into an Apartment and no longer have the space for it.

We purchased Jumpflex because of its superior quality and long guarantees.

10 years on Frame
5 years on Springs and Mat
3 years on Saftey Pad and Net

Because the tramp is quite new, Jumplflex have agreed to honour the guarantees for the new owner. I can provide this in writing from Jumpflex.

This tramp also has a 250 kilo jump load, which is significantly more than other brands.

Paid $938.00 for tramp, net and Aquajet (accessory that is attached to tramp, you connect your hose and it showers water onto the tramp.

You will need to dismantle and remove from Redcliffs by Monday 26th Labour day please as we're moving house.

The 1st picture is from the Jumpflex website. I'll take a picture of the actual tramp tonight.

Great Christmas pressy.

3.2m Jumping mat diameter
3.7m / 12ft Frame diameter
4m Diameter at widest point

Price: $650

Crochet lessons for beginners or self taught wanting more

Owner from Le Papillon NZ Limited - Handmade Giftware

I am offering crochet lessons for anyone who is interested. People with no experience or those that have some basics that just need some more help. I am passionate about crochet and I have made this part of my business. One on one lesson for 1.5 hours for $25. You need to provide the materials I … View moreI am offering crochet lessons for anyone who is interested. People with no experience or those that have some basics that just need some more help. I am passionate about crochet and I have made this part of my business. One on one lesson for 1.5 hours for $25. You need to provide the materials I will provide the pattern an eco dish cloth. If you would like me to provide the materials the cost will be $40. 10am classes and 7pm evening class. If there is more interest I will start classes. Want to keep them small.
Message me Lisa if interested 027 899 5000.

Road closures for Christchurch’s new stadium create gridlock rush-hour traffic

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council has closed Cashel and Lichfield streets between Madras and Barbadoes streets so lights, power and internet cables, and underground service pipes can be removed or rerouted before early work on the city's long-awaited $473 million multi-use arena begins.

The … View moreThe Christchurch City Council has closed Cashel and Lichfield streets between Madras and Barbadoes streets so lights, power and internet cables, and underground service pipes can be removed or rerouted before early work on the city's long-awaited $473 million multi-use arena begins.

The right-hand lanes of Barbadoes and Madras streets have also been closed temporarily, between Tuam and Hereford streets, with no word yet on when they will reopen.

Council vertical capital delivery manager Alistair Pearson said drivers regularly using Cashel and Lichfield streets will need to travel down either Tuam or Hereford streets, and those closed stretches were unlikely to ever reopen. Read more here.