Hillsborough, Christchurch

CSO tunes up for Town Hall homecoming

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is set to get a purpose-built home within the refurbished Town Hall: ccc.govt.nz...

Release of housing data

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is looking at how it can make more of the data it holds available to the public. More at NEWSLINE: ccc.govt.nz...

New Brighton Pier update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Part of New Brighton Pier will be closed to the public from the middle of this month to allow repairs to the popular landmark to be carried out. More at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...

Crusaders' Victory celebration

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along to the BNZ Crusaders Victory celebration today on Worcester Boulevard outside the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu! Parking and traffic information at NEWSLINE: bit.ly....

Sweetest girl puppy for sale

John from Woolston

Hello folks.. I have 1 puppy for sale 8 weeks old this Friday. Was born on 16th of June 2017.
She is so cute and soft nature will only grow 1.5kg so very small..her mother is a pure bred teacup miniture Maltese and her father is a medically certified comfort therapy dog. So from a good pedigree. … View moreHello folks.. I have 1 puppy for sale 8 weeks old this Friday. Was born on 16th of June 2017.
She is so cute and soft nature will only grow 1.5kg so very small..her mother is a pure bred teacup miniture Maltese and her father is a medically certified comfort therapy dog. So from a good pedigree. She is the second one born from 3 puppies. I really want her to go to a loving safe non smoking home.
I would like to get $1990 for her she is a very special puppy and is worth her wight in gold to someone with a heart problem or a lonely elderly person who is able to care for a very small dog.
Please if anyone is interested please contact me John on 0220447255.for a visit to see puppy for a meet and greet!

Price: $1,990

Hagley Oval reshaping

Christchurch City Council

A section of Hagley Oval’s grassed embankment is being fenced off so that work can start on re-shaping it. www.ccc.govt.nz...

Abandoned colonial homestead will become home to a family of eight

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Christchurch Mail

The beautiful colonial homestead in North Canterbury that was abandoned by its UK owners when their …

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Sharp Rates

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – … View moreHi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – let’s get your money growing. Learn more

Koru Care wings clipped

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

A trip of a lifetime for children with life-threatening illnesses and/or disabilities will not go ahead this year for the first time in the 32-year history of a Christchurch charity.
Koru Care Christchurch's chairman Chris George said the charity did not have the funds so the annual 15-day… View moreA trip of a lifetime for children with life-threatening illnesses and/or disabilities will not go ahead this year for the first time in the 32-year history of a Christchurch charity.
Koru Care Christchurch's chairman Chris George said the charity did not have the funds so the annual 15-day trip ...

Free Ara Nursing Information Session

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ever thought about becoming a nurse? Come and learn all about this exciting profession and the excellent career opportunities it offers at our free nursing information session at 5.30pm on Tuesday 8 August. You’ll hear about our diploma, degree and postgraduate nursing qualifications and we’ll … View moreEver thought about becoming a nurse? Come and learn all about this exciting profession and the excellent career opportunities it offers at our free nursing information session at 5.30pm on Tuesday 8 August. You’ll hear about our diploma, degree and postgraduate nursing qualifications and we’ll show you our hi-tech clinical practice unit. Meet at the Rakaia Centre at the Ara City campus on Madras Street. Learn more

Living Wage

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The decision to adopt the Living Wage, which is currently $20.20, was made at today’s Council meeting and will impact around 470 council staff.
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Are you a pie-hard fan of pies? *WIN*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner … View moreWe kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner announced Monday 7th August.

Free online education for mini makers and do-ers!

MindLab Kids

What's fun, free, safe and tailor-made for creative Kiwi kids? MindLabKids.com, that's what! This super online learning website is the home of home-based fun for 5-12 year-olds. Sign them up today to get their creative cogs turning, and be in to win some cool freebies! Check it out!

Support NZ Paralympians by joining Spirit of Gold Mufti Day - 8 Sept

Communications Manager from Paralympics New Zealand

Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

… View moreJoin us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!

Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!

Melbourne Cup

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Cup will be on show from midday at the ANZ Centre on the corner of High and Colombo streets as part of the whistlestop 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...