Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

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What's happening in your neighbourhood?

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2174 days ago

Kitty Kingdom Garage Sale

Karen from Rangiora

We are having a Garage Sale to raise some funds
Allsorts, come and have a look
Offers on most stuff
17 Tripoli St Rangiora
Saturday 18th January
8am-2pm
ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO KITTY KINGDOM, YOUR LOCAL CAT RESCUE

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2173 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch and in Rangiora, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
Learn more

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2173 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM / ADVISE THE PUBLIC THAT THE NEW MARKET TO BE HELD AT THE RANGIORA RACE COURSE IS IN NO WAY CONNECTED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORIGINAL RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET HELD IN THE BLAKE STREET CAR PARK EVERY 2 WEEKS. THE RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET IS RUN BY THE NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL … View moreTHIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM / ADVISE THE PUBLIC THAT THE NEW MARKET TO BE HELD AT THE RANGIORA RACE COURSE IS IN NO WAY CONNECTED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORIGINAL RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET HELD IN THE BLAKE STREET CAR PARK EVERY 2 WEEKS. THE RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET IS RUN BY THE NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc. AS A BUILDING FUND RAISER. WE HAVE BEEN OPERATING NOW FOR 2 YEARS. WE ARE A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Arthur email sir.arthur@xnet.co.nz or phone 03 745 91 48.

2173 days ago

Shirley Boys High School Uniform.

Edith from Spencerville

I have the following items for sale - please ph me on 0276366047 if you are interested in any of them, I live in Spencerville.

1 pair School shorts - size 96. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair School shorts - size 100. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

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I have the following items for sale - please ph me on 0276366047 if you are interested in any of them, I live in Spencerville.

1 pair School shorts - size 96. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair School shorts - size 100. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair School shorts - size 104. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair trousers - size 92. Good for a spare pair. Have been 'let out' a bit at the waist at back and the hems are a bit frayed (could easily be taken up a bit and would be fine) $10

1 House shirt - Blue/Aoraki . Size L. very good condition $20

1 PE Polo Shirt size L. Very Good condition $20

1 pair PE shorts. size XL. Very good condition $20

Negotiable

2174 days ago

Council staff to rifle through recycling in bid to improve waste collection

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the … View more
Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the wrong items out for recycling.

If you get it right? You get a gold sticker slapped on your bin.

But if you've mixed your shopping receipts, bottle lids or plastic bags in with your beer bottles and plastic trays you can expect a note in your letter box with tips on how to recycle correctly.

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2174 days ago

Want free gardening tips, advice and prizes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees. … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees.

Discover the true identity of that unnamed plant in your garden and enter to win the latest issue of NZ Gardener and Naturally Neem and Sea-Hume Granules.

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:

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2174 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2175 days ago

Health & Wellbeing Expo " with a Splash of Spiritual"

Brenda from Northwood

Saturday 25th January at Heaton Intermediate 11am to 4pm

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2175 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
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2175 days ago

Walnut Vinear Queen Anne Dresser

Bridget from Rangiora

Great condition aside from the watermark and one other imperfection on the on the top(see photos)

Price: $350

2175 days ago

Enjoy a bug free, spray free home this summer! Exceed - retractable insect screens

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbour,

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed's retractable screens for windows & doors are the perfect solution to create and enjoy a bug free, spray free home this summer!

- Our clever screens can be pulled into place when needed, then pushed back into a … View more
Hi Neighbour,

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed's retractable screens for windows & doors are the perfect solution to create and enjoy a bug free, spray free home this summer!

- Our clever screens can be pulled into place when needed, then pushed back into a discrete, tidy cassette when not in use.
- They are smooth and easy to operate.
- They’re stylish, robust and a significant innovation over old-style hinged or sliding screens that were permanently visible all year round.
- Plus they can be colour matched to your joinery.
- They fit most window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.

Click on the link below to find out more about our screens and watch videos of them installed in different kiwi homes: www.exceed.co.nz...

From the Exceed - we fix windows & doors team
0800 25 25 00
exceed.co.nz
www.youtube.com...

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2175 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

This Sunday 19th January the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on again at the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK from 9 am to 2 pm.
Lots of gresat bargains for everyone. We will have a great selection of FRESH VEGIES as well as a lot of other every day items from fishing rods, bikes, health products, hand … View more
This Sunday 19th January the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on again at the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK from 9 am to 2 pm.
Lots of gresat bargains for everyone. We will have a great selection of FRESH VEGIES as well as a lot of other every day items from fishing rods, bikes, health products, hand crafted gift cards, toys, books, garden tools, handy person tools, children's and adult's clothing, summer hats, household items vintage china, plants, including SWAN plants, vegie, annuals, etc.
For information and stall space email sir.arthur@xnet.co.nz or message on our facebook page.
THOMAS AND FRIENDS WILL BE IN OUR CLUB ROOMS NEXT TO THE MARKET FOR CHILDREN TO OPERATE.
Don't forget the great coffee and food at FOOLS OF DESIRE at the market end of Conway lane.

2175 days ago

Kitchen wallpaper 3 New Rolls

Mandy & Andrew from Belfast

Mum changed her mind. I bought 3 Rolls of pre-pasted New wallpaper for a feature wall but they were to dark. for her.
It really is beautiful has black background with peaches and golden grapes and leaves as per photo One was opend for photo. 3 rolls $30

Price: $30

2175 days ago

Basil Genovese

Jason from Kaiapoi

Plants available.
These make the best pesto.
Available on Trademe Listing #: 2492198531
Starting Price $7
Pick up Island Road Clarkville 7691

Negotiable

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2176 days ago

HOUSIE TONIGHT

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

$5 for 50 games. 2 supers and 2 silent lines.

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