Linwood, Christchurch

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What's happening in your neighbourhood?

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2805 days ago

New homes needed

Evelyn from Opawa - Saint Martins

Offers

Negotiable

2805 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2805 days ago
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2805 days ago

council/ocht housing

Robert from Christchurch Central

Council/OCHT housing are like slum, So does that puts the mayor in as a slumlord.

2805 days ago

Tell us what you would like to learn at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Financial literacy?
Business advice?
CV writing?

Tell us what you would like to learn at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

Have your say and take the survey: bit.ly...

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2805 days ago

SUNDAY CLEARANCE AUCTION

Mainland Auctions Christchurch Limited

Good Morning Neighbours
We are excited to share that at 2pm this Sunday the 29th of April we will have a massive clearance auction in our rooms at 29 Elgin St, Sydenham. We have a huge variety of goods available including new & used furniture, home furnishings, high quality Meccano shop … View more
Good Morning Neighbours
We are excited to share that at 2pm this Sunday the 29th of April we will have a massive clearance auction in our rooms at 29 Elgin St, Sydenham. We have a huge variety of goods available including new & used furniture, home furnishings, high quality Meccano shop fittings, mannequins, upholstery machinery, fabrics and shop sundries, commercial photocopiers, flat screen TV's, cafe' items, stunning artworks and much much more....
Come along for a bargain or two and for a lively entertaining Sunday afternoon.
We look forward to meeting some of our new neighbours :)
For more photos and further details visit www.mainlandauctions.nz...

2805 days ago

The New Zealand Dance Company presents Lumina in Christchurch

The Team from The New Zealand Dance Company

The New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 MayView moreThe New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 May at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Book your tickets now, and join us at the intersection of contemporary light, music and movement.
Book tickets here!

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2805 days ago

Improve Skills For A New Job

Vision College

Whether you want a new job, get a better job or get back into the workforce again. This course will give you the practical skills you need to do just that.

ENROL NOW – Visit our Website or call us today on: 0800-834-834
Find out more!

2805 days ago

Free Lounge Suite

Stephen from Linwood

I have a lounge suite to give away, was made by a Chch company to order so is top quality although is getting a bit tire now and is missing the middle cushion on the couch "was in my car when it got stolen' Idea for someone to recover or just need a free lounge suite, if not gone by … View moreI have a lounge suite to give away, was made by a Chch company to order so is top quality although is getting a bit tire now and is missing the middle cushion on the couch "was in my car when it got stolen' Idea for someone to recover or just need a free lounge suite, if not gone by Saturday morning it is off to the dump. Can drop of for a small fee
Stephen 0276363736

Free

2806 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2806 days ago

From field to felt: uncovering the story of the Anzac Poppy

Anzac Day

Every year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?

For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was… View more
Every year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?

For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was rather originally conceived for an American audience.

The symbol of the poppy itself comes from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's famous WW1 poem 'In Flanders fields', which begins with the opening lines: "In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row".

It was these moving verses which inspired American war secretary Moina Michael to use red silk poppies as a symbol of remembrance.

After campaigning for two years to get the symbol recognised nationally, the poppy was adopted by the National American Legion as their official symbol at a conference in 1920.

Attending this conference was Frenchwoman Anna A Guérin, who saw the potential to sell poppies and put the proceeds towards caring for veterans, their families and poor children. She also had the foresight to take it beyond America to Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

After her representative Colonel Alfred Moffatt suggested the idea to the RSA in September 1921, a motion was passed and the RSA placed the first order for poppies.

Like the other countries, the RSA was planning to hold its first annual Poppy Appeal around Armistice Day (November 11): however, thanks to the French ship carrying the poppies arriving late, the decision was made to delay sales until Anzac Day, 1922.

The first Poppy Appeal was a huge success, birthing the tradition where poppies go on sale in the weeks before Anzac Day and thus tying them to the day forever.

While the poppies were originally sourced from France, the RSA began producing its own in 1931, which were made by former servicemen in Auckland and Christchurch. Production was to go offshore again in 2010: however, this proved controversial and the contract eventually returned to Christchurch for the period from 2014 to 2019.

As poppies reappear this year, take a moment to remember their long journey and how they help the very organisation caring for our soldiers.

Yet more importantly, like the generations before us moved by McCrae's poem, remember those Flanders fields and what the symbol truly stands for - to never forget.

Story by Jordan Gowan

Thanks to this local business:
Staples Rodway Limited

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2831 days ago

Kawakawa leaves

Leeah from Avondale

Hey everyone!

Happy Easter weekend!

Just wondering if anyone would know where to find Kawakawa leaves?

I've just moved here from Hamilton so have no idea where to look !

Thanks in advance!

2807 days ago

Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than … View more
On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than 300,000 New Zealanders who served their country and the 30,000 who have died in service, and had been a public holiday since 1921.

A list of the main services across the region is included in the link below. For local services contact your RSA.

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2807 days ago

Understanding The Bible with Shane Willard

Mark Hudson from Empower Church

SEEING GOD'S WORD IN A COMPLETELY NEW WAY

Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd May 7:30pm
(Thursday will be a Q&A session)
Empower Church I 140 Springfield Rd St Albans

Shane Willard is from Charleston, SC (USA), and has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years, with … View more
SEEING GOD'S WORD IN A COMPLETELY NEW WAY

Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd May 7:30pm
(Thursday will be a Q&A session)
Empower Church I 140 Springfield Rd St Albans

Shane Willard is from Charleston, SC (USA), and has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years, with degrees in both clinical psychology and theology.

Shane is known for being an informative, brilliant and humorous communicator, mentored by a pastor with rabbinical training, Shane teaches the context of the Scriptures from a Hebraic perspective.

This perspective helps people to see God's Word in a completely new way and leads them into a more intimate relationship with the Messiah, Jesus Christ. An offering will be taken during all sessions.

ENDORSED BY LEADING PASTORS AROUND THE WORLD,
SHANE IS A BIBLICAL COMMUNICATOR YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS.

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2807 days ago

UPCOMING AUCTION

Mainland Auctions Christchurch Limited

GREETINGS NEIGHBOURS......
SHARING A SNEAK PREVIEW OF OUR UPCOMING AUCTION
Our rooms are full to overflowing with a huge variety of items. A large selection of new & used household furniture, household appliances, high quality shop fittings, mannequins, fabric, new garden trolleys, flat … View more
GREETINGS NEIGHBOURS......
SHARING A SNEAK PREVIEW OF OUR UPCOMING AUCTION
Our rooms are full to overflowing with a huge variety of items. A large selection of new & used household furniture, household appliances, high quality shop fittings, mannequins, fabric, new garden trolleys, flat screen TV's, coffee machine, bar stools, industrial down lights, upholstery machinery, commercial photocopiers etc etc.....
We will be working all week to set up for the auction to be held at 2pm Sunday the 29th of April.
View in our auction rooms, at 29 Elgin St, on Friday 27th April 1-4pm, Saturday 28th 11-3pm and from 12pm on auction day.
See further details on our website www.mainlandauctions.nz.... More photos and a catalogue to follow. Look forward to seeing you there :)

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