Mairehau, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2632 days ago

Faulty smart meter to blame for $1100 power bill

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Genesis Energy has admitted a faulty power meter is to blame for a Christchurch man receiving exorbitant electricity bills for 12 months.

Have you experienced any problems with smart meters or your power bill?

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Genesis Energy has admitted a faulty power meter is to blame for a Christchurch man receiving exorbitant electricity bills for 12 months.

Have you experienced any problems with smart meters or your power bill?

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2640 days ago

Have you seen rabbits or other wild animals around Christchurch?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pest control may be used to combat the growing rabbit population in Christchurch's red zone.

Land Information New Zealand is investigating rabbit and rodent numbers in the red zone after neighbouring communities raised concerns about a perceived explosion in the rabbit population.

2630 days ago

Have you been bothered by magpies this spring?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hundreds of Kiwis have been attacked by magpies since they were first introduced to New Zealand from Australia in the 1860s.

Each spring, aggressive male magpies defend their nests by swooping down and attacking pedestrians and cyclists.

Click the link below to read more.

2626 days ago

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.

Buy tickets for Ashburton.

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Buy tickets here!

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2626 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your… View more
Install a dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. BOOK NOW!
Book now

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2639 days ago

Has your hot water cylinder been damaged by chlorine?

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Chlorination is to blame for damaged hot water cylinders in Christchurch and could cause further problems to pipes and foundations, according to a University of Canterbury study. Have you been affected by this?

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2626 days ago

Papanui High School Upholstery Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Do you have a favourite piece of furniture that could do with a new lease of life? Are you wanting to learn how to recover a well worn favourite piece? Come along to Papanui High School and join our hands on Upholstery Course and you will learn how to repair, repad and recover that favourite piece … View moreDo you have a favourite piece of furniture that could do with a new lease of life? Are you wanting to learn how to recover a well worn favourite piece? Come along to Papanui High School and join our hands on Upholstery Course and you will learn how to repair, repad and recover that favourite piece of furniture. The course is being taught by Steve McDonald from McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery and is being held on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 November 9 am - 4 pm at a cost of $153. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

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2626 days ago

FREE CHILDCARE

Maria from Shirley

For a limited time we are offering 20 Free hours to children under the age of 2 in our nursery. Please phone our Manager Emily on 3856319. We are situated at 45 Randall Street, Richmond.

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2627 days ago

Papanui High School Furniture Polishing and Restoration Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Do you have a piece of furniture that you would love to restore? Then come along to Papanui High School and join our Furniture Restoration and Polishing Course.
In this class students will learn the basics of stripping, sanding and repolishing their own items of furniture. This is a hands on course… View more
Do you have a piece of furniture that you would love to restore? Then come along to Papanui High School and join our Furniture Restoration and Polishing Course.
In this class students will learn the basics of stripping, sanding and repolishing their own items of furniture. This is a hands on course and students need to bring an item of furniture eg chair, coffee table, nest of tables or tea wagon to work on. Fee includes the cost of materials. The class is being held on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 November 9 am - 4 pm at Papanui High School at a cost of $203. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

2631 days ago

Christchurch Stadium site to become 582-space Wilson Parking car park

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Wilson Parking has been granted resource consent for 582 car park spaces on the Christchurch stadium site for four years.

The stadium is intended for the central city in a block of land bounded by Madras, Barbadoes, Hereford and Tuam streets.

Do you think central Christchurch needs more parking … View more
Wilson Parking has been granted resource consent for 582 car park spaces on the Christchurch stadium site for four years.

The stadium is intended for the central city in a block of land bounded by Madras, Barbadoes, Hereford and Tuam streets.

Do you think central Christchurch needs more parking spots like this?

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2627 days ago
2628 days ago

Santa Parade 2018

Megan from Casebrook

We need 60 fences, on busy-ish Roads to have a Christmas Parade Sign on it advertising the 2018 Santa Parade. Do you have a big fence on a busyish road that I could use or do you know of one that I can use? If you know of a fence can you please let me know the address ASAP. 🎅🤶🎄thank you!

2628 days ago

Help us protect and celebrate our Heritage!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along at Tūranga, our new central library in Cathedral Square in two days time - Wednesday 17 October, 10am–2pm.

We'll be there, asking you to have your say on our Draft Heritage Strategy.

Can't make it? Don't worry, you can have your say online! Here's the link: … View more
Come along at Tūranga, our new central library in Cathedral Square in two days time - Wednesday 17 October, 10am–2pm.

We'll be there, asking you to have your say on our Draft Heritage Strategy.

Can't make it? Don't worry, you can have your say online! Here's the link: bit.ly...

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2628 days ago

100-year-old Christchurch lawn bowler still rolling up

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

At 100 years of age lawn bowler Ron Radford isn't short of wisdom on a variety of subjects.

Now a life member of the Cashmere Bowling Club he began playing the sport 40 years ago, enjoying the opportunity to mingle with friends and opponents on the greens and, when things went really well, to… View more
At 100 years of age lawn bowler Ron Radford isn't short of wisdom on a variety of subjects.

Now a life member of the Cashmere Bowling Club he began playing the sport 40 years ago, enjoying the opportunity to mingle with friends and opponents on the greens and, when things went really well, to collect meat packs as reward for his successes.

This is a man accustomed to overcoming the odds. (Read more about Ron by clicking the link below).

2629 days ago

STOLEN TRUCK

Josh from St Albans

**CHRISTCHURCH**

$$$ **REWARD OFFERED** $$$

STOLEN: This morning (SUNDAY 14th OCT 2018) from Berry Street in Saint Albans at approx 06:15am.

• 1986 FORD TRADER
• COLOUR: WHITE PAINT… View more
**CHRISTCHURCH**

$$$ **REWARD OFFERED** $$$

STOLEN: This morning (SUNDAY 14th OCT 2018) from Berry Street in Saint Albans at approx 06:15am.

• 1986 FORD TRADER
• COLOUR: WHITE PAINT
• IDENTIFYING DETAILS: SILVER DOUBLE OPENING DOORS AT REAR
• PLATE: AAC350

If seen or found, please contact Christchurch Police and quote reference #: 181014/8480

Or alternatively contact: 021 230 16 27

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