Merivale, Christchurch

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9 days ago

Dining table chairs (4)

Chris from Papanui

4 chairs in total, one in reasonable condition the others the vinyl is coming of, but the form is in good condition. they have a steel frame and legs.
seat width 470mm x 430mm deep. seat height from floor 470mm and back height 520mm.
ph 027549382

Price: $42

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9 days ago

Happy Sibling's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

STOP comparing me with my siblings!
Instead, let's compare bills and see who can save more this Siblings' Day! Show off your financial savvy and sibling spirit by finding the best deals together and shout each other a meal.

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11 days ago

Can you help us with a survey about early childhood education?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Press and The Post (Stuff) are collecting data on the cost of early childhood education in New Zealand. The data will be anonymised (unless you have opted-in to being contacted for a potential interview, via the last question).

If you have children in early childhood education, please help … View more
The Press and The Post (Stuff) are collecting data on the cost of early childhood education in New Zealand. The data will be anonymised (unless you have opted-in to being contacted for a potential interview, via the last question).

If you have children in early childhood education, please help us out by completing a brief survey. Click here to find the survey. The results will be reported on thepress.co.nz and thepost.co.nz at a later date.

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11 days ago

Streaming Services Increase Prices

The Team from NZ Compare

Attention NZ Streamers! As inflation takes its toll, major streaming services in NZ are increasing their prices.

Sitting back and watching your favourite movies will likely cost more money. So check them out! But don't worry, we've got tips to help you save without missing out on your… View more
Attention NZ Streamers! As inflation takes its toll, major streaming services in NZ are increasing their prices.

Sitting back and watching your favourite movies will likely cost more money. So check them out! But don't worry, we've got tips to help you save without missing out on your favourite shows! Stay tuned!

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12 days ago

Sawdust

The Team from Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

"I’m known all over New Zealand as Sawdust."

"When we left the mill we were all covered in sawdust. We used to go to the pub - four guys and me, had our little corner. By the time we left there was about half a metre of sawdust on the floor. I was called Chuck for a start, and … View more
"I’m known all over New Zealand as Sawdust."

"When we left the mill we were all covered in sawdust. We used to go to the pub - four guys and me, had our little corner. By the time we left there was about half a metre of sawdust on the floor. I was called Chuck for a start, and it evolved to Sawdust.

I was not a particularly bright child at school; I was good at woodwork, geography, and things like that. I came here to Akaroa High School. When I was 18, I went into my compulsory military training. That was very successful. I stayed a wee bit long which took us on big trips to Fiji and whatever areas needed peacekeeping overseas.

I did firewood from the age of 15. I built my own saw bench in those days. I bought an Austin Seven, I jacked this Austin Seven up in the air, put the belt on the back wheel and built a sawbench.

My father saw an opening after all the sawmills in Banks Peninsula closed down after 1890. They planted macrocarpa and pine trees to get shelter, and because the trees were big enough to mill he started milling over there in 1945 then we shifted from Okains Bay to Duvauchelle Bay.
I got pretty well involved with it, you know. Dealing with builders all the time and cutting timber for their houses or whatever they were doing. Timber was cut at the sawmill at Duvauchelle - some of it went to the Chatham Islands. The first chainsaws arrived in about 1950 - sometimes it took longer to get the chainsaw going and than if you cut it with a hand saw!

It took me four years to build my house, all made of macrocarpa. I had to keep my business going as well. That's a real thing of self-satisfaction. Going to the bays, cutting down the tree, carting it, sawing it up, bringing it here and building a house out of that - not many people get that opportunity."

- Don (Sawdust)

View more stories, or nominate someone: @humansofchch
www.humansofchch.org...

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12 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize … View more
Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.

Click read more for the full article.

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12 days ago

Stay healthy for them this winter.

Ministry of Health

Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine … View more
Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit
Find out more

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12 days ago

Prizes for Neighbourly members

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly chosen five members to win a $50 chemist gift card each. The winners are:

Jim Edwards from Lower Hutt

Caroline Low from Whangarei

Sarah Currey from Marshlands

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We've randomly chosen five members to win a $50 chemist gift card each. The winners are:

Jim Edwards from Lower Hutt

Caroline Low from Whangarei

Sarah Currey from Marshlands

Talia Rammage from Timaru

Julian La Rosa from Blenheim

Get in touch with our Helpdesk team before the 23rd of April to claim your prize by heading here.

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12 days ago

Do You Have A Surgical “Hernia Mesh” Injury?

John from St Albans

Surgical “Hernia Mesh” Injury
A Public Meeting/Get-together, for people injured by "Surgical Mesh" If You are one of these unfortunate victims in the Canterbury area, … View more
Surgical “Hernia Mesh” Injury
A Public Meeting/Get-together, for people injured by "Surgical Mesh" If You are one of these unfortunate victims in the Canterbury area, “Or Contemplating... Any Operation with Mesh, Please contact Mesh Down Under via facebook
or, Canterbury Mesh Group via facebook To arrange a Get-together.
Or, Hernia Mesh Disasters NZ, Via facebook.
Or, ... Join Us on the 1st. Friday of the month at
McDonalds Cafe, Meeting room Riccarton,12pm. Lunch time. Next to Riccarton Mall.

13 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Buy tickets now

14 days ago

Security Logics Camera installs

Daniel from Security Logics

For seamless peace of mind, have one of our professionally installed camera systems installed into your home or business from only $1,199 incl GST.
We install and service quality products and love going the extra mile for our customers.

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14 days ago

Why We Change the Clocks

The Team from NZ Compare

Time to FALL BACK! Use that extra hour to compare your bills with NZ Compare and you could save hundreds of dollars!

Daylight saving ends Sunday at 0300, don't forget to adjust your clocks!

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19 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: The Councillor LIVE

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are continuing our Q&A sessions on Neighbourly with the wonderful, Sam McDonald - a second-term Christchurch city councillor representing the Waimairi Ward. We invite you to share a question for him!

A little bit about Sam:
A chartered accountant by profession, Sam has experience in both… View more
We are continuing our Q&A sessions on Neighbourly with the wonderful, Sam McDonald - a second-term Christchurch city councillor representing the Waimairi Ward. We invite you to share a question for him!

A little bit about Sam:
A chartered accountant by profession, Sam has experience in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as a director of Civic Building Limited (a Ngai Tahu property Joint Venture) and is an Independent Trustee of Development West Coast. Sam is a Chartered Director of the Institute of Directors and has experience in Audit and Risk, Health and Safety and Infrastructure projects.

Sam shares that within Council he is focused on 'financial oversight, particularly of the capital programme and the day-to-day operational expenditure, and how this provides impact investment into Christchurch communities.'

Leave a comment below and Councillor Sam McDonald will answer your questions on all things council, whether it's the budget, rate rises or even about the new stadium.

↓ Share your question now! ↓

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19 days ago

Tell us your April Fool's Day shenanigans...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Happy April Fool's Day, neighbours!

While we were tempted to play a trick on you today, we thought it would be more enjoyable to hear the practical jokes and pranks that you have pulled off (or been victim to) on April 1st throughout the years.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish… View more
Happy April Fool's Day, neighbours!

While we were tempted to play a trick on you today, we thought it would be more enjoyable to hear the practical jokes and pranks that you have pulled off (or been victim to) on April 1st throughout the years.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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15 days ago

Community Pride Garden Awards 2024

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

It was so nice to acknowledge the efforts of our local residents and businesses whose gardens have been judged - by the Christchurch Beautifying Association as being exceptional. Over 30 residents and a few businesses were given certificates and trophies at the Community Pride Garden Awards 2024 … View moreIt was so nice to acknowledge the efforts of our local residents and businesses whose gardens have been judged - by the Christchurch Beautifying Association as being exceptional. Over 30 residents and a few businesses were given certificates and trophies at the Community Pride Garden Awards 2024 event held at the Russley Golf Club and Function Centre by the Fendalton- Waimairi- Harewood Community Board.

Congratulations to all nominees and winners!

Sudima hotel (airport), Commodore hotel and The Russley Village were amongst the businesses who won the awards.

Sharing some photos from the event.

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