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114 days ago

Create, Paint & Plant: A Fun Family DIY Project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.

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114 days ago

Create, Paint & Plant: A Fun Family DIY Project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.

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114 days ago

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 😁📰

Chris Coles from Bishopdale Community Trust

This issue contains articles about the 60th anniversary of Bishopdale Unichem Bishopdale Pharmacy, an interview with Mahmoud from Stylish Barber, and a save-the-date for Celebrate Bishopdale!

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115 days ago

We're looking for parents and children (5.5-9 years) to participate in science!

Cara from Merivale

Kia ora!
We're looking for parents and their child (5.5-9 years old) to participate in our research study on the way parents and children play together.
The study involves coming into the University of Canterbury on a Saturday or Sunday and spending some time in our playroom, playing with … View more
Kia ora!
We're looking for parents and their child (5.5-9 years old) to participate in our research study on the way parents and children play together.
The study involves coming into the University of Canterbury on a Saturday or Sunday and spending some time in our playroom, playing with your child, and answering some questions.
The heaters are on and the snacks are plentiful!
We'd love to welcome you and have you contribute to this study.
This study has been approved by the University's Human Research Ethics committee and has undergone UC Māori consultation.

If you're interested in being part of science, get in touch via the QR code in the flyer or by emailing olivia.caccioppoli@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

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115 days ago

Mini garden balls $5 each

Kylie from Northcote

Mini garden series balls these are ones I already had when trying to complete my set $5 each balls have taken the main wrapping off to check paper work to see if it was one I needed bags inside balls unopened
There are 3 of picture 3 and 1 each of the other 2
pick up of harewood road

Price: $5

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115 days ago

Small Business

Georgia from Mairehau

NZ LADIES 20% off using the code AFTERPAY.

Also- afterpay available 😘

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115 days ago

Christchurch South Community Gardens

Sammy from Bryndwr

Hello all, to celebrate nearing the end of winter we invite you to soup, toast and chats 30/9 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. This month's soup is leak and potato. Come by, see what we're up to in the gardens, what we're growing and enjoy a delicious cup of warming soup on us! Hope to see … View moreHello all, to celebrate nearing the end of winter we invite you to soup, toast and chats 30/9 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. This month's soup is leak and potato. Come by, see what we're up to in the gardens, what we're growing and enjoy a delicious cup of warming soup on us! Hope to see some of you there.

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125 days ago

Poll: What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View more
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.

Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.

When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?

We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!

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What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?
  • 43.5% Grocery bills
    43.5% Complete
  • 33% Utilities
    33% Complete
  • 1% Your treats (the ones that keep you human day to day, and are ESSENTIAL!)
    1% Complete
  • 0.1% Education
    0.1% Complete
  • 7.6% Healthcare
    7.6% Complete
  • 1.3% Travel (public transport/petrol)
    1.3% Complete
  • 7.9% Rent or mortgage
    7.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Social costs: birthday gifts and occasions
    1.5% Complete
  • 4.1% Other - share below!
    4.1% Complete
2582 votes
116 days ago

Last chance to enter!

Resene

Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a … View more
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.

And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Enter now

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116 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

What is Addictive Eaters Anonymous?

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addictive eating.

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117 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Find out more

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129 days ago

Poll: No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.

Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.

But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View more
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.

Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.

But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.

Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.

💸 So someone still pays – but who?

We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸
  • 5.7% Retailers need to absorb the cost
    5.7% Complete
  • 88.7% The banks are the problem - the cost should not sit with consumers or retailers
    88.7% Complete
  • 4.2% I do not mind paying a surcharge - I just want everything to be transparent
    4.2% Complete
  • 1.4% It is more complicated - I will share below
    1.4% Complete
2839 votes
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145 days ago

**WANTED** Cash Paid for Old Sports Programmes & Sporting Memorabilia

Helen from Strowan

Can anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting items.. - match day programmes or magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including Rugby Collector Cards, Metal Badges etc etc.. … View moreCan anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting items.. - match day programmes or magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including Rugby Collector Cards, Metal Badges etc etc.. Please message me or email hubby on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz

120 days ago

Canterbury Police release redesign proposal

The Team from Canterbury Police

Canterbury Police has been consulting internally with staff on a proposal to redesign its structure, says Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill.

"Our goal is to deliver a better service to our communities by boosting core policing services and strengthening our ability to … View more
Canterbury Police has been consulting internally with staff on a proposal to redesign its structure, says Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill.

"Our goal is to deliver a better service to our communities by boosting core policing services and strengthening our ability to meet demand, now and in the future.

We are focused on the safety of our communities and our Police team. As the proposal concerns changes that directly impact our staff, we have an obligation to consult with them first. We also acknowledge the importance of listening to our communities.


In a departure from our normal process in relation to operational decision-making, we are now sharing an external version of the proposal and inviting feedback from the public.

We haven’t reviewed our structure since 2017 and we want to get it right. We're not content to keep doing things the way we always have when we believe we can do better.

I stress that this is a proposal and no decisions have been made. I will be paying close attention to the feedback as it comes in."

If you would like to provide feedback on the proposed changes, please email canterbury.review@police.govt.nz

Feedback will be accepted up until 5pm, Monday 18 August.

The redesign proposal is available here.

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120 days ago

Electric Blanket

Pauline from Northwood

Brand new electric Queen size blanket was told it would a king single but far too big $39

Free

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