Redwood, Christchurch

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10 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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10 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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11 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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11 days ago

It is that time again.

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

Telling my two dogs "It is not tea time" "Look at the clock".
They claim someone is playing games and altered the clock without their knowledge..

11 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

The Team from Ryman Northwood 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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11 days ago

fresh picked apples seconds 2kg

Sue from Kaiapoi

freshly picked apples with slight marks
cooking apples available too
$5 for 2kg bags
pick up bramleys road turn off lineside road
2nd house on left 021 2222838 for bigger orders

Price: $5

11 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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11 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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11 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.

12 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

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12 days ago

Free quinces, still

Joe from Casebrook

Still lots of free quinces available. They're delicious cooked. Please contact me in advance with day and time you'd like to visit to collect, and remember to bring your own container(s), thanks. Bag shown is just an example, plenty available.

Free

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13 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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13 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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14 days ago

Fun Art Workshop

Russ from Kaiapoi

Hi I’m Russ Campbell an artist living in Kaiapoi.
www.russcampbellart.com...
Ever thought of giving painting a go?
Well here is your opportunity.
FUN ART WORKSHOP SATURDAY 27th APRIL
Small group at my Kaiapoi studio
Beginners welcome
Fun techniques to start an artwork
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Hi I’m Russ Campbell an artist living in Kaiapoi.
www.russcampbellart.com...
Ever thought of giving painting a go?
Well here is your opportunity.
FUN ART WORKSHOP SATURDAY 27th APRIL
Small group at my Kaiapoi studio
Beginners welcome
Fun techniques to start an artwork
Experiment using various tools to create an abstract or landscape
Emphasis on playing with paint
Take home your very own creation
ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED

SESSION TIME-10am till 1.30pm including lunch break
COST- $75 per person
If interested please email me at russcampbellart@gmail.com or contact me via my facebook page at RUSSCAMPBELLART

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14 days ago

Drive Home Show - Interview with Mayor Phil Mauger

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

Join us as we chat with Mayor Phil Mauger on the Drive Home Show - & get the inside scoop on the Long Term Plan for Christchurch

Wednesday 10th April 2024 from 4pm

Live on Plains FM - 96.9 FM or Streaming Live online @ plainsfm.org.nz...

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