Shirley, 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!

2568 days ago

Grace Millane will 'forever be a Kiwi', her father says

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View more
Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.

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2568 days ago

Donate to The Foodbank Project and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families

Julia De Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!

17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.

Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we … View more
It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!

17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.

Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we still have a long way to go. With only two weeks until Christmas, we need your help to fill more food parcels!

Donate a Christmas bundle today and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families.

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2568 days ago

New exhibition ‘Kura Pounamu’ opens Saturday

Canterbury Museum

See more than 200 pounamu treasures, including jewellery, tools and weapons. Touch giant pounamu boulders. Learn about how this precious stone is formed, its uses and its importance to generations of New Zealanders.

From 15 December at Canterbury Museum.
Find out more!

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2569 days ago

Wheelie bin collections over the holidays

Kat from Waimairi Beach

Check it out - rubbish days change on Christmas and New Year weeks:

Everyone’s wheelie bins will be collected one day later than normal this festive season from 25 to 28 December and 1 to 4 January. Monday collections will remain the same.

To keep track of when your wheelie bin goes out and for… View more
Check it out - rubbish days change on Christmas and New Year weeks:

Everyone’s wheelie bins will be collected one day later than normal this festive season from 25 to 28 December and 1 to 4 January. Monday collections will remain the same.

To keep track of when your wheelie bin goes out and for more disposal information, download the free Christchurch Wheelie Bins App or head to the CCC website:
bit.ly...

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2569 days ago

Plants

Paula from Aranui

From $5

Price: $5

2569 days ago

Children's Crib Service

Father Chris Orczy from St Michael and All Angels

Merry Christmas,

This year, at 5.00pm on December 20th, St Michael and All Angels is having a Children's Crib Service. Bring your children, your grandchildren, your nieces, your nephews, your neighbour's child (with permission!) and enjoy a magical Christmas Service. Yummy food for all … View more
Merry Christmas,

This year, at 5.00pm on December 20th, St Michael and All Angels is having a Children's Crib Service. Bring your children, your grandchildren, your nieces, your nephews, your neighbour's child (with permission!) and enjoy a magical Christmas Service. Yummy food for all afterwards!

All are welcome!

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2569 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2570 days ago

Akaroa rock not suitable for deep-bore injection

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Test drilling at two sites on the outskirts of Akaroa revealed that it is unlikely deep-bore injection will be a suitable method for disposing of Akaroa’s treated wastewater.

More at Newsline.

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2585 days ago

Building work

Callum from Mairehau

I have decided to take the leap and branch out on my own.
specailising in renovations I also do decks fences maintenance and repairs contact me today on 0224117707 or visit my face book page House and Home services.
No job to small

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2570 days ago

Civic Award winners for 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Each year, we recognise the efforts of individuals and groups who are working, on a voluntary basis, to make a positive impact in the city.

Check out this year's Civic Award winners here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2570 days ago

Edible Garden Awards - Get involved!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you grow your own food? Nominations for the Edible Garden Awards are back again in 2019.

Regardless if your garden is large or small, if it provides something delish you can sink your teeth into, we want you to enter!

Visit: ccc.govt.nz/GardenAwards for more!

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2582 days ago

Shorter showers save water!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep your shower under 5 minutes and you could save thousands of litres of water a month!
For more tips, visit bit.ly...

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2570 days ago

Taco Bell is coming to New Zealand

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between … View more
Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between January 1 and June 2024.

Are you a fan of Taco Bell? Would you like a restaurant to open up in your city? Or are there too many fast food chains as is? Share your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2573 days ago

heavy base around shirley area ??

Graeme from Shirley

where is the heavy base coming from around shirley area its been going on for a few hours now grrr just ringing noise control

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2571 days ago

Old Bath

Hayley from Richmond

Hey Neighbours
The Richmond Community Garden is looking for an old bath for a new worm farm we are putting together for an education area we are installing. We can come and collect.
Message me or text me 029 9827180
Regards
Hayley

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