Somerfield, Christchurch

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2021 days ago

Mike's Garden Bag Service: Missing

Julie from Addington

Does anyone know what has happened to Mike's Garden Bag Service? They used to pick up full Garden Bags once a month and charge only $20. The last pick up from me was in October 2019, I have not been able to contact Mike on any of the Phone numbers, I still have a bag and frame, and want to … View moreDoes anyone know what has happened to Mike's Garden Bag Service? They used to pick up full Garden Bags once a month and charge only $20. The last pick up from me was in October 2019, I have not been able to contact Mike on any of the Phone numbers, I still have a bag and frame, and want to return it to whomever has taken over the business. It is very strange.

2007 days ago

Penguin sculptures arrive in Christchurch for new art trail

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A waddle of penguins has flown into Christchurch to be decorated by school children and artists and installed on city streets.
The sculptures will be displayed for about 10 weeks across Christchurch before being auctioned off to raise money for Cholmondeley Children's Centre.

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2007 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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2007 days ago

School Holiday Junk Jam

Kate Cleverly from Halswell Community Project

We are on the lookout for items for our School Holiday Junk Jam event.
If you can help with supplies of small boxes, milk bottle lids, bottles, cans or anything else kids can create masterpieces out of we would love to have them.

Drop to the Hub Monday - Thursday between 9am and 1pm or flick us a … View more
We are on the lookout for items for our School Holiday Junk Jam event.
If you can help with supplies of small boxes, milk bottle lids, bottles, cans or anything else kids can create masterpieces out of we would love to have them.

Drop to the Hub Monday - Thursday between 9am and 1pm or flick us a message and we can organise a time that suits :-)

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2008 days ago

The lockdown is over and it's time to celebrate!

Lynley from Hillsborough

Join the Mainland Big Band at the Cashmere Club on July 4th and it's FREE! all welcome. 7.30pm in the Sports Hall

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2008 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
2008 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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2008 days ago

What causes excess moisture in rental homes?

Ruby Housing from Ruby Housing

Winter is here!
You're probably experiencing condensation.
Please use this tool to find ways to keep your home warm and dry.
www.rubyhousing.co.nz...

If you are a landlord looking for a reliable property manager to rent out your properties, contact us today to find out how we can help. 03-379… View more
Winter is here!
You're probably experiencing condensation.
Please use this tool to find ways to keep your home warm and dry.
www.rubyhousing.co.nz...

If you are a landlord looking for a reliable property manager to rent out your properties, contact us today to find out how we can help. 03-379 5033

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2009 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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2010 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
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2010 days ago

Israeli folk dancing

Patricia from Spreydon

Israeli folk dancing beginners class 7.45-9pm July 2nd, Ilam region Cost $5 All welcome! for info, telephone Pat on 337 0079 email: pat@slingshot.co.nz

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2010 days ago

Free training wheels

Lisa from Somerfield

Free to anyone who can use them

Free

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2011 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
CLOVER 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00
MANUKA 500g $19.00 250g $11.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or… View more
We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
CLOVER 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00
MANUKA 500g $19.00 250g $11.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

BEESWAX available for those Food Wraps, wood/leather polish or to use as a lubricant/waterproofing agent 100g JUST $5.00 or 1kg for just $20.00

HONEY DEW DROPS - Try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. JUST $9.50 per box or 3 boxes for $24.00 (for a limited time)

We also have great gift ideas, including HONEY GIFT BOXES made up of 3 x 250g glass jars (1* Manuka; 1* Honey Dew; 1* Creamed Clover) in a lovely gift box - JUST $20.00

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

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2011 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. … View more
Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. Blackcurrant & Honey Spread ($15.00 for 375gm) – great for spreading on your toast, crumpets, drizzling over porridge, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, adding to your smoothies for a real taste hit, add boiling water for a delicious fruit drink or my personal favourite – the jar and a spoon!

Ingredients: Pure Canterbury Beechwood Honey Dew, Canterbury Blackcurrant Concentrate, Fructose Sugar (1.9%)


2. Blackcurrant & Honey Concentrate ($15.00 for 300ml) – just add water, hot or cold to taste. This is perfect for refreshing drinks, a topping over your ice cream, in smoothies, desserts, over your breakfast cereal or freezing for ice blocks for the kids. Add hot water for a delicious fruit drink - yum!

The products have been tremendously popular at markets and we often sell out at these events.

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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2014 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

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