Somerfield, Christchurch

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3032 days ago

Need inspiration for the school holidays?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to … View more
With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to build robots and rockets, launch a mission to Antarctica and explore Japanese language and culture. All of our October holiday workshops are FREE. To secure a place, register online today!
Find out more

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3034 days ago

Wanted car stereo installed

Louise from Spreydon

Sunday, Monday or Tuesday only. I'm looking for someone to remove my stereo unit and 10 cd stacker and replace with new stereo still in the box.

3033 days ago

Oilskin Coat for sale

Jane from Addington

Excellant condition. Hard wearing, will last a lifetime.
Hat is detachable and can be pulled tight round face..
4 front external pockets, 3 inside pockets (one of which is hidden).
Medium size (77cm length from neck and 62cm armpit to armpit).

Price: $175

3033 days ago

Somerfield Residents Association Newsletter

Julie Tobbell from Somerfield Residents Association

Please find attached our latest SRA Newsletter which has hopefully been delivered to most of the residents in Somerfield area. If you did not receive a newsletter and feel that your letterbox should have been included - please let me know or email: somerfieldra@gmail.com -Thanks Julie Tobbell (SRA … View morePlease find attached our latest SRA Newsletter which has hopefully been delivered to most of the residents in Somerfield area. If you did not receive a newsletter and feel that your letterbox should have been included - please let me know or email: somerfieldra@gmail.com -Thanks Julie Tobbell (SRA Chairperson).

3034 days ago

SRA AGM & Meet our Port Hills Candidates Evening

Julie Tobbell from Somerfield Residents Association

The Port Hills Election Candidates attending our SRA AGM / Meeting (as per previous post) on Monday 11th September at 7.30pm currently are:
National: Nuk Korako
Labour: Hon. Ruth Dyson MP
Democrats: Gary Gribben.
We look forward to hearing each of our 3 candidates speak for 10mins each about … View more
The Port Hills Election Candidates attending our SRA AGM / Meeting (as per previous post) on Monday 11th September at 7.30pm currently are:
National: Nuk Korako
Labour: Hon. Ruth Dyson MP
Democrats: Gary Gribben.
We look forward to hearing each of our 3 candidates speak for 10mins each about themselves and any policies they may represent for their party or concerns within our community.
Speeches will be followed by an opportunity for our community to ask any questions after.
We have yet to receive a reply from Denis O'Rourke or David Fox.
As Eugenie Sage is unable to attend (& a local resident has requested) -Eugenie may arrange for an alternative Green party Candidate instead.
We welcome any local residents to join us for the evening;
estimated time for speeches to start is: 8pm.
We will ask our guest speakers if they may assist with the Lucky Prize Draw for our members (as per other post).
Finally light refreshments will be available after the meeting.
All welcome!

We look forward to seeing any of you!!
(Best photos of our candidates selected via their Facebook profiles)

3035 days ago

NEIGHBOURLY?

Matthew from Spreydon

Has anyone got this message from neighbourly??

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3033 days ago

4 red geum plants

Grant from Halswell

These have become too big for where they were in our garden. 4 free plants - am sure they will come away again with fresh growth if you trim them back. Pick up from Longhurst Halswell

Free

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3034 days ago

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

Grant from Halswell

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre … View more
85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre and Court Theatre shows along with big name musicals such as Chicago, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wizard of Oz, La Cage aux Folles, Singing in the Rain and more.

Also some big name stars such as Dame Edna Everage, Pat Phoenix from Coronation Street in Gaslight, comedian Dave Allen, Kenneth McKellar, Andy Stewart, Dame Maggie Smith and international travelling shows such as The Irish Guards, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Disney on Parade and the Moscow Circus.

Huge variety - some programmes also include the tickets and reviews.

Great collection for theatre lover.

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Price: $40

3033 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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3034 days ago

SRA Membership Lucky Prize Draw

Julie Tobbell from Somerfield Residents Association

As a simple & effective way to give something back to our Somerfield Resident Association financial members (current & including from Sept 2016 to Sept 2018) - these amazing businesses are kindly offering to donate either vouchers / goods as a Lucky Prize Draw for our members on Monday 11th… View moreAs a simple & effective way to give something back to our Somerfield Resident Association financial members (current & including from Sept 2016 to Sept 2018) - these amazing businesses are kindly offering to donate either vouchers / goods as a Lucky Prize Draw for our members on Monday 11th September at our AGM.
Some lucky members / household names will be drawn out by our Election Candidates speaking to our community on Monday evening.
SRA committee only requests for a $5 voluntary donation annually or $20 for 5yrs per household - it is not essential to join /pay but it really does help to keep our account adequately funded for any required admin costs or community requirements. SRA is otherwise a Not for profit community group & only serves to support & advocate for our residents & community.
A huge Thanks to these awesome businesses for their support and in return - we are happy to share their business offers to our community. Hopefully this may be a win-win for everyone & hopefully our community may support them in return!!
Thanks to:
Zaffron: - $50 gift voucher (@ 147 Colombo St)
Beckenham Lotto & NewsAgency: - Assorted Magazines (In Beckenham shops, Colombo St)
Sounds Like Spirit: - $50 gift voucher (- contact Kim Mehlhopt Link: facebook.com... )
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Banfields of Beckenham: meat pack / donation -TBC yet (@ 134a Colombo St)
Awnings, Blinds & Covers Ltd: Large multi purpose mesh bags (Contact Craig Johnston or @ 19 Leitch St)
If you live locally and wish to join / update your current membership please email our SRA Committee: somerfieldra@gmail.com
Our SRA Committee will always be able to confirm if your name(s) are in the draw - if you are unsure.
Members who are not present at the meeting will be advised if they have won any of the prizes & forwarded to our local residents.
Winners will also be included in this post after Monday evening.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

3034 days ago

Summer Wool Feast

Michelle from Hoon Hay

Come along launching my Crafty Knitting Machine and Crafty Knitting Needles free event www.facebook.com...

3034 days ago

Have you seen this butterfly?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.

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3035 days ago

Handyman/Fix it Guy

Karen from Huntsbury

Retired tradesperson with many skills from wallpapering, interior painting, fixing broken tiles, leaky taps, jammed doors and windows. Happy to help around your home with any odd jobs you have. Free Quote

3035 days ago

Entry Level Home on Lyttelton St

Chris Finnerty

Click below for more details, thinking of selling Chris Finnerty 021 274 6041
www.savethousands.co.nz...
www.chrisfinnerty.co.nz...

Negotiable

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3035 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does waiata mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View more
Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does waiata mean?
  • 92.3% A song
    92.3% Complete
  • 4.3% A harbour
    4.3% Complete
  • 3.4% A river
    3.4% Complete
  • 0% A cloth
    0% Complete
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