Spencerville, Christchurch

Spread the Joy!

Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2805 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2805 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
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2805 days ago

Redcliffs Village enhancement project

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We are seeking your feedback to help us in the design phase of the Redcliffs Village enhancement project. Share your thoughts at Have Your Say: bit.ly...

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2807 days ago

Sports lake, large-scale housing, golf course all scrapped from Christchurch red zone planning

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hopes for a world class rowing lake in Christchurch's residential red zone are dead in the water.

Instead the proposal includes a 11-kilometre green spine with walkways, cycle tracks, wetlands and large stormwater runoff areas, the development of which will take 30 years.

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2808 days ago

Kaiapoi Carpool

Helena from Kaiapoi

Hey everyone!
I drive a 7 seater from Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi to Papanui every day, and every day I feel bad about the amount of people on the roads who could be carpooling.
My question is- would anyone be interested in a carpool? Is anyone else going the same way??

2806 days ago

Examining the past can help protect our future.

Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process … View more
The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process can begin, the Terms of Reference to define the scope and purpose of the Inquiry need to be set. Sir Anand would like to hear your views on the draft Terms of Reference so we can work together to make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Find out more

2806 days ago

Tell us what you want to do at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Laser cutting?
3D printing?
Vinyl cutting?

Tell us what you want to do at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

Have your say and take our quick survey: bit.ly...

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2806 days ago

Poll: Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

The Government is set to end offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "transitions have to start somewhere". Do you support the decision? Take part in our poll or leave a reply. To read more click here.

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Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?
  • 59.1% Yes. It's time to pursue clean energy
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% No. It will hit the industry hard
    40.9% Complete
66 votes
2806 days ago

Have you heard Stuff's latest podcast on a Christchurch murder?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Do you remember hearing about the murder of Christchurch man John Reynolds? He was found dead at a scrap metal yard in 1996. The case was never solved. Stuff's new podcast Heavy Metal explores what happened on the rainy day in April. Interested? To listen, click here.

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2806 days ago

Technology to make your home smarter and safer

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Remembering to set the alarm before you left the house used to be about as complex as home security got. But now it's increasingly common to have a fully integrated system that links in with several other gadgets around the house, controlled via an app on your phone.

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2808 days ago

Fire Guard

Toni from Kaiapoi

I am after a fire guard if anybody has one for sale for reasonable price
Thanks

2807 days ago

ANZAC day wheelie bin collection

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Hey you! Your wheelie bins will be emptied one day later than normal this ANZAC Day and the days following. Read more here: bit.ly...

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2808 days ago

Council seeks legal advice on dog rules

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We're working to clarify the rules around when and where certain kinds of dogs need to be muzzled. More information can be found at Newsline.

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2808 days ago

Beginner GKR karate classes in Rangiora and Kaiapoi

Anne from Kaiapoi

If you have ever wanted to have a go at karate we have beginners classes available in Rangiora on Monday evenings and in Kaiapoi on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Great for fitness, self confidence and lots of fun for all ages. Contact me for your free trial class. Anne 021 337 168 … View moreIf you have ever wanted to have a go at karate we have beginners classes available in Rangiora on Monday evenings and in Kaiapoi on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Great for fitness, self confidence and lots of fun for all ages. Contact me for your free trial class. Anne 021 337 168 anne@onpurpose.co.nz

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2809 days ago

Final chance to have your say

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment make NZ an even better place to live and work? The Tax Working Group are keen to hear what matters most to you. Time is ticking to have your say.

Head over to the Tax… View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment make NZ an even better place to live and work? The Tax Working Group are keen to hear what matters most to you. Time is ticking to have your say.

Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website by 30 April, watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Don't miss out. Have your say on the future of tax by 30 April at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
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