St Albans, Christchurch

1803 days ago

Favourite summer holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.

1802 days ago

Sharing Success

Principal Immigration Adviser from Zealand Immigration

Happy New Year!!
We are back with a bang and delighted to be helping our clients achieve their dream of settling in NZ.
Congratulations to Ashwin and Sneha and thanks for these words of appreciation:
"Our journey to become a resident was quite stressful but you guys laid everything out for us … View more
Happy New Year!!
We are back with a bang and delighted to be helping our clients achieve their dream of settling in NZ.
Congratulations to Ashwin and Sneha and thanks for these words of appreciation:
"Our journey to become a resident was quite stressful but you guys laid everything out for us clearly and helped us at every step of the way. Was available every time we needed and always made sure we were on top of what we needed to do. Very professional, detail oriented and efficient. Special Thanks to Susan for your continuous support. If we have to recommend a lawyer to any one it would be definitely you guys with out any hesitation.

Thanks a lot to Zealand Immigration team.... we guys are awesome😇😇 "

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1802 days ago

Fun Exercise Classes in the local Park

Lindy from Shirley

Circuit style classes on at Fairway Drive park, great fun, work at your own pace. Lots of encouragement given by trainer. Perfect for starting up your fitness regime in the new year, ideal for all stages of fitness and ages. Come along and exercise with your partner, friends, teenage kids.
Ideal … View more
Circuit style classes on at Fairway Drive park, great fun, work at your own pace. Lots of encouragement given by trainer. Perfect for starting up your fitness regime in the new year, ideal for all stages of fitness and ages. Come along and exercise with your partner, friends, teenage kids.
Ideal for men and women who want to improve their health and fitness.
Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm, Saturdays 9am. $10 each.
Come along this Saturday 16th January.
Phone or text Pete 0212486206 for any queries.

1803 days ago

Go pro camera lost

Peter from Bryndwr

Hi all I need you guys be the look out if anyone know off someone who pick up a go pro camera 5 at corsia bay I lost it in the water as I when for a swim silly me Please i really need any information on it The main reason for getting it back there’s a lost off memory on my Sd card Thanks once … View moreHi all I need you guys be the look out if anyone know off someone who pick up a go pro camera 5 at corsia bay I lost it in the water as I when for a swim silly me Please i really need any information on it The main reason for getting it back there’s a lost off memory on my Sd card Thanks once again

1807 days ago

Have you taken an EV on a road trip this summer?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Electric vehicle chargers have had a record-breaking holiday season – the number of fast-charges rose by more than a quarter compared to last year, according to ChargeNet.

All up, the network had its busiest two weeks ever, ChargeNet founder Steve West​ said. “It’s all been setting records… View more
Electric vehicle chargers have had a record-breaking holiday season – the number of fast-charges rose by more than a quarter compared to last year, according to ChargeNet.

All up, the network had its busiest two weeks ever, ChargeNet founder Steve West​ said. “It’s all been setting records this Christmas period.”
Read more here.

Did you take an EV on a road trip this summer? What was your experience of charging on the road? Comment below, send us a PM or email reporters@press.co.nz

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1809 days ago

total house cleaning

Cisca from Strowan

Can someone recommend a company who is reliable to do total house cleaning this weekend. The house is empty, just needs a thorough cleaning for the new owners. Many thanks.

1806 days ago

Bring on 2021!

Dena Cowen-Willis from PT in the Park

PT in the Park is back after a well earnt break - more activity, more workouts and perhaps a few hidden burpees to find!
See you all again on Saturday 23rd January!
#seeyouonsaturday
#ptintheparknz

1807 days ago

rental

Cazz from Linwood

Hi Im looking for a 2 bedroom rental. I am very clean and tidy and love gardens. Can pay up to $340pw. Im looking in ferrymead, Mt Pleasant and Brookhaven area. Thank you Cazz

1806 days ago

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 … View more
Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 metres high and 9 metres wide, the Monarch Glide Insect Screen is the perfect option for screening wide window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.
Its semi-transparent pleated mesh allows for maximum ventilation with minimal effect on your view.

Our insect screens are super EASY to use. Pull to close, push to open, that simple and best of all - they are a chemical free solution for protecting your family and home against those nasty summer insects.

Want to learn more about Exceed insect screens?
Visit:
www.exceed.co.nz...
Or call us on 0800 25 25 00
Exceed - we fix windows & doors
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1807 days ago

Get Your Summer Landscaping Sorted!

Urban Paving

Hi neighbours – its the team here from Urban Paving! We are proud to be your local one-stop landscaping shop.

As well as our huge range of pavers, we also sell an extensive selection of landscape supplies. With aggregates, barks, sands, soil, composts, coloured stones, pea straw and much … View more
Hi neighbours – its the team here from Urban Paving! We are proud to be your local one-stop landscaping shop.

As well as our huge range of pavers, we also sell an extensive selection of landscape supplies. With aggregates, barks, sands, soil, composts, coloured stones, pea straw and much more, there’s no need to drive all over town!

We’ve also got hire equipment, hire trailers, and a delivery service, making it easy for you to get your Summer landscaping sorted!
Visit us

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1807 days ago

Garage Sale

Naomi from Mairehau

Saturday 9 Jan 2021 - 8am to 11.30am
Little tikes Car, Scooter, Lounger, fish tank, kitchenware, books, toys and games (some new) and more
191A Westminster Street, St Albans

1808 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

An aerial view of old The Press building in Cathedral Square in 2007 shows the construction under way for a new hotel nearby.

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1809 days ago

Trailer wanted

John from St Albans

Hi neighbours :) I'm looking for an old trailer to buy. Doesn't have to be wof'd. As long as it has a decent subframe / wheel bearings and 'towable'. Surface rust isn't a big problem. Happy to come and look at what's out there and offer a fair price. Photo … View moreHi neighbours :) I'm looking for an old trailer to buy. Doesn't have to be wof'd. As long as it has a decent subframe / wheel bearings and 'towable'. Surface rust isn't a big problem. Happy to come and look at what's out there and offer a fair price. Photo is for fun only... lol. Thanks for reading :) 0221 858 302

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1808 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1809 days ago

Casebrook Intermediate school 2nd hand uniform sale

Grant and Rebecca from Casebrook

Secondhand uniform sale Tuesday January 19th 1pm - 3pm in the school Library. Cash only. Girls Skirts or Blouses and Boys Polo tops or Shorts $10 each. Jerseys $20. Limited supply of Jackets $40 each. Any enquires email unican@casebrook.school.nz

Negotiable

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