Sumner, 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!

2844 days ago

Consultation opens for new Linwood pool

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Public feedback is being sought on the location for a planned new pool in the Linwood/Woolston area.
Find out more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2844 days ago

Christchurch's water supply will be chlorinated from March 26

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's drinking water will be treated later this month after engineers found the city's well heads were dangerously vulnerable.

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2845 days ago

Caravan awnings

Brooke from Waltham

Hi all im looking to buy a complete caravan awning to attach to my caravan, just wondering if anyone know of any avaliable or can point me in the right direction. Cheers

2847 days ago

Victoria Square reopens in Christchurch, acknowledging the site's varied past

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A significant piece of Christchurch's history has reopened to the public with the completion of earthquake repairs in Victoria Square.

About 100 people attended Friday's blessing and brief ceremony to reopen the public park, on the corner of Colombo and Armagh streets, after a … View more
A significant piece of Christchurch's history has reopened to the public with the completion of earthquake repairs in Victoria Square.

About 100 people attended Friday's blessing and brief ceremony to reopen the public park, on the corner of Colombo and Armagh streets, after a 13-month, $7.6-million rebuild managed by Crown rebuild company Ōtākaro. Another $5.1m of work is still being completed on the roads next to the square and is due to be finished in May.

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2850 days ago

Builder Available

Joel from Woolston

Hi All

Thank you for all your responses sorry for those I didnt get a chance to get back to this weekend. Dad is now booked solid and has a lot of extra work to do while he is here.

Thanks again

Hi
My Dad has come up from the South for a few weeks to look after me, He is a builder by … View more
Hi All

Thank you for all your responses sorry for those I didnt get a chance to get back to this weekend. Dad is now booked solid and has a lot of extra work to do while he is here.

Thanks again

Hi
My Dad has come up from the South for a few weeks to look after me, He is a builder by trade, anyone looking for some odd Jobs - Building/Handyman type stuff done while he is here HMU. He usually does up houses can build anything and is currently building a window seat for a friend. He is fairly priced and very good at what he does.

Negotiable

2848 days ago

Parks Week 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Parks Week is a chance to have fun in nature!
Find out how you can get involved at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2848 days ago

Which town has the most pride in the south?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

The competition between Timaru and Oamaru is heating up! And we want to know what your favourite NZ towns are. Our new series called the 'Great New Zealand Rivalries' looks at what makes our towns so great. So, which Kiwi town tugs at your heartstrings? We'd love to know.
From … View more
The competition between Timaru and Oamaru is heating up! And we want to know what your favourite NZ towns are. Our new series called the 'Great New Zealand Rivalries' looks at what makes our towns so great. So, which Kiwi town tugs at your heartstrings? We'd love to know.
From Georgia, at Stuff.

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2848 days ago

Brain Day Christchurch - walk through an inflatable brain!

Georgina Couch from The Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation is bringing a free fun-filled educational day out for all ages to Brain Day Christchurch ! Expect lots of fun activities for the kids (including a walk through an inflatable brain) and the chance to learn all about the brain from scientists.

Plus, we have three … View more
The Neurological Foundation is bringing a free fun-filled educational day out for all ages to Brain Day Christchurch ! Expect lots of fun activities for the kids (including a walk through an inflatable brain) and the chance to learn all about the brain from scientists.

Plus, we have three thought provoking talks during the day covering topics on healthy ageing, Dementia, Parkinson’s and Stroke. There’s more info about the lectures here.

Put a reminder in your diary for Saturday 17th March, 10am - 2:30pm at the La Vida Centre, 34A Hanson’s Lane, Upper Riccarton.

The Neurological Foundation Team
Find out more!

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2849 days ago

Organics Processing Plant Open Day

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Have you ever wondered what happens to the contents of your green organics bin?
Take a tour of the plant, get up close to one of the big green trucks, plus prizes and giveaways throughout the day!

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2849 days ago

Poll: Do you have mould in your home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
Are you among the many people in NZ battling mould in their homes? Did you tick yes to the census question about having a patch of mould bigger than an A4 piece of paper? If so, we'd love to talk to you.


We're working on an article for Homed to find out when you … View more
Hey neighbours,
Are you among the many people in NZ battling mould in their homes? Did you tick yes to the census question about having a patch of mould bigger than an A4 piece of paper? If so, we'd love to talk to you.


We're working on an article for Homed to find out when you need to worry about mould and the best ways to tackle it. If you'd like to be involved, let us know the scale of the mould you're dealing with in the comments below, or email us at homed@stuff.co.nz and we'll be in touch.


And thanks! We're looking forward to hearing from you :)

*** Please write NFP (Not for Publication) when you comment if you don't want your comment published in print or online ***

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Do you have mould in your home?
  • 10% Yes, it's a big problem in several rooms
    10% Complete
  • 7.8% Yes, it's bigger than an A4 patch, but only in one room
    7.8% Complete
  • 31.1% Yes, but only the odd patch here and there
    31.1% Complete
  • 51.1% No, thankfully we're free of mould
    51.1% Complete
421 votes
2849 days ago

NANNY C - Chrissy available now

Chrissy from Sumner

Hi all - Nanny C, Chrissy, has arrived in Sumner. I will take the best care of your children in the world. I have had a lifetime of experience of caring for children of all ages for family, friends, and professionally. I have a grown-up son and a dear wee grandson who live in Mt Maunganui. My … View moreHi all - Nanny C, Chrissy, has arrived in Sumner. I will take the best care of your children in the world. I have had a lifetime of experience of caring for children of all ages for family, friends, and professionally. I have a grown-up son and a dear wee grandson who live in Mt Maunganui. My daughter lives in Christchurch where I have happily now settled. I have recently been a nanny for three little boys, 2, 4, and 6, along with other families I sometimes help out, and I am now available again. I have an outgoing and youthful personality and relate well to any age easily. I have great cooking and baking skills, I am happy to help in this way as well. My interests are Interior design and have over the years revamped many houses for my clients. I have great references for you to contact, and I am available days, nights, or weekends. Being a Nanny/babysitter is the nicest job to have.
Kind Regards,
Chrissy. Phone 0274065465

2849 days ago

Rolleston folk! Have you tried the new 85 Rolleston to City Non Stop Bus Service?

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

For a quick commute into the city there are three non-stop services in the morning and three in the afternoon.

If you’re not close to a bus stop, consider park and ride or biking to a stop where you can easily put your bike on the bus.
Check out the timetable here at the following link:

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2850 days ago

Recommendation for a good property lawyer

Raymond from Woolston

Hi Neighbours, Can you please recommend a lawyer who is familiar with the EQC issues and ready edit a Sale and Purchase agreement with that knowledge.

2849 days ago

The Bottomline on ROI Workshop

Complete Learning

A rare opportunity to learn from the world's top expert on measuring the financial return on Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Human Resources programmes. Nobody knows more than Patti Phillips does.

As the world's leading expert in this field, Patti has worked… View more
A rare opportunity to learn from the world's top expert on measuring the financial return on Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Human Resources programmes. Nobody knows more than Patti Phillips does.

As the world's leading expert in this field, Patti has worked with organisations in 70 countries and has authored over 50 books on accountability.

Join Dr Patti Phillips at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square - Monday 14th May 2018.

ROI = Return On Investment
Find out more!

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