Sydenham, Christchurch

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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1758 days ago

Have you seen this pest plant?

Environment Canterbury

Purple loosestrife/Lythrum salicaria
- Rapidly invades damp ground and shallow water.
- Overtops native species with dense bushy growth.
- Is an upright, perennial that can grow to 3m high.
- Has long purple/pink flower-spikes appear at the end of the stems, Dec-Feb.
- Leaves are in pairs,… View more
Purple loosestrife/Lythrum salicaria
- Rapidly invades damp ground and shallow water.
- Overtops native species with dense bushy growth.
- Is an upright, perennial that can grow to 3m high.
- Has long purple/pink flower-spikes appear at the end of the stems, Dec-Feb.
- Leaves are in pairs, opposite each other.
- The stems are usually square in cross-section.
- Leaves and stems die back in winter to re-emerge in spring.

Report pests using the Find-A-Pest app, or by contacting us direct on 0800 324 636 or biosecurity@ecan.govt.nz.

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1758 days ago

Tell us about a local business that makes your day?

Prospa

With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View more
With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1759 days ago

STOLEN VAN

Derek from Beckenham

STOLEN VAN
Last night (25/02) someone stole our beloved windsurfing / camper van from Ford Road, Opawa, Christchurch. It’s a pretty distinctive vehicle with an extra wide roof rack, roof box and kayak holders. Also has halogen headlight bulbs which give a blueish tint.
Please let me know if … View more
STOLEN VAN
Last night (25/02) someone stole our beloved windsurfing / camper van from Ford Road, Opawa, Christchurch. It’s a pretty distinctive vehicle with an extra wide roof rack, roof box and kayak holders. Also has halogen headlight bulbs which give a blueish tint.
Please let me know if you see it anywhere.

1998 Nissan Caravan
Silver / beige
CZZ757
Former Price Brothers Builders signage still visible on rear
Blue painted interior, with velcro around windows
Side door on drivers side has a dent in the bottom left
NZMCA Sticker on bottom right of passenger side. Member number: 67266 on display

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1761 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

1763 days ago

What is your favourite heritage building being restored since the earthquakes?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Christchurch’s iconic heritage buildings have experienced differing fates in the 10 years since the earthquakes struck. But some of the city’s most famous sites are being saved.

Here's our list: www.stuff.co.nz...

What is your favourite building being saved in the rebuild?

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1761 days ago

Canterbury regional council rates could jump more than 24 per cent

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The average Christchurch ratepayer could be an extra $250 a year out of pocket if steep regional council rate hikes thought to be one among the highest in the country are brought in.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is proposing increasing rates by either 24.5 per cent or 18 per cent, to cover the … View more
The average Christchurch ratepayer could be an extra $250 a year out of pocket if steep regional council rate hikes thought to be one among the highest in the country are brought in.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is proposing increasing rates by either 24.5 per cent or 18 per cent, to cover the fallout of the Government’s new freshwater regulations.

This would be on top of district council rate rises, such as Christchurch City Council’s proposed five per cent increase, leaving many concerned about the combined toll of the cost to ratepayers. Read more here.

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1759 days ago

Book Week Sale!

The Team from Red Cross Store Manchester St

It's World Book Day March 4th and to celebrate we have buy 2 get 1 Free on all books @ theredcrossshop

334 Manchester St

Sale starts Monday 1st March!

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1766 days ago

Sharing Success

Principal Immigration Adviser from Zealand Immigration

Happy Friday to all :-)
Huge congratulations to all our clients who got their visas approved in the last fortnight. Thanks for choosing us to help fulfill your dream of working and living in NZ.

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1761 days ago

Trombone !!

Philip from Huntsbury

Does any one know if someone, has a Trombone for sale ! Regards Phil

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1760 days ago

Garage Sale

Chris from Linwood

51 Rhona Street, Linwood..
Saturday 27 Febuary 2021
9am-2pm
Lots of household items for sale..
See you there

Negotiable

1762 days ago

Our Hometown

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Good morning Cantabrians,

Copies of The Press's special 10th anniversary earthquake supplement Our Hometown are available from The Press reception at 158 Gloucester Street. The 28-page magazine profiles business survivors and quake heroes, heritage which has survived and been lost and … View more
Good morning Cantabrians,

Copies of The Press's special 10th anniversary earthquake supplement Our Hometown are available from The Press reception at 158 Gloucester Street. The 28-page magazine profiles business survivors and quake heroes, heritage which has survived and been lost and considers how our city's leadership has changed.

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1763 days ago

HOMED Saturday 20th February

Julia Gailey Reporter from Homed - The Press

What's your favorite Canterbury property from this week's issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

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1774 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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1763 days ago

Covid vaccines

Tania from Opawa - Saint Martins

🪴 wonderful to know NZ will be helping those who choose to have a Covid Vaccine but cant access them. Thankyou to all who clarified that 🙏🏻

1763 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem.

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so he or she is able to reach his or her full academic potential. Get in touch with your local centre to learn more.

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