Whareora Opportunity Shop
From this weekend, the Whareora Opportunity Shop will be open on Saturday mornings, 10.00am-1pm (New Hours: Mon-Sat 10.00am-1pm). We are at 8 Athelstan Street in Spreydon - look for the Blue House opposite Barrington Mall and close to the Medical Centre. The Shop has a range of good quality clothing and accessories, and some bed and table linen. New stock arrives weekly - and we are very grateful for your donations, which enable us to support our local community and make a difference in people’s lives (please note that we are unable to accept household items and electrical goods). For further information, please contact the Co-ordinator (Jane) on 03 337 2731 or office.whareora@gmail.com. The Office is open Tues-Thurs mornings from 10.00am-1pm.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
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Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
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87.8% Yes
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12.2% No
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.5% Yes
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34.4% Maybe?
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25.1% No
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