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Janet Lovelock from Papanui, Christchurch has won the category of Best Floral Garden for her stunning floral garden in this small space. Congratulations, Janet!
Janet and her husband both enjoy tending to their garden and shared this about their garden:
"We are both in our eighties and … View moreJanet Lovelock from Papanui, Christchurch has won the category of Best Floral Garden for her stunning floral garden in this small space. Congratulations, Janet!
Janet and her husband both enjoy tending to their garden and shared this about their garden:
"We are both in our eighties and have lived in the Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village for three and a half years. Our passion for gardening spans many years. We change our display every six months to cover Spring and Summer.
The residents in the village regularly bring their visitors to see our display and take plenty of photographs. When you hear comments such as “It lifts my spirits when I get to this corner” you realise how much it means to everyone. We will continue to create a beautiful garden for as long as we are able."
Click on the photos below to have a good look! And give Janet's garden a Like below if you think they've done a great job.
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
… View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your floral garden to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
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Christchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public.
The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road about 9:20am today.
She remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A scene examination of the … View moreChristchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public.
The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road about 9:20am today.
She remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A scene examination of the area is underway.
As part of our inquiries, Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information that would help us determine what happened.
Information can be passed to Police via our 105 phone service, or by going online to: www.police.govt.nz...
Use 'Update Report', referencing file number 250205/8067.
There's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
… View moreThere's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
Oxford brand steak pie
Sanitarium Up & Go Protein Energize Vanilla
Cape Herb & Spice brand himalayan pink salt, smoky bbq, salt & pepper & seasoned salt
Products:
ProtectorAI balustrade posts - Bunnings
Juniper 2-in-1 baby high chair & swing
Annabel Trends - Baby banana teether - Not Socks
Baby Way NZ baby rocker/bouncer
Fitbit - Sense and Versa 3
Hutchwilco manual inflatable lifejacket
Glow in the dark hooded jumper
Little Bambinos various pyjamas
Muve Baby Way NZ musical bouncer
Arlec power board - Bunnings
HPM Electresafe Powercentre
Polaris RZR Pro R/ Pro R4
ISOFIX rotating car seat
You can see last month's recalls here. We hope this update was helpful!
Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.
Share a photo in the comments below
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — … View moreFRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so … View moreMark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.
But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN
So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
We have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks and a monthly CV clinic.
1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 3rd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic … View moreWe have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks and a monthly CV clinic.
1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 3rd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. CAB Volunteers in the Community - Tuesday, 4th - no appointment needed
- The Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) - from 11- 2pm – every week
- Rolleston Community Centre (94 Rolleston Drive) – from 12-3pm – 1st Tuesday of the month - NEW LOCATION AT ROLLESTON
3. NEW SERVICE - Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 5th - 10.30-11.30. 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490
4. Immigration General Advice – Wednesday, 5th - 2:15pm-4:30pm. Fendalton Library – Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804
5. THURSDAY, 6TH IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND WE WILL BE CLOSED.
6. Specialist clinics – held Fortnightly - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment if you need help with any of these issues.
• Employment - Wednesday Evening via Zoom
• Immigration Legal advice with Lawyer - Thursday Evening Hornby Community Centre
• ACC Advisor by Phone (as needed)
7. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 3rd March from 12.00-1.30pm
For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.
Very good, well built LG Home Threatre system & includes two, (yes, two!), subwooffers, (is wireless). Runs really well with my old iPod too.
Specs are as follows:
AUDIO FORMAT//LPCM-Yes
Dolby Digital-Yes
MP3/WMA-Yes
MPEG1/2-Yes
AAC-Yes (DRM Free only)
SPECIAL FEATURES-USB Plus (Video,… View moreVery good, well built LG Home Threatre system & includes two, (yes, two!), subwooffers, (is wireless). Runs really well with my old iPod too.
Specs are as follows:
AUDIO FORMAT//LPCM-Yes
Dolby Digital-Yes
MP3/WMA-Yes
MPEG1/2-Yes
AAC-Yes (DRM Free only)
SPECIAL FEATURES-USB Plus (Video, Music, Photos)-Yes
USB Direct Recording-Yes
iPod/iPhone Dock-Yes
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS-USB Port (Ver.2.0)-Yes
Portable In (3.5mm)-Yes
TOP PANEL CONNECTIONS-iPod/iPhone Dock-Yes
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS-Video Out (Composite)-Yes
Video Out (Component)-Yes
Audio Input (Optical)-Yes
Video Out (HDMI)-Yes
VIDEO FORMAT/MPEG2-Yes/MPEG4 AVC (H.264)-Yes/DivX-Yes
Has been wiped clean of previous owners info & reset with a fresh, legal version of Win.10 installed. Free Antivirus & LibreOffice also, (full versions).
Goes real well, almost like new. Includes monitor, keyboard & mouse, speakers plus all cables for power & graphics too.
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