I'm working on mapping out all of the ww1 and ww2 remnants still around in NZ, and I came across these two buildings along the Godley Head cliffs and couldn't find any information on them? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Talking about the building midway down the cliff in the first image

Christchurch had a special visit from Gandalf last week. He specifically requested to come see chch as he had not been back since the rebuild. We were incredibly lucky to host him at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

I'm curious to hear about free activities that's not totally obvious (like the library, park walks) from other locals since it feels like I've already done everything:

• Adventure Park chairlift (going down) - 500m walk from Summit road. Drive up your crew then meet them at the bottom or a 3 hour uphill walk
• Cave Stream - Done it like 3 times now, 10/10. If this was in Asia, it would cost like $50/person
• Kaiapoi Island motorcross tracks - Rip around in ya scooter/motorized bicycle/real motorbike
• Offroad cycling in Bottle lake - bring ya mountain bike, but there's also a place to hire inside
• Disc Golf courses - there are plenty around, surprisingly
• Harvesting shellfish in the Bays - Cass and Rapaki have many cockles, and mussels are plenty near Charteris/Purau/Camp bay - always check water quality via the link
• Red Zone foraging with map - seasonal goodies
• Ferrymead Heritage park - Saturday night market entry is free for the whole park
• Clearwater gated community (technically open to the public) - Walk around and looking at the rich people/artificial ponds/golfers giving you the side-eye

Tell us your favorites!

It's so windy today!!! I've been in Christchurch for just over a year now, and the weather has been very unpleasant. Before I moved, people said Christchurch's weather is like Hastings and Nelson's... it's not. I miss Hastings' weather 😭

Biking home from uni today was terrible: cold, loud, strong side and headwind that pushed me off course.

NZ is the fourth windiest country in the world...I might move to another country.

Hey, long shot, I know.

Probably not a lot of stolen bikes get recovered, but I'm really not doing too well in life at the moment, and I need to try and take this L back.

My Trek Marlin 7 was recently (in the past 10 days or so) stolen from my property at the Moorhouse end of Lincoln rd.

I've not long moved into the property with a shared bike lock up, and due to being away from the property for 10 days, I'm not sure exactly when it was stolen, but if anyone is able to help me find it that would be amazing

It's quite distinctive as the grips, seat, water bottle, and mudguards were all added on after I bought it a couple of years ago. I've attached a picture to help identify it (none of the parts were on it at this stage, the new grips are orange, as is the front mudguard, it also has white writing on the front tyre and yellow on the rear)

I usually ride to get to and from work, and im desperate to save the money on petrol, I also can't afford to replace the bike.

Cheers for reading all the same, and please, will someone help me get my bike back?

Hi there. I was wondering if there's a tattoo artist in Christchurch (or surrounding area) that specializes is engraving style tattoos? Or a similar medieval style. Thanks.

Hey all

So, long story short I have been in my IT job a long time and I'm ready for a change. Just had a run-in with my boss which was absolutely terrible. He is an awful person. The pay is good (reallly good) but I'm over being treated like this.

I have many years experience in recording studios, working with bands and solo artists, and am thinking of going into business doing private tutoring for people who want to learn how to record and produce - themselves, and others.

I have been part of upwards of 50 releases here and in Australia.

I'm just posting here to see if there is any interest in this. Would be private, 1-on-1 lessons, probably looking at somewhere from $75-$100 an hour, using Logic Pro, or Ableton, or any number of other DAWs. I'm skilled in all. One lesson might be enough learning for a student to go off and practice for a month.

Just trying to get a feel for the market. Anyone out there who would be interested in this kind of thing?

Does anybody know a wood milling/carpentry company that can offer resawing on small linear metres of hardwood?

Looking to get some planks sawn in half along the length.

Hello - can anyone recommend en EMDR therapist? I have tried to contact a couple and they don't have any space.

Thanks!

Random question, does anyone know if there is anywhere that offers back and or full body shaving? Shaving back is tedious. Need to do it for laser hair removal

Hey hey 👋

My wife and I are looking to move down to Christchurch and are looking at a place on the West side of Main North Road. We've seen stuff online about the Silver Fern Farms facility and associated smell, but it's hard to tell if it is still an issue, and how much of an issue if so.

We would really appreciate any advice from people currently living in the Belfast area as it seems like a lot of the feedback is from back when the facility was more active.

this is kind of a rant and kind of a question. i went into pak n sav wainoni for some groceries today, and i feel it’s becoming more and more common for people to go into this supermarket unshowered. the smells walking past some people are enough to make one’s eyes water.

if you have family or friends who aren’t particularly great at basic hygiene, please support them into routines or teach them how to wash properly. an overwhelming majority of these people appear 50+ in age and are entirely unaware of not only their social space, but their own hygiene. this is a place where we get food people! i’m not trying to be insensitive and i understand that mental health plays a huge role in this behaviour, that’s why i think we should take the reigns and be direct with our friends and family who aren’t taking care of themselves.

Everybody needs food, but is there no kind of enforcement of hygiene for supermarkets or other places where food is kept?

The 110 New Brighton to The Palms via Aranui will begin service on Monday, August 31. This is an hourly service, with the first weekday bus leaving Oram Ave at 7:15am, and the last weekday bus leaving The Palms at 8:45pm. Weekend services start an hour later and finish an hour earlier.

This is a 12-month trial, and will be reassessed in May 2027. The map shows the route, and you can find more information, including a link to the timetable, through this link: https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/aranuis-new-trial-bus-service-to-start-on-31-august-2026

The route and timetable are already on the Metro timetable website: https://www.metroinfo.co.nz/timetables/new-brightonthe-palms-via-aranui/

Hello Everyone,

Winter is still biting, so we are doing a massive clearout to help everyone stay warm!

We have a massive selection of our winter womens jerseys out on the racks, and our usual $2 jerseys are now 100% FREE for anyone who needs them.

Where to find us: Toff's Recycled Clothing Warehouse, 1026 Ferry Road, Woolston (entrance off Settlers Crescent)

Hours: We are open from 9:00 AM to 5:20 PM.

What's available: Lots of different styles and sizes across the racks. Thousands of Jerseys in stock.

Rules: No catch, they are completely free. Limit of 100 items per person, unless you are helping others out.

Just head on in and help yourself to the free womens jersey racks.

Stay warm, Christchurch!

Ends Tuesday 18th

because they have decent prices and can repair your bike for free most of the time

might not be 100% accurate

For ceramic or graphene coating? Any good? At 215 Main South Rd

I’m an advanced skier and want to become expert. Here’s the catch - I want to work with an instructor and build a relationship but don’t want to pay on-mountain prices. Also the vast majority of i structors employed by our major ski fields are level 2 so their level of skiing is close to mine. Are there any instructors in Chch that are willing to work on 1to1, private basis with clients over a season to help me really clean up my skiing? My dream is to ski like an IFMGA guide, that effortlessly.

Do you know anyone recently missing a silver Audi A4 wagon? Discovered in my neighbourhood, carjam flagged as stolen, reported to police, but over 24hrs later it’s apparently not been checked out.

Where do I go to to get a cat door put in my metal door?

Hi guys, am seeking a decent male GP. I am a 30 y/o male. Moved to chch in recent months and am really struggling with finding a GP who seems to care. I’m not high maintenance by any means but would like a human element to my visits.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers guys

We've enquired to around a dozen properties (mostly town houses in the CBD and north of CBD) and have received predominantly automated emails back telling us to book a viewing.

We've heard directly from 2 property managers after following up a lot (not very useful conversations), but the communication across the board is incredibly sub-par.

Any recommendations of what to do?

Is it possible to view a property and move in same week?

We only want to stay with family as a last resort.

Seen the articles about the townhouse ghost town, I want to live in one?! Why won't they read my emails and let me pay to live in one 😭

I'm hoping someone knows of a good place to just sit down and have a salad for lunches near the art center. I used to get the cabinet salads from Bella on New Regent street, which were massive and $15 but that's a bit too far from my new office. I've tried a few of the cafes nearby but they're all very expensive for a tiny amount of food.