Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

Caring For You Like Family

Caring For You Like Family

Hear about 91-year-old Dora’s experience as a rest home resident living in a Ryman community.

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2206 days ago

Electrician wanted

Di from Halswell

I’m looking for an electrician to add a power plug to a wall in my bathroom. Near to an existing towel rail plug.

Please private message me if you can do this paid job.

Thanks, Di

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2205 days ago

Christchurch rose gardens get world recognition

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Nominated by the NZ Rose Society, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens' rose gardens were awarded at an international rose convention in Denmark last week.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2206 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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2210 days ago

Newspapers

Lisa from Halswell

Hi we are after newspapers .if anyone has some or wouldn't mind keeping some for us for a few weeks would be much appreciated. Thanks lisa.

2208 days ago

Tall Blacks to play World Cup qualifier here

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Tall Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time in 18 years for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series. Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2208 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2208 days ago

Committee to consider Freedom Camping Bylaw change

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The decision around freedom camping in Akaroa will be considered next week.
Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2209 days ago

CLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES. $5.00 Each Cheap.!!

Murray from Halswell

Hi All

We still have Boxes Available.
We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength

Come with lids.

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Hi All

We still have Boxes Available.
We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength

Come with lids.

2 Main Sizes

1000mm x 800mm x 900mm

or

1200mm x 800mm x 900mm

Can be used for all sorts of things

General Storage / Fire Wood storage / Made into Pet Houses - etc etc

Collection or Viewing welcome in Hornby - Christchurch.

Please Txt / Phone Murray 027 5417518 for any info.

Thanks :-)

Negotiable

2209 days ago

Council issues boil water notice in Diamond Harbour

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Diamond Harbour residents have been advised to continue boiling their water following a boil water notice issued last night.
For the latest information, check it out on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2209 days ago

Hook into the right box for safe turn

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Puzzled by the green painted boxes appearing on the road at some Christchurch intersections?
These boxes are for cyclists wanting to do hook turns.
Check out our video about right-turning cyclists on Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2209 days ago

Time to lighten up, Christchurch

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Local artist Jacob Yikes, who is well known for his surreal cartoon-like artworks seen in murals around the central city, has created a new work that has been animated for Botanic D'lights by students at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2209 days ago

Diamond Harbour must boil water following burst main

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Residents and workers in Diamond Harbour have been told to boil water after a water main burst.

The burst main was discovered near a damaged wastewater pipe in Diamond Harbour on Wednesday. A small number of homes are without water completely. Christchurch City Council spokesman John Mackie said… View more
Residents and workers in Diamond Harbour have been told to boil water after a water main burst.

The burst main was discovered near a damaged wastewater pipe in Diamond Harbour on Wednesday. A small number of homes are without water completely. Christchurch City Council spokesman John Mackie said all water for drinking, food preparation, utensil washing, brushing teeth or making ice should be boiled until further notice.

Read the full story here.
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2210 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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2210 days ago

Product recalls information on CAB website

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

It is now easy to check online if a product recall applies to you, as there is a Product Recalls database. Read about this on our website.

2210 days ago

Recall list: How many of these common household items do you have?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Earlier this year, the government issued just its second compulsory recall ever. That was a big deal because despite a voluntary recall for Takata airbags floating around since 2013, the government – taking a page from the Aussies – decided to step in after realising the recall was progressing … View moreEarlier this year, the government issued just its second compulsory recall ever. That was a big deal because despite a voluntary recall for Takata airbags floating around since 2013, the government – taking a page from the Aussies – decided to step in after realising the recall was progressing far too slowly, with less than a quarter of those affected in New Zealand replaced since 2013.

That kind of success rate, however, is surprisingly all too common for voluntary recalls. Consumer NZ estimates that “less than half” of product recalls actually work, and while it’s normally better for items where customers details are noted down (like cars), common household items that are cheap and easily replaceable (like indoor electric heaters) can remain in use months – even years – after a recall is issued.

Below is a selection of recalled items we think are most relevant to consumers (part two looks at items specifically targeted at babies and children). Of course, it goes without saying that this is by no means an exhaustive list – for that you need to be looking at the government’s official website.

See the full article at the link below...

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