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2218 days ago

Preschoolers splash into free swimming

The Team from Christchurch City Council

After a successful trial last year, under-fives will swim for free at Council pools.
Read more about the LTP decision finalised today on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2218 days ago

Jump start on Stallion Avenue

Sheasby from Halswell

Anyone with a jump starter pack to help me jump start my car on Wednesday or Thursday.that would be really appreciated

2218 days ago

Ice and snow puts Canterbury drivers on alert

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic … View more
Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic and travel source which provides up-to-date information on weather and road conditions is NZTA website.

- Important information is also shared via the Transport Agency’s accounts listed here.

- Drivers can also call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to the call centre team who can provide them with traffic and travel information either before they’re travelling or when they’re on the road.

For more information click here.

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2218 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2219 days ago

Poll: What do you wear in the garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Check out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For… View moreCheck out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For the apron, start with a smaller size than you would wear so it doesn't wrap around too far. Check that it has a lot of pockets." So tell us if you've got similarly fashionable, exclusive-for-the-garden glad rags, and if yes, why not post a photo in the Reply space too!

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What do you wear in the garden?
  • 69% I have something upcycled from old stuff.
    69% Complete
  • 5% I bought something especially.
    5% Complete
  • 26.1% No! I like gardening in the buff!
    26.1% Complete
422 votes
2219 days ago

Dates revealed for 're-imagined' buskers festival

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The World Buskers Festival has been re-imagined, and it's coming to Ōtautahi streets in January. For more on the new Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2224 days ago

Canterbury District Health Board axes oft-slated potholed and puddled car park

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A much-slated car park that's part of a park-and-ride service to Christchurch Hospital will close and be replaced by a council parking building.

The CDHB will now use the Christchurch City Council-owned Lichfield St car park building. It has 805 parks and is regularly well below capacity.
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A much-slated car park that's part of a park-and-ride service to Christchurch Hospital will close and be replaced by a council parking building.

The CDHB will now use the Christchurch City Council-owned Lichfield St car park building. It has 805 parks and is regularly well below capacity.

The park-and-ride service will operate from the building from July 2.

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2219 days ago

Electricity costs

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Consumer NZ's latest energy providers survey found a significant number of households have had trouble paying their power bills.

Visit the CAB website to find answers to frequently asked questions about electricity costs:
www.cab.org.nz...

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2220 days ago

Order your Entertainment book here to support Citizens Advice Bureau

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

At CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide a free and independent service to all. Interviewers are Volunteers giving up their time freely in the service of others. Your purchase of an Entertainment … View moreAt CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide a free and independent service to all. Interviewers are Volunteers giving up their time freely in the service of others. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising.

If you select the pick-up option when you order then we’ll contact you about when you can collect it from the Entertainment Book office at 191 Ferry Road.

The link to order is: www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

The link to preview the 2018/19 Christchurch, Canterbury and Nelson book is: www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Please help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your Friends and Family. Thanks for your support!

2220 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
Enrol now

2226 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Christchurch?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2222 days ago

Entertainment Books. You save and Charities win.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Ive got bad news everyone.
If you purchased an Entertainment Book or digital app last year, it’s now expired.

But don’t worry, Cat Rescue Christchurch have the new 2018/2019 books and digital apps in stock!

Cat Rescue Christchurch would not be able to continue the work we do without your … View more
Ive got bad news everyone.
If you purchased an Entertainment Book or digital app last year, it’s now expired.

But don’t worry, Cat Rescue Christchurch have the new 2018/2019 books and digital apps in stock!

Cat Rescue Christchurch would not be able to continue the work we do without your generous donations and support with our fundraisers.
Its not uncommon for us to have monthly vet bills of $30,000+.
For each book or app sold, Cat Rescue Christchurch will receive 20% back which goes straight into things like the vet bills which treat the unwell cats and kittens, as well as keeping our little friends as far away from being hungry as possible.
If not purchasing a book or digital app through us, please support us by liking, sharing or commenting.

With 100’s of 2 for 1 and up to 50% off offers at many of the top and your own favourite restaurants, cafes, takeaways, attractions and activities, as well as retail and travel offers – from Timaru through to Christchurch and up to Nelson, totalling to over $20,000 in savings in each book or app, why wouldn’t you have a book or app in your household?
Know someone who wants one? Want to get one yourself or for that special someone?
Simply visit www.entertainmentbook.co.nz... to purchase one today!
Pro tip – Cat Rescue Christchurch also have all editions across NZ, AUS and Bali available to purchase.

If you want to know more about Cat Rescue Christchurch and what we do – Go to our website, or like both our facebook page and our fundraising info page.

Thanks for your support!  If you order please put neighbourly as how you found out.

2222 days ago

Thoughts about volunteers being at the heart of the community.

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

As part of their guest blog series for National Volunteer Week, Volunteering New Zealand invited Rob Jackson, from Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, to share his thoughts on volunteers at the heart of the community. You can read his post here:
www.volunteeringnz.org.nz...

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2222 days ago

What a freezing start! Did your area hit below zero degrees this morning?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch … View more
A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.

The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.

Read more about today's weather here.

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2223 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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