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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.

2632 days ago

Neighbourly team celebrating Sign Language Week

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Did you know sign language is New Zealand's third official language? The Neighbourly team is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week by introducing themselves through sign. You can learn how to finger-spell your own name by using the NZSL Online Dictionary. Watch the video now

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2632 days ago

How to cut down your power bill!

Electric Kiwi

As we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking … View more
As we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.

3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.

4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.

5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.

Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
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2633 days ago

Community behind Lyttelton's post-earthquake comeback

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Lyttelton has its own council master plan, but its community is just as responsible for giving the town its post-earthquake mojo. What do you love about Lyttelton?

2634 days ago

What’s your Mother’s Day tradition?

The Team from Jennian Homes

Perhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick … View morePerhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.

So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support. Tickets on sale at www.jennianmothersday.com
Register now

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2636 days ago

Styx Mill planting day

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Want to give back to your community? Love being outdoors? Join us at Styx Mill on Sunday morning from 10 30am, and take part in our first community planting day of the year!
#volunteer #dogood #christchurchparks

2636 days ago

Port Hills seed drop

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Heads up to those living on the Port Hills, a helicopter will drop seed on pockets of privately owned land this afternoon (Friday).
Seed will be dropped on about 60 hectares of private land around Cashmere Valley, Worsleys Spur, Hoon Hay Valley and Early Valley Road, as part of an approach … View more
Heads up to those living on the Port Hills, a helicopter will drop seed on pockets of privately owned land this afternoon (Friday).
Seed will be dropped on about 60 hectares of private land around Cashmere Valley, Worsleys Spur, Hoon Hay Valley and Early Valley Road, as part of an approach coordinated by the Council to reduce sediment issues in streams.
The seed is being dropped on areas where there has been limited natural regrowth.
Two seed mixes are being used: one which is for land that will be used primarily for pasture and another mix that allows native plants to grow.
Reseeding areas has been identified as one of the first steps to reduce the likelihood of ash and sediment entering waterways if there was significant rain.

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2637 days ago

Campaigning Against Sneaky Fees

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

When you make use of our services we collect some anonymous information about the subject matter and advice given. This can be used by our National Office to spot trends and to campaign on your behalf. This is an example of one such campaign.

www.cab.org.nz...
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When you make use of our services we collect some anonymous information about the subject matter and advice given. This can be used by our National Office to spot trends and to campaign on your behalf. This is an example of one such campaign.

www.cab.org.nz...
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PS: You can still order an entertainment book in support of our funds via this link.
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...
You can order the Book or Digital Membership for any of the five regions.

2637 days ago

WIN tickets to exclusive preview screening of SENSE OF AN ENDING!

Roadshow Films

Enter the draw now for the chance to attend an exclusive preview screening of SENSE OF AN ENDING with a guest at Hoyts Northlands, Christchurch, at 6:30pm on Monday 15th May. Based on Julian Barnes’ Man Booker Prize winning novel, SENSE OF AN ENDING is a powerful story about memories from the … View moreEnter the draw now for the chance to attend an exclusive preview screening of SENSE OF AN ENDING with a guest at Hoyts Northlands, Christchurch, at 6:30pm on Monday 15th May. Based on Julian Barnes’ Man Booker Prize winning novel, SENSE OF AN ENDING is a powerful story about memories from the past and how what we remember is only half the story. With an all-star ensemble cast including Emily Mortimer, Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling, this is a film that will excite any British drama fan.

To enter simply LIKE or THANK this message and you're in the draw. There's 50 double passes to be won!
Watch the trailer

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