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What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.
About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling … View moreHi neighbours,
What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.
About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling strikes, and even bigger strikes including both primary and secondary school teachers haven't been ruled out yet.
Teachers say the strike action is calling for better pay and working conditions, more learning support, including for children with special needs, and smaller class sizes.
So, do you support the strike action? Or do you think they should have accepted the previous offer? Are you a striking teacher? Or a parent that's been affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.
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If you like working with your hands, don’t let outdated stereotypes put you off a rewarding career in trades. Women enjoy just as much success and job satisfaction as their male colleagues and sometimes leave the guys in their wake.
A great example is Pasifika student Tepora Rokotavo who did … View moreIf you like working with your hands, don’t let outdated stereotypes put you off a rewarding career in trades. Women enjoy just as much success and job satisfaction as their male colleagues and sometimes leave the guys in their wake.
A great example is Pasifika student Tepora Rokotavo who did a pre-trade course in electrical studies with us at Ara Institute of Canterbury. Tepora achieved 93% in her final exams – an outstanding result – and is now on her way to becoming a qualified electrician. We love helping female students into trades careers.
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Someone elsewhere in New Zealand (whose identity or locality I shall not disclose) told me of two law firms who quoted $2000 and $2500 respectively, plus disbursements, for an application for probate.
I can confirm that there was nothing complicated about the application. It fell easily within my… View moreSomeone elsewhere in New Zealand (whose identity or locality I shall not disclose) told me of two law firms who quoted $2000 and $2500 respectively, plus disbursements, for an application for probate.
I can confirm that there was nothing complicated about the application. It fell easily within my standard application service for $400.
That is price gouging. There is no basis for it. None. (And yes, you may quote me.)
In celebration of his three wins at this year’s VNZMA’s for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video, Marlon Williams has just added five new shows in addition to his performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria Winery.
Where: Townhall
When: Sunday 3rd … View moreIn celebration of his three wins at this year’s VNZMA’s for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video, Marlon Williams has just added five new shows in addition to his performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria Winery.
Where: Townhall
When: Sunday 3rd March 2019
Ticketek member’s pre-sale runs from 9am – 5pm NZ on Thursday 22nd November from www.ticketek.co.nz
General public tickets on sale 12.00pm NZ Friday 23rd November from www.ticketek.co.nz
Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.
Spend $1,000 in a single transaction on selected products at Farmlands and get a FREE half ham on the bone.
A plea please to the dealer who helped me set up my table at the sale yesterday morning. The box with the all the Adams Titian Ware (5 tea plates, two dinner plates, two vegetable dishes etc), which hadn't been put out or unpacked - I'd love it back. It is commission work for a Dunedin … View moreA plea please to the dealer who helped me set up my table at the sale yesterday morning. The box with the all the Adams Titian Ware (5 tea plates, two dinner plates, two vegetable dishes etc), which hadn't been put out or unpacked - I'd love it back. It is commission work for a Dunedin Street Vintage customer, which was destined for that table of mine! I'd be happy for you to keep the black and white plate for the price you paid for the box.
It's not just dogs and cats that get abandoned as the festive season approaches – chickens are also being dumped on roadsides, fords and reserves across North Canterbury.
North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Manda Gill says the volunteer group receives the most complaints about … View moreIt's not just dogs and cats that get abandoned as the festive season approaches – chickens are also being dumped on roadsides, fords and reserves across North Canterbury.
North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Manda Gill says the volunteer group receives the most complaints about abandoned chickens between November and March.
People abandon them for various reasons, but mainly because the chicks turn out to be roosters.
"I think everything deserves a fair shot at life," she says.
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View moreA joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.
New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.
🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌
Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
More here: www.police.govt.nz...
NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION IS HAVING its 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).
All current and previous players are welcome to attend our celebration.
It would be appreciated if you share any memorabilia (such as photos, certificates etc) with us that can be … View moreNORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION IS HAVING its 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).
All current and previous players are welcome to attend our celebration.
It would be appreciated if you share any memorabilia (such as photos, certificates etc) with us that can be displayed on the day.
Do you know of any past players contact details? If so please contact one of the committee members below so we can get in touch with them.
There has been many clubs started and some that have unfortunately folded over the years. Maybe you are able to inform us of one you played for.
We appreciate any assistance to make this celebration a memorable event.
Please contact:
Georgina Eagle: 03 3148 401 or 021 131 4484
Email: geagle_pwalker@xtra.co.nz
Joe Boulton : 03 3124 715
Email: lojob@xnet.co.nz
Ross Tabb: 027 204 2008
Email: ross.p.tabb@gmail.com
Glenda Climo: 03 327 6445 or 021 440 024
Email: ggclimo@farmside.co.nz
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