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642 days ago

A great range of stock out now

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We have a great range of clothes out today, in all sizes, many with new tags attached. Shoes and handbags proving popular so don’t miss out. Our Reuse, Recycle Relove feature table is creating quite a buzz. Still some treasures left so be in quick.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday … View more
Hi everyone
We have a great range of clothes out today, in all sizes, many with new tags attached. Shoes and handbags proving popular so don’t miss out. Our Reuse, Recycle Relove feature table is creating quite a buzz. Still some treasures left so be in quick.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10 - 4pm. Sunday 10 - 3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

643 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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643 days ago

Reuse, Recycle, Relove

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’re celebrating recycling this week. Our volunteer team have really got on board with this and designed and created some fantastic items. Most of the materials used would have ended up in the bin. Pop in and have a look at our feature table and see if you can find something … View more
Hi everyone
We’re celebrating recycling this week. Our volunteer team have really got on board with this and designed and created some fantastic items. Most of the materials used would have ended up in the bin. Pop in and have a look at our feature table and see if you can find something special.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00- 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

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643 days ago

Support frame

Darryn from New Brighton

Support frame with seat and under seat storage. Good condition
Pick up North New Brighton.

Negotiable

647 days ago

We’re looking pretty for the weekend.

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’re all refreshed and restocked for the weekend. Manchester, books, homewares
and loads preloved clothes waiting for you. Don’t forget we have a further 25% off woman’s clearance racks. Handbags and shoes selling fast so don’t miss out.
Open 7 days Monday-Fri 9.00am - … View more
Hi everyone
We’re all refreshed and restocked for the weekend. Manchester, books, homewares
and loads preloved clothes waiting for you. Don’t forget we have a further 25% off woman’s clearance racks. Handbags and shoes selling fast so don’t miss out.
Open 7 days Monday-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

650 days ago

Water use falls in Christchurch as residents fear new charges

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

Christchurch residents are using less water as the threat of being chargedhits home.

The city council says water use has decreased by more than 10% since charges for using too much were introduced, saving millions of litres.

The council introduced an excess water … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

Christchurch residents are using less water as the threat of being chargedhits home.

The city council says water use has decreased by more than 10% since charges for using too much were introduced, saving millions of litres.

The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the decision to push ahead with the scheme in 2021.

The first bills are due to be sent out later this month, but people have already been reducing how much they use.


According to figures supplied by the council, the average daily water use per household has consistently dropped each month since April, compared to the same period the previous year.


Last month, residents used on average 645 litres of water, compared to 767 litres in January 2022, a 16% decrease.

May saw the biggest monthly year-to-year drop so far, of 26%.

Under the new rules, people will be charged a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes.

Bills will not be sent out for $25 or less, so people will have to use more than 900 litres each day over 90 days to receive a bill. Once a bill goes above $25, the person will be charged for all usage above 700 litres.

It is not yet known how many people will get a bill, but the average charge is likely to be $83 and the maximum about $400.


A council spokesperson said it was great to see the reduction in water use across the district.

“Millions of litres of water have been saved since we started a campaign to encourage residents to check and reduce their water use.”

Some of the savings are due to residents finding and fixing leaks on their properties.

“Some of these leaks were resulting in hundreds of thousands of litres of water being wasted each week.”

The council hopes water use will continue to decrease over the coming months.


However, some residents have labelled the charge as unfair, especially since almost a quarter (25,295) of Christchurch households will not be charged because they share a meter with their neighbours.


Mayor Phil Mauger has publicly labelled the charge “unfair”.

During an interview with Newstalk ZB last week, Mauger questioned the need for water charging now that many leaks had been fixed, including his own. He found he was using 3000 litres a day due to a leak.

Mauger, who in 2021 voted against the introduction of charging for excess water use, said he thought the matter should be referred to the annual plan and the public consulted again.

Cr Sam MacDonald has also expressed support for this to happen.

But Cr Sara Templeton said the charges were consulted on twice, with the proposal tweaked in between to make it more fair.

“Re-consulting continuously until you get the result you want seems a waste of council time and ratepayers' money.”


She said 20% of properties use 50% of the city’s water supply, meaning they were effectively subsidised by the 80% who use less water.

“It is simply not fair that a small unit in Linwood using little water subsidises a large, lush lawn in Fendalton.”

Templeton said the charge had proven that people did not reduce their water use or check for leaks without financial incentive.


“Without the reduction in use we will have to spend more money as a city drilling more bores and putting in more pump stations to keep up with use, putting rates up further.”

643 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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644 days ago

We’re working on something special

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
The team are working on a little project, watch this space, all will be revealed Tuesday. In meantime, we have a further 25% off women’s clearance racks. Both women’s clearance and $1 & $2 racks refreshed with new clothes all ready for you.
Open 7 days, Monday - Friday 9.00am … View more
Hi everyone
The team are working on a little project, watch this space, all will be revealed Tuesday. In meantime, we have a further 25% off women’s clearance racks. Both women’s clearance and $1 & $2 racks refreshed with new clothes all ready for you.
Open 7 days, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am -4.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

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645 days ago

Two side tables for Sale - $15

Ankita from Shirley

Two side tables for sale. Excellent condition.
Pick up from Shirley

Price: $15

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645 days ago

Two Seater Sofa For Sale - $100 ONO

Ankita from Shirley

2 seater sofa for sale. Solid construction. Good condition. Pick Up from Shirley.

Price: $100

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645 days ago

Fridge Freezer For Sale - $380 ONO

Ankita from Shirley

Fridge freezer for sale. Excellent condition. Pick up from Shirley.

Price: $380

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646 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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646 days ago

REPLICA BURIED ARMY FOOT SOLDIERS

Jude from Shirley

sell Two Replica Buried Army Foot Soldiers @ $15.00 EACH
Made from Terracotta Clay
Average Condition (their Base Feet shows sign of some minor damage from 2011 Earthquake)
Ideal for that Succulent Garden etc
Very Sought after. Can Deliver, if within Christchurch & Suburbs

Price: $15

646 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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646 days ago

REPLICA BURIED ARMY SOLDIER (ONLY one left )

Jude from Shirley

Made from
terracotta CLAY Average Condition Ideal for the Succulent Garden etc.

Price: $15

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