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1644 days ago

Zero rates plan scrapped as Christchurch council struggles to contain coronavirus fallout

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents in Christchurch face a rates increase of between 3.5 and 5.5 per cent next year to plug a $90 million hole in the city council’s purse left largely by the coronavirus pandemic.

Hopes for a much-vaunted lowering of the increase to zero have been dashed, with staff warning the policy … View more
Residents in Christchurch face a rates increase of between 3.5 and 5.5 per cent next year to plug a $90 million hole in the city council’s purse left largely by the coronavirus pandemic.

Hopes for a much-vaunted lowering of the increase to zero have been dashed, with staff warning the policy would cause “unprecedented” redundancies, jeopardise projects and flout direct advice from the Government.

The authority also faces borrowing more than $100m over the next two years to pay for its coronavirus response and make up for an expected $61.8m in lost dividends from the trading companies it owns.

Read more here.

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1640 days ago

Support Small Business on Instagram

Jaime Belsar from

Instagram have rolled out a “Support Small Business” sticker for Stories.

Tag your favourite small business in your story to feature their clickable profile and a thumbnail of three posts ❤️

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1641 days ago

NZ's secret treehouse escape

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Who knew this fairytale treehouse was just 10 minutes from Whangārei?

1642 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
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1645 days ago

Will you be visiting New Brighton's new hot pools?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Tickets for the first three days of Christchurch's new hot pools sold out in less than 24 hours.

The Christchurch City Council confirmed on Tuesday that the New Brighton hot salt water pools, named He Puna Taimoana, will open on Saturday, the start of Queen's Birthday Weekend.

By … View more
Tickets for the first three days of Christchurch's new hot pools sold out in less than 24 hours.

The Christchurch City Council confirmed on Tuesday that the New Brighton hot salt water pools, named He Puna Taimoana, will open on Saturday, the start of Queen's Birthday Weekend.

By Wednesday morning, the website for the hot pools showed all 600 available slots had been booked out for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tuesday still had plenty of spots available.

Entry to the new pools is allowed only through online bookings, and sessions are limited to 50 people due to Covid-19 restrictions.

* Photo taken in February 2020 while the pools were still under construction.

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1643 days ago

Reduce your home-office energy bills

EECA

With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
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1643 days ago

Do you run a small business?

Stuff Prosper

Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small … View more
Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small businesses like yours, in weeks and months to come.
Take the survey

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1643 days ago

Entertainment Books -Fundraiser for Cat Rescue Christchurch

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We are fundraising with Entertainment and your membership is about to expire! Purchase now and receive a $10 Countdown gift voucher for a single city or a $20 Countdown voucher for a multi city app. Your membership will last for 12 months from the day you purchase it, and as an added bonus you will… View moreWe are fundraising with Entertainment and your membership is about to expire! Purchase now and receive a $10 Countdown gift voucher for a single city or a $20 Countdown voucher for a multi city app. Your membership will last for 12 months from the day you purchase it, and as an added bonus you will receive an extra 2 months’ validity to celebrate being out of lockdown. We receive 20% of each purchase to put towards our fundraising. Purchase here today:

www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Psss they have Digital Books for one New Zealand location (ie Canturbury), Digital Books for all of New Zealand and Australia for a year and Digital Books for all of New Zealand and Australia for 2 years.

They are not selling actual books now so every sale is for a digital book.

Thanks for Reading.

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1643 days ago

Non-contact infrared forehead Thermometer

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

In store and available online www.unichempharmacy.co.nz... Also available hand sanitiser, face masks, immune boosters, and oral thermometers.

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1644 days ago

Look at these great Local Likes...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Lolly Shop and Placemakers Christchurch! Your neighbours really LIKE you! Check out these awesome shoutouts from your local community. Thanks for being such a special part of your community. Make a Local Like

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1644 days ago

WIN: A Resene makeover

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and Chad Birt, in Titahi Bay. Congratulations!

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1645 days ago

FREE Delivery At Hell Pizza!

Hell Pizza

HELL Pizza, bringing you the best damned pizza in this lifetime and the next. Wicked range of GF, Veggie and Vegan options available.

Get your claws on the NEW Reuben Pizza. Smuggled in from the free world, this cunning beast is loaded with New Zealand Beef Brisket Pastrami, the infamous … View more
HELL Pizza, bringing you the best damned pizza in this lifetime and the next. Wicked range of GF, Veggie and Vegan options available.

Get your claws on the NEW Reuben Pizza. Smuggled in from the free world, this cunning beast is loaded with New Zealand Beef Brisket Pastrami, the infamous McClure's Pickles, Sauerkraut, our home-made Russian Dressing and melted Swiss Cheese. Our take on a Reuben Sandwich will have you craving for more and more.

Get a taste for this outlaw with FREE delivery on orders over $25 with the code: DEVILNEXTDOOR for a limited time.
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1645 days ago
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1648 days ago

END OF LIFE CHOICE REFERENDUM

John from Woolston

The Government elections are being held, at this stage, in September. The other referendum that we will have to vote on is the END OF LIFE CHOICE. This referendum will be binding, dependant upon the YES vote reaching 50% or more.
I am interested to get some idea of what people are thinking so here… View more
The Government elections are being held, at this stage, in September. The other referendum that we will have to vote on is the END OF LIFE CHOICE. This referendum will be binding, dependant upon the YES vote reaching 50% or more.
I am interested to get some idea of what people are thinking so here are some salient points to consider.
Don't depend on the polls, make your own choice.
To make sure what you are voting for here are 2 links that may be useful. referendum.govt.nz or eolc.org.nz/eolc-act
Don't be swayed by hearsay or others' opinions/bias, check for yourself how tightly limited and regulated the Act is in its final form.
The original Bill took many years going through select committee hearings then a full Govt. debate was passed by a cross-party majority when it became an Act. This is now embedded in law as an Act subject to the upcoming referendum. If a majority vote YES it will be binding on the new Govt.
This is an important issue although opinions are split, so it is timely to consider this referendum and familiarise yourself with the facts so you can make an informed vote.

NB. I am in no way associated with either side of this debate.

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1645 days ago

GARAGE SALE at 19 Clydesdale Street, Woolston Sat. 30 May 2020

Tanya from Woolston

Between 8am and 1pm. Massive clear out . Old and new items. Ferrymead rotary fundraiser. CD's, DVD's, New outdoor chairs, small indoor furniture, toys, kitchenware, art, too much to list. Everything must go so reasonable pricing!!! MUST SEE!!! Photos are only an indication of how … View moreBetween 8am and 1pm. Massive clear out . Old and new items. Ferrymead rotary fundraiser. CD's, DVD's, New outdoor chairs, small indoor furniture, toys, kitchenware, art, too much to list. Everything must go so reasonable pricing!!! MUST SEE!!! Photos are only an indication of how much we have for sale!!!

Negotiable

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