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1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of … View more1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).
However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
We have an increasing number of students at Kaiapoi High school who have Special Assessment Conditions given to them by NZQA to help support NCEA assessments, both internal throughout the year and external during the exams in November. This means that we require more helpers to aid these students … View moreWe have an increasing number of students at Kaiapoi High school who have Special Assessment Conditions given to them by NZQA to help support NCEA assessments, both internal throughout the year and external during the exams in November. This means that we require more helpers to aid these students to read aloud assessments and/or write dictated answers for them.
This is a voluntary role that would suit people that are possibly retired or who have free time during the week with few commitments. It also requires someone who is a competent reader with legible writing, good spelling and punctuation as well as social skills. Guidance and support will be provided and a police check is compulsory. Remuneration is offered by NZQA for the November exam assistance only.
We value support from our community and your help will be appreciated by both students and staff alike. If you are interested then please contact Susan Yardley, Learning Support Coordinator, via email: s.yardley@ kaiapoi.school.nz or phone: 03 375 5004 ext 903
Hi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.
It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.
“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.
Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.
Click here to read more.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.
Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).
What you need to know:
- The NZTA… View moreUPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.
Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).
What you need to know:
- The NZTA has advised motorists to fit their vehicle with chains if travelling through SH73
- Metservice has forecast snowfall of 10-15cm to fall in the area around Porters Pass above 500m
-Porters Pass is now closed to towing vehicles
See the SH73 Traffic Map for all the latest road alerts
For weather related updates, head to MetService's Weather Warnings Page
If you've ever wanted to watch a movie with your dog somewhere other than your lounge, this event is for you.
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Christchurch at The Hollywood Cinema, Sumner, on Saturday, October 31, and you can bring your dog.
You and your four-legged friend can expect to see… View moreIf you've ever wanted to watch a movie with your dog somewhere other than your lounge, this event is for you.
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Christchurch at The Hollywood Cinema, Sumner, on Saturday, October 31, and you can bring your dog.
You and your four-legged friend can expect to see two hours of entertaining and heart-warming films about the joy of dogs.
If your dog can sit on your lap, they are included in your ticket price, if your dog needs its own seat you'll have to bring a towel to cover the cinema chair (how New Zealand is this?).
New Zealand’s only heli-dive operation is now offering people the chance to freefall over the Pacific Ocean, before landing on Sumner Beach in Christchurch.
Stuff reporter Lee Kenny dropped in for a look, then dropped out.
Would you give it a go? Why/why not? Read more here.
Happy Monday neighbours,
Temperatures reached record highs in parts of the South Island on Sunday, with Kaikōura the hottest spot in the country at 24.5C.
Riccarton equalled its second-highest winter temperature with 23.6C, Lincoln had its fourth-highest at 22.3C, while Waimate had its hottest … View moreHappy Monday neighbours,
Temperatures reached record highs in parts of the South Island on Sunday, with Kaikōura the hottest spot in the country at 24.5C.
Riccarton equalled its second-highest winter temperature with 23.6C, Lincoln had its fourth-highest at 22.3C, while Waimate had its hottest winter day since records began in 1908, reaching 23.4C.
But despite the weekend of warm weather across New Zealand, winter isn’t over yet.
Did you make the most of the weather while it lasted?
Keep Christchurch Beautiful is a local branch of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, and has been working in and around Christchurch since the 1980s. Initially and mostly in the litter abatement area, but also in general beautification of our physical environment. This can include reporting and removing … View moreKeep Christchurch Beautiful is a local branch of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, and has been working in and around Christchurch since the 1980s. Initially and mostly in the litter abatement area, but also in general beautification of our physical environment. This can include reporting and removing graffiti; collaborating with schools and groups to paint murals on Chorus street side utility cabinets (to prevent graffiti); running our very successful schools environment programme (in its 27th year in 2020) which reaches around 40 schools a year; working with other environmental groups, individuals and community groups to carry out clean up and other environment enhancement events around the city; supporting and recognising volunteers who work regularly picking up rubbish, planting, caring for local parks, reserves and gardens, develop and maintain new native plantings in reserves; and also recognising those businesses that themselves support volunteers or have business practices that are environmentally sustainable.
KCB promotes and supports projects initiated by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, our parent organisation (while KCB is a branch, it is also independent and a stand-alone charity and incorporated society). KCB is also developing new projects, including scaling the schools programme to suits preschools; maintaining a ‘library’ of gear to lend and sometimes gift, to groups doing clean ups; and providing event coordination and management for business groups wanting to ‘give back’ to their communities with clean up events.
KCB is proud of its connections with other groups around the city; together we are more than the sum of our parts.
Hi everyone,
Today (Sun 30th Aug) at around 2pm my 10yr old son was at Thompson Park skate park with his nana riding his new scooter that he got for his birthday.
2 older boys who he think were early teens asked to ride it and ended up running off with it.
His nana was unaware as she was also … View moreHi everyone,
Today (Sun 30th Aug) at around 2pm my 10yr old son was at Thompson Park skate park with his nana riding his new scooter that he got for his birthday.
2 older boys who he think were early teens asked to ride it and ended up running off with it.
His nana was unaware as she was also watching his smaller cousin at the time but realised when he came to her quite devastated.
I spent a few hrs driving around Brighton but we didn't see it again.
If your son turns up home with a new looking green scooter (MGP VX9 PRO) that they didn't have before today it may be my son's.
Its a long shot but I had a 10yr old crying himself to sleep tonight. He has learning difficulties and is just really trusting so this is a tough lesson for him.
Scooter looks like the one attached.
Thanks everyone. May be a good thing I didn't find the kids yo be honest....
Massive thanks to Clare and the team at Urban Revival, Silverstream Subdivision Kaiapoi and the Silverstream Social Club for putting on another FREE and FUN community event.
A great turn-out, with some very funny answer, along with a good dose of chatter and laughs with friends and neighbours - … View moreMassive thanks to Clare and the team at Urban Revival, Silverstream Subdivision Kaiapoi and the Silverstream Social Club for putting on another FREE and FUN community event.
A great turn-out, with some very funny answer, along with a good dose of chatter and laughs with friends and neighbours - which is what it's all about!
Congrats to the winning team!
#silverstreamsubdivision #silverstreamwestkaiapoi #itsallhere
Plans for three footbridges going into the Christchurch river red zone have been reworked after complaints the original concepts lacked local flavour and would not blend into the environment.
The three structures, worth $13.7 million, will be part of the green spine, a network of trails and green … View morePlans for three footbridges going into the Christchurch river red zone have been reworked after complaints the original concepts lacked local flavour and would not blend into the environment.
The three structures, worth $13.7 million, will be part of the green spine, a network of trails and green areas that hug the banks of the river between the city centre and New Brighton. Funding will come from the Christchurch Earthquake Appeals Trust.
They were originally going to be white bridges with concrete pads, but Christchurch City Council has changed the plans after receiving feedback from 91 people or groups.
The most common complaints were about the bridges being white because it does not blend into the environment, and concerns about a lack of cultural identity or local flavour.
Your Father’s Day gift sorted
Let’s face it, dads (and let’s not get started on grandads) are up there with the toughest family members to buy presents for. With Father’s Day imminent, we’re here to make life easier with this unique gift!
Our goal is to surprise in a quick and easy way. … View moreYour Father’s Day gift sorted
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New Brighton residents are fed up at negotiating flooded roads almost 10 years after the earthquakes devastated the area.
Christchurch City Council says until some money can be found to replace the infrastructure, there is no easy way to prevent the flooding.
New Brighton Rd and other streets … View moreNew Brighton residents are fed up at negotiating flooded roads almost 10 years after the earthquakes devastated the area.
Christchurch City Council says until some money can be found to replace the infrastructure, there is no easy way to prevent the flooding.
New Brighton Rd and other streets close to the Avon River flood even when it hasn’t been raining. All it takes is a fairly decent high tide before water is forced back up through stormwater pipes originally designed to drain water away.
Have you been affected by flooding roads in your area? More here.
Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.
Hey Cantabs,
A large health facility with procedure rooms and luxury recovery suites is proposed for a prominent site in Christchurch's health precinct.
The application proposes two levels of medical facilities and three levels of guest accommodation “proposed to function as luxury … View moreHey Cantabs,
A large health facility with procedure rooms and luxury recovery suites is proposed for a prominent site in Christchurch's health precinct.
The application proposes two levels of medical facilities and three levels of guest accommodation “proposed to function as luxury recovery rooms” for procedures done on the lower floors.
Huadu International NZ chief executive Aaron Boddington said the company was excited to develop the project, but declined to answer questions on when the facility would be built, who would operate it and how much it would cost.
What do you think about this proposal? Comment below.
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