Bryndwr, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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1021 days ago

Adult and Childrens Knitting

John from Papanui

If you would like some knitting done I am here to help you..I have being knitting for years..I also do sample knitting of garments for Knitworld to go on display in there store..Just leave me a message and I will get back to you..Regards Heather Williams

1020 days ago

It's Got To Go!

Karen Ellis - Ray White Real Estate

J U S T L I S T E D !
2 🛏 | 1 🛁 | 2 🚗
2a Rossiter Avenue, Redwood

Our owner's tenure of 21 years speaks volumes about the home and its location, but sadly it has to come to an end, so an opportunity now exists for one lucky owner to snap up this wonderful two bedroom townhouse.

1021 days ago

Investors Step Right Up!

Karen Ellis - Ray White Real Estate

J U S T L I S T E D !
3 🛏 | 1 🛁 | 2 🚗

Due to a change in circumstance our owner's are relinquishing their investment property. The home is healthy homes compliant and the current tenants are on a fixed term until 15 September 2022. If you are looking to add to your portfolio or … View more
J U S T L I S T E D !
3 🛏 | 1 🛁 | 2 🚗

Due to a change in circumstance our owner's are relinquishing their investment property. The home is healthy homes compliant and the current tenants are on a fixed term until 15 September 2022. If you are looking to add to your portfolio or start a portfolio get in touch today.

1021 days ago

Italian Language Classes

Jan Tedesco from Società Dante Alighieri di Christchurch

There are still places available in our Absolute Beginners Course which starts this Friday morning 9.30am-11am At Kohinga: St. Albans Community Centre. Small class so great one-on-one teaching. Ring Jan on 03-3519796 or 021-2394090 now for more information.

1021 days ago

Our Experience is your Advantage

Ray White Bishopdale

Our agents are experienced, highly qualified, and they know how to get the highest price for your property.

Let us show you how. Call 0800 YELLOW today.

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1036 days ago

Covid-19: Older, vulnerable Kiwis urged to ‘hunker down’ when Omicron cases peak

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Cate Broughton:
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Older and vulnerable people are being encouraged to “hunker down” in their homes during the peak of the Omicron virus, by some health experts – but others say this isn’t necessary.

New Zealand epidemiologist Professor Tony … View more
From reporter Cate Broughton:
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Older and vulnerable people are being encouraged to “hunker down” in their homes during the peak of the Omicron virus, by some health experts – but others say this isn’t necessary.

New Zealand epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely is based at Melbourne University and says he encouraged his nearly 80-year-old parents – who live in Rotorua – to stay at home when Omicron cases climb and the virus becomes endemic.

However, Cancer Society medical director Kate Gregory said there was not enough evidence to support giving this advice to cancer patients.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed there was community transmission of the Omicron variant in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Health on Monday reported confirmed Omicron cases in the Nelson-Tasman region, Auckland and Palmerston North.

Blakely said he talked to his parents about continuing their usual activities while using a N95 mask, but “hunkering down” when cases climbed.

“You probably do that for another 10 days until case numbers start to go up in Rotorua, and then you really hunker down. So that’s what we’ve talked about.”

Blakely said “the maths of an epidemic” meant up to half of the population was likely to get infected with Omicron.

“The trick is to make sure the people who get infected are the young ones. So you accept that. You accept there will be hospitalisations associated with that.

But to minimise the hospitalisations, the mortality and morbidity – a bit like trench warfare – you send over the young ones, and you hunker down the oldies and those with co-morbidities.”

Blakely said his parents, who are double vaccinated and have had their booster, had already decided to stay at home when cases climbed.

But he said it was hard to say how long this period should last.

New Zealand’s traffic light setting of red – the highest level of restrictions under the traffic light system –would help to slow the spread of Omicron, and protect essential services from being overwhelmed, but this would also mean the peak of the virus would last longer, Blakely said.

“Here’s the deep irony, the better New Zealanders are at flattening the curve, the longer the hunker down will be.”

Blakely acknowledged prolonged periods of isolation for the elderly and vulnerable could have significant mental health impacts.

In Australia, Omicron has taken a huge toll on the aged-care sector with hundreds of outbreaks in aged care homes. But some families have said the lockdowns were overly cautious and too hard on the elderly residents, most of whom were fully vaccinated.

Wellington GP and Royal New Zealand College of General Practice (RNZCGPs) medical director Bryan Betty said the Australian experience of Omicron showed it could peak for as long as four to six weeks.

Betty said most people – including fit older people – would experience a mild to moderate illness, if infected.

“However, the caveat on this is ... we know the biggest risk factor for a poorer outcome from Covid is age, the elderly population in particular are vulnerable to a poorer outcome with Covid.”

Betty said it would be good for older people to consider staying home, with some support from friends and family, “as the case numbers rise” in the community.

Cancer Society medical director Kate Gregory said there was not enough evidence to date to support advising patients to stay home, but this could change “if we see much higher numbers”.

“If, in a week’s time we are seeing thousands and thousands of cases we may be advising people differently. I think the reassuring thing we’ve seen is that Omicron doesn’t seem to cause such severe disease and we know the vaccine provides very good protection.”

Gregory said for cancer patients the best defence is to be vaccinated and for the people in their households to be vaccinated.”

She said in her experience a “vast majority” of cancer patients had received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, many with a third primary dose.

“It’s a frightening time, and especially for those who are more vulnerable.

"I think as long as people have the vaccine, wear the mask, do the hand-washing and get tested promptly, I think that’s probably fine. At the moment, that’s the advice we’re giving our patients.”

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1021 days ago
1021 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1022 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
1023 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
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1023 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Kia Ora/Greetings to everyone.
We are closed Monday 7th February 2022
To celebrate this historic day of the Treaty of Waitangi.
We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe long weekend. We will be open as per normal on Tuesday 8th with more deals to come. 🤩 We look forward to seeing you … View more
Kia Ora/Greetings to everyone.
We are closed Monday 7th February 2022
To celebrate this historic day of the Treaty of Waitangi.
We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe long weekend. We will be open as per normal on Tuesday 8th with more deals to come. 🤩 We look forward to seeing you then. 🤗

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1023 days ago

handcrafted gifts

Helen from Ilam

Helen's Crafty Corner NZ. sells gifts for all ages, made in Christchurch. For more information to view and purchase goods you can follow me through Facebook or contact me via Battersby.helen@yahoo.co.nz.
See below a small sample of items we sell. Knitted flowers in a container $18, … View more
Helen's Crafty Corner NZ. sells gifts for all ages, made in Christchurch. For more information to view and purchase goods you can follow me through Facebook or contact me via Battersby.helen@yahoo.co.nz.
See below a small sample of items we sell. Knitted flowers in a container $18, Traditional story finger puppet sets $20, Children's knitting ranges between $20-$40 depending on style and size, Fashion bags $35, Children's picture book $14.50 or book/bag/toy combination $40.

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1024 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

A Life Beyond Food and Addiction

I don’t remember being obsessed with food when I was very young, the way I was to become. I remember starting to eat at any opportunity I could get. I would arrive home early at meal times to check what was in the pans. Saturday afternoons were spent baking, … View more
A Life Beyond Food and Addiction

I don’t remember being obsessed with food when I was very young, the way I was to become. I remember starting to eat at any opportunity I could get. I would arrive home early at meal times to check what was in the pans. Saturday afternoons were spent baking, while my friends were out shopping. I went on to develop a love for raw cake batter and butter icing and I would make it up when I was desperate for food. Once I started getting money, I would buy sweets and secretly eat them. Meal times were awful, I never felt fulfilled.

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1024 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1025 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Saturday's Crazy deals while stock last.
2a Leacroft st Bishopdale

Fresh Corn 6 For $3
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Red Grapes $2.68kg
🍇🍇🍇… View more
Saturday's Crazy deals while stock last.
2a Leacroft st Bishopdale

Fresh Corn 6 For $3
🌽🌽🌽

Red Grapes $2.68kg
🍇🍇🍇

Lettuce $2.99 each
🥗🥗🥗

Avocados 5 For $2
🥑🥑🥑

Rockmelon 2 For $3
🍈🍈🍈

White Button Mushroom $6.88 kg
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More Watermelons arriving tomorrow. Lot more of your favourite stone fruit in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best.

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