2168 days ago

March 15 National Remembrance Service: What you need to know

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Those attending the Christchurch remembrance service for the victims of the March 15 terror attacks should leave bags at home and use park and ride services to get there.

The National Remembrance Service will start at 3pm on Sunday at Horncastle Arena in Addington, a new venue to cater for the forecast bad weather.

Free park and ride buses will run from the University of Canterbury's Arts car park and from Eastgate Mall at from 1pm to 2.30pm. Return buses will leave from Lincoln Rd after the service. No parking is available outside the arena.

Find out more about what you need to know here.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.5% ... It is complicated
    14.5% Complete
1093 votes
9 hours ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom

I remember being ‘different’ around food for most of my life. This included things such as being the person who had two cream buns at morning tea when everyone else had one; eating icing sugar by the spoonful directly from the packet; and being the family member who went into the kitchen after dinner to eat the leftovers. There are numerous other examples – too many to list. I could overeat anything. If I couldn’t get my preferred favourites (e.g. chocolate), I’d be eating the vegetables.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.

With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?

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Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
  • 42.9% Yes - we like to be prepared
    42.9% Complete
  • 46.4% Nah
    46.4% Complete
  • 10.7% This is on my to-do list!
    10.7% Complete
28 votes