310 days ago

Fire in Bromley

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Fire and Emergency - Canterbury have shared that they are responding to a large building fire this afternoon in Maces Road, Bromley.

A large fire has broken out in a Christchurch commercial building, spreading smoke across the city.
Fire and Emergency NZ said the Anzac, Christchurch City, Woolston and Spreydon stations responded to the blaze on Maces Rd in Bromley at 12.52pm on Monday. Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the fire and was visible across the city.

Residents across the city were impacted by smoke from a large controlled burn-off near Bottle Lake Forest Park on Monday morning which is separate to this incident.

What you need to know:
- If the smoke is impacting your property, please close all doors and windows.
- You are asked to stay away from the area to allow crews to safely extinguish this fire.

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2533 votes
10 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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1 day ago

Scarce & Collectible Books

Gail from Cashmere

The Book Cellar (basement of Cashmere Presbyterian Church) has some scarce/collectible books in stock at the moment.
Call in on any Thursday, Friday or Saturday (10am to 4pm) to inspect these and to explore all our other offerings.
Of particular interest at the moment are:
Here on the Hill – A century of Cashmere’s primary school and community ($15)
Heroes of the R.A.F – the best adventure stories from the ‘RAF Flying Review’ ($15)
The History of Otago: the origins and growth of a Wakefield class settlement - Otago Centennial Historical Publications, 1949 ($90)

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