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New smart ultrasonic water meters will be installed in about 1200 east Christchurch homes over the next six months.
The meters can send information about water use back to the council directly, which means staff will no longer need to visit a home to get a reading.
The new meters, which the … View moreNew smart ultrasonic water meters will be installed in about 1200 east Christchurch homes over the next six months.
The meters can send information about water use back to the council directly, which means staff will no longer need to visit a home to get a reading.
The new meters, which the council intends to eventually install across the city, also collect more data about water use and can provide readings over the course of the day.
The first installations in east Christchurch come as the city approaches its last summer before the introduction of an excess water use charge.
From July 2022, households using more than an average of 700 litres of water a day over a three-month period will be stung by the new charge. The average Christchurch household uses 540 litres per day. Continue reading here.
Make sure to update any manual clocks (don't forget about our older neighbours who might need a helping hand) and have a wonderful spring weekend!
Supporting local has arguably never been more important than it is right now.
As part of Stuff’s ‘Local Likes’ campaign, Cantabrians are asked to nominate their favourite local businesses, and share what makes them so great.
Click here to see some of the suggestions so far and share your … View moreSupporting local has arguably never been more important than it is right now.
As part of Stuff’s ‘Local Likes’ campaign, Cantabrians are asked to nominate their favourite local businesses, and share what makes them so great.
Click here to see some of the suggestions so far and share your 'local like' in the comments below and on Neighbourly's dedicated 'local likes' section here.
These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple, inexpensive and totally on-trend – the hardest thing will be deciding which to create first and which Resene colours to use.
Find out how to create your own.
Last year, we were absolutely overwhelmed with the Neighbourly community's response to our Local Likes campaign - so we want you to go in for round two!
This time we've got 50 chances for you to win a $100 voucher to go towards the business you've nominated. Head through and let … View moreLast year, we were absolutely overwhelmed with the Neighbourly community's response to our Local Likes campaign - so we want you to go in for round two!
This time we've got 50 chances for you to win a $100 voucher to go towards the business you've nominated. Head through and let everyone know why your favourite small business is worth supporting.
Les and others...
The Snippers have been busy today....
Nearly all my messages re the antagonist amongst us have been removed.
As usual they have failed to give any insight as to why....
and I suspect will refuse to clarify as they always do.
There was NOTHING in the messages that I consider to be… View moreLes and others...
The Snippers have been busy today....
Nearly all my messages re the antagonist amongst us have been removed.
As usual they have failed to give any insight as to why....
and I suspect will refuse to clarify as they always do.
There was NOTHING in the messages that I consider to be a problem and the fact many of my messages had many likes would tend to suggest others agree.
The moderation on this site a a joke....
I was attempting to have a robust conversation (within the guidelines) but the powers that be seem intent on silencing anyone you says anything except nice weather and how's your knitting.
Talk about absolutely pathetic.
Sunday (September 26) marks the beginning of daylight saving and is the day for testing of Christchurch's coastal tsunami sirens.
People near the coast should expect to hear tsunami sirens sounds for up to two minutes at 11am on Sunday.
“People shouldn’t be alarmed to hear the sirens … View moreSunday (September 26) marks the beginning of daylight saving and is the day for testing of Christchurch's coastal tsunami sirens.
People near the coast should expect to hear tsunami sirens sounds for up to two minutes at 11am on Sunday.
“People shouldn’t be alarmed to hear the sirens going off and don’t need to evacuate," Christchurch City Council
acting head of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Rebecca Newton says.
"The testing of the sirens though is a good reminder to people in coastal and riverside areas that they should have an evacuation plan in place so that everyone in the family knows what to do and where to go if there is a tsunami evacuation.
“While we are likely to get advanced warning of a distance-source tsunami triggered by a large earthquake overseas, if a tsunami is triggered by a very large earthquake closer to New Zealand people may need to evacuate quickly so they should have an emergency bag at the ready."
In the event of a local or regional source tsunami, there may not be enough time to activate the warning sirens. In those circumstances, the most important warning is the earthquake itself, which is why people are encouraged to adhere to the national tsunami message – ‘Long or strong, get gone’, Newton says.
People can check Christchurch City Council's interactive online map to find out if by they live or work in a tsunami evacuation zone.
Happy Tuesday neighbours,
When 80-year-old Barry Souter landed his first job in a clothing store 64 years ago, the retail industry looked a lot different.
Customers were not able to browse the shelves but had to ask for clothes to be brought out from behind the counter. When a sale was made, … View moreHappy Tuesday neighbours,
When 80-year-old Barry Souter landed his first job in a clothing store 64 years ago, the retail industry looked a lot different.
Customers were not able to browse the shelves but had to ask for clothes to be brought out from behind the counter. When a sale was made, Souter had to handwrite the sale docket. And stock-taking was very much a manual task.
But through all the changes, Souter has never stopped having fun. “It’s the people that make it. Human interaction is what keeps us all going.”
Souter’s first job was at Hallensteins in Dunedin when he was 16, and he worked for Munns in Christchurch for a long time before opening his own business in Bishopdale nearly a decade ago.
Click 'Read more' below for the full story.
Lots of sunshine and warmth means lots of spring growth, and not just the flowers we all love! 🌸🌷🌻Lawns are sprouting and weeds are making themselves at home 🌱🌱
Here are some of the jobs we've been getting into over the last few days - we love transforming these gardens, and … View moreLots of sunshine and warmth means lots of spring growth, and not just the flowers we all love! 🌸🌷🌻Lawns are sprouting and weeds are making themselves at home 🌱🌱
Here are some of the jobs we've been getting into over the last few days - we love transforming these gardens, and it's great to be out enjoying this gorgeous weather.
If your lawns or weeds have gotten a bit wild and woolly over lockdown, we can help 😊 Message or call us for a free quote.
People have been advised to be on the lookout after reports of a door-to-door Covid-19 vaccine scam.
Two men are reported to have been knocking on doors in Christchurch’s Addington suburb, claiming to be health officials, according to the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).
The pair have… View morePeople have been advised to be on the lookout after reports of a door-to-door Covid-19 vaccine scam.
Two men are reported to have been knocking on doors in Christchurch’s Addington suburb, claiming to be health officials, according to the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).
The pair have an eftpos machine, and have been attempting to charge people a fee to book vaccine appointments.
RNZ reported the men were offering Covid vaccines for $100.
Good morning everyone we are needing volunteers for all days. We have two shifts Monday to Friday 9-1pm and 1-5pm and weekends 10-3pm. If you are interested please email the shop - shop.manchesterst@redcross.org.nz. Thanks
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
“We’d been … View moreAfter years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."
Read the full story here
Spring Cleaning time ✨
It’s not just a great time to clean up around the house, but a great time to clean up your sleep health!
By improving the quality of your sleep you are able to:
- Increase your body's immune system
- Decrease the probability of being the driver causing a car … View moreSpring Cleaning time ✨
It’s not just a great time to clean up around the house, but a great time to clean up your sleep health!
By improving the quality of your sleep you are able to:
- Increase your body's immune system
- Decrease the probability of being the driver causing a car accident by 250%
- Wake up feeling recharged 🥰
Contact us and we can organise a free sleep consultation, all you have to do is download an app and once you have two nights of sleep data, we can discuss your results with you!
Alternatively if you or your partner snores and you want it addressed now, get in contact and mention our Neighbourly post to receive 10% off your Snorex.
Hi neighbours,
The final design of Christchurch’s most controversial cycleway will not be confirmed until next year as the council makes several changes following unprecedented community feedback.
Christchurch City Council plans to build a $19 million 4.5-kilometre cycleway on Harewood Rd has … View moreHi neighbours,
The final design of Christchurch’s most controversial cycleway will not be confirmed until next year as the council makes several changes following unprecedented community feedback.
Christchurch City Council plans to build a $19 million 4.5-kilometre cycleway on Harewood Rd has attracted 1348 submissions – more than any other cycleway in the city so far.
Plans released in January showed the council proposed to reduce Harewood Rd from four lanes to two to make way for cycle lanes, and install eight new traffic lights, including at the Breens/Gardiners intersection and at each end of the Bishopdale roundabout.
Do you think the cycleway should go ahead?
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