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2243 days ago

Tsunami Siren Testing

Gareth from Burwood

Tsunami Siren Testing on Sunday 30th September

On Sunday, 30th September, the tsunami sirens installed along the coastline between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will be tested as part of a biannual testing exercise to coincide with daylight savings.



The sirens will sound at 11am for up to … View more
Tsunami Siren Testing on Sunday 30th September

On Sunday, 30th September, the tsunami sirens installed along the coastline between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will be tested as part of a biannual testing exercise to coincide with daylight savings.



The sirens will sound at 11am for up to three minutes and can usually be heard a few blocks from the coastline.



It’s a good time for people to check whether you are in a tsunami evacuation zone, and to work out with your family on where to go if you needed to evacuate and how you will get there.



Find out more about the different tsunami evacuation zones and learn what to do click here for more information or the link below:



www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2237 days ago

make you own bike trailer

Steven from Christchurch Central

this saturday 6th Oct is a chance to make your own bike trailer 12-5pm at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church. Basic cost is $50 dependign on what parts you need. More details on
www.arocha.org.nz... or email steve@cycletrailers.co.nz or 0210619296 to register.

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2237 days ago

Metrocard access at your service

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Picking up a Metrocard for the city’s bus network is now a lot easier.

Selected Christchurch City Council Customer Service Centres will sell the cards from today, starting with the Shirley centre and followed by Linwood.

These will add to the established network of selected Council libraries … View more
Picking up a Metrocard for the city’s bus network is now a lot easier.

Selected Christchurch City Council Customer Service Centres will sell the cards from today, starting with the Shirley centre and followed by Linwood.

These will add to the established network of selected Council libraries that also offer the service.

Find out more HERE

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2237 days ago

Spring Plant Sale!

Donna Lusby from Linwood Community Gardens

Come along to our Spring Plant Sale!

Saturday October 27 10-2pm

We'll have lots of seedlings, plants, books, tools and bric-a-brac.

Linwood Resource Centre, 332 Linwood Ave

See you there!

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2248 days ago

Changes to kerbside recycling

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Plastic supermarket bags and Tetra Pak cartons will no longer be accepted in Christchurch's kerbside recycling bin.

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2237 days ago

Poll: Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The … View more
Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.

Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?

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Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?
  • 77.6% Yes, let's get rid of them
    77.6% Complete
  • 22.4% No, plastic straws are useful
    22.4% Complete
2774 votes
2237 days ago

Online services make it easier to get things done

The Team from Christchurch City Council

From today people can report problems, request services, pay some bills and give feedback online. Find out more HERE

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2237 days ago

If the warranty has ended, it doesn't mean your rights have!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.

The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.

If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.

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2237 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Our road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about … View moreOur road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about the work they’re doing, or help us run workshops.

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2237 days ago

Tradie or good handyman needed.

Mike from St Albans

Need somebody to fit cupboard door and drawer handles, plus a few other inside jobs.
Mike
021620214

2237 days ago

Make a career out of Te Reo

Ara Institute of Canterbury

“A gift from the gods, a reflection of our environment.” Te Reo exists only in New Zealand and it’s an important part of our national identity.

You can help spread its use throughout society – and at the same time open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in many sectors – by… View more
“A gift from the gods, a reflection of our environment.” Te Reo exists only in New Zealand and it’s an important part of our national identity.

You can help spread its use throughout society – and at the same time open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in many sectors – by studying the Bachelor of Māori Language and Indigenous Studies at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

You’ll become fluent within a supportive whānau environment, and you’ll have the opportunity to combine your Te Reo studies with other subjects relating to your personal career aspirations. The degree starts in February; learn more here and apply now.
Find out more!

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2238 days ago

Poll: Who did you want to win The Block NZ?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, well that's The Block NZ over for another year... were you happy with the result?

If you missed it, you can relive all the action and drama of the auction here or check out our Block winners round-up, here.

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Who did you want to win The Block NZ?
  • 6.4% House 1 - Claire and Agni
    6.4% Complete
  • 42.2% House 2 - Ben and Tom
    42.2% Complete
  • 15.7% House 3 - Chlo and Em
    15.7% Complete
  • 35.7% House 4 - Amy and Stu
    35.7% Complete
1227 votes
2244 days ago

Mayor Lianne Dalziel says resource consent crisis was caused by an 'oversight'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

An error in Christchurch's district plan that triggered a resource consents crisis in coastal communities was down to an oversight during the drafting stage by the key organisation tasked with drawing it up, Mayor Lianne Dalziel has claimed.

She has promised an independent inquiry into the … View more
An error in Christchurch's district plan that triggered a resource consents crisis in coastal communities was down to an oversight during the drafting stage by the key organisation tasked with drawing it up, Mayor Lianne Dalziel has claimed.

She has promised an independent inquiry into the fiasco.

2238 days ago

Poll: Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?
  • 49.4% Allbirds, the hi-tech shoe with an environmental goal, made from fine merino woo
    49.4% Complete
  • 31.8% Nomads, the 1980s crepe-soled schoolyard phenomenon set for a 2020 reboot;
    31.8% Complete
  • 18.9% Thick foot hair, as modelled by Peter Jackson’s hobbits.
    18.9% Complete
541 votes
2238 days ago

Drivers might pay more, learn why.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

At ACC, we’re proposing to increase the levies collected from road users to pay for the rising cost of road injuries. If you’re a road user, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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