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2508 days ago

Free stuff :)

Luke from Mairehau

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All free
Variety of items to go here. Some free. Moving house so must get rid of this lot asap :)
Reply to this post or private message me for contact information, please no phone numbers as it's more convenient for me to handle everything through here.
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More photos in first reply
All free
Variety of items to go here. Some free. Moving house so must get rid of this lot asap :)
Reply to this post or private message me for contact information, please no phone numbers as it's more convenient for me to handle everything through here.
Pickup St. Albans during a pre-arranged time.
Items will only be held from when the request is made to the arranged pick up date/time and then they are back for sale.
Letter on photo should match with this list:
Computer case (A)
Burglar alarm box (Should work) (C)
Motherboard /w 2gb ram (E)
Sound insulating foam (F)
Mirror & Stand (I)
Cupboard/stand (J)
Phone system patch panel (K)
Christmas lights/RGB led strip/White led strip (M)
Hamer tool belt [great condition] (N)
Stove top Wok (Not electric) (O)
Box O Bits/Electronics/Electrics (Q)
Box O Bits/Electronics/Electrics (R)
Photo S - All free

Negotiable

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2479 days ago

Reminder -Garage sale Saturday 3rd Feb, 37 Woodville St

Pamela from St Albans

Starts at 10am until 2 pm. Thanks!

Negotiable

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2479 days ago

**REMINDER**FAB**GARAGE SALE!! TOMORROW**

Marcy from St Albans

73 A BISHOP ST
ST ALBANS 8.30 AM
SATURDAY 3 FEB

2479 days ago

Free Swimming for preschoolers

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Yay, school is back! That means its back to free dips for pre-schoolers. Remember the free access to Council pools is only during school hours (9am to 3pm).
Find out more: ccc.govt.nz/freeswim

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2479 days ago

Paying too much for power?

Electric Kiwi

No contracts. Free hour of off-peak power every day. Learn more. Find out more

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2488 days ago

Wrong address

Erna from Phillipstown

We keep getting mail delivered to us for Simranjeet Kaur. Does anyone know her? We keep getting last demands and debt collection companies and I’m sure she’d like to know about these. It appears that her car registration has our address. I have returned the mail to sender and called them but … View moreWe keep getting mail delivered to us for Simranjeet Kaur. Does anyone know her? We keep getting last demands and debt collection companies and I’m sure she’d like to know about these. It appears that her car registration has our address. I have returned the mail to sender and called them but there’s nothing they can do until the address has been changed by her. She has never lived at our address because we’ve lived here for 25 years.

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2480 days ago

Garage Sale: 37 Woodville St, Saturday 3rd February. Starts at 10am.

Pamela from St Albans

Garage sale starts 10am until 2pm. 37 Woodville Street, St Albans.

2480 days ago

Community-led Development (CLD) workshops coming to a town near you!

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having … View more
Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.
Coming to Auckland, Wellington & Tauranga

Workshop 2: Leading in Communities
This workshop explores frameworks and tools for thinking, acting and leading amidst complexity, where leadership is primarily about continuous learning on the job. 
Coming to Nelson, Taranaki & Wellington

Workshop 3: Connections and Collaboration
This workshop will help you to map and tap into the strengths of your wider community, assess your community relationships, apply tools to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
Coming to Christchurch, Auckland & Whangarei

Check out our website for further details and to register: inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

2480 days ago

Six Reasons You Should Join Toastmasters

John Marks from Civic Toastmasters Club

This is an article I came across from some time ago and I would like to share it with you.

December 5, 2011 by Tim

A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending my local district Toastmasters Conference. It was a great learning and networking experience. My favourite part of the day … View more
This is an article I came across from some time ago and I would like to share it with you.

December 5, 2011 by Tim

A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending my local district Toastmasters Conference. It was a great learning and networking experience. My favourite part of the day was the session led by champion speaker Darren LaCroix, which gave me additional insights about speaking that I could never have learned at my regular club meeting.
The weekend also got me to thinking about my own situation in Toastmasters. I’ve been a member since 2004 and have made some amazing progress in my speaking and leadership skills since I first joined. But I feel like I’m still learning, still improving…so I continue my membership.
Because of this positive experience, I wanted to share six reasons I feel you should join Toastmasters. As I attend various meetings and networking events, I run into a lot of people with questions and a curiosity about Toastmasters.
Note: I know there are a great number of similar articles and blog posts written on this topic. Here’s my take…

1. You’ll become a better speaker. Yes, it’s almost obvious that by joining Toastmasters, you’ll become a better speaker. When you join Toastmasters, you receive a Competent Communicator’s manual which outlines the first ten speeches you will deliver. You’re also told that “you get out of Toastmasters what you put in.” This is a great reminder that you must put in the work and prepare for your speeches in order to become a better speaker.
I found that as I practiced and prepared for my speeches, I started to improve. By the third or fourth speech, I could feel my confidence growing. Soon after that, I became less reliant on my notes and eventually stopped using them altogether. Of course, all of us learn at a different pace and have different goals. Just know that whatever you want to accomplish, members of your club will be there to support you.
The main reason you become a better speaker is that each of your speeches is evaluated by another member of your club. This means that every time you deliver a speech, you get feedback on what you did right, what you could have done better and tips and suggestions on how to improve. A greater awareness of your weaknesses and tendencies will help you make adjustments and get better – fast.

2. You’ll become a better listener. By watching other members’ speeches and evaluating their performance, you’ll soon become a better listener. Evaluating your fellow club members forces you to really pay attention and listen carefully. This gets you into the habit of listening, absorbing and analysing…which becomes a great learning opportunity.
Also, most Toastmaster meetings have a grammarian report where word usage is scrutinized and “ahs” and “ums” are counted. This report helps club members become aware of their use of these distracting filler words. As you become more conscious of these words, you’ll be less likely to use them yourself. A warning…eliminating all “ahs” and “ums” from your vocabulary is one of the hardest things to do.

3. You’ll develop stronger leadership skills. In addition to the opportunity to improve speaking skills, members of Toastmasters can take on leadership roles within their club. Opportunities include President, VP of Education, VP of Public Relations, VP of Membership and Treasurer. These opportunities give you an opportunity to lead your club and improve the experience of its members. These skills can be transferred to both your personal and professional life.
As you become more comfortable as a speaker and more experienced in your club, you can serve as a mentor to new members. This will help them improve more quickly and give them increased confidence.
I have served in several leadership roles in my club: VP of Public Relations, VP of Membership and Treasurer. Each of these roles has given me a great opportunity to learn. I know this experience has helped me and will guide me in future opportunities and other areas of my life.

4. Joining Toastmasters will help improve your job interview skills. I keep telling this to everyone I meet who’s under and unemployed. The process of practicing your speech and making sure it’s clear and concise will help you in your interviews.
In the same way you practice a clear, concise delivery of your speeches, I recommend that you practice clear, concise answers to interview questions. I know that this has helped me walk into interviews feeling more confident in my ability to talk about my background and tell quick stories of my accomplishments.

5. Joining Toastmasters will help you think on your feet. Each Toastmasters club has a part of the meeting known as “Table Topics.” During this part, the Table Topics Master lays out a scenario and calls members of the club to the lectern to respond to the statement or answer a question. You might be asked something as simple and fun as “what is your favourite summer vacation memory?” or something complex such as “what should the United States do to solve the current economic crisis?”
The key is to listen carefully and be ready to be called in case you are asked to share. This impromptu and improvisational speaking opportunity will help prepare you for moments of uncertainty in other parts of your life.

6. You’ll expand your network. Toastmasters is a great way to meet new, interesting and successful people. Since joining Toastmasters, I have met many new friends and acquaintances in a wide range of industries. These friends have helped me out in more ways than I can describe and many have become mentors to me. I’ve also had plenty of opportunities to help them, as well.

If all of this sounds intriguing, I invite you to visit <toastmasters.org.nz> for more information and to click on the "Club Finder" link to find out about clubs in your area.
Good Luck.

2480 days ago

Not too late to get your summer body the yummy way!

Justine's Cookies

Happy February!!! The month of LOVE is upon us and we're all planning dates at the beach. Get your beach body ready with guilt-free snacks that are high in protein, low in carbs, and with no added sugar!

We're offering Neighbourly members an exclusive 10% DISCOUNT on our delicious … View more
Happy February!!! The month of LOVE is upon us and we're all planning dates at the beach. Get your beach body ready with guilt-free snacks that are high in protein, low in carbs, and with no added sugar!

We're offering Neighbourly members an exclusive 10% DISCOUNT on our delicious cookies. Grab double the healthiness NOW!

Use the online promo code “Neighbourly” for a 10% discount.
Order now for 10% off!

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2481 days ago

Free Epson printer

Sue from Edgeware

I've recently purchased a new printer and would be happy to give the old one away. It's an Epson CX4700 so quite old. It works well although has never done a great job of photo printing. It needs a new cyan cartridge - I believe these are still available at Warehouse Stationery.

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I've recently purchased a new printer and would be happy to give the old one away. It's an Epson CX4700 so quite old. It works well although has never done a great job of photo printing. It needs a new cyan cartridge - I believe these are still available at Warehouse Stationery.

Message me here if you're interested. Many thanks.

Free

2481 days ago

Super blue blood moon over New Zealand

Reporter Stuff

New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your … View more
New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2481 days ago

McInley Brown school shoes

Anne from Richmond

Hi Does anybody have a pair of these they would like to sell size 8 or 8.5
roughly 27 or 28cm across the bottom

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2481 days ago

RED BRICKS

Hayley from Richmond

Hey Neighbours does anyone have any red bricks taking up space in their yards that you want to be rid of? message me 0299827180 and I will come and collect them.

2485 days ago

Driving Lisence :LOST

Masham from Christchurch Central

Hellow every one. I lost my driving lisence yesterday as I went to get some snacks around midnight at Riccarton Countdown. If any one has found it. Please lemme know. It most probabally happened when I took my efptos card out of my pocket to pay at self checkout. :(

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