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2387 days ago

FREE public talk on parenting teenagers

Heike Albrecht from New Zealand Psychological Society

Come along and listen to Sue Bagshaw (GP and Founder of Youth One-Stop Shop) talk on Parenting Teenagers.

When: 24th May 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street

Early last Century Professor Hall declared that adolescence is a period of “storm and strife” and this … View more
Come along and listen to Sue Bagshaw (GP and Founder of Youth One-Stop Shop) talk on Parenting Teenagers.

When: 24th May 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street

Early last Century Professor Hall declared that adolescence is a period of “storm and strife” and this description seems to have stuck. We now understand so much more about the developmental period between puberty and the end of the formative part of brain development, and in the light of this new understanding, we can declare that this is an exciting and ever changing but extremely important time of life.
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2389 days ago

Council funding halved for Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with … View more
Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with a range of issues, including legal problems, employment issues, family disputes and tenancy concerns. The council itself refers people to the service.

Bureau chairperson Neil Lancaster said if funding cuts continued, the organisation would have to scale back its programmes.

"We appreciate the funding restraints that exist for the Christchurch City Council at the moment," he said.

"But I guess our worry is that on one hand they class us a priority one community group, but at the same time they have halved our funding.

The organisation wanted to expand in the city's east, but that might not be possible.

They operated a "face-to-face" service in Eastgate Mall, as part of a group of similar community groups, and could now only afford to be there once a week.

"If our funding had stayed the same, we could be looking at offering a service there three days a week," he said.

There was strong demand for the bureau's service in the city's east, Mr Lancaster said.

"Sometimes we would go along there about half an hour before we start and there could be two or three people waiting."

RNZ News has approached the Christchurch City Council for comment.

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2389 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
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1383 votes
2389 days ago

What do you think of the changes at Pioneer Pool?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's newly refurbished Pioneer pool has reopened with cold showers and fewer benches and hooks in the changing rooms.

The city council spent $1.8 million on the refurbishment, which involved lining the 25-metre pool, cleaning and repairing tiles and piping work in the leisure and… View more
Christchurch's newly refurbished Pioneer pool has reopened with cold showers and fewer benches and hooks in the changing rooms.

The city council spent $1.8 million on the refurbishment, which involved lining the 25-metre pool, cleaning and repairing tiles and piping work in the leisure and spa pools, installing new water toys, upgrading the change rooms, repairing and resurfacing the pool concourse and refurbishing the steam and sauna rooms. Underfloor structural repairs were also completed along with minor structural repairs to the plant room.

2395 days ago

How's the water at your place?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Christchurch residents might be drinking what is effectively swimming pool water.

The city council's tests of the newly-chlorinated public drinking water supply have shown, on average, the chlorine level is higher than what residents were told to expect.

How are you finding the tap… View more
Some Christchurch residents might be drinking what is effectively swimming pool water.

The city council's tests of the newly-chlorinated public drinking water supply have shown, on average, the chlorine level is higher than what residents were told to expect.

How are you finding the tap water at your place now?

*Please let us know if you don't want your comment published*

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2398 days ago

Do you think it's fair for restaurants to ban children?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Akaroa's The Little Bistro owner Richard Uttley has no regrets over banning children under 10.

He's actually had the policy for nearly three years, but it was only noticed in a big way at the weekend when a woman complained about being turned away.

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2389 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2390 days ago

Experience a day of Dru Yoga

Dru Yoga

Learn techniques that help us navigate the dance of life and experience the unique way that energy is directed through the body. Come along to 19 Church Square, Addington Christchurch to experience a day of Dru Yoga with International Senior Tutor Janet Scharbow.

Bookings are essential so email… View more
Learn techniques that help us navigate the dance of life and experience the unique way that energy is directed through the body. Come along to 19 Church Square, Addington Christchurch to experience a day of Dru Yoga with International Senior Tutor Janet Scharbow.

Bookings are essential so email janetcrossyoga@gmail.com to secure your place, or Phone: (03) 303 6067 / 027 434 7958 to secure a spot.
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2390 days ago

Decoupage Workshop Sat 19 May 1-3pm

claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz from Mainland Chroma

Decoupage is the art of decorating objects with coloured paper and paint effects. Want to give it a go?
Join us for our last fun filled workshop with Jackie at Mainland Resene Coilorshop, 351 Selwyn St. That's the last for the season...on Sat 19 May 1-3 pm. Cost $40.

To register call 03 … View more
Decoupage is the art of decorating objects with coloured paper and paint effects. Want to give it a go?
Join us for our last fun filled workshop with Jackie at Mainland Resene Coilorshop, 351 Selwyn St. That's the last for the season...on Sat 19 May 1-3 pm. Cost $40.

To register call 03 3381312 or email claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz
or got to goo.gl...

2390 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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2391 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2391 days ago

Winter is coming, so what's better than heading out on a Monday night and visiting Toastmasters

Dave Logan from Toastmasters Oaklands

Toastmasters is a friendly place to practice your public speaking or, for overseas visitors, get more familiar with speaking the English language.

We love having guests at our meetings, and enjoy meeting new people.
Please feel free to come along and chat with us.

We meet:
Monday nights … View more
Toastmasters is a friendly place to practice your public speaking or, for overseas visitors, get more familiar with speaking the English language.

We love having guests at our meetings, and enjoy meeting new people.
Please feel free to come along and chat with us.

We meet:
Monday nights (except public holidays) 7:15pm, ready for a 7:30pm start
Halswell Bowling Club
301 Halswell Road

If you would like more information please check out www.oaklands.org.nz...
or pop along on a Monday evening.

2402 days ago

'Various sites' considered for Christchurch Hospital shuttle

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Plans to use a mostly-empty parking building in central Christchurch as the base for a hospital shuttle are being seriously considered.

Do you think the Lichfield St car park building should be used for the hospital park and ride?

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2392 days ago

Rugby Shirts.

Dave from Halswell

I have got a few MaxMore Rugby Tops bought in South Africa few Years and couple of sweaters.

Price: $30

2392 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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