Hillsborough, Christchurch

What does declaring a pandemic for Covid-19 mean?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The coronavirus "outbreak" has been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation – but what does that mean?

To read more, click here.

Have you taken steps to futureproof your career?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online … View moreHave you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online course to help your employment prospects. It might have been something you did with your employer’s blessing, or maybe you’ve struck out on your own.

Maybe you’ve struggled to find work and did it as a way to get back on the career ladder, or perhaps you’re concerned about the pace of change in your field and want to stay ahead.

Whatever your brand of lifelong learning, we want to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

Proposed changes to footpaths and streets

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View moreHi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.

Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...

What can I do to help during a pandemic?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View moreThere's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.

Handicraft

Juliana from Somerfield

Good afternoon everyone. Moving on to offer my work. This is a personalized towel. Ideal as a gift, or make your bathroom more charming. Details call me in private. Thanks.

Negotiable

jewellery box came trinket box

Robert from Bromley

made off marble measures 380mm long x 270 wide sits on a brass angle stand weighs 23 kilo . was looking at $50 but open to offers ring bob on 0226092763

Price: $50

Watoto African Children's Choir free concert tomorrow 10am

Danny from Hillsborough

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Washburn D10SCE Dreadnought acoustic/electric, immaculate! With h/case

David from Somerfield

Bought some years ago for one specific gig and never needed subsequently. Still in mint new condition, it has always been kept in it's hard case.
Hard case in good (but not perfect) condition included in price..

Dreadnought cutaway acoustic/electric with solid Sitka spruce top and … View moreBought some years ago for one specific gig and never needed subsequently. Still in mint new condition, it has always been kept in it's hard case.
Hard case in good (but not perfect) condition included in price..

Dreadnought cutaway acoustic/electric with solid Sitka spruce top and Cathedral Peaked Scalloped-X bracing.

Mahogany back, sides and neck, an Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, die-cast tuners for quick, easy and accurate tuning.

Washburn black pick guard and a Washburn “Heritage” rosette.
Cutaway makes it easy to reach the uppermost frets

Washburn Equis Extra preamp to under-saddle transducer.

Standard high impedance 1/4 inch guitar jack, as well as a low impedance XLR balanced jack.

Price: $300

March 15 National Remembrance Service: What you need to know

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Those attending the Christchurch remembrance service for the victims of the March 15 terror attacks should leave bags at home and use park and ride services to get there.

The National Remembrance Service will start at 3pm on Sunday at Horncastle Arena in Addington, a new venue to cater for the … View moreThose attending the Christchurch remembrance service for the victims of the March 15 terror attacks should leave bags at home and use park and ride services to get there.

The National Remembrance Service will start at 3pm on Sunday at Horncastle Arena in Addington, a new venue to cater for the forecast bad weather.

Free park and ride buses will run from the University of Canterbury's Arts car park and from Eastgate Mall at from 1pm to 2.30pm. Return buses will leave from Lincoln Rd after the service. No parking is available outside the arena.

Find out more about what you need to know here.

Police Helicopter in our Skies

Bronwen from Waltham

Below is the link to the petition to parliament to stop the police helicopter in our skies.

www.parliament.nz...


The cost of this is about $5m a year, that money would put 50+ more police on the ground.Strengthening communities is what cuts crime where people feel they are part of a … View moreBelow is the link to the petition to parliament to stop the police helicopter in our skies.

www.parliament.nz...


The cost of this is about $5m a year, that money would put 50+ more police on the ground.Strengthening communities is what cuts crime where people feel they are part of a community that cares.
The crime rate in New Zealand has been on the decline for some time.

Poll: Book or Kindle?

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

When you read what do you prefer to use?

Book or Kindle?

• Book
• Kindle

Vote View Results

• 83.7% Book
  83.7% Complete
• 16.3% Kindle
  16.3% Complete

1177 votes

Change in hours for our City branch

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Good news - From Monday 16th our Fantastic team at City branch will be on site from 9am to 3pm to help you! We know that some people want to talk face to face rather than look at a website so we are extending our hours on a Monday for the next 2 months . So if you have a problem - doesn't … View moreGood news - From Monday 16th our Fantastic team at City branch will be on site from 9am to 3pm to help you! We know that some people want to talk face to face rather than look at a website so we are extending our hours on a Monday for the next 2 months . So if you have a problem - doesn't matter how big or small, why not pop in and see our City branch team - located next to ARA - 18 Williams Street (Corner Ferry Road and Williams Street)

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For March it is 9am on Sunday 22nd (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

lemons swap for cucumber or tomatoes

Marjorie from Somerfield

I would like to ask for a spare lemons and I can swap my cucumbers or tomatoes pls call 0226391479. Thanks

bunny

Lynley from Hillsborough

This little cutie has been bobbing around my yard all afternoon - Opawa Rd end of Grange St. Does it belong to you? txt or ph 027 229 1038