Hoon Hay, Christchurch

592 days ago

World Scrabble Day

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Each year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the … View moreEach year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

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592 days ago

Antique Buyers in Christchurch

Goldco

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here: https://www.goldco.co.nz/.
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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593 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Glenys from Somerfield

Garage sale at 9B Baretta Street, Somerfield. On Saturday 15th April, starting at 9am until 1pm. Household goods including fridge/freezer and washing machine

Negotiable

593 days ago

Would you speak up?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View more
Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.

For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98.
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593 days ago

Mealtime made easy with HelloFresh

HelloFresh

Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, … View more
Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, delicious meal is delivered straight to your door with quality, pre-portioned ingredients.

Experience the variety and convenience HelloFresh has to offer with meals like Chipotle Beef & Black Bean Loaded Wedges with Radish Salsa & Mayonnaise by using the code NEIGHBOURLYHF to get up to $175 off HelloFresh.
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593 days ago

Travel Cot

Wendy from Cashmere

Used condition but in good working order. Also included is a mattress to fit the base of the cot. Ideal for young visitors.

Price: $20

595 days ago

Flooding impossible to fix, so put up with - council report

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

Flooding on Christchurch properties and streets is impossible to fix and residents will just have to accept it, a council report warns.

The Christchurch City Council has spent $300 million reducing the flood risk across the city since 2010, mostly around the Flockton … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

Flooding on Christchurch properties and streets is impossible to fix and residents will just have to accept it, a council report warns.

The Christchurch City Council has spent $300 million reducing the flood risk across the city since 2010, mostly around the Flockton St area and along the Heathcote River, where water was regularly seeping into people’s homes.

There are still several low-lying areas across the city, mostly along river catchments, where properties and roads flood regularly, but a council report says it is not possible to resolve all aspects of flood risk, particularly in older areas.

“There will always be a bigger flood event, or areas that cannot be practicably remedied.”

The council decided last week to develop a prioritised list of works, but staff warned the scale of the task limited the council’s ability to address all areas at pace and significant time would be needed to complete all of the work.

The report said the council and community may have to accept that some surface water ponding and private property flooding could not be addressed through physical work, particularly as the climate changed.

Read the full story here.

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594 days ago

Thousands of Christchurch residents stung with bill for using too much water

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

More than 15,000 Christchurch residents have now been stung with a bill for using too much water this summer.

The average bill is $84, but one Woolston property has managed to rack up $2884 worth of excess water charges.

The property has used 2.1 million litres of … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

More than 15,000 Christchurch residents have now been stung with a bill for using too much water this summer.

The average bill is $84, but one Woolston property has managed to rack up $2884 worth of excess water charges.

The property has used 2.1 million litres of water across the quarter, which amounts to an average of 23,743 litres each day for roughly 90 days – about 34 times more than the 700-litre daily allowance.

A property in Sumner property received a $1622 bill after churning through about 12,300 litres of water each day between October and January.

In October, the Christchurch City Council started charging people a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit every quarter, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes. The average residential use is about 540 litres.

The charges were designed to reduce extreme demand on the network, particularly over summer.

Council resources general manager Leah Scales said last month, anyone with a bill in the hundreds of dollars should check for leaks.

“If they identify and fix that leak they will be eligible for a remission of the charges.”

The council did not say last week how many people had paid their bill, but in mid-March it said 812 had already paid.

People have eight weeks to pay their excess water bill, with the first invoices due later this month.

The charges have sparked criticism from some residents, with some refusing to pay and one man, Phil Yarrall has not mown his grass verge since October in protest against the charge.

Yarrall, who has yet to receive a bill, believes it is discriminatory, arbitrary in its application and nothing more than a creeping tax.

In response to public criticism the council is consulting the public as part of its draft annual plan on whether it should increase the daily allowance from 700 litres to 900 litres.

Others have been upset that about 25,365 homes are exempt from the water charge because they share a water meter with their neighbours.

However, Scales said 194 properties out of the 25,365 with shared water meters would have received a bill – less than 1% of the total.

Meters would be installed in those properties first.

Letters were sent to the city’s top water users last year, encouraging them to check their properties for leaks before the charges came into place.

Some households could be eligible for a remission, including families with more than eight members, if the high use is due to a personal medical condition and if the high use was caused by a leak that was repaired promptly.

Water use has decreased by more than 10% since charges were brought in, saving millions of litres

However, the council estimates about 38 million litres of water a day is lost from the city’s pipes on public and private land – about 15 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth.

Despite efforts by the council to reduce leaks in recent years, the amount of water lost keeps going up and now represents 27% of all water use, up from 18% in 2018.

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601 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks… View moreOur Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks and the free budget advice they provide. Plus so much more!

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594 days ago

Covid update:

Gordon from Halswell

Last week's Covid figures show a reduction but still over 12000 infections Nationally and 2200 in Canterbury.
There is an irony with Easter w/e deaths being ONE and that could never happen !
Perhaps if people treated Covid the same way it might be controllable.
Yes, it is only one 4 day … View more
Last week's Covid figures show a reduction but still over 12000 infections Nationally and 2200 in Canterbury.
There is an irony with Easter w/e deaths being ONE and that could never happen !
Perhaps if people treated Covid the same way it might be controllable.
Yes, it is only one 4 day period, but it can happen, even with all the factors that are normally blamed for deaths, road conditions etc. If people drive safely there will not be as many deaths. Not rocket science.
If more people wore masks there would be fewer infections, similar logic.

594 days ago

What's your best onion recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for onion recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 20, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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594 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power … View more
Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

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595 days ago

Live music

Ann from Cashmere

Do you enjoy live music and supporting young, local talent. 16 year old Lucy Gray is performing at the Darkroom on 20th April. Come along to hear this emerging singer song writer as she performs her soon to be released single 'Pretty' and songs from her upcoming album. Tickets $10 at … View moreDo you enjoy live music and supporting young, local talent. 16 year old Lucy Gray is performing at the Darkroom on 20th April. Come along to hear this emerging singer song writer as she performs her soon to be released single 'Pretty' and songs from her upcoming album. Tickets $10 at www.eventfinda.co.nz...

595 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

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598 days ago

Happy Easter!

Vicky from Christchurch Electrical (1999) Ltd

Have a wonderful long weekend and Easter break Canterbury!

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