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2446 days ago

Have you nominated yet?!?!?!

Women of Influence

Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View more
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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2446 days ago

Integrated water strategy

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you live in the northern suburbs or around Riccarton, this week we’re hosting information sessions where you can drop in and talk with us about the Draft Integrated Water Strategy.

Belfast School - Wednesday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Upper Riccarton Library - Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm

For more … View more
If you live in the northern suburbs or around Riccarton, this week we’re hosting information sessions where you can drop in and talk with us about the Draft Integrated Water Strategy.

Belfast School - Wednesday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Upper Riccarton Library - Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm

For more info, including the full draft strategy and ways to have your say, visit ccc.govt.nz/ourwater.

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2446 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
2446 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Find out more

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2446 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Find out more

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2449 days ago

Oven steam clean

Gus from St Albans

I provide a steam clean oven service to restore your oven back to original condition for $45

2451 days ago

Ambitious memorial proposed for Christchurch mosque attack response

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Ambitious proposals for a memorial to the March 15 terror attack response include a large ornamental water feature, a playground and a conference centre.

The New Zealand Federation of Islamic Associations has drawn up concept plans for a memorial to "capture the legacy of how New Zealanders … View more
Ambitious proposals for a memorial to the March 15 terror attack response include a large ornamental water feature, a playground and a conference centre.

The New Zealand Federation of Islamic Associations has drawn up concept plans for a memorial to "capture the legacy of how New Zealanders all came together as one" after the shootings at two Christchurch mosques.

The architecture firm behind the concept plans, Apa Architects in Rotorua, estimated the project would cost between $10 million and $15m to build.

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2448 days ago

HALF PRICE MOVIES!

Stuff Pix

We've got a super special offer for Neighbourly members with 50% off a movie of your choice at Stuff Pix. Simply sign-up for free at stuffpix.co.nz, choose your movie from over 1,000+ titles and enter the rewards code: LOCALHALFPRICE

With hits like Aquaman, Glass, Mortal Engines and … View more
We've got a super special offer for Neighbourly members with 50% off a movie of your choice at Stuff Pix. Simply sign-up for free at stuffpix.co.nz, choose your movie from over 1,000+ titles and enter the rewards code: LOCALHALFPRICE

With hits like Aquaman, Glass, Mortal Engines and A Star is Born ready to stream what are you waiting for?

One redemption per user. Code expires 30 July 2019. Stuff Pix T&Cs apply.
Get 50% off!

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2449 days ago

Chop and serve!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?

We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy … View more
What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?

We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2449 days ago

Become a Teacher

Ministry Of Education

Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View more
Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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2459 days ago

Six weeks to repair speed bump flattened by ... cars

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

How long should it take to fix a speed bump?

The answer is six weeks if you are Christchurch's Crown rebuild company Ōtākaro.

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians have been negotiating one-way restrictions on a stretch of Gloucester St since early May, when roadworks to fix the newly built … View more
How long should it take to fix a speed bump?

The answer is six weeks if you are Christchurch's Crown rebuild company Ōtākaro.

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians have been negotiating one-way restrictions on a stretch of Gloucester St since early May, when roadworks to fix the newly built bump began.

2451 days ago

Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers? 💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Thank you for all that you do...
this month and every month of the year!

#NSNZgetinvolved

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2451 days ago

Metro fares changing

Neighbourly.co.nz

What’s changing?

In Greater Christchurch, adult cash fares will increase by 20 cents, but the adult Metrocard fare remains the same. Child cash fares will increase by 40 cents, and the Metrocard fare by 15 cents.
Read more

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2451 days ago

See the ballet live on stage

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

With Tchaikovsky’s famous score in the air, swans flood the stage in a sea of intricate hand movements and delicate footwork.

Follow Siegfried's struggle with love and betrayal, in Black Swan White Swan, a daring retelling of ballet’s most enduring classic, Swan Lake. This stylish, … View more
With Tchaikovsky’s famous score in the air, swans flood the stage in a sea of intricate hand movements and delicate footwork.

Follow Siegfried's struggle with love and betrayal, in Black Swan White Swan, a daring retelling of ballet’s most enduring classic, Swan Lake. This stylish, provocative, profoundly moving ballet is not to be missed – this is a Swan Lake for our time .
Book now!

2451 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Find out more

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