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2518 days ago
2501 days ago

Wasp Wipeout - Paper Wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and … View more
Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and European paper wasps have gradually made their homes around our houses and fences and over the past few years and while they are useful for some unwanted bugs like the great white cabbage butterfly, unfortunately they aren't picky and have been feasting on our monarch butterfly caterpillar and other useful native bugs as well.

At Wasp Wipeout we are working hard to help raise funds to wipe out the most invasive species of wasps - the vespula (common and German) variety which inhabit a lot of our bush areas and regularly invade picnics and barbecues. To help us fight this species you can donate here

If you want to find out more about paper wasps, you can read the story and watch the video here
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2501 days ago

An organised year?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

I'm a mad planner, and discovered bullet journalling last year - I now swear by it. I'm just interested, with the new year under way, what's your best tool for staying organised? Do you use a planner, a calendar, something on your phone, or do you just wing it? Photo is from my … View moreI'm a mad planner, and discovered bullet journalling last year - I now swear by it. I'm just interested, with the new year under way, what's your best tool for staying organised? Do you use a planner, a calendar, something on your phone, or do you just wing it? Photo is from my bullet journal for reference. :)
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2502 days ago

Someone to mow my lawns

Shayne from Bishopdale

Looking for someone to mow my lawns preferably not over priced
Thankyou

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2506 days ago

For Sale : NEW Mens Adidas Adipower Sport Boost Golf Shoes Grey/Black/White US8

Desiree from St Albans

These are for sale on Trade Me #1518196221
Bought them for my husband for Xmas but too small - have to sell to be able to buy another pair.
Anyone interested please let me know.

Price: $100

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2506 days ago

Groynes boat hire

Karyn from St Albans

Just read article in Stuff about the boat hire at The Groynes. Seems new guy took it over 6 months ago. Also seems Groynes now owned by E Can and not the council. Anyway new guy cannot open. Old owner worked for years with no permit. New guy came in and tried do everything right by applying … View moreJust read article in Stuff about the boat hire at The Groynes. Seems new guy took it over 6 months ago. Also seems Groynes now owned by E Can and not the council. Anyway new guy cannot open. Old owner worked for years with no permit. New guy came in and tried do everything right by applying for a permit. Council still havnt issued one and just say E Can has final say. E Can says when all plans finalized will be put out to tender. So this guy who bought the business and has tried to do things right is still stuck in limbo and boats closed at one of the busiest times of year.. This proves that even though Council and E Can say have our best interests at heart and support little businesses they in fact do not have them at heart and only interested in bleeding everyone dry. This guy has paid heaps try get permits. This is just being bullies. Like our water E Can will probably give the rights to run this to the Chinese with the councils ok. I do not understand why when guy tried do all legal they could not have at least given him permit for xmas period while things worked out. Like want him to go broke so then can move in and take over. Best interest of ChCh and small businesses my ass. E Can more interested in working for Chinese and council only interested in wasting money

2502 days ago

The End of Alzheimers

John Veitch from Open Future Health

"The End of Alzheimers", is the name of a new book by Dr Dale Bredesen. He has over 1000 patients who have made remarkable recoveries, some of whom joined his programme 5 years ago. So this is a good news story, except the in Australia they are talking about $45,000 a patient. They are … View more"The End of Alzheimers", is the name of a new book by Dr Dale Bredesen. He has over 1000 patients who have made remarkable recoveries, some of whom joined his programme 5 years ago. So this is a good news story, except the in Australia they are talking about $45,000 a patient. They are currently training over 1000 consultants to bring the protocol to many places. Several Australian's already trained.

However, for not much more than a few hours on the Internet you can learn a great deal about his programme, and with your own local doctor, or with your neurologist, if you are so lucky, you can work up a programme that YOU can do, or you can help your mum or dad to do.

MUCH of the Bredesen programme is simple ordinary stuff that we too often neglect because we think it doesn't matter much. To find out more follow the link. It does NOT involve any miracle new drug. It does involve quite a lot of testing for metabolic dysfunction, that any NZ doctor will know quite a bit about. Do your own work. LEARN.

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2502 days ago

What if there wasn’t enough water to fight a fire?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Firefighters rely on a good supply of water when they are battling fires.
Increased water usage over summer can reduce water pressure, which can impact fire protection systems. Help reduce this risk by being wise about your water use bit.ly...

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2503 days ago

Jewellery tools

Maree from Merivale

Hi there neighbours. I have recently started to make silver and gold jewellery and was wondering if anyone had any "heavy duty" tools stored away from by gone days. I am looking for a metal roller, tumbler, things like that. Really interested to hear from anyone that might have gear. … View moreHi there neighbours. I have recently started to make silver and gold jewellery and was wondering if anyone had any "heavy duty" tools stored away from by gone days. I am looking for a metal roller, tumbler, things like that. Really interested to hear from anyone that might have gear. Thanks.

2503 days ago

Wind Damage Trees...

Nigel from Burnside

Hi Neighbours...if you have any wind damaged trees you need help with...for a quick clean up, reasonable rates...remove any old junk too ...pls call Nigel 021 0825 0819

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2503 days ago

Morris Minor restore

Steve from Harewood

Looking for a retired person with good all round knowledge to help restore Morris Minor convertible. Hoping for someone in area that is looking for a project to keep them busy, maybe we can trade hours or any suggestion you may have. I am based in Johns Rd , sawyers arm ed Ph Steve on 027 4794001.

2504 days ago

Rain update 1pm

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Rain update 1pm:
Some surface flooding has led to road closures, although waters are receding with the low tide.
Stay updated at Newsline: bit.ly...

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