Phillipstown, Christchurch

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2951 days ago

Help spread more kindness into the world! *WIN*

Roadshow

Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to … View more
Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to show your commitment to start choosing kind. Don’t forget to share your pledge on your social channels and spread more kindness into your world! Check out movie trailer & NZ movie times now.

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Want to win tickets to see Wonder? We have 5 double passes to give away! Just like or thank this post and we'll put you in the draw! Winners contacted 4 December.
Make your Pledge

2951 days ago

Get your FREE photo with Santa this weekend...

Harvey Norman

Neighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! … View moreNeighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

PS - Don’t forget about our Black Friday Deals available online and in store!

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2957 days ago

Car for sale $5000 ono

Abby from Waltham

NZ New Honda Jazz Hatchback

Great little car, has been regularly serviced. No mechanical faults or issues. Chain driven engine so no cambelt replacement needed.

130,000kms on the clock and just had a service.

It has magic seats that fold up or completely flat, which means it can fit heaps… View more
NZ New Honda Jazz Hatchback

Great little car, has been regularly serviced. No mechanical faults or issues. Chain driven engine so no cambelt replacement needed.

130,000kms on the clock and just had a service.

It has magic seats that fold up or completely flat, which means it can fit heaps in the back. Has been great for road trips and is rather peppy for getting up hills or passing on highways. Would make a great first car too as it is extremely easy to drive and park.

Super cheap on gas, I always use premium petrol and have never paid more than $75 for a tank of gas. Will last 400-500kms depending on length of trip.

Has a couple of scratches, but in good condition given its age.

I have absolutely loved this car and it will be hard to let go. Only selling as I need a 4WD for the ski fields.

Text or call 0273877768 for viewings and test drives.

Negotiable

2952 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening this Sunday between 6pm and 7pm.

No need to sign up or download an app. Just check your phone is on them list of capable makes and models and ensure your updates are up to date.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2953 days ago

SPLENDIFEROUS PLASTIC WASTE This Friday 24th November 11.15am

Martin from Edgeware

SPLENDIFIOUS PLASTIC WASTE
This Friday 24th November one might think The Santa Parade has come to Christchurch early because three splendiferous sculptures incorporating supermarket trolleys will be wheeled about Christchurch City.
The creations are made from recycled plastic waste and plastic … View more
SPLENDIFIOUS PLASTIC WASTE
This Friday 24th November one might think The Santa Parade has come to Christchurch early because three splendiferous sculptures incorporating supermarket trolleys will be wheeled about Christchurch City.
The creations are made from recycled plastic waste and plastic bags.
Students in the Certificate in Creativity at ARA are showing their concern for our planets future because of PLASTIC and plastic waste.
They are to be greeted by the Mayor Leanne Dalzell, The Wizard and other community leaders outside CCC Building on Hereford St at 11.15am Friday morning.
For further information
CONTACT
Henry Sunderland
Course Leader
Certificate in Design
ARA    0274222052

WILL YOU SUPPORT US TO GET THIS MESSAGE OUT THERE? Vera

2954 days ago

Cool Electrical Product

Sonia from Wakefield Electrical

Replacing your existing power points with a double power point with USB charging port is a great way to free up space for other plugs, particularly in bedrooms, kitchens and offices. Give us a call on 371 7434 or drop an email to admin@wakefieldelectrical.co.nz to find out more.

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2953 days ago

World Buskers Festival 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

14 countries.
11 nights.
10 days.
55 artists.
13 performance spaces.
400 performances & shows!
25 years!
Buskers 2018!
Book now: nz.patronbase.com...

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2953 days ago

Lancaster Park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!

We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.

Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, … View more
Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!

We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.

Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, cheering on the Crusaders or enjoying a live concert, send in your images for a chance to have them featured on signage around the site ahead of, and during, the deconstruction.

Learn more: cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz...

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2953 days ago

Colour Your Community - we doubled the winners!

Resene

Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View more
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.

Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.

ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Read more about the nominations

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2957 days ago

Cubs and Scout Badges

Kerri from Bromley

Hi Everyone,

I was hoping someone could help me as i was wondering if anyone knew if there was a group that swaps scout and cub badges, i am asking on behalf of a friend, Thanks

2954 days ago

The Jacinda Question - can employers ask job applicants about their baby plans?

Steven Duxfield from Corcoran French

After weeks of guessing and a hard fought election, Jacinda Ardern, Labour’s youngest ever leader is now Prime Minister of New Zealand. She heads a Labour led government with a New Zealand First and Green party coalition.
She made international news during the election campaign for refusing to be… View more
After weeks of guessing and a hard fought election, Jacinda Ardern, Labour’s youngest ever leader is now Prime Minister of New Zealand. She heads a Labour led government with a New Zealand First and Green party coalition.
She made international news during the election campaign for refusing to be drawn on whether she planned to have children and for criticising the AM Show’s Mark Richardson, when he suggested that all employers have a right to know this when hiring a woman.
It raised an important question for employers. Is it ever ok to ask a female candidate about her baby plans?
The answer here in New Zealand is clear. Discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy, childbirth and family status is prohibited. A range of legislative protections to this effect are enshrined in the Human Rights Act 1993, the Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987.
As pregnancy can raise the possibility of altered working conditions and parental leave, some employers may like to know of a woman’s plans, but asking about that raises significant risk. Women must be treated the same as any other candidate in the recruitment process. Pregnancy, or potential pregnancy, should not be taken into account when deciding who to hire. There is generally no lawful reason for an employer to ask such questions of a candidate therefore.
This most likely also applies where the position is for a fixed term or where an employer has health and safety concerns given the pregnancy.
Simply assuming that a pregnant woman may not work for the full period of a fixed term of employment is likely to fall foul of our employment laws. A court would likely say that it cannot be anticipated how much parental leave she may wish to take, or even be entitled to.
From a health and safety perspective, it would be rare that work which is safe for other employees would pose a risk due to pregnancy. Even where this is so (for example say where the work involves heavy lifting or exposure to chemicals) there are usually alternatives open to employers. They include temporarily changing an employee’s duties or directing her to take early parental leave. The New Zealand courts are likely to prefer such alternative arrangements being implemented, over say a scenario where a woman is denied access to employment in the first place.
Men are also protected from discrimination on grounds of family status and are able to share parental leave with the mother. In fact, any person who is the primary carer of a child can now apply for leave from employment where certain conditions are met given changes to parental leave legislation in 2016.
This all means baby plans should not be a topic for discussion at interviews in job situations, no matter who is applying for the job.
We also add that the law surrounding parental leave was recently changed, as noted above, and can be tricky to navigate. Our employment team can help you make sure that the right procedures are being followed.
If you want to know more please contact Geraldine Biggs, Associate, in our Litigation Team, Ph 03 379 4660 or via the email link below.

2954 days ago

Metro Sports facility

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Government has ordered an urgent review of plans for the Metro Sports facility amid concern the project will come in $75 million over budget. Read more at NEWSLINE:

www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2954 days ago

Woolston Preschool Special Offer

Rachel from Woolston

All children under 18 months old only $3* per hour!
Run by the local community for over 30 years and not for profit. It provides child focused, family friendly, affordable childcare from 0-5 years. Conveniently located in the heart of Woolston at 52 Glenroy Street with access off Ferry Road. … View more
All children under 18 months old only $3* per hour!
Run by the local community for over 30 years and not for profit. It provides child focused, family friendly, affordable childcare from 0-5 years. Conveniently located in the heart of Woolston at 52 Glenroy Street with access off Ferry Road. Contact the helpful staff for more information 384 5067 www.woolstonpreschool.co.nz...
(*T&C apply)

2954 days ago

Going green for final resting place

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch’s first eco-burial site has opened in Diamond Harbour. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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