Somerfield, Christchurch

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3361 days ago

Activate

Rachel Roberts from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.

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3361 days ago

House for Rent Linwood

Marie from Sydenham

Lovely warm and spacious character home available from 4 January. Indoor outdoor living. 3 bedrooms. Separate bath, shower, toilet. Log burner, 2 Heatpumps, HRV & Heat transfer. Single garage. Off street parking. Fully fenced and private. Prefer long term tenants but negotiable. $450 pw plus 3 … View moreLovely warm and spacious character home available from 4 January. Indoor outdoor living. 3 bedrooms. Separate bath, shower, toilet. Log burner, 2 Heatpumps, HRV & Heat transfer. Single garage. Off street parking. Fully fenced and private. Prefer long term tenants but negotiable. $450 pw plus 3 wks Bond.
For further info pls phone 0278659058 or 0274777586

3361 days ago

In Brief: A summary of today's decisions

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Every wonder what happens in council meetings? Be informed, find out what decisions were made today!

3361 days ago

How do you share the road?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We want people to be safe on the road, so we want to encourage you to think about how you share it. Visit CCC's Cycle Safely webpage to find out how to be safe and considerate of other road users.

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3362 days ago

Can you pour a standard drink?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A standard drink has 10g of pure alcohol in it. But how do you know exactly how much that is? How full should you fill the glass? Try this online tool and put your knowledge to the test.
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#legend

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3362 days ago

Tech-tip - Securely Disposing of Your Mobile Device

Consultant from Divine Technology Ltd

Overview

Mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, continue to advance and we continue to change these on a yearly basis or as soon as a new device is available. This just means we now have a lot of devices carrying information about us and others close to us.

Your … View more
Overview

Mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, continue to advance and we continue to change these on a yearly basis or as soon as a new device is available. This just means we now have a lot of devices carrying information about us and others close to us.

Your Information
Mobile devices store far more sensitive data than you may realize, oftentimes more than even your computer. Typical information can include:

Where you live, work, and places you frequently visit
, employee details, IRD numbers (making it easy for identity theft)
•The contact details for everyone in your address book and applications, including family, friends, and coworkers

Call history, including inbound, outbound, and missed calls

SMS (texting), voice, and multimedia messages

Chat sessions within applications like secure chat, games, and social media

Location history based on GPS coordinates or cell tower history

Web browsing history, search history, cookies, and cached pages

Personal photos, videos, audio recordings, and emails

Stored passwords and access to personal accounts, such as your online bank or email

Access to photos, files, or information stored in the Cloud

Any health-related information, including your age, heart rate, blood pressure, or diet


When disposing of your mobile device, be sure to do a factory reset and remove the SIM and any SD cards if your device has them.
(so many resources are available to assist you do the above on the net and most vendor sites some with videos)

3362 days ago

Free Coffee ?? well BUY 1 and we'll give you 1 FREE

Tony from XPRESSO DRIVE THRU CAFE

Hi all out there in Neighbourly land - call into Xpresso Drive Thru at 251 Colombo Street - just opposite Mitre 10 - and mention you'd like the buy 1 get 1 FREE that you saw online !! Go on - we dare you too ....Buy 1 and get 1 of the same size free !! See you soon at Xpresso Drive … View moreHi all out there in Neighbourly land - call into Xpresso Drive Thru at 251 Colombo Street - just opposite Mitre 10 - and mention you'd like the buy 1 get 1 FREE that you saw online !! Go on - we dare you too ....Buy 1 and get 1 of the same size free !! See you soon at Xpresso Drive Thru......for the best Coffee on Colombo Street...

3363 days ago

Nominate your Neighbourhood Champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to… View moreWe all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to the neighbourhood champion of the month. How does it work? You can nominate a champion in your neighbourhood by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz with the story, a picture if you have one, and your neighbourhood champion's contact number or address if you have it so we can get in touch with the if they win. We will post the story and the picture on our facebook page. The story that gets the most likes that month wins the gift of thanks. Our first gift is this beautiful Pohutukawa Pendant from Paul Harris Art and Design .... perfect summer gift, and a perfect gift of thanks.

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3363 days ago

Water Conservation Tip 2:

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Shorter showers save water! Keep your shower under 5 minutes and you’ll save up to 3,700 litres of water a month! For more tips, visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise
#waterwatch

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3364 days ago

Halswell Market this Sunday - Competition time

Keri Glassenbury from Halswell Community Project

Hi Everyone,
Dont forget to like and share the Halswell Community Market facebook page to be in some wine and chocolates and help support local businesses.

3364 days ago

Wallet found

Taurai from Addington

Found a wallet on Burke Street, Addington with bank card and Driver's Licence for Cameron John Martin, please reply if you know or have contact for him so I can get it back to him
Thanks

3365 days ago

Connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season - Tip 2

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

2. Pop over with a hand-made card from a child
A little note to say Happy Holidays can make the world of difference to an older neighbour. Have your son or daughter make up a card or get your crafty hat on and make one yourself. It’s a great excuse to pop over and have a nice chat.

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3364 days ago

If you have to think, don't drink

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you wonder if one or two drinks will have you over the limit? It's as simple as not getting behind the wheel. Today we launch a road safety campaign as we head into the festive season. Check out what Scott Pearson has to say after 20 years working as an emergency doctor. ccc.govt.nz...

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3364 days ago

An easy way to give this Christmas!

FreshChoice New Zealand

What is your favourite Christmas treat? Mint sauce, scorched almonds, salted peanuts, picked onions? FreshChoice Supermarkets are encouraging customers to give non-perishable food items to their local community through the Give Local in store. So when you are putting your fav into the trolley add… View moreWhat is your favourite Christmas treat? Mint sauce, scorched almonds, salted peanuts, picked onions? FreshChoice Supermarkets are encouraging customers to give non-perishable food items to their local community through the Give Local in store. So when you are putting your fav into the trolley add a second one for the donation trolley. An easy way to give locally this Christmas. Learn more

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3365 days ago

Pioneer Leisure Pool

After Hours from Christchurch City Council

Good afternoon everyone. Our Leisure Pool at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre is currently closed for unscheduled maintenance, and is expected to re-open at 5:00pm this afternoon. Our Lane Pools, Spa, Sauna and Steam Rooms are still operational. ^SW4

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