South New Brighton, Christchurch

1643 days ago

Excess water use charges to impact cheaper suburbs first

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A new charge for excess water use may disproportionately impact heavy water users in Christchurch's poorest suburbs.

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1636 days ago

June-July Bromley Bulletin

Soozie Bragg from Bromley Community Association

The latest Bulletin is out - take a look to see what the Centre has on offer, by all means come along and try out one of our sessions.

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Bulletin Jun-Jul2020.pdf Download View

1636 days ago

We are open !!!

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Now that we are at Alert Level 1 we are open for face to face help at reduced hours...
Our Hornby branch is open 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday
Our City Branch is open 10am-3pm Monday to Thursday and 10-12.30 on Fridays
Our North Branch is open 10-3 pm Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri and 12.30 -3pm on Tuesdays . … View more
Now that we are at Alert Level 1 we are open for face to face help at reduced hours...
Our Hornby branch is open 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday
Our City Branch is open 10am-3pm Monday to Thursday and 10-12.30 on Fridays
Our North Branch is open 10-3 pm Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri and 12.30 -3pm on Tuesdays .
We will update you soon in regards to our JP and Free legal clincs.

1637 days ago

Help us support our Community

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Entertainment digital books are back . If you would like to support us while picking up some hot local offers then just use the link below .
If you buy now you can also get bonus gifts such as countdown vouchers, additional 2 months membership and a chance to win gift cards (T&Cs apply :-) ) … View more
Entertainment digital books are back . If you would like to support us while picking up some hot local offers then just use the link below .
If you buy now you can also get bonus gifts such as countdown vouchers, additional 2 months membership and a chance to win gift cards (T&Cs apply :-) )
Kia mihi

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1638 days ago

It feels like we’re in a “holiday resort for seniors”

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Hear from residents Bruce and Lynn about why they think living at Diana Isaac Retirement Village is a "holiday resort for seniors"

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1638 days ago

Congratulations New Zealand

Katrina from Union Street Pharmacy

Well done to our team of 5 million, level 1 today!

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1639 days ago

Bromley Womens Group

Annette from Bromley

The Bromley Womens Group meet on Mondays any time from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Come in for the whole time or pop in when you can.

If you wanted to try your hand at anything, this is the place to come to, and we can try to make it happen. Or if you already have a project on the go and you would like to … View more
The Bromley Womens Group meet on Mondays any time from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Come in for the whole time or pop in when you can.

If you wanted to try your hand at anything, this is the place to come to, and we can try to make it happen. Or if you already have a project on the go and you would like to join in with other ladies, come on down.

At the Centre, you can do any of the following, we have basic materials for you to learn or try:

*Drawing and painting
*Paper and card craft
*Sewing - we will have 2 machines available
*Knitting/crochet
*Writing/Calligraphy
*Jewellery making
*Mosaics

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1639 days ago

Ready for life at level 1

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

What will the potential easing of Covid-19 rules mean for bars, skiers and footy fans?
New Zealand could look very different this week if the Government decides to further ease Covid-19 restrictions - which could happen as early as Wednesday.

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1639 days ago

Paint it Green with Resene this June!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
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1642 days ago

Did you miss out on diagnostic appointments during lockdown?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

People are diagnosed with cancer everyday in New Zealand, but what about during the coronavirus lockdown? We're keen to talk to someone whose diagnostic appointments were put on hold during alert level 4, and how this has affected you. If you are willing to share your story, and be identified,… View morePeople are diagnosed with cancer everyday in New Zealand, but what about during the coronavirus lockdown? We're keen to talk to someone whose diagnostic appointments were put on hold during alert level 4, and how this has affected you. If you are willing to share your story, and be identified, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1642 days ago

Westpac Warm Up loan

The team from EnergySmart - Christchurch

Westpac has recently announced that they are offering a “Warm Up loan” which is an interest free loan of up to $10,000 for five years to help New Zealander’s make their homes both warmer and drier.

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1642 days ago

Subscribe to our ezine and win great prizes

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we share tips to help houseplants survive winter. It’s time to harvest perennial herbs, prune currants and take cutting, refresh mint plants, check stored onions and pumpkins and collect rose hips for vitamin C.

Plus how to grow Jerusalem artichokes and this month’s … View more
In this week’s issue we share tips to help houseplants survive winter. It’s time to harvest perennial herbs, prune currants and take cutting, refresh mint plants, check stored onions and pumpkins and collect rose hips for vitamin C.

Plus how to grow Jerusalem artichokes and this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Arbrex Seal & Heal pruning paint from Burnet’s and the June issue of NZ Gardener.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1643 days ago

Reverse Equity Mortgage gives you options.

SBS Bank

Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the … View more
Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.

For more details visit our website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.

Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply.
Find out more

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1643 days ago

Cardiovascular Risk Screening, $50

Katrina from Union Street Pharmacy

❤️ This test uses the very latest, scientifically validated TGA/FDA approved Pulse Wave Analyser, a non-invasive device, used in the top 20 hospitals in the USA.
❤️ This test not only looks at your Brachial (arm) blood pressure, it analyses your Central aortic (heart) pressure, Peripheral … View more
❤️ This test uses the very latest, scientifically validated TGA/FDA approved Pulse Wave Analyser, a non-invasive device, used in the top 20 hospitals in the USA.
❤️ This test not only looks at your Brachial (arm) blood pressure, it analyses your Central aortic (heart) pressure, Peripheral (arteries) resistance, Cardiac efficiency and abnormalities in heart rhythm.
♥️ At your 30 minute appointment we will be able to show you your heart health and - if neccessary - suggest very simple, pleasant, and low cost ways to improve your heart health (think: "take omega 3", "eat a piece of chocolate-a-day" type of interventions).

❤️ The experience requires no blood tests and is similar to taking a traditional blood-pressure arm-cuff reading.

❤️ This test is confidential, and your results will not be shared with any third party without your express permission.



$50 Appointment fee is required to secure your booking.

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1643 days ago

Cardiovascular Risk Screening, $50

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

❤️ This test uses the very latest, scientifically validated TGA/FDA approved Pulse Wave Analyser, a non-invasive device, used in the top 20 hospitals in the USA.
❤️ This test not only looks at your Brachial (arm) blood pressure, it analyses your Central aortic (heart) pressure, Peripheral … View more
❤️ This test uses the very latest, scientifically validated TGA/FDA approved Pulse Wave Analyser, a non-invasive device, used in the top 20 hospitals in the USA.
❤️ This test not only looks at your Brachial (arm) blood pressure, it analyses your Central aortic (heart) pressure, Peripheral (arteries) resistance, Cardiac efficiency and abnormalities in heart rhythm.
♥️ At your 30 minute appointment we will be able to show you your heart health and - if neccessary - suggest very simple, pleasant, and low cost ways to improve your heart health (think: "take omega 3", "eat a piece of chocolate-a-day" type of interventions).

❤️ The experience requires no blood tests and is similar to taking a traditional blood-pressure arm-cuff reading.

❤️ This test is confidential, and your results will not be shared with any third party without your express permission.



$50 Appointment fee is required to secure your booking.

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