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2600 days ago

Hoilday Home

Michelle from Hoon Hay

Hi looking for a holiday home to house my Family travelling from overseas for a memorial service here for a week 7 days I think let me know any areas considered but Avonhead ,Haslwell is good
7th December 13th December 2017

2588 days ago

Dog's Day Out - The Breeze Walking Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

How does your dog react when you mention the W word? Take your four-legged dog friend on a walk as part of The Breeze Walking Festival. Go on, make their day. For more information about the event go to: bit.ly...

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2589 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2589 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does kia kaha mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no … View more
Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

***What does kia kaha mean?

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Mahuru Māori: what does kia kaha mean?
  • 97.3% Stay strong!
    97.3% Complete
  • 0% Look out!
    0% Complete
  • 2% Hot food!
    2% Complete
  • 0.7% That hurt!
    0.7% Complete
147 votes
2589 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2590 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2610 days ago

Desexing your cats

Chris from Linwood

Hi all, just a quick heads-up to people who own or intend to own a cat. There have been a quite a few toms hanging around my property (I don't have a cat), and from the stink they leave it is clear they are not desexed - relatives and friends in other areas report similar. The cats I've … View moreHi all, just a quick heads-up to people who own or intend to own a cat. There have been a quite a few toms hanging around my property (I don't have a cat), and from the stink they leave it is clear they are not desexed - relatives and friends in other areas report similar. The cats I've seen have collars, so are domesticated not stray - my car stinks, my yard stinks, and one managed to spray inside my front door one morning when I was airing the house out and upstairs. There is also frequent fighting at night. Unless you have valid reasons for leaving them "whole" cats *should* be desexed - if they're not desexed they'll just go out and breed willy nilly as is their instinct. The number of stray or unwanted cats/kittens bought to vets or the SPCA is at an all time high, and continues to grow - sadly most of those are put to death. If that upsets you then please ensure your cat is not contributing to that by desexing it.

2591 days ago

A supermarket with a difference

FreshChoice City Market

FreshChoice City Market has been open for over a week! It’s a supermarket with a difference in the heart of Christchurch with a focus on being ‘loyal to local’.

We’ll be bringing you a range of fresh produce, meats, cakes, treat-me items plus more, all at competitive prices. … View more
FreshChoice City Market has been open for over a week! It’s a supermarket with a difference in the heart of Christchurch with a focus on being ‘loyal to local’.

We’ll be bringing you a range of fresh produce, meats, cakes, treat-me items plus more, all at competitive prices. Come down and see us at The Crossing, 71 Lichfield Street.

We’ll also be hosting a Jazz Saturday on Saturday 9th September from 12pm – 6pm. There will be live music, delicious tastings and in-store specials. We look forward to meeting you!
Find out more

2591 days ago

Zero fees Certificate in Computer Graphics

Animation College

Learn foundation design and Adobe Photoshop skills to launch yourself into the new year! Students enrolling in this course will develop a powerful toolkit that they can then take out into the world in a variety of ways. Whether they want to kick-start a home business, create assets for … View moreLearn foundation design and Adobe Photoshop skills to launch yourself into the new year! Students enrolling in this course will develop a powerful toolkit that they can then take out into the world in a variety of ways. Whether they want to kick-start a home business, create assets for live-streaming content, or just want to know how to use industry-standard software, this certificate will have you covered.

We now have Christchurch classes available! Running over 15 weeks, commences 4 September 2017.

Don’t miss your chance to up skill for Zero Fees!
Apply now

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2594 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

This year’s Christchurch Arts Festival is a varied programme of dance, music, spoken word, visual art, theatre and comedy. You’ll find it all at www.artsfestival.co.nz... #gowild #chchartsfest

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2591 days ago

Original paintings – Art commissioning service

May from Somerfield

Hi neighbours, Want to add a splash of colour to your home? Need a special and personalized gift? Painting is my passion and I have been selling the odd pieces for the last few years. Since becoming a stay at home mum at beginning of this year, I’ve decided to dedicate my time to this venture … View moreHi neighbours, Want to add a splash of colour to your home? Need a special and personalized gift? Painting is my passion and I have been selling the odd pieces for the last few years. Since becoming a stay at home mum at beginning of this year, I’ve decided to dedicate my time to this venture which I love so much. I sell existing works as well as commission works to exactly what you want/need. Please support a local start up! You can find out more info at www.maysmasterpiece.co.nz... you can also follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com.... I generally use acrylic on canvas but can use other medium upon request. Please contact me to discuss your ideas. I would love to hear from you.

2591 days ago

Budgeting & How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Budgeting

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?

There are several non-profit organisations that can help you with budgeting advice.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can help you find a … View more
Budgeting

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?

There are several non-profit organisations that can help you with budgeting advice.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can help you find a budgeting service that suits your situation. Some CABs also run regular budgeting clinics.

The Financial Capability Trust website and the Family Services directory also list budgeting services and financial mentors around New Zealand.

You can also get budgeting and debt management information and advice on the Sorted website.

You might be interested in joining a local MoneyMates groups. These are support groups for people wanting to improve their budgeting skills.


How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

It mostly boils down to living within your means – in other words, spending no more than the amount you earn and only borrowing money (e.g. a student loan) if you are confident of your ability to pay it back.

You can do this by putting together a budget which lists your total income and all of your expenses. You can download a budget worksheet for free from The Budgeting Hub website or the Work and Income website, or use the online budgeting tool on the Sorted website.

A budget advisory service (see above) can help you put a budget together and work out ways for you to reduce your spending or increase your income.

The Sorted website also has advice to help you manage your debt.

2591 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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2592 days ago

Heavy rain forecast for the city

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch could be in for a soaking over the next few days.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2594 days ago

What's the key to the answer?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Did you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments… View moreDid you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments in the Christchurch Mail, put a NFP on your comments.

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