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2918 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
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2918 days ago

Plan ahead for Christmas in the Park this Saturday!

Luke Thomas from Transport for Christchurch

If you are heading along to Christmas in the Park this weekend you should plan your travel in advance.

The Council no longer provides public car parking on Hagley Park sports fields during events. This summer the fields at Carlton Mill Corner will undergo an upgrade to improve their quality and … View more
If you are heading along to Christmas in the Park this weekend you should plan your travel in advance.

The Council no longer provides public car parking on Hagley Park sports fields during events. This summer the fields at Carlton Mill Corner will undergo an upgrade to improve their quality and usability for sport. As a result parking on these fields is no longer permitted.

If you are planning to attend an event in Hagley Park there are a few ways to get there.

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2922 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2919 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2919 days ago

The Maddie Concert

Heidi from Rolleston

Saturday 3-9pm Rolleston Community Center. All ages, food, fun, costume competition for kids, faeries, pony rides, kids activities, face painting, Quality live music: rock n roll, jazz, blues, ethnic dances and hip hop and ballet, classical. Dance floor for patrons. Raffles. Market stalls. All … View moreSaturday 3-9pm Rolleston Community Center. All ages, food, fun, costume competition for kids, faeries, pony rides, kids activities, face painting, Quality live music: rock n roll, jazz, blues, ethnic dances and hip hop and ballet, classical. Dance floor for patrons. Raffles. Market stalls. All ticket sales and money raised goes to help Maddie Collins (12) of Selwyn to get to the USA for a life saving operation. Tickets from dashtickets or CASH sales at the door on the day.

2919 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Canterbury North

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
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2919 days ago

Earthquake Appeal

The Warehouse Hornby

The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.

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2920 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
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2922 days ago

Plumber wanted

Alison from Avonhead

Hi
Does anyone know of a good, reliable plumber who won't rip me off?
Thanks
Alison

Negotiable

2920 days ago

Toastmasters meeting on 23 November

Shailesh Karmacharya from Hornby Toastmasters Club

Out next regular meeting is on 23 November (Wednesday). This is going to be a great night with three prepared speeches and Table Topic speeches. Guests are most welcome. If you are interested, please visit us at 7:25 pm. Entry is free. Any queries, feel free to call Mark (027 203 1989).

2920 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2922 days ago

kittens

Elizabeth from Avonhead

Kittens, ginger and tabby. Free.  Ready to go now.

Free

2923 days ago

Christchurch to host world's best bowlers

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is a proud supporter of the World Bowls Championships 2016. The world’s best bowlers are set to descend on Christchurch in November when the city hosts the pinnacle - World Bowls Championships.

Running from 29 November to 11 December, the championships will see top … View more
Christchurch City Council is a proud supporter of the World Bowls Championships 2016. The world’s best bowlers are set to descend on Christchurch in November when the city hosts the pinnacle - World Bowls Championships.

Running from 29 November to 11 December, the championships will see top class international bowlers battling it out on greens across Christchurch.

Watch the action unfold as the top 34 countries compete across four disciplines- singles, pairs, triples and fours. Don’t miss your chance to watch the world’s best bowlers in action this summer!

For tickets and more information, visit www.worldbowls2016.com.
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2923 days ago

Open day

Alison from Avonhead

Great fun for families to see what happens on a farm. See photo and find details on eventfinda.co.nz

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2924 days ago

Do you have earthquake damage?

EQC

Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC. Make a claim

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