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1031 days ago

Mineral Bath SeaSalts

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Mineral Bath Seasalts unopened

Price: $7

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1031 days ago

Christian Dior Bag and Purse

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Christian Dior Bag +Purse in good condition.

Price: $25

1031 days ago

Beyond Betrayal Book

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Beyond Betrayal

By Lisa Taylor



I brought this book (See attached photos) end of last year from online bookstore and thought it had gone missing in the post so ordered another copy directly from the author which arrived a couple of days later then early January 2022 the orgininal copy I ordered … View more
Beyond Betrayal

By Lisa Taylor



I brought this book (See attached photos) end of last year from online bookstore and thought it had gone missing in the post so ordered another copy directly from the author which arrived a couple of days later then early January 2022 the orgininal copy I ordered turned up and so now I have ended with two copies of this book and I only need one .It is a really good book .This is a brand new spare copy

Price: $25

1031 days ago

Beyond Betrayal Book

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Beyond Betrayal

By Lisa Taylor



I brought this book (See attached photos) end of last year from online bookstore and thought it had gone missing in the post so ordered another copy directly from the author which arrived a couple of days later then early January 2022 the orgininal copy I ordered … View more
Beyond Betrayal

By Lisa Taylor



I brought this book (See attached photos) end of last year from online bookstore and thought it had gone missing in the post so ordered another copy directly from the author which arrived a couple of days later then early January 2022 the orgininal copy I ordered turned up and so now I have ended with two copies of this book and I only need one .It is a really good book .This is a brand new spare copy

Price: $25

1031 days ago

Stoma +Incontience Products

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Stoma and Incontience Products. My mother has passed away and so longer needs these things

30pk on Niltac Medical Adhesive Remover (24 left in box)



Cavilon no sting barrier film 30pk (23 left in box)
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Stoma and Incontience Products. My mother has passed away and so longer needs these things

30pk on Niltac Medical Adhesive Remover (24 left in box)



Cavilon no sting barrier film 30pk (23 left in box)



Adapt CeraRing 10pk (7 left in box)



Salts Stoma Bags . Confidence Natural Soft Convex Drainable Flexifit soft convex water ,standard transparent overlap infused with aloe extracts 28mm 10 pkt(7 left in box)



1 bottle of Stomahesive powder.Don't no if it has been used or not.



Stoma bag instruction sheets x2



Hartman sick bags x3



Molicare Incontience Pads 28pkt( packet has been opened but still 28 pads in the pack plus 2 extra so thats 30 in total)



15 green medical pads

(See photos in listing)



3 white medical pads

( See photos in listing)



Stayfree Super Ultra Thin with wings 12's(6 left in packet)



Carefree Original Liners Unscented 30's (28 left in the pack)

Price: $100

1031 days ago

Elba Washing Machine

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Elba Top loader Washing machine in good condition. When plugged in lights up and will spin but never used machine so don't no how well it works. Think it is a 5.5kg machine .
AS IS WHERE IS

Price: $100

1036 days ago

Lights in the sky over Hei Hei

Alison (elle) from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Did anyone else see the string of lit objects passing over a few minutes ago, about 10.15pm? I counted about 46 of them, pretty evenly spaced apart, passing across the sky going in an easterly direction, then they just disappeared. I've seen a similar string once before but not so many at … View moreDid anyone else see the string of lit objects passing over a few minutes ago, about 10.15pm? I counted about 46 of them, pretty evenly spaced apart, passing across the sky going in an easterly direction, then they just disappeared. I've seen a similar string once before but not so many at once. Anyone know what they are? Seems a large number to be satellites. Ideas people ideas!!!!

1031 days ago

First stage of big Halswell retirement village nears completion

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch will get another retirement village when the first stage of Halswell’s $210 million Banbury Park opens in May.

The development, designed to resemble a subdivision with stand-alone houses built along streets, is going up on a 14-hectare site between Milns and Sparks roads.

It will … View more
Christchurch will get another retirement village when the first stage of Halswell’s $210 million Banbury Park opens in May.

The development, designed to resemble a subdivision with stand-alone houses built along streets, is going up on a 14-hectare site between Milns and Sparks roads.

It will have 191 houses, 42 apartments, a rest home with hospital and dementia care, and facilities including a pool and a restaurant. All buildings will be single or double storey.

The complex is being built by Qestral Corporation, a Christchurch company headed by Ryman Healthcare founder John Ryder, which develops upscale retirement villages.

Qestral bought the farmland for about $6.6m in 2019, most of it from Christchurch developer and investor the Carter Group, owned by Philip Carter.

Ryder said the first 12 homes finished would be followed by another 24, and completing the development would take five years.

The project has been expanded to cover an extra 2ha from when it was first announced, and construction costs have risen, Ryder said. The original budget was $160m.

The Banbury Park site is immediately south of the Meadowlands subdivision being built by Danne Mora Holdings, with 155 sections in six stages. It is just north of land owned by the Carter Group which is also earmarked for residential development.

Banbury Park’s houses will be from 116 square metres to 230sqm in size, while the apartments will be part of the main facilities building.

Banbury Park is being built in Halswell by Qestral Corporation.

As with other retirement villages, occupants will buy a right to occupy only, and will not own their homes.

Christchurch already has about 50 retirement villages, of which Burlington in Redwood and Alpine View in Marshland are both owned by Qestral.

Ryder said since establishing its first two complexes in the city, they had been made aware of demand for retirement homes in the southwestern suburbs.

“Halswell is a hugely busy area for construction and new housing – there’s been a huge amount of interest from people around the area,” he said.

The company also owns the Coastal View retirement village in Nelson and is developing others in Hamilton and Whangarei as part of a development programme costing more than $750m.

Other retirement villages planned for the Christchurch area include Ryman’s complexes in Park Tce in the central city and Main North Rd in Northwood, while fellow operator Summerset plans to build on land it has bought at South Belt in Rangiora, and Springs Rd in Prebbleton.

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1032 days ago

Office Max decline to sell masks despite being in stock online

Judith from Ilam

Have heard it all now! Office Max have P2 masks in stock, online in their Auckland Warehouse but because they are not coming out of their South Island warehouse will not sell to anywhere in the South Island from Auckland despite one being willing to pay freight which is clearly indicated on their … View moreHave heard it all now! Office Max have P2 masks in stock, online in their Auckland Warehouse but because they are not coming out of their South Island warehouse will not sell to anywhere in the South Island from Auckland despite one being willing to pay freight which is clearly indicated on their site. Absolutely nothing on their web site to advise of this discriminative practice to us South Islanders. Took 2 phone calls to their 0800 # to clarify with the first operator hanging up on me when I suggested this was not fair or equitable.

1032 days ago

Washable Reusable Face Mask Gasket & 2 x PM2.5 Filter plus Detachable Eye-Shield

Dave from Hornby

Brand new 3 x available, selling separately. 1 x MAROON, 1 x NAVY & 1 x BLACK

Adults Washable Reusable Face Mask With Filter And Detachable Eye Shield plus 2 x PM 2.5 Five Layer Active Carbon Filters.

Replaceable active carbon filters removes over most dust, fumes, pollen, haze, chemicals… View more
Brand new 3 x available, selling separately. 1 x MAROON, 1 x NAVY & 1 x BLACK

Adults Washable Reusable Face Mask With Filter And Detachable Eye Shield plus 2 x PM 2.5 Five Layer Active Carbon Filters.

Replaceable active carbon filters removes over most dust, fumes, pollen, haze, chemicals etc. This dust mask will help you breath in a cleaner, healthier way.

The ear loops are easy to adjust so the mask can fit perfectly over your nose and mouth. Size can be adjusted to meet most people head type.

There has a nose clip can be shaped to increase mask sealing effect, and avoid the fog of glasses when breathing.

This dust respirator can be used to protect you from harmful dust particles, PM2.5, vehicle exhaust, woodwork, pollen allergies, and fumes. Ideal for people at risk of respiratory diseases, living in or traveling to areas with high air pollution / smoke levels.

The mask shell can be washed when they get dirty and the filters are replaceable.

1 x Face Mask

Price: $15

1033 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

1032 days ago

World Read Aloud Day

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with … View more
World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with your own voice is what the day is all about.

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1033 days ago

Welcome to the year of the Tiger!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View more
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!

Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.

We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.

Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.

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1037 days ago

NZTA's $90m Brougham St will be detrimental to nearby suburbs, council says

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A $90 million upgrade of a busy Christchurch road could have a detrimental impact on the city’s oldest residential neighbourhoods, the city council warns.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is proposing several changes to Brougham St, including a pedestrian overbridge, building a third lane … View more
A $90 million upgrade of a busy Christchurch road could have a detrimental impact on the city’s oldest residential neighbourhoods, the city council warns.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is proposing several changes to Brougham St, including a pedestrian overbridge, building a third lane in place of car parks, and a shared cycle-pedestrian path.

The agency wants to have “T2 lanes” during peak hours – for buses, cars with at least one passenger, or motorcycles – but the Christchurch City Council wants them to extend beyond Brougham St all the way to Rolleston. Outside of peak times they would be available for parking.

In a submission to NZTA about the project, the city council said the proposals did not adequately consider the impacts on adjoining suburbs.

Brougham St bisects some of the oldest residential suburbs in the city including Sydenham, Spreydon, Waltham and Addington.

The council was concerned the proposals would increase the noise, vibrations and emissions for residents because the traffic would be closer to homes.

Part of the project’s success relied on the council making changes to surrounding roads, and the council called on NZTA to pay for those changes.

It did not want to see ratepayers burdened financially as a result of the project, and wanted to avoid a repeat of NZTA’s northern corridor project, for which the council had to spend millions of dollars adapting local roads.

Brougham St is classed as a state highway so is the responsibility of NZTA, but the roads leading into it are under the council’s control.

An average of 45,000 vehicles, including 4500 freight vehicles and trucks, use the road each day. It is a crucial link for vehicles carrying freight to and from Lyttelton Port.

Under the proposal, intersections will be upgraded, with more traffic signals, turn arrows and bus priority lights.

The pedestrian overbridge will connect Collins St and Simeon St, which under the plan would both become vehicle cul-de-sacs.

A shared cycle-pedestrian path would be separated from the westbound lane with new trees, between Simeon St and Opawa Rd.

The council said the shared path might not be wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists to safely travel together, and wanted to see it made wider.

It was also concerned the proposals did not provide for commuter cyclists, who were unlikely to use the shared path. The council wanted an assurance there would be provision for on-road cycle lanes at least 1.8 metres wide.

However, councillor Phil Mauger said at a council meeting on Thursday commuter cyclists should be encouraged to “rat run” (take shortcuts on side roads) down another road because there was not enough room for them on Brougham St.

Cr Melanie Coker was concerned there was no provision for a right hand turn into Selwyn St, but the council believed this would lead to vehicles rat-running.

She said the community had fought for a number of years to get the turn put in and to remove it was a “slap in the face for communities”.

She wanted NZTA to put the physical work on hold so it could address all the council’s submission points.

The council also criticised NZTA for holding consultation over the summer holiday period.

Public feedback on NZTA’s proposal closes on Friday (January 28).

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1035 days ago

THE ANTI-VACCERS AND THEIR CHILDREN

Robert from Bryndwr

I have a concern that the Anti-vaccers and their naive idealism will prevent their children from getting Covid vaccine protection. The rights of the child, with their unprotected plight, because of their powerlessness, might well seem to supersede the comparative rights of the parent. The child has… View moreI have a concern that the Anti-vaccers and their naive idealism will prevent their children from getting Covid vaccine protection. The rights of the child, with their unprotected plight, because of their powerlessness, might well seem to supersede the comparative rights of the parent. The child has the otherwise unfettered potential to achieve a full, adult and happy life eventually able to make their own choices.

Since the child has no possibility of choosing, vaccine or no vaccine, who can intervene on the part of the child to protect them against the parent's dominant role?
Should the Government discuss a possible statutory right of the child for protection to make the child a temporary Ward of the Court (The Courts take over custody of the child in divesting parents of that role) in those Covid locations and situations.? Refer to the international United Nations Rights of the Child Convention: ( www.unhcr.org... › uk › 4d9474b49.pdf )

Those Ward of the Court powers already exist in New Zealand and are sometimes used for child protection. In those areas, where there is an established risk, if only to get the child vaccinated, should that protection and vaccination imperative be immediately established at law for the child's protection?

 Previous uses of the Ward of the Court protection for the child have been used in NZ, Australia and elsewhere. For example, parents have refused to allow their child to receive blood transfusions and life-saving necessary medical interventions. Their medical intervention prevention was based only upon the religious convictions and faith of the parent.
 An interesting discussion could ensue...
Regards,

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