Waltham, Christchurch

680 days ago

Chair makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Jazz up a tired set of wicker chairs with eye-popping colours and Resene FX Metallic paint.

Find out how to add a little shimmer of your own with these easy instructions.

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680 days ago

New furniture and much more

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve got new furniture in store, along with some really cool homewares, and clothes.
Pop in over the weekend. We’re open.
Open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

680 days ago

Kandoo Can: Make Friends! 📖💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

"Kandoo Can: Make Friends" a book developed by Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland is the first book designed to reflect and teach the values of our Kiwi Can programme, respect, resilience, integrity and positive relationships.

With school starting back, now is a great time to purchase … View more
"Kandoo Can: Make Friends" a book developed by Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland is the first book designed to reflect and teach the values of our Kiwi Can programme, respect, resilience, integrity and positive relationships.

With school starting back, now is a great time to purchase a gift for tamariki around Aotearoa.

Purchase a copy through the link below.

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680 days ago

Whareora Opportunity Shop

Jane Hill from Whareora Community House - Barrington

Do you like Patchwork Quilts? The Whareora Opportunity Shop has been gifted these two beautiful quilts. Be in the Raffle to win - tickets only $1 each. We also have some great jeans and baby clothes on sale - $2 each. The Shop is open Monday to Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm. Look for the Blue … View moreDo you like Patchwork Quilts? The Whareora Opportunity Shop has been gifted these two beautiful quilts. Be in the Raffle to win - tickets only $1 each. We also have some great jeans and baby clothes on sale - $2 each. The Shop is open Monday to Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm. Look for the Blue House at 8 Athelstan Street, opposite Barrington Mall and close to the Medical Centre.

682 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
681 days ago

Loads new homewares to tempt you

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We have some great homeware stock out, from the practical to fancy. Pop in and check it out. New furniture and preloved clothes out today.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am -3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

681 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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681 days ago

Large carpets - pure wool

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Beautiful 100% pure NZ wool carpet mats
7.13m x 3.15m
100% pure NZ wool
Purchased new 3 years ago. In great condition
Can be used for 1 big space or resized for smaller rooms.
2 mats available.
Price: $500 each There were purchased for new for $1000 each

Too Large to display in the … View more
Beautiful 100% pure NZ wool carpet mats
7.13m x 3.15m
100% pure NZ wool
Purchased new 3 years ago. In great condition
Can be used for 1 big space or resized for smaller rooms.
2 mats available.
Price: $500 each There were purchased for new for $1000 each

Too Large to display in the shop so will try and sell on here

Any questions please call 03 3652 0561.

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682 days ago

Washing Machine

Gary from Avonside - Dallington

Fisher and Paykel 5.5kg top load Quicksmart in good going order(used it this morning).$150 and can deliver within ChCh.Email or ph 0212990569 Gary.

Price: $150

682 days ago

Subscribe & receive a free 250g box of Guylian chocolates.

Mags4gifts

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, subscribe to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, or TV Guide online at Mags4Gifts and receive an iconic box of Guylian Belgian seashells.

Simply enter the promo code ‘VALENTINES’ at the checkout to redeem this great offer. Valid until 11:59pm 14 February … View more
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, subscribe to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, or TV Guide online at Mags4Gifts and receive an iconic box of Guylian Belgian seashells.

Simply enter the promo code ‘VALENTINES’ at the checkout to redeem this great offer. Valid until 11:59pm 14 February 2023, white stocks last. For full terms and conditions click here.

The team at Mags4Gifts.
Find out more

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691 days ago

Are you past landing a job at 55? The reality of ageism despite labour shortages

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Amanda Cropp:

For older job-seekers like Christine Black, the low unemployment rate has improved her odds of getting an interview.

The 61-year-old accountant recently got shortlisted for a call centre job, an improvement on five years ago when she applied for the same position … View more
From reporter Amanda Cropp:

For older job-seekers like Christine Black, the low unemployment rate has improved her odds of getting an interview.

The 61-year-old accountant recently got shortlisted for a call centre job, an improvement on five years ago when she applied for the same position and didn’t get a look in.

Being asked if you have any health issues or told you are over-qualified, (which she was for the call centre position), can be shorthand for “you’re too old,” and Black says ageism is still a problem.

“Somebody said to me ‘your life experience exceeds our expectations’ ... I know a lot of under-employed women between 50 and 65.”

A third of the workforce is over the age of 55, and the proportion working past retirement age has risen steadily.

In 2008, 15% of those aged 65-plus were employed, compared with just over 25% in 2022.

According to Stats NZ forecasts, by 2043 the labour force will have up to 386,000 people aged 65-plus, almost double the number in 2020.

The Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, and unless it is a genuine qualification for a job – such as bar work – it can be unlawful for an employer to ask your age in a job interview.

Read the full story here.

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682 days ago

Kiwi Can 💚⭐

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Kiwi Can is a life skills and values programme delivered to the whole school by trained Kiwi Can leaders with every child attending a Kiwi Can lesson once a week, every week of the school year. Kiwi Can has a history of making a big difference. But the proof is in the research, and here’s what it… View moreKiwi Can is a life skills and values programme delivered to the whole school by trained Kiwi Can leaders with every child attending a Kiwi Can lesson once a week, every week of the school year. Kiwi Can has a history of making a big difference. But the proof is in the research, and here’s what it shows...

- Engages students
- Reduces truancy
- Improves listening and communication skills
- Helps children play cooperatively and resolve behavioural issues more easily
- Builds confidence
- Reduces bullying in schools

Find out more about our Kiwi Can programme through the link below.

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684 days ago

We’re open Tuesday 7th Feb

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve still got lots of ideas on our display table for Valentine’s Day, or perhaps just a little treat for your self.
New furniture out and more to come. $1, $2 and clearance racks loaded with new stock.
See you Tuesday.
683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s.

685 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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686 days ago

Water pressure !

Colleen from Westmorland

Since the council have raised the water pressure I have had 3 pipes burst on my drive. I would like to have a plumber or drainlayer to put a water pressure reducing valve at the main This has been happening since 1 st October Thanks ! Colleen Gemmell gemmellcolleen@gmail.com

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