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A study of 500 15-year-olds across two generations found Kiwi kids today are less fit and weigh between 8kg and 13kg more than their parents did.
What do you think is the cause of this - screen time, less exercise, poor diet, or something else?
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
I have large bags of Pine Cones for sale, $6 a bag, they are large bags, can only just lift, not sure what sort of weight tho. Get ready for next witer.
Their Awards. Your Rewards. 10 Rugby Street, Merivale
For more information visit: www.grenadier.harcourts.co.nz...
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View moreDid you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
Celebrating some of the greatest singers of all-time including Mario Lanza, Richard Tauber, Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas and Dame Kiri.
A programme interspersed with film and great anecdotes, humour and a mix of opera arias like Nessun Dorma, and the Pearl Fishers … View moreCelebrating some of the greatest singers of all-time including Mario Lanza, Richard Tauber, Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas and Dame Kiri.
A programme interspersed with film and great anecdotes, humour and a mix of opera arias like Nessun Dorma, and the Pearl Fishers duet.
Don’t worry, not everything is opera! Featuring melodies such as Tauber’s You are my Hearts Delight and Pedro the Fisherman, and Mario Lanza’s I’ll Walk with God.
As well as our Three Tenors we have Amanda Atlas, star of Opera Australia and New Zealand Opera, Susan Boland and David Kelly, principal accompanist and répétiteur with New Zealand Opera.
Check out this auction and help Cholmondeley raise some much needed money. Cholmondeley provides short-term emergency and planned respite care to children (aged 3-12) in times of family stress or crisis.
www.32auctions.com...
Black heater NZ$ 30
Chair office NZ$ 120
Dinning table Nz$ 250.
Bike trailer NZ$200
all items in very VERY VERY VERY good condition!!!!
It's here!...the Resene October Sale get 30% off 4L & under, 30% off Wallpaper, 25% off 10L pails and 25% off Accessories and Cleaners. Pop into Mainland, 351 Selwyn St to take full advantage of the sale.
Picking up a Metrocard for the city’s bus network is now a lot easier.
Selected Christchurch City Council Customer Service Centres will sell the cards from today, starting with the Shirley centre and followed by Linwood.
These will add to the established network of selected Council libraries … View morePicking up a Metrocard for the city’s bus network is now a lot easier.
Selected Christchurch City Council Customer Service Centres will sell the cards from today, starting with the Shirley centre and followed by Linwood.
These will add to the established network of selected Council libraries that also offer the service.
Find out more HERE
Plastic supermarket bags and Tetra Pak cartons will no longer be accepted in Christchurch's kerbside recycling bin.
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
From today people can report problems, request services, pay some bills and give feedback online. Find out more HERE
When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.
The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.
If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.
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