Yaldhurst, Christchurch

3111 days ago

Heading to Ballantynes?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Choose from over 400 parking spaces at The Crossing car park.

Whether you're shopping or looking for your next dose of caffeine, the city centre has it all.

To plan your journey or for more parking options visit ccc.govt.nz/carpark

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3111 days ago

Sharp Rates

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – … View moreHi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – let’s get your money growing. Learn more

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3111 days ago

Dr Lance O'Sullivan: It was when my daughter got sick that I realised how important immunisation is

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View more
Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".

"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.

"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.

"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.

"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.

"We got Te Miringa immunised."

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3116 days ago

Put the phone down on those callers telling you there is something wrong with your computer.

Karin from Burnside

Please be careful everyone, those idiots that keep calling telling people there is something wrong with your Microsoft Office/Windows/Software Program etc, .... Just put the phone down.

I have just had my 4th call in 2 days. I told the dude that if there was something wrong with my MSOffice … View more
Please be careful everyone, those idiots that keep calling telling people there is something wrong with your Microsoft Office/Windows/Software Program etc, .... Just put the phone down.

I have just had my 4th call in 2 days. I told the dude that if there was something wrong with my MSOffice package, they would email me directly so no thank you I don't want my computer checked .... He then said "Do you know what, you are a F**** Bi***" to which I replied "Thank You" and put the phone down.

3112 days ago

GOOD QUALITY SECOND HAND FURNITURE

Stephen Brian from Christchurch Auctions Clearance Depot

Hi folks. I hope you all are watching the America's Cup, fingers crossed we are doing so well. Go NZ! At the moment we have in stock lovely new pieces of quality second hand furniture, call and have a wander we would love to see you!

3119 days ago

i phone repair

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3112 days ago

Long dining table

Avryll Dawn from Hornby

Recentangular Dining table with two end extensions. Table surface will need sanding down and re-staining. Legs are decorative and stable. As is. Buyer to collect please. Great small project for DIY person,

Price: $40

3112 days ago

Melamine table

Avryll Dawn from Hornby

large round wipe clean table with four double chrome legs, excellent condition and great for crafts, spare room, oh lots of uses. Buyer must collect.

Price: $30

3112 days ago

The meals must get through

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New … View more
Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New Zealand Red Cross is here for good, not just in Christchurch, but around New Zealand.
Check out Meals on Wheels

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3112 days ago

Seeking Community Minded people with big hearts for helping NFP group

Sue Hines from Springs Community Early Learning Centre

This small community preschool needs good people with strengths in growing nfp business and an interest in serving in the best interests of young children working alongside others through active collaboration.
AGM This Tuesday 6.30 pm at the centre.

1. AGM Flyer.docx Download View

3113 days ago

National Volunteer Week - 18 to 24 June 2017

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

This year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities … View moreThis year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities strong and healthy.

The benefits of being a volunteer are well-documented. There's better health and the feel-good endorphins that volunteering releases; around how volunteering can help with job prospects; and other health benefits such as extending longevity and reducing depression in many people. As poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself.

National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to start volunteering or, if you already volunteer, it's a great time to invite a friend to join you. The positive message for the Week celebrates the joy that volunteers bring to their communities. It also reminds us that volunteers reap the reward of a happier, more engaged life because they feel connected to their communities.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew

I would like to use this opportunity to recognise the huge amount of work done by just over 100 Volunteers for the Christchurch Area Citizens Advice Bureau (3 Branches and 2 satellites). There is extensive training to start with and then they commit to on going training to keep up to date. I am in awe of the service you provide with diligence, care, sympathy and empathy to help anyone who seeks out assistance.

www.nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

www.cab.org.nz...

3114 days ago

Supporting young achievers in our community

Shirish Paranjape from

One of the wonderful 'perks' of being a community board member is to be able to to support the aspirations of many of our young achievers of our community.
In the past 6 months, I have had a unique opportunity to learn about some of the things our young members are participating in. Many… View more
One of the wonderful 'perks' of being a community board member is to be able to to support the aspirations of many of our young achievers of our community.
In the past 6 months, I have had a unique opportunity to learn about some of the things our young members are participating in. Many of these were on international stage, and some at the national level.
I share some of these with you through this piece. This is my first attempt at sharing these aspects of Community Board work with you.

1. A year 8 Cobham Intermediate student participated in International Ice Hockey Competition at Minnesota.
2. Five 12~15 year old students participated in different Gymnastics tournaments / training camps at Texas, England and Melbourne.
3. A 2nd year UC student participated in under-23 Rowing championships in Bulgaria, as part of New Zealand U-23 team.
4. A year 12 student from Avonhead will soon be participating in Softball international friendship series at Brisbane.
5. A year 9 Burnside High student from Avonhead will soon be participating in Kanga Cup football tournament in Canberra, as part of a Halswell team.
6. A 22 year old UC student participated in national bowls championship while another 16 year old from Bishopdale went to swimming nationals.

In the coming 6 months, the community board will get to hear their first-hand experiences from many of these achievers. I have no doubt that we will be interacting with some future medal hopes for New Zealand!

This part covers sports.
There are other achievers in other disciplines too, which I will like to share based on how members on this forum react to this post.

I welcome your feedback, either as a reply here or as a private message. Thanks

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3114 days ago

iPhone Repair

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3114 days ago

Cheers to the Volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View more
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers

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