368 days ago

Speed limits around schools to be lowered

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch’s rangatahi (children) will have a safer time getting to and from school after city councillors voted to cut speed limits on nearly 2000 streets.

Drivers travelling in school zones can expect a limit of 30kph or 40kph in surrounding neighbourhoods.

Councillors voted nine to three in favour of the reductions as part of a speed management plan for the city discussed at a meeting on Wednesday.


Read the full story from reporter Sinead Gill here (subscription required - first two articles each month free).

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3 hours ago

Happy Monday everyone, here's a riddle to start your week off right!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What can go through the water and yet not ever become wet?

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3 hours ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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20 hours ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Do you have no off switch for food?

Then take a look at our list of 15 questions. If you find yourself answering “Yes” to more than one, it may be that you have a problem with food. If that is the case, AEA can help.

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