Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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1831 days ago

Rimu dressing table & low boy (Blakeleys of Kaiapoi)

Gill from Kaiapoi

Owned since new, downsizing and these will not fit so have to go
Some wear and tear, to be expected with the age
Please see photos for condition

Negotiable, but must be picked up NO later than this Sunday 17 November from Kaiapoi

Negotiable

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1831 days ago

T.V

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

This T.V was for sale a few weeks ago at $350.We had an accident with it and the screen got 2x scratches, we were unsure whether it would still work but now have had time to test it out and its great, works fine and scratches cant be seen when program is on. Viera Panasonic Plasma 50" model … View moreThis T.V was for sale a few weeks ago at $350.We had an accident with it and the screen got 2x scratches, we were unsure whether it would still work but now have had time to test it out and its great, works fine and scratches cant be seen when program is on. Viera Panasonic Plasma 50" model TH-P5OUT50Z on a stand. Free view built in.

Price: $150

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1831 days ago

Teacher Aide negotiations

Vicky from Rangiora

It is our week to push the government to recognise the valuable work we do in schools to support students - this an email written by my sister and I wanted to share it with you to perhaps encourage you to email Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern on our behalf - Help us to have our voices heard.

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It is our week to push the government to recognise the valuable work we do in schools to support students - this an email written by my sister and I wanted to share it with you to perhaps encourage you to email Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern on our behalf - Help us to have our voices heard.

"My sister is a teacher aide. She earns less that the living wage at $18.81 and is only paid during the school term. Every year she is unsure if she will have a job the next year, she is made redundant every Christmas and rehired in the new year if she is lucky. She could get better working conditions working at Kmart or a supermarket – instead she chooses to help other peoples children because in her ‘spare’ time, she has a special needs son herself. She chose this job because she wanted to make a difference – to help children and their families because she understands the hardship.
You support helping these children and allowing them an education with their peers and yet you wont even pay the living wage to the very very special people who put their hand up to work with them. It is nothing short of appalling. Teachers have so many children in their classrooms, they rely on their teacher aides to get their class through the day. For less than living wage she has to

• Clean up their mess, including bodily functions
• Learn how to deal with aggressive children
• Restrain them when they are self-harming without hurting them
• Teach them values
• Help the teachers educate them
• Encourage them to be their best
• Be happy and strong no matter what the personal situation
• Not be able to take time off work as these children go into melt-down mode without their supporters
• Be the person they trust with their world day in and day out
• Give herself to these children every day
• MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Most people could NOT do this work, even the teachers cannot teach and deal with these issues at the same time. The schools could not function without them and yet – not even living wage.

As was recently quoted so well – SHAME ON YOU"

1831 days ago

Its Showtime! One more sleep....

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

The New Zealand Agricultural Show offers a memorable mix of competition, culture and entertainment – a celebration of everything great in New Zealand and one not to be missed!

Pop into the Harcourts Four Seasons tent and enter the *lucky draw to WIN a magnificent STIHL chainsaw.

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1832 days ago

EGGS FOR SALE

Sherral from Oxford

FRESH EGGS FOR SALE $4.50 DOZEN
298 BUSH ROAD OXFORD . IF NO EGGS IN BIN COME UP TO HOUSE. THANKS

Price: $4.50

1832 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
1832 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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1832 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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1832 days ago

Poll: Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?

Neighbourly.co.nz

People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.

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Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?
  • 80.7% Absolutely - I’ve personally dealt with bad neighbours
    80.7% Complete
  • 14% No - tenants could be evicted unfairly
    14% Complete
  • 5.3% I don’t have an opinion
    5.3% Complete
1381 votes
1832 days ago

We’re giving a North Canterbury business a $20k megaphone.

2degrees

Hi Neighbours,

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving one local business a $20,000 advertising package. Apply before 20th November at 2degrees.nz/ShopLocal

Apply at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal. Hurry, entries close November 20.

T&Cs apply.
Apply now

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1833 days ago

single floral bedspread 2 different ones

Mandy & Andrew from Belfast

lovely condition just not using

Price: $5

1833 days ago

scotch chest veneered

Mandy & Andrew from Belfast

2 draws have damaged rollers and kids struggle to open them . I replaced with draws that were easier to use. tried to fix but no expertise in this area. all top draws work perfectly. perhaps they could be altered to a shelf for shoes

Price: $10

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1834 days ago

Student accommodation near Canterbury University for 2020

Donald from Swannanoa - Ohoka

I've returned to NZ after working in Brunei for over 20 years. Two of my Bruneian friends each has a 19 year old daughter who will be studying as a first year student at Canterbury. Their preference is for two rooms in a house within walking distance from the university, but other offers will … View moreI've returned to NZ after working in Brunei for over 20 years. Two of my Bruneian friends each has a 19 year old daughter who will be studying as a first year student at Canterbury. Their preference is for two rooms in a house within walking distance from the university, but other offers will be considered. They will be arriving in Christchurch towards the end of January 2020. Please contact me on 0275870985.

1834 days ago

Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Mags4Gifts

This Christmas, Save up to 30% off your favourite magazine titles like NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, TV Guide and many other magazine titles.

Visit Mags4gifts or call 0800 624 444 to order! Sale ends Boxing day 2019.

T&Cs apply.
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