Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

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2709 days ago

Laundry Tips & Tricks

Lauren from SwiftDry Clotheslines NZ

Do your towels get stiff after washing? Do you tend to loose your socks? If so, read on for laundry tips & tricks!

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2709 days ago

Mesh manufacturer Steel and Tube pleads guilty to 24 criminal charges

Steel Class Action - Adina Thorn Lawyers

If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for … View more
If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for stress and uncertainty. Act now. Visit www.steelclassaction.co.nz to find out more and register.

There is no cost to register, or at any stage.

For further information relating to charges please click on news article:
"Steel company pleads guilty to 24 charges"

Feel free to call us on (09) 304 0662.
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2712 days ago

Beginner karate classes

Anne Howie from GKR Karate

Karate training - $15 per week for as many classes as you can fit in. We have classes available throughout CHCH every day of the week. Try a free trial class to see how you like it.

Beginners classes for all ages 5yrs and above - a perfect family activity! Get fit, reduce stress, increase … View more
Karate training - $15 per week for as many classes as you can fit in. We have classes available throughout CHCH every day of the week. Try a free trial class to see how you like it.

Beginners classes for all ages 5yrs and above - a perfect family activity! Get fit, reduce stress, increase confidence and learn how to stay safe.

See our website for more details and to find a class near you. www.gkrkarate.com...

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2714 days ago

ELEANOR NEEDS A DENTAL

Karen from Rangiora

Eleanor came to us after her old owners shifted and left her behind, we have found her a wonderful home with a lovely lady but the vet says before she is rehomed she must have her teeth sorted. We are asking the public for donations towards this as we are a charity and currently dont have the extra… View moreEleanor came to us after her old owners shifted and left her behind, we have found her a wonderful home with a lovely lady but the vet says before she is rehomed she must have her teeth sorted. We are asking the public for donations towards this as we are a charity and currently dont have the extra funds to cover this.
Please follow the link and donate, every little bit helps
givealittle.co.nz...

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2714 days ago

Spouting cleaned

Maree from Rangiora

Recommendations please for someone in the Rangiora area to clear my spouting

2711 days ago

Excellent resource for wills - advice, and cost-effective providers

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

I've just found this site - www.moneyhub.co.nz... - an excellent survey of several inexpensive will providers, plus important principles and guidelines. CLICK ON THE LINKS - neighbourly.co.nz doesn't show the full URL within the post (instead it shows an elipsis i.e. 3 dots ...). I like… View moreI've just found this site - www.moneyhub.co.nz... - an excellent survey of several inexpensive will providers, plus important principles and guidelines. CLICK ON THE LINKS - neighbourly.co.nz doesn't show the full URL within the post (instead it shows an elipsis i.e. 3 dots ...). I like the Perpetual Guardian www.ewills.co.nz... option - it's a bit more expensive than some versions but is still only $100 for a basic will, and has input by their legal team rather than depending solely on a computer. I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences with any of these providers - and if you'd like a quick check of the finished product just to reassure you that it's okay, we can probably arrange that - over coffee in Oxford if you're paying, or by email for $20 (limited to the first 10!)

2712 days ago

Beginner karate classes

Anne from Kaiapoi

Karate training - $15 per week for as many classes as you can fit in. We have classes available throughout CHCH and North Canterbury every day of the week. Try a free trial class to see how you like it.

Beginners classes for all ages 5yrs and above - a perfect family activity! Get fit, reduce … View more
Karate training - $15 per week for as many classes as you can fit in. We have classes available throughout CHCH and North Canterbury every day of the week. Try a free trial class to see how you like it.

Beginners classes for all ages 5yrs and above - a perfect family activity! Get fit, reduce stress, increase confidence and learn how to stay safe.

See our website for more details and to find a class near you. www.gkrkarate.com...

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2717 days ago

'Do I need a new will? - I already have one...'

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

You should review your will regularly - but that doesn't necessarily mean you need a new one.
YOU NEED A NEW WILL IF:
* your will specifies your children by name as beneficiaries and you have had another baby in the meantime;
* your will makes cash gifts that you no longer have the money … View more
You should review your will regularly - but that doesn't necessarily mean you need a new one.
YOU NEED A NEW WILL IF:
* your will specifies your children by name as beneficiaries and you have had another baby in the meantime;
* your will makes cash gifts that you no longer have the money for unless your house is sold;
* your named executors can no longer act;
* the executor is the Public Trust or a lawyer and you don't want your estate to have to pay the level of fees they will charge;
* your ex-spouse/ex-partner is the executor and your separation/ dissolution happened after the will was made;
* you have married or entered a long-term relationship since making the will;
* you have changed your mind about who gets what, or your will specifies particular property that you no longer own;
* you need to appoint a 'testamentary guardian' for your children, and your current will does not do this.

I hope this helps.

Cheers
Cheryl S.

2711 days ago

Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

Vision College

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own design concepts and collaborate with … View more
This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own design concepts and collaborate with other students on creative projects – PLUS gain credits towards NCEA level 2 &/or 3 – Enrol NOW Course Starts Next Week!

Successful Graduates from this programme could pathway onto further study in Certificates, Diploma or Degrees in Media Arts.
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2711 days ago

Exciting opportunity - work in remote Western Australia!

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health … View more
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health well-being, maintain health systems, provide education, training, encouragement and support community health initiatives.

Highly competitive remuneration package, attractive salary packaging options, professional development incentive and 11 weeks off per year.

Expressions of Interest - Permanent and Casual positions available.

For more information and to apply please visit www.nghealth.org.au

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
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2712 days ago

Cost for transmission of land to executors after probate is granted?

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

Today's discovery was an estimate of $800 (incl GST) to transfer land from a deceased owner to the executors/administrators once probate is granted (or letters of administration). I admit to being a bit surprised. Are any local lawyers doing this for less? (Would you like Kiwilaw to?)

2713 days ago

New IRD email scam alert

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

IRD is warning of a new scam that asking customers for credit card details. IRD has received a significant number of report about the email.

It is a very good copy of a legitimate IR email. It can be detected by the following:
- The From Field does not end in ird.govt.nz
- Hovering the cursor … View more
IRD is warning of a new scam that asking customers for credit card details. IRD has received a significant number of report about the email.

It is a very good copy of a legitimate IR email. It can be detected by the following:
- The From Field does not end in ird.govt.nz
- Hovering the cursor over the weblink does not point to an IRD.GOVT.NZ website.
- Do not click as these are not from IRD. We will never advise you that you are due a tax refund through email.

Anyone who receives an email from the IRD, or someone claiming to be the IRD should get in contact with them.

Below is an example of the scam email:

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2713 days ago

Rangiora Winter Festival

Glenis from Nutrimetics - Independent Consultant

Nutrimetics will have a stand throughout the day - come and find us, and if you mention that you saw my post on Neighbourly (either to Clare in the morning, or me Glenis in the afternoon), you can enter the lucky draw, and take away on the day a $10 discount voucher!

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2713 days ago

We're proudly supporting Plunket - you can too!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
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2717 days ago

Christchurch Cathedral

Mark from Belfast

I do feel strongly about this subject and wonder how many others out there feel the same way. but have not spoken up. I am very upset the the Christchurch Council are to give ten million dollars of rate payers (our) money to help restore the Christchurch Cathedral. In this age of user pays why … View moreI do feel strongly about this subject and wonder how many others out there feel the same way. but have not spoken up. I am very upset the the Christchurch Council are to give ten million dollars of rate payers (our) money to help restore the Christchurch Cathedral. In this age of user pays why should this happen? How can this happen?

What would ten million dollars do for the homeless, the sick or the elderly? What would it do to help those still suffering the effects of earthquakes both physical and mental? This is insane!

At a time when all our social services are woefully under funded how can it be right to waste so much public money on this crazyness. What would Jesus say and do? Even the most pious know the answer to that one.

This is not about religion or the belief system, I do not want to get into that long winded and unprovable argument, this is about doing the right thing with public money by the people that need it.

It is simply a case of needs versus wants, no more, no less.

The rate payers are not a bottomless pit of cash for churches, statues or new cars for council staff. Next time you are in town go into the West End car park, lift to the top floor and take a look at the amount of nice shiny vehicles that are lined up with the council logo on them...it is astounding.

I for one will not be paying any part of my rates to support this self indulgent project, anyone else feel the same way?

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