16 hours ago

Vanessa

The Team from Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

“Giggly girt! Giggly girt!”

“See I got my hair cut on Friday. I've got my hair band to keep it up. See? Like this I keep it up.

Biscuit Blair - she's my favourite woman. And you. And that cheeky lady over there.

My last name is Rule. I'll write it down for you, you silly old duff.
I was born on West Coast. I moved here when I was a little girl.

I like doing pictures here that’s why I like pictures. Doing art. I like going for a walk. I come here Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

My sister, I go see her on Saturday. Have a cup of coffee, at home. She's five, nine. 59. I'm five, seven, 57. This year I'll be 58. My birthday's on a Thursday. I'm having chocolate cake and pizza. And lolly ice cream.
Some people are noisy. Nicholas, and Peter and Chris, they are my friends and that giggly girt over there.

I get headache sometimes at other work, because noisy.

I'm happy here. I could go for a walk if I want to. I'm good.”

- Vanessa, White Room Creative Spaces

The White Room is a community creative space that removes barriers to
making art. Through this, artists build confidence and connections and
embrace new opportunities.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 71.7% Yes
    71.7% Complete
  • 25.2% No
    25.2% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
2453 votes
24 minutes ago

Cancer Society Relay for Life North Canterbury 2025 - Organising Committee Meeting

Tiff Wafer from Cancer Society North Canterbury

Relay for Life North Canty 2025 is being held on Saturday, 5th April at the Kaiapoi Rugby Football Club and we are currently setting up the Organising Committee.
Our first planning meeting is on Monday 7th October, 5.30pm, Cancer Society North Canterbury Centre, 43 Church Street, Rangiora (opposite Dudley Aquatic Centre entrance).
Come along and learn about Relay and how you can be involved in organising an incredible event that Celebrates, Remembers and Fights Back against Cancer.
Relay is one of our biggest fundraisers held every two years as well as being a significant community event.

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2 hours ago

Join us at our Walk in Wednesdays

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Join us any Wednesday in October and November, 10am - 3pm and experience the Ryman lifestyle that awaits.

Learn about our living options, tour our show homes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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