Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

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2012 days ago

Retirement living and care you can trust

The Team from

When Ryman was founded over 30 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman set one simple standard: it’s got to be good enough for Mum – or Dad.

Ryman’s belief in this standard hasn’t changed. We put our residents first, ensuring they are connected to caring, vibrant communities. … View more
When Ryman was founded over 30 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman set one simple standard: it’s got to be good enough for Mum – or Dad.

Ryman’s belief in this standard hasn’t changed. We put our residents first, ensuring they are connected to caring, vibrant communities. Ultimately, that’s what makes the Ryman difference.

Visit us online for more information about Ryman or your free guide to living in one of our 30+ villages.
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2013 days ago

Best power deal in the neighbourhood?

The Electricity Authority

Did you know that your neighbours could be paying $207 less a year on their power than you? With cold days here, and power bills rising, it’s more important than ever that you’re on the right power deal for you.

Go to whatsmynumber.org.nz and check your number.
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2014 days ago

Export quality, locally produced RAW Honey for sale at Family Friendly prices

Neil from Halswell

We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

Honey Dew (Runny Honey) 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75

Clover 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75

Manuka 500g $18.70 250g $9.70
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We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

Honey Dew (Runny Honey) 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75

Clover 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75

Manuka 500g $18.70 250g $9.70

Thyme 500g $13.00 250g $8.00


Honey Comb 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

Honey Dew Drops - Just in time for winter, try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. 24 pack JUST $9.50

We also have great gift ideas, especially with Mothers Day just around the corner.

HONEY GIFT BOX 3 x 250g glass jars in a lovely gift box - JUST $25.00

Manuka skin food gift box containing your choice of one of our Manuka Honey balms, your choice of one of our Manuka honey soaps and your choice of 2 Manuka honey lip balms - how good is that! There are limited quantities of these gift boxes so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

We also have Beeswax available for those Food Wraps 100g just $7.50 or buy 4, get 1 free.

PICK UP FROM HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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2014 days ago

Demand for Christchurch's Cholmondeley Children's Centre up 150 per cent in nine years

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Solo dad Raymond was shaking when he first took his two children to stay at Cholmondeley Children's Centre in Christchurch.
But with no family support, he needed help.

It has been more than two years and his two children – Renee, 9, and Dray, 8 – stay at the respite centre for five … View more
Solo dad Raymond was shaking when he first took his two children to stay at Cholmondeley Children's Centre in Christchurch.
But with no family support, he needed help.

It has been more than two years and his two children – Renee, 9, and Dray, 8 – stay at the respite centre for five nights every six weeks.

More than 500 children stay at the largely community-funded Governors Bay centre each year, an unprecedented increase from less than 200 in 2011, which chief executive said could be indicative of the "increasing gap between the rich and the poor".

2014 days ago

A new way to report lost property to Police

New Zealand Police

Lost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism … View moreLost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism and shoplifting online, as well as get updates on a Police report you’ve already made. Just remember, always call 111 in event of an emergency. Find out more here. Find out more

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2014 days ago

Could you be our next Volunteer Support Worker?

Victim Support

We’re seeking Volunteer Support Workers throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand! Your role will be providing information and support to victims affected by crime and trauma in your own community. APPLY NOW or check out this video to learn more about the role. Learn more

2015 days ago

Missing cat

Ashleigh from Lincoln

Hector has been missing for 6 months now from Flemington subdivision in Lincoln , we have hope that someone has been giving him a warm loving home for this time he has been gone . We would love our boy home where he belongs so if everyone could please keep an eye out for our boy hector please , … View moreHector has been missing for 6 months now from Flemington subdivision in Lincoln , we have hope that someone has been giving him a warm loving home for this time he has been gone . We would love our boy home where he belongs so if everyone could please keep an eye out for our boy hector please , he’s a large grey fluffy male with green eyes - also desexed , he got lost on the night of Monday the 5th of November 2018 . We were new to the area then so he won’t know his way home

2018 days ago

Kiwis need to halve car use by 2050 to sufficiently improve health

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealanders need to almost halve their number of car trips to satisfactorily improve our health and wellbeing, a new report claims.

The University of Otago report, Turning the Tide - from Cars to Active Transport, has recommended the Government put targets and legislation in place to reduce car… View more
New Zealanders need to almost halve their number of car trips to satisfactorily improve our health and wellbeing, a new report claims.

The University of Otago report, Turning the Tide - from Cars to Active Transport, has recommended the Government put targets and legislation in place to reduce car use in urban centres from 84 per cent of trips to 45 per cent by 2050.

The report claims two-thirds of car trips made for commuting between 2015 and 2017 were within a comfortable cycling distance (five kilometres or less), while one-third were within a reasonable walking distance (2km or less).

2017 days ago

Supporting Our Young People – May 1st to 31st 👥

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

‘The children are our future.’ It’s a well-loved cliché around the world because it’s absolutely true. The hopes and dreams we have for our communities are only as strong as the children and young people who continue to believe in them long after we’re gone.

This month is all about … View more
‘The children are our future.’ It’s a well-loved cliché around the world because it’s absolutely true. The hopes and dreams we have for our communities are only as strong as the children and young people who continue to believe in them long after we’re gone.

This month is all about supporting our young people, to encourage and empower them to not only be the change-makers and community builders of tomorrow but also the best versions of themselves. To listen to their perspective and remember that it’s not just about what we can teach them, but what lessons they can teach us. After all, the recipe for creating healthy, happy children includes a lot of the same ingredients for building safer, more resilient and connected communities.

Want to share your thoughts?

Let us know how you’re supporting young people in your communities this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2017 days ago

Export quality, locally produced RAW Honey for sale at Family Friendly prices

Neil from Halswell

We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

Honey Dew (Runny Honey) 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75
Clover 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75
Manuka 500g $18.70 250g $9.70
Thyme 500g $13.00… View more
We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

Honey Dew (Runny Honey) 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75
Clover 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.75
Manuka 500g $18.70 250g $9.70
Thyme 500g $13.00 250g $8.00

Honey Comb 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

Honey Dew Drops - Just in time for winter, try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. 24 pack JUST $9.50

We also have great gift ideas, especially with Mothers Day just around the corner.

HONEY GIFT BOX 3 x 250g glass jars in a lovely gift box - JUST $25.00

Manuka skin food gift box containing your choice of one of our Manuka Honey balms, your choice of one of our Manuka honey soaps and your choice of 2 Manuka honey lip balms - how good is that! There are limited quantities of these gift boxes so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

We also have Beeswax available for those Food Wraps 100g just $7.50 or buy 4, get 1 free.

PICK UP FROM HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

2017 days ago

The Resene Upcyling Awards - Last call!

Resene

Last Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene … View more
Last Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Enter now

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2018 days ago

Save these natives - plant them in your garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

More than 80 per cent of our native plants occur nowhere else in the world.

2018 days ago

Rain causes surface flooding on some roads

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We're seeing some strong winds which are set to continue into the evening. There's also patches of heavy rain across the region with some surface water on the roads. Take care while driving!

For information about roads affected by surface flooding: www.ccc.govt.nz...

If you'd like … View more
We're seeing some strong winds which are set to continue into the evening. There's also patches of heavy rain across the region with some surface water on the roads. Take care while driving!

For information about roads affected by surface flooding: www.ccc.govt.nz...

If you'd like to get in touch with us, give us a call on 03 941 8999

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2019 days ago

Severe Weather Watch - strong winds

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Watch covers the possibility of south to southwest winds rising to severe gale in exposed coastal parts of Canterbury this afternoon and evening.

Area: Coastal Canterbury, including Christchurch and especially Banks Peninsula
Valid: 9 hours from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Monday
Forecast: South to… View more
This Watch covers the possibility of south to southwest winds rising to severe gale in exposed coastal parts of Canterbury this afternoon and evening.

Area: Coastal Canterbury, including Christchurch and especially Banks Peninsula
Valid: 9 hours from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Monday
Forecast: South to southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places during this time, especially about higher parts of Banks Peninsula.

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2019 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
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