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2039 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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2040 days ago

Flower wall marking Christchurch mosque shooting victims keeps growing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of … View more
Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of sorrow next to the Botanic Gardens remain a symbol of the city's grief, unity and will to remain unbowed by the tragedy.

2040 days ago

Warning for Canterbury retailers about spate of fake banknotes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a … View more
The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a month.

"People need to check notes they receive over the counter using the look, feel, tilt technique," he said. Find out more here.

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2043 days ago

Movie star Sam Neill: Stop cathedral restoration and build interfaith hub

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Movie star Sam Neill has joined calls to "dismantle the old wreck" of the Christ Church Cathedral and replace it with "a dynamic social hub".

Neill, best know for his roles in hit movies Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, wrote in an opinion piece for Stuff that a … View more
Movie star Sam Neill has joined calls to "dismantle the old wreck" of the Christ Church Cathedral and replace it with "a dynamic social hub".

Neill, best know for his roles in hit movies Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, wrote in an opinion piece for Stuff that a new interfaith hub on the cathedral site would "symbolize a different, current Christchurch" after the March 15 mosque terror attack.

What do you think of Neill's idea? Read the full story by clicking on the link below, then share your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2041 days ago

Daylight savings ends this weekend

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Make sure you don't get caught out.

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2041 days ago

FREE Suitcase and travel bag

Grant from Halswell

Both on wheels

Blue suitcase - the zip on one of the pockets is broken, but rest in working order

Grey travel bag - the pull up handle doesn't work anymore

Plus small document satchel
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Both on wheels

Blue suitcase - the zip on one of the pockets is broken, but rest in working order

Grey travel bag - the pull up handle doesn't work anymore

Plus small document satchel

All still practical cases to use for travelling or storage

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Free

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2042 days ago

twin mermaid bottles

Lynda from Halswell

Two bottles decoupaged with mermaids. come with cork lights
$20 each or the pair for $30
pick up Halswell

Price: $40

2044 days ago

Poll: Should the Crusaders rebrand in the wake of Christchurch's deadly terror attack?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch-based Super Rugby franchise confirmed on Wednesday the name and imagery from next season was being reviewed, with New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew saying the link to knights on horseback was "no longer tenable".

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said seeking the… View more
The Christchurch-based Super Rugby franchise confirmed on Wednesday the name and imagery from next season was being reviewed, with New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew saying the link to knights on horseback was "no longer tenable".

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said seeking the views of those directly affected by the shootings at two mosques on March 15 was not fair while the tragedy was still raw. Fifty worshippers were killed and dozens more injured when a gunman opened fire during afternoon prayers.

Do you think the team's name should be changed? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should the Crusaders rebrand in the wake of Christchurch's deadly terror attack?
  • 13.3% Yes, it's not an appropriate name
    13.3% Complete
  • 83.1% No, it's not offensive
    83.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I'm not sure
    3.6% Complete
1237 votes
2043 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

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2046 days ago

Need a drain layer

Elizabeth from Halswell

Hi. Does anyone know a good drainlayer who can do video inspections for EQC claim please. The property is in the spreydon area
Thanks

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2044 days ago

mermaid bottle for sale

Lynda from Halswell

a shimmering mermaid on a glass bottle with some added detail and cork lights.
pick up halswell

Price: $25

2045 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your… View more
Install a dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. Book Now!
Find out more!

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2046 days ago

SuperSeniors newsletter April 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment dates and rates for the Winter Energy Payment.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2046 days ago

Canterbury - Our youth need you!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Project K is a 14-month mentoring programme that arms young people with a belief in their own ability to complete tasks, achieve goals, and help them find purpose and direction transforming their lives.

An important stage of Project K is mentoring which provides a young person with a friendly … View more
Project K is a 14-month mentoring programme that arms young people with a belief in their own ability to complete tasks, achieve goals, and help them find purpose and direction transforming their lives.

An important stage of Project K is mentoring which provides a young person with a friendly shoulder to lean on during their journey. We're after mentors in the Christchurch areas to provide this for the amazing youth we work with.

It's a great chance to do good and impact a young persons life. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in please get in touch with Deb Brown: 09 477 6237 or deb.brown@dinglefoundation.org.nz

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2046 days ago

Christchurch sirens sound tsunami-ready reminder

The Team from Christchurch City Council

With daylight savings happening this weekend, we're testing our tsunami warning sirens at 11am this Sunday. ?

It's a good chance to find out your evacuation zone and plan the best route from your home or workplace.

Find out more here at Newsline.

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