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2075 days ago

Need finance to grow your business?

Prospa

Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or … View more
Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or weekly) over terms from 3 to 24 months, and no security is required to access up to $100,000. Apply in 10 minutes and you could have the funds in 24-48 hours for whatever your business needs. Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.

*Conditions Apply
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2076 days ago

Tai Tapu Village Fair 10th March 10am-2pm

Amanda from Tai Tapu

Bring your family and friends to a day out in the Country in Tai Tapu. The Village Fair will be at the Tai Tapu Hotel Grounds [ 780 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu ] 60 stalls with local food producers including coffee, food stalls, cheese, organic wine, kombucha, local crafts and artisan range, along… View moreBring your family and friends to a day out in the Country in Tai Tapu. The Village Fair will be at the Tai Tapu Hotel Grounds [ 780 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu ] 60 stalls with local food producers including coffee, food stalls, cheese, organic wine, kombucha, local crafts and artisan range, along with a special area for children with pony rides, petting zoo, miniature self drive tractors for the kids, hair braiding glitter tattoos, gorgeous hand made clothes for children and toddlers, for the adults wander around the stalls, grab some lunch while listening to live music. Try your luck with a chocolate wheel to raise funds for the community. See you there.

2076 days ago

Teaching that changes us all

The Team from Ministry of Education

All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the … View more
All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the whole country. And because entering means sharing their achievements, other teachers can follow in their footsteps.

Be inspired by what teams at schools, kura and early learning services are doing for our children and young people – watch the videos now.

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2077 days ago

Award winning CATS, extensive tour of NZ in 2019.

Cats the Musical

One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

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One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April and May. As well as, being the first major theatrical performance at the $127.5 million refurbished Christchurch Town Hall it will also visit Auckland and Wellington and many of the larger regional theatres throughout New Zealand - details below.

Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries and has been seen by over 73 million people worldwide. CATS is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
Book your tickets now!

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2078 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste workshops

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Want to learn some tips for reducing food waste? Check out Waste Free with Kate’s Love Food Hate Waste workshops on March 12 and 15. Tickets at Evenfinda: bit.ly...

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2078 days ago

🌈 Celebrate Community – Mar. 1st to 31st 💙🎉

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all… View more
Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn't the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it's the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary from March 22nd to 31st. To help you get started, we love their suggestions for 10 little and 10 big ways to get involved. (link below)

Let us know how you're celebrating this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2094 days ago

Poll: $1000 to drive a scooter into the water

Brittney Reporter from Stuff

Would you accept the challenge for $1000?

One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight … View more
Would you accept the challenge for $1000?

One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight off the edge, plunging into the water metres below.

To read more click here.

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$1000 to drive a scooter into the water
  • 50.6% Definitely, it's $1000!
    50.6% Complete
  • 38.3% No way, not worth the risk
    38.3% Complete
  • 11% Maybe for more money...
    11% Complete
1912 votes
2080 days ago

Playcentre Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2019

The Team from Playcentre Aotearoa

Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.

During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.

If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.

With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.

Good for your child and good for you.

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2080 days ago

Go solar and save up to 50% off your energy bill!

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to learn more.
Check out our brochure!

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2081 days ago

computer chair for sale

Lynda from Halswell

computer chair
upholstered seat and painted arms with detailed feet. Beading around the edges.

pick up Halswell

$50
SOLD

Price: $50

2082 days ago

Waste Free with Kate Meads

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Are you interested in reducing waste? Waste Free with Kate will be holding workshops on waste free parenting, waste free living and reducing food waste from next week.

Spaces are limited, so book your tickets through Eventfinda here: bit.ly...

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2082 days ago

Resene Shed of the Year 2019

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Final call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us … View moreFinal call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us by this Thursday, Feb 28. To enter: ​Tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos to mailto:mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz.

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2082 days ago

Akaroa residents invited to give views on health hub levy

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you live in Akaroa or the bays area? Perhaps you own a bach there? If that's you, don’t miss the chance to have your say!

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2092 days ago

Environment Canterbury's 8.9 per cent total rates rise in draft plan

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It's not as "grim" as it sounds, Environment Canterbury (ECan) says about its proposed 8.9 per cent total rates rise for the 2019-20 year.

On Thursday afternoon the ECan council approved its draft annual plan, which, after consultation and changes, has to be adopted by July 1.

If … View more
It's not as "grim" as it sounds, Environment Canterbury (ECan) says about its proposed 8.9 per cent total rates rise for the 2019-20 year.

On Thursday afternoon the ECan council approved its draft annual plan, which, after consultation and changes, has to be adopted by July 1.

If the proposed rise goes ahead unchanged, that will amount to another $25 a year on the rates bill for the owners of a $570,000 property in Christchurch, an extra $152 a year on a $5.1 million rural property in the Waimakariri district and about $13 a year on a $250,000 house in Waimate.

2083 days ago

Register your Neighbours Day Aotearoa event - and win!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

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Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

The 10th annual Neighbours Day Aotearoa is taking place from March 22-31, 2019. Why not challenge yourself to get to know your neighbours this year? You can find out more here.
Register Now

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