Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

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2262 days ago

Companionship and care at Golden Age

Golden Healthcare Group

At Golden Age Retirement Village you’ll find residents sharing pre-dinner sherries and home-baked treats – it’s a great place to call home.

Our residents enjoy:
- 24-hour nursing care and on-call doctors
- A dedicated Activities Coordinator
- Large, en-suite rooms

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At Golden Age Retirement Village you’ll find residents sharing pre-dinner sherries and home-baked treats – it’s a great place to call home.

Our residents enjoy:
- 24-hour nursing care and on-call doctors
- A dedicated Activities Coordinator
- Large, en-suite rooms

Golden Age Retirement Village offers the perfect balance of independence and peace-of-mind for loved ones.

Call our staff to chat about life at Golden Age - 03 375 0720.
Find out more

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2262 days ago

TAI TAPU SCHOOL GARDEN TOUR - 11 NOVEMBER 2018

Jill from Halswell

Celebrating six beautiful local gardens from historic to modern, native to exotic, full of colour, texture and diversity. The gardens are offered as a self-tour package, with the option to choose the 'Otahuna Garden Tour package'. There are limited tickets for this guided tour of the … View moreCelebrating six beautiful local gardens from historic to modern, native to exotic, full of colour, texture and diversity. The gardens are offered as a self-tour package, with the option to choose the 'Otahuna Garden Tour package'. There are limited tickets for this guided tour of the prestigious historic homestead gardens designed for Sir Heaton Rhodes. An art exhibition at the Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden featuring photographer Emma Bass and painter Holly Zandbergen, along with a permanent sculpture exhibition by NZ sculptors, garden talks and a spring fete will also be attractions .
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2262 days ago

Living wage

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants all staff, including those in council-controlled companies, to be paid the living wage within three years. The living wage is currently $20.55 per hour. Is this a good plan?

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2263 days ago

Motorcycle Awareness Month...refresh your riding skills.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks… View more
It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks to Ride Forever coaching. As riders, it’s important we take the time to ensure we have the right skills to avoid crashes, so sign-up for Ride Forever coaching today - it may just save your life.
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2263 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.

Buy tickets for Ashburton.

Buy tickets for Christchurch.
Buy tickets here!

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2264 days ago

Mains leak affects Akaroa water supply

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Contractors are working to fix a leak that has left some homes in the Akaroa area without water. Residents are being urged to conserve water while the leak is being fixed.
For more information, head to Newsline:

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2265 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and … View more
Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and it’s called Whitecoat.
Find out more

2265 days ago

RAV 4 SALE $8500 o.n.o.

Mark from Lincoln

2003 Toyota RAV 4 – Model ACA23R (4WD) 2362cc Auto (NZ new) 5 x door wagon.

A great example of a well-cared for vehicle with only 117,000k’s on the clock.

I purchased from an elderly gentleman in Invercargill 2010 at 103,000k’s. I still have the original auction notes [always garaged … View more
2003 Toyota RAV 4 – Model ACA23R (4WD) 2362cc Auto (NZ new) 5 x door wagon.

A great example of a well-cared for vehicle with only 117,000k’s on the clock.

I purchased from an elderly gentleman in Invercargill 2010 at 103,000k’s. I still have the original auction notes [always garaged and serviced etc…]
Drives beautifully and looks great in deep red – burgundy color.

2.4L (2362cc) with cruise control. New WOF and registered. I am selling to downsize and because of very little usage (just 14,000k’s in 8 years)

Some minor stone chips on bonnet which you would expect on a vehicle of this age – the darker colour tends to diminish these.

Inspection welcome and I’ll answer questions to the best of my ability. Interior upholstery – carpets, mats, vinyl are all in original excellent condition. I replaced the original radio/cd player with a Kenwood DPX-U5140BT player.

Toyota reliability and plenty of power under the bonnet at 2.4L

Negotiable

2268 days ago

What do you think of new clamping rules for Christchurch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours, plans to introduce a maximum wheel clamp removal fee of $100 have been announced. This comes after complaints against "predatory" clampers but an AA spokesman said the $100 fine was disproportionate for many parking offences. What do you think?

Under the proposed … View more
Hi neighbours, plans to introduce a maximum wheel clamp removal fee of $100 have been announced. This comes after complaints against "predatory" clampers but an AA spokesman said the $100 fine was disproportionate for many parking offences. What do you think?

Under the proposed legislation, police will be given the power to fine individual clampers up to $1000 and a company up to $5000 for breaking the rules. These fines increased to $3000 and $15,000 respectively if the matter ended up in court. Read the full story here.

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2266 days ago

Get loud for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.

Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise… View more
Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.

Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise and hope - all thanks to Izabella's progress as a hearing and speaking child.

Izabella loves to sing and dance, she enjoys gymnastics, bike rides and playing with her older brothers. What are her superpowers I hear you ask? She's fierce, adventurous and caring!

Register to fundraise and help deaf children like Izabella listen and speak. You can also donate here on Givealittle. Thanks for your support!
Register now!

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2267 days ago

Tune in for some weekend fun

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Arts Centre is hosting it's Midwinter Carnival, get bridal with the With This Ring Bridal Show on Sunday, and rugby action takes over Christchurch Stadium Saturday afternoon.
For our weekend events guide, head to Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2267 days ago

The Warehouse is proud to support Variety!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.

The Warehouse, partnering … View more
Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2268 days ago

Personal Insurance

Shamina from Lincoln

Hello, I am Shehan from www.aurorainsurance.co.nz... and a Registered Financial Advisor, refer my flyer and give me a bell and will go from there. Don't think you know everything, it's a bit different when it comes to Personal Insurance. Grab this free opportunity to review yours, … View moreHello, I am Shehan from www.aurorainsurance.co.nz... and a Registered Financial Advisor, refer my flyer and give me a bell and will go from there. Don't think you know everything, it's a bit different when it comes to Personal Insurance. Grab this free opportunity to review yours, it's definitely worth-Shehan 0221 901 991

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2270 days ago

Poll: Can you taste the difference between milk brands?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

Can you taste a difference between budget and premium milk? There are few things that divide the public as much as the budget versus branded milk debate.

In Stuff's new 'Milking It' investigation, we look at the difference between branded milks, the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Can you taste a difference between budget and premium milk? There are few things that divide the public as much as the budget versus branded milk debate.

In Stuff's new 'Milking It' investigation, we look at the difference between branded milks, the current milk prices in New Zealand, as well as the comeback of glass milk bottles.

So, what are your thoughts on our country's milk? Take part in our poll, and feel free to share your thoughts in the replies!

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Can you taste the difference between milk brands?
  • 21.7% Yes, premium milk is nicer
    21.7% Complete
  • 50.1% No, they taste the same to me
    50.1% Complete
  • 17.1% No, but I prefer budget milk
    17.1% Complete
  • 11% I don't know/ don't drink dairy milk
    11% Complete
706 votes
2269 days ago

Push on to rid Christchurch of plastic straws

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A Council committee wants to make Christchurch a plastic-straw free city by the end of 2019 and is encouraging local businesses to get on board.
For the full story, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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