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2278 days ago

Careers seminar for parents of teens

Grant from Halswell

Thursday, 16 August - 7:00pm - UC campus.

Free seminar for parents/caregivers about ways to support secondary school aged children (Years 9-13) to make informed decisions about their futures.

Book here: www.canterbury.ac.nz...

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2278 days ago

Bringing the Indian journey into focus

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Photo exhibition Mokaa - The Land of Opportunity kicks off today, celebrating 125 years of Indians in NZ.
Come by our Civic Offices this week or next and check it out!
For more info, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2278 days ago

Food recall: Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have … View more
Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are sold in the following retail stores:

Commonsense Organics stores throughout the North Island
Raeward Fresh Queenstown, 53 Robins Road, Queenstown
Soul Food, 74 Ardmore SHatreet, Wanaka
Liberty Market, 493 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch
Otago Farmers Market, Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin
Havoc Farm Pork Factory store, 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

If you have questions, contact Havoc Farm Pork:

Phone: 03 488 1389
Address: 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

Source: mpi.govt.nz/

2280 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2281 days ago

Looking for experienced tax and business advisors?

McCoy & Co Accountants and Advisors

McCoy & Co is a results-driven, technology-focused advisory firm. Our goal is to partner with our clients to ensure a strategic and considered approach to business planning and development.

We have expanded our skills with the introduction of a dedicated cloud software specialist, Josh … View more
McCoy & Co is a results-driven, technology-focused advisory firm. Our goal is to partner with our clients to ensure a strategic and considered approach to business planning and development.

We have expanded our skills with the introduction of a dedicated cloud software specialist, Josh Wilson (centre), and our new, legally trained specialist tax director, Julia Johnston (left) and our experienced compliance director, Rachael Meates (right).

Ask us how we can help:
- Want your software to work harder & smarter? Talk to Josh today.
- Do you need a second opinion on a tax matter that is worrying you? Let Julia take care of it.
- Are you not getting what you need from your current accountant? Speak to Rachael about Financial Reporting

Not happy with your current advisor? Contact McCoy & Co today.
Learn more

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2281 days ago

Your weekend event guide

The Team from Christchurch City Council

It's a busy weekend ahead with Botanic D'Lights, Game of Three Halves, Disney on Ice and more!
Check out our weekend guide on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2282 days ago

Legal Advice

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Do you know how to find a good lawyer, and where you can get legal advice if you can't afford a lawyer? We do run free legal advice clinics at our City and West Branches on Thursdays, or we can give you details of other legal services. Please call us for details on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR … View moreDo you know how to find a good lawyer, and where you can get legal advice if you can't afford a lawyer? We do run free legal advice clinics at our City and West Branches on Thursdays, or we can give you details of other legal services. Please call us for details on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB) or check our website for further information.
www.cab.org.nz...

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2283 days ago

August Open Days at Alpine View

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village is a new generation retirement village in Waitikiri, Christchurch. Alpine View offers a full continuum of care with options including: independent houses, serviced houses, serviced apartments, rest home and hospital level care.

At Alpine View we recognise that … View more
Alpine View Lifestyle Village is a new generation retirement village in Waitikiri, Christchurch. Alpine View offers a full continuum of care with options including: independent houses, serviced houses, serviced apartments, rest home and hospital level care.

At Alpine View we recognise that ‘Lifestyle is one of our most powerful medicines.’ We create; places, spaces, facilities, homes, food, events and activities that we, ourselves, would want!

Come along to one of our open days to enjoy a tour of our village.
When: Sunday 12th & Monday 13th August, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Alpine View Lifestyle Village, 448 Prestons Road, Waitikiri

For further information contact us on:
Phone: 03 383 1333
Email: Reception@alpineview.co.nz
Website: www.alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2283 days ago

Fertiliser and Compost Sale

Farhad from Lincoln

Rotary club fundraiser, support your community and grow better lawn and veges at the same time

Price: $20

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2283 days ago

Poll: Does the South Island have cultural cringe about our native plants?

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Fiona Eadie, head gardener at Dunedin's iconic Larnach Castle, says she hears from gardeners all the time that New Zealand native plants are "boring". Do we have a native plant cultural cringe? And, if so, is there a difference between what gardeners in the North Island and the … View moreFiona Eadie, head gardener at Dunedin's iconic Larnach Castle, says she hears from gardeners all the time that New Zealand native plants are "boring". Do we have a native plant cultural cringe? And, if so, is there a difference between what gardeners in the North Island and the South Island think?

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Does the South Island have cultural cringe about our native plants?
  • 19.3% I grow heaps of natives and I'm in the South Island.
    19.3% Complete
  • 22.3% I'm in the South Island and I love pretty flowers, edibles and exotics.
    22.3% Complete
  • 22% I'm in the North Island and it's all natives at my place.
    22% Complete
  • 36.4% I love pretty flowers, edibles and exotics and I'm in the North Island.
    36.4% Complete
264 votes
2284 days ago

Spa Pool Sale starts this Friday

Alpine Spas

Hi neighbours, it’s Josh and the team here from the Alpine Spas Christchurch Showroom! We are just 2 days away from our amazing 4 DAY SPA POOL SALE, starting this Friday from 9am (10th August).

We’ve got some incredible deals across the range. Come on down and get the family in a Spa from … View more
Hi neighbours, it’s Josh and the team here from the Alpine Spas Christchurch Showroom! We are just 2 days away from our amazing 4 DAY SPA POOL SALE, starting this Friday from 9am (10th August).

We’ve got some incredible deals across the range. Come on down and get the family in a Spa from just $3,995. Or grab yourself a bargain with some of our lowest prices ever on Sellout Spas!

But you’ll have to hurry, as these deals will be available for 4 days only!

We are located at 105 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton and would love to see you!

Josh Townsend
Alpine Spas Christchurch Showroom Manager
Check out our range

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2284 days ago

Council finalises upgrade plan for 72 wells

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We've confirmed details for upgrading 72 wells, which will move us towards more unchlorinated water city-wide.
For the latest water update, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2284 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2284 days ago

Get ready to be D'Lighted

The Team from Christchurch City Council

From tomorrow, the Botanic D'Lights event will take over the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens.
Head to Newsline for the full story.

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2285 days ago

get well gift

Lynda from Halswell

get well gift $12
Visiting someone in hospital or a friend/family member who is ill. Then this original get well gift could be just the thing to cheer them up.
Penguins decoupaged onto a up-cycled jar and a get well balloon attached.

Small enough not to take up much room ideal for a hospital… View more
get well gift $12
Visiting someone in hospital or a friend/family member who is ill. Then this original get well gift could be just the thing to cheer them up.
Penguins decoupaged onto a up-cycled jar and a get well balloon attached.

Small enough not to take up much room ideal for a hospital locker but still big enough to make an impact.

Cheaper than flowers and will last longer.

Pick up Halswell

Price: $12

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