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2307 days ago

FRENCH VINTAGE CHIC BOTTLE

Lynda from Halswell

french vintage chic bottle
A candle in a up cycled bottle painted and decoupaged also has tiny pearl beads for that extra wow factor. It is for decoration only the candle is not for burning,it would be a great gift for a bride the something blue. would be perfect on a brides dressing table.
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french vintage chic bottle
A candle in a up cycled bottle painted and decoupaged also has tiny pearl beads for that extra wow factor. It is for decoration only the candle is not for burning,it would be a great gift for a bride the something blue. would be perfect on a brides dressing table.
Pick up Halswell

Price: $20

2307 days ago

Thinking about Spring Decluttering and are a Cat Lover.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Hello to our lovely community of supporters.


Hopefully you all know about Webfair that Cat Rescue is currently using as a form of fundraising. People list items on the site and choose a charity to receive the money once sold.


This site was set up by an amazing family in Christchurch who wanted… View more
Hello to our lovely community of supporters.


Hopefully you all know about Webfair that Cat Rescue is currently using as a form of fundraising. People list items on the site and choose a charity to receive the money once sold.


This site was set up by an amazing family in Christchurch who wanted to reduce waste in landfills by people chucking away good items and also to help people raise monies for worthy causes.


We have raised over $2600 over many auctions with items donated by our supporters. This is not to be sneezed at as we are always looking to raise funds to pay our large vet bills.


We have large vet bills due to being a 'no kill' charity. If an animal is in pain then we will help it, regardless of its social status or breed.
Please see the photo's below of some of our rescued kittens during the past couple of years and then some photo's of kittens that have been fostered in loving homes and then adopted to a forever home. This is what Cat Rescue Christchurch does. Rescues, heals and loves.!!!!

We currently only have 25 items listed on our webfair this month, which is the lowest ever.


I am wondering if everyone could look into their cupboards and draws and find ONE item to post on Webfair this month. We have over 200 members on this site and even if 20 members posted on item and it sold, then it all helps. There are 10 fab charities on the site this month and hence a lot of people looking through all items so the audience is growing.


Also if there are any business out there that would like to donate an item over $50 you can get 4 weeks free advertising on the site. Win win scenario courtesy of webfair. Just email Donna@webfair.co.nz or Kelsey@webfair.co.nz and they can work out the details.
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It is easy to load the webfair app on your phone, as it means you can take an instant photo and upload the item as a gift on the site very easily (easy than loading to trade me).


If you have any problems with logging on initially, first check your junk mail or email donna@webfair.co.nz and she will fix the issue. She has been great to our charity which I totally appreciate.


Psss if your item does not sell this month, then you can easily 'Relist" next month. It is as simple as a couple of processes as it retains all your previous information about the items posted but unsold..


Thank you in appreciation of your help.


Please share this post with other crazy cat people. We are a passionate bunch of people so I sure it will make a difference.
If you have any questions please ask.
Bron
www.webfair.co.nz...

2309 days ago

ACC Invoices: Get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

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If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

😶 Have some questions about your invoice? Ask Jules our new chatbot ➡ acc.nz... (and 🤖 Look for Jules’ chat icon 🗨 bottom right of the business pages.)

🙄 Need to pay your invoice? Do it online: ➡ acc.nz...
Get it done online

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2309 days ago

Power off to retrieve truck and road closed

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Power will be cut for 64 customers in Allandale, near Governors Bay, this afternoon to allow the safe removal of a truck that has gone off a road in the area.

The road will be closed for approx 2 hours while the vehicle is removed with a mobile crane. Motorists who would normally travel via … View more
Power will be cut for 64 customers in Allandale, near Governors Bay, this afternoon to allow the safe removal of a truck that has gone off a road in the area.

The road will be closed for approx 2 hours while the vehicle is removed with a mobile crane. Motorists who would normally travel via Allandale to Charteris Bay or through to Motukarara or Akaroa will need to use SH 75 as an alternative while the closure is in place to avoid delays.

The power will be switched off later this afternoon for an estimated four to six hours. The outage allows Orion to earth and remove lines that are above the truck. This will allow crane access for the safe removal of the vehicle.

Customers can check if their service is affected, or be updated by checking Orion website’s Power Outages section, or calling the Orion Contact Centre on 03 363 9898 or 0800 363 9898, or checking out Orion's current outages page: www.oriongroup.co.nz...

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2309 days ago

Boredom busting ideas for the weekend

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Up to much this weekend? Why not check out our KidsFest events, the BNZ Crusaders vs the
The Blues, or The Christchurch Brick Show.
Find out more about what events are on this weekend at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2309 days ago

Countdown recalls frozen veggie mix

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown supermarkets are recalling a frozen vegetable mix as a precaution amid fears it could contain a particularly dangerous strain of listeria that has been linked to nine deaths overseas.

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the recalled products have been traced back to a … View more
Countdown supermarkets are recalling a frozen vegetable mix as a precaution amid fears it could contain a particularly dangerous strain of listeria that has been linked to nine deaths overseas.

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the recalled products have been traced back to a Hungarian facility, known to be the source of the listeria.

A Countdown spokeswoman said the supermarket had been advised there was a potential risk its Bell Farms Steam Veggies, Carrot, Corn and Broccoli bags contained the bacteria.

The company withdrew one batch of the Bell Farms frozen vegetables on Friday from all Countdown, SuperValue, and FreshChoice stores and has since recalled all batches of the product. Anyone who has purchased this product can return it to any of our stores for a full refund.

Frozen vegetables generally pose no risk if cooked correctly before eating, she said. Listeria can cause illness in pregnant woman and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

Information on the recall is available here. More information on food safety and listeria can be found here.

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2310 days ago

Council invests in sustainable innovation

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Logan Williams will turn Didymo - "rock snot" - into eco-friendly products. The Biome founder is one of two-dozen local projects who have received funding from our Innovation and Sustainability Fund.
To learn more, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2310 days ago

Action on Akaroa's freedom camping issues

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Restrictions for freedom campers in Akaroa may be in place next summer as the Council begins consultation from August 1 with the community on amending the 2015 Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2310 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

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Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
    8% Complete
1744 votes
2311 days ago

Have your say: Christchurch Casino venue licence up for renewal

Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission has received an application to renew the venue licence for the Christchurch Casino. This will allow it to continue to operate at 30-38 Victoria Street, Christchurch, for another 15 years.

The Commission is requesting feedback from the Christchurch community, which can be … View more
The Gambling Commission has received an application to renew the venue licence for the Christchurch Casino. This will allow it to continue to operate at 30-38 Victoria Street, Christchurch, for another 15 years.

The Commission is requesting feedback from the Christchurch community, which can be emailed to: info@gamblingcom.govt.nz or posted to: PO Box 137295, Parnell, Auckland 1052. Submission deadline: 8 August 2018. Unless previously arranged, all submissions will be made available for public viewing on the Gambling Commission’s website.

The Christchurch Casino is operated by Christchurch Casinos Limited.

For more information about making a submission, visit our website www.gamblingcom.govt.nz or contact Blair Cairncross, Executive Director, Gambling Commission: blair.cairncross@gamblingcom.govt.nz.
Find out more

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2311 days ago

Do you need finance for a new car?

Geneva Finance

Do you have your heart set on a great new car but need finance to get it? We can sort your money fast and simply at a great rate. At Geneva Finance we are specialists in Car Finance and Loans and will guarantee you the best rate for your situation.

At any finance company, rates will vary … View more
Do you have your heart set on a great new car but need finance to get it? We can sort your money fast and simply at a great rate. At Geneva Finance we are specialists in Car Finance and Loans and will guarantee you the best rate for your situation.

At any finance company, rates will vary depending on your situation but as we know car finance so well, we can match you with the best possible loan fast and you can also save heaps on insurance and fees.

Find out if you qualify in 5 minutes. Apply online today.
Apply here!

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2313 days ago

CAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM

Joanne from Halswell

Hi, my daughters car is having an intermittent transmission problem, she's a student and can't afford to take it to the garage. Is anyone out there interested in looking at it and give her an idea if it's able to be fixed. Thank you in Advance!

2311 days ago

MOU targets pests on Banks Peninsula

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust initiative aims to “effectively free” the region of pests by 2050 so indigenous species can survive and increase.
Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2312 days ago

Nurses vote to strike this Thursday

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) … View more
Hi Christchurch,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) more-than-30,000 members have chosen to take industrial action - a move described as "unprecedented".

What do you think about Thursday's strike? Were you surprised they rejected the last offer? Or do you think they deserve more? Let us know in the replies!

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2311 days ago

Matariki dawn plantings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Head along to Styx Reserve this weekend to celebrate Matariki.
For more head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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