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2328 days ago

Electricity costs

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Consumer NZ's latest energy providers survey found a significant number of households have had trouble paying their power bills.

Visit the CAB website to find answers to frequently asked questions about electricity costs:
www.cab.org.nz...

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2328 days ago

Order your Entertainment book here to support Citizens Advice Bureau

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

At CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide a free and independent service to all. Interviewers are Volunteers giving up their time freely in the service of others. Your purchase of an Entertainment … View moreAt CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide a free and independent service to all. Interviewers are Volunteers giving up their time freely in the service of others. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising.

If you select the pick-up option when you order then we’ll contact you about when you can collect it from the Entertainment Book office at 191 Ferry Road.

The link to order is: www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

The link to preview the 2018/19 Christchurch, Canterbury and Nelson book is: www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Please help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your Friends and Family. Thanks for your support!

2329 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
Enrol now

2334 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Christchurch?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2330 days ago

Entertainment Books. You save and Charities win.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Ive got bad news everyone.
If you purchased an Entertainment Book or digital app last year, it’s now expired.

But don’t worry, Cat Rescue Christchurch have the new 2018/2019 books and digital apps in stock!

Cat Rescue Christchurch would not be able to continue the work we do without your … View more
Ive got bad news everyone.
If you purchased an Entertainment Book or digital app last year, it’s now expired.

But don’t worry, Cat Rescue Christchurch have the new 2018/2019 books and digital apps in stock!

Cat Rescue Christchurch would not be able to continue the work we do without your generous donations and support with our fundraisers.
Its not uncommon for us to have monthly vet bills of $30,000+.
For each book or app sold, Cat Rescue Christchurch will receive 20% back which goes straight into things like the vet bills which treat the unwell cats and kittens, as well as keeping our little friends as far away from being hungry as possible.
If not purchasing a book or digital app through us, please support us by liking, sharing or commenting.

With 100’s of 2 for 1 and up to 50% off offers at many of the top and your own favourite restaurants, cafes, takeaways, attractions and activities, as well as retail and travel offers – from Timaru through to Christchurch and up to Nelson, totalling to over $20,000 in savings in each book or app, why wouldn’t you have a book or app in your household?
Know someone who wants one? Want to get one yourself or for that special someone?
Simply visit www.entertainmentbook.co.nz... to purchase one today!
Pro tip – Cat Rescue Christchurch also have all editions across NZ, AUS and Bali available to purchase.

If you want to know more about Cat Rescue Christchurch and what we do – Go to our website, or like both our facebook page and our fundraising info page.

Thanks for your support!  If you order please put neighbourly as how you found out.

2331 days ago

Thoughts about volunteers being at the heart of the community.

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

As part of their guest blog series for National Volunteer Week, Volunteering New Zealand invited Rob Jackson, from Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, to share his thoughts on volunteers at the heart of the community. You can read his post here:
www.volunteeringnz.org.nz...

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2331 days ago

What a freezing start! Did your area hit below zero degrees this morning?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch … View more
A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.

The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.

Read more about today's weather here.

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2331 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2334 days ago

1.Tree trimming & section maintenance. 2. Hard Landscaping

Gilda from Banks Peninsula

Can anyone recommend a business they have used who does 1. tree trimming & section maintenance in Hoon Hay area? 2. Hard landscaping eg rip up old concrete, level and re lay pavers etc...? Thanks

2331 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2331 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2331 days ago

Volunteer for CAB and be part of the heart of your community

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

As this week is National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our society. If you are thinking about a way to give back to the community, volunteering at CAB may be for you. Do you like problem solving, and want to make a difference to peoples' … View moreAs this week is National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our society. If you are thinking about a way to give back to the community, volunteering at CAB may be for you. Do you like problem solving, and want to make a difference to peoples' lives? It can be challenging but is extremely rewarding work. Check our website for details. www.cab.org.nz...

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2331 days ago

New city centre pump track opens

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The longest night is here! To celebrate this year's Winter Solstice, come and check out the central city's new pump track after our Winter Solstice Night Light Bike Ride event through Hagley Park.
For more information, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2332 days ago

Food Lovers Masterclass.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A friendly reminder, it is not too late to book for the Food Lovers Masterclasses happening this Friday 22 June.
Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Find out more here: bit.ly...

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2332 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in July!

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting in July in carpentry and building, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical tradesView more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting in July in carpentry and building, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Guarantee foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in July.
Find out more

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