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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

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2500 days ago

LAVENDER ARAUCANA ROOSTER 12weeks

Becky from Wigram

Lovely young fellow, just started crowing so we need to rehome him. Definity n0t for eating he is a pet! Pure araucana.

Price: $20

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2500 days ago

Plastic Screw-top Jars (peanut butter or honey type)

Laura from Hillmorton

Hi all,
If you have any used 500ml-750ml plastic screw-top jars with lids I'd gladly take them off your hands! I need about 30. Thank you ever so kindly!

Free

2501 days ago

Halswell Community Market 2018

Kate Cleverly from Halswell Community Project

2018 MARKET DATES!!!!

Mark the dates in your diary and support your local Community Market.
Fourth Sunday of each month
12 - 3pm in the Grounds of St John of God
26 Nash Road, Aidanfield.
Parking available nearby
Walk or bike to the market or try parking at Aidanfield School, just over the … View more
2018 MARKET DATES!!!!

Mark the dates in your diary and support your local Community Market.
Fourth Sunday of each month
12 - 3pm in the Grounds of St John of God
26 Nash Road, Aidanfield.
Parking available nearby
Walk or bike to the market or try parking at Aidanfield School, just over the bridge.

Sun 28th Jan
Sun 25th Feb
Sun 25th Mar
Sun 22nd Apr
(full list of dates in attached flyer)

2501 days ago

In need of a post-holiday, holiday?

Readers Rail Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - … View more
Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - presented by Sunday Star-Times
When: Saturday, 12 May - Friday, 26 May

South Island - presented by The Press
When: Thursday, 19 April - Wednesday, 2 May

Book now and be in to win one of five double-passes to an NZ House & Garden House tour of your choice. Simply quote "NEIGHBOURLY" when booking over the phone or online in the voucher section.
Find out more

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2501 days ago

Cat Rescue needs some Expert Help removing some BUMBLEBEES

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We have BUMBLEBEES living under the Cat Rescue equipment shed which we are needing to shift!
Does anyone know someone who can help with relocation of these bees please?
If you do, could you email your contact details to fundraising.catrescue@gmail.com

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2502 days ago

Kittens

Michael from Hoon Hay

Hi everyone just wondering if there is any free kittens out there we are a family of 4 2 adults and 2 beautiful little girls who love cats we would give the kitten a loving home and would grow old as a part of our family

2508 days ago

Do you shun public transport?

Christchurch Mail

A story in todays Press says Christchurch is the car capital of the country, with more of us choosing to take the car than cycle or use public transport. Why do you think that is? When was the last time you got on the bus? What was it like? Do you own a bike, and bike around the city? Keen to get … View moreA story in todays Press says Christchurch is the car capital of the country, with more of us choosing to take the car than cycle or use public transport. Why do you think that is? When was the last time you got on the bus? What was it like? Do you own a bike, and bike around the city? Keen to get some feedback and see what's behind the results of the MoT survey.
** Please note we may use comments in our Conversations page in the Christchurch Mail. If you're not comfortable with your comments appearing in print, please include NFP (Not For Print) in your comments. Thank you!

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2521 days ago

Lost white kitten

Victoria from Sydenham

Hi guys my sons kitten has been missing since 530pm last night we live on hasting street west sydenham and shes only 3months old and is deaf we would really like her back if anyone has seen her it was paet of his xmas present if you find her please contact me Victoria on 0274140553 please

2502 days ago

Commercial Leasing

Steven Duxfield from Corcoran French

Commercial Leasing
The terms of a commercial lease are vastly different to that of a standard residential tenancy agreement. It would be impossible for us to outline all the terms of a typical commercial lease in this article but we outline a few of the common issues and queries which commonly … View more
Commercial Leasing
The terms of a commercial lease are vastly different to that of a standard residential tenancy agreement. It would be impossible for us to outline all the terms of a typical commercial lease in this article but we outline a few of the common issues and queries which commonly arise between both Tenant and Landlord.
Agreement to Lease

An Agreement to Lease is the initial document signed between the parties setting out the main terms of agreement between them. It is not the formal lease document. The Agreement to Lease usually requires a formal deed of lease be entered into setting out all of the terms, rights and obligations of the parties and enforcement provisions. Many clients mistakenly believe that once they have signed the Agreement to Lease, this is the formal contract. The Agreement to Lease does not contain all of the necessary provisions required to protect both parties which are contained in the full deed.

Costs

Recent revisions of the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) commercial lease removed the ability for a Landlord to charge the Tenant for the Landlord’s legal costs for preparation of the lease documents. Each party now bears their own costs for the preparation, variation or deed recording a rent review or renewal unlike the earlier versions which made this a Tenant responsibility. The Tenant is still required to meet the Landlord’s reasonable costs in considering any request by the Tenant for the Landlord’s consent as well as the enforcement of the Landlord’s rights, remedies and powers.

Maintenance Obligations

Generally speaking a Tenant is responsible for maintaining the interior of the premises and is required to yield up the premises in a like condition as at the start of the lease. The Landlord is usually responsible for maintaining the exterior of the building and ensuring that it is weathertight. Often having a premises condition report attached to a lease when signed will avoid any possible disputes at the end of the lease. This report is very useful in situations where a Landlord has sold the premises, or the Tenant has sold the business and assigned the lease to a new Tenant.

Renewal of Lease

Often we see both the Landlord and Tenant fail to deal with subsequent renewals of the lease according to the lease terms. The standard provisions of the ADLS lease provides that where the Tenant intends to exercise its right of renewal (if one is provided) it must provide written notice to the Landlord of its intention to exercise its renewal no later than three months prior to the expiry of the current term. If a Tenant fails to provide that notice, the Landlord can terminate the lease on the final expiry date. However, if neither party take any steps the lease will revert to a month to month lease until either party terminates with one month’s notice.

Dealing with renewals correctly is important from both parties’ perspective. For the Landlord it ensures that a Tenant is locked in for a specified period of time and provides it certainty of future rental income.

From a Tenant’s perspective it provides security of site which is especially important where the location of the premises is a fundamental part of its goodwill. If a Tenant fails to properly execute or exercise its rights of renewal the value of its business could be drastically reduced.

Commercial leases can be complicated and both Landlord and Tenant are considered equal commercial parties. It is therefore important that both parties understand their obligations.

If you would like some specific advice in relation to your lease or a particular situation we suggest that you contact us and we can provide you with some further advice in this regard.

Michael is an Associate in our Property Team based in our Kaiapoi Office and can be reached on (03) 327 8159 or by email michael@corcoranfrench.co.nz

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2503 days ago
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2502 days ago

Chooks to give away

Wendy from Somerfield

Free Chooks 2 Light Sussex and 1 Wyndote still laying. Approx 5 years old.

Free

2503 days ago

What's in a name?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

A colleague just told me about a friend of his, who has two sets of twins - no mean feat! The thing that stuck out for me, though, were their names: Bernie and Dorothy, and Betty and Delilah. We figured they'd been named after family members, or Mum has a love for old-fashioned names. But it … View moreA colleague just told me about a friend of his, who has two sets of twins - no mean feat! The thing that stuck out for me, though, were their names: Bernie and Dorothy, and Betty and Delilah. We figured they'd been named after family members, or Mum has a love for old-fashioned names. But it got me to thinking - do you have an unusual name? Where did it come from? Has it been a blessing or a curse? My brother (Kylee) tried to buy my name off me when we were teenagers, but he's now settled into his moniker. Of course, it gets a little confusing sometimes, with his partner named Kylie...
*** We may choose to use comments in our Conversations page in the newspaper. If you're not comfortable sharing your comments, please note with NFP (Not For Print) on your comment.

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2503 days ago

GET THAT PUPPY TRAINING STARTED NOW

High Five Puppy Skills

Get that puppy trained now. Please don’t wait for those behavioural issues to start. It is much nicer and easier to show the young puppy what it can do rather than having to correct the older puppy for what it should not do.
I am available to help you at times to suit you and the family i.e. … View more
Get that puppy trained now. Please don’t wait for those behavioural issues to start. It is much nicer and easier to show the young puppy what it can do rather than having to correct the older puppy for what it should not do.
I am available to help you at times to suit you and the family i.e. afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Look up my website www.highfivepuppyskills.co.nz... my facebook page highfivepuppyskills and give me a call 027 4239696.

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2504 days ago

Banana Boxes for moving ready for pickup now.

Campbell from Hoon Hay

Hi all
We've got around 15 banana boxes (in Hoon Hay) left over from our move. Yours if you want to come get them.
Txt me on 027 7493065
thanks
Campbell

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