Addington, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2551 days ago

World Buskers Festival 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

14 countries.
11 nights.
10 days.
55 artists.
13 performance spaces.
400 performances & shows!
25 years!
Buskers 2018!
Book now: nz.patronbase.com...

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2551 days ago

Leaving the country and selling my stuff

Steven from Merivale

Hi Guys,

After nearly 6 years in NZ me and my fiance are leaving to return home to the UK.

We have many items up for sale on trade me. Follow the link to view.

Most auctions except for the car finish this Friday

www.trademe.co.nz...

Negotiable

2553 days ago

Moving Boxes

Alicia from Merivale

Has anyone got any moving boxes they've would like to get rid of? ;)

2551 days ago

Lancaster Park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!

We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.

Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, … View more
Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!

We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.

Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, cheering on the Crusaders or enjoying a live concert, send in your images for a chance to have them featured on signage around the site ahead of, and during, the deconstruction.

Learn more: cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz...

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2552 days ago

Colour Your Community - we doubled the winners!

Resene

Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View more
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.

Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.

ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Read more about the nominations

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2552 days ago

The Jacinda Question - can employers ask job applicants about their baby plans?

Steven Duxfield from Corcoran French

After weeks of guessing and a hard fought election, Jacinda Ardern, Labour’s youngest ever leader is now Prime Minister of New Zealand. She heads a Labour led government with a New Zealand First and Green party coalition.
She made international news during the election campaign for refusing to be… View more
After weeks of guessing and a hard fought election, Jacinda Ardern, Labour’s youngest ever leader is now Prime Minister of New Zealand. She heads a Labour led government with a New Zealand First and Green party coalition.
She made international news during the election campaign for refusing to be drawn on whether she planned to have children and for criticising the AM Show’s Mark Richardson, when he suggested that all employers have a right to know this when hiring a woman.
It raised an important question for employers. Is it ever ok to ask a female candidate about her baby plans?
The answer here in New Zealand is clear. Discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy, childbirth and family status is prohibited. A range of legislative protections to this effect are enshrined in the Human Rights Act 1993, the Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987.
As pregnancy can raise the possibility of altered working conditions and parental leave, some employers may like to know of a woman’s plans, but asking about that raises significant risk. Women must be treated the same as any other candidate in the recruitment process. Pregnancy, or potential pregnancy, should not be taken into account when deciding who to hire. There is generally no lawful reason for an employer to ask such questions of a candidate therefore.
This most likely also applies where the position is for a fixed term or where an employer has health and safety concerns given the pregnancy.
Simply assuming that a pregnant woman may not work for the full period of a fixed term of employment is likely to fall foul of our employment laws. A court would likely say that it cannot be anticipated how much parental leave she may wish to take, or even be entitled to.
From a health and safety perspective, it would be rare that work which is safe for other employees would pose a risk due to pregnancy. Even where this is so (for example say where the work involves heavy lifting or exposure to chemicals) there are usually alternatives open to employers. They include temporarily changing an employee’s duties or directing her to take early parental leave. The New Zealand courts are likely to prefer such alternative arrangements being implemented, over say a scenario where a woman is denied access to employment in the first place.
Men are also protected from discrimination on grounds of family status and are able to share parental leave with the mother. In fact, any person who is the primary carer of a child can now apply for leave from employment where certain conditions are met given changes to parental leave legislation in 2016.
This all means baby plans should not be a topic for discussion at interviews in job situations, no matter who is applying for the job.
We also add that the law surrounding parental leave was recently changed, as noted above, and can be tricky to navigate. Our employment team can help you make sure that the right procedures are being followed.
If you want to know more please contact Geraldine Biggs, Associate, in our Litigation Team, Ph 03 379 4660 or via the email link below.

2552 days ago

Metro Sports facility

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Government has ordered an urgent review of plans for the Metro Sports facility amid concern the project will come in $75 million over budget. Read more at NEWSLINE:

www.ccc.govt.nz...

2552 days ago

Consultation on Dyers Pass Road

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The speed limit on Dyers Pass Road could be changed in a bid to reduce the high accident toll along the route. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

2552 days ago

The Status of your Dog in the Family

High Five Puppy Skills

The poster says it all - if you want help with your puppy, young dog - get in touch with me. Follow me on my facebook page - highfivepuppyskills - heaps of tips to help you with your puppy.

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2553 days ago

Garage Sale

Anna from Spreydon

Get a bargain on Saturday, 25. Nov, and Sunday 26. Nov from 8am to 11am at 35 Evesham Crescent.

Kitchen stuff - pots, plates, backing trays, ...
Womens Clothes - new never worn or get some vintage from the 80's
Books and other stuff

It's an "make an offer sale" - All … View more
Get a bargain on Saturday, 25. Nov, and Sunday 26. Nov from 8am to 11am at 35 Evesham Crescent.

Kitchen stuff - pots, plates, backing trays, ...
Womens Clothes - new never worn or get some vintage from the 80's
Books and other stuff

It's an "make an offer sale" - All must go!

Cu on the weekend :)

Negotiable

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2553 days ago

caravan for sale

Brent from Upper Riccarton

4 berth swift caravan and awning
tidy condition
fridge,oven,heater.
current wof,registration,gas certified and electic certified
seperate shower,toilet.

Price: $17,000

2553 days ago

House Sitting

Miriam from Somerfield

Do you need a someone to look after your pets, plants and other responsibilities over the holiday season? Contact me 0204 073 2283 for more information!

2554 days ago

Free catch bag broken

Chris from Spreydon

Hi folks a spring and another bit came flying of this when I was using it over weekend. I'd rather get a different type anyone want it for free it just stays open
Chris 0212746041

Free

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2554 days ago

Le Race

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Looking for a new challenge this summer? Why not check out Le Race Petite, it’s got all the exciting features of Le Race but over a shorter distance. Bonus!

Enter now at www.lerace.co.nz... #lerace

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2557 days ago

Car Seat

Robyn from Hillmorton

Wanted for a 2 year old coming over for Christmas. We could also do with a high chair.

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