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Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.
Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll.
Did you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments… View moreDid you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments in the Christchurch Mail, put a NFP on your comments.
How does your dog react when you mention the W word? Take your four-legged dog friend on a walk as part of The Breeze Walking Festival. Go on, make their day. For more information about the event go to: bit.ly...
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!
To read … View moreHave you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!
To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...
Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no … View moreKia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!
***What does kia kaha mean?
For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.
Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!
Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.
The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Hi all, just a quick heads-up to people who own or intend to own a cat. There have been a quite a few toms hanging around my property (I don't have a cat), and from the stink they leave it is clear they are not desexed - relatives and friends in other areas report similar. The cats I've … View moreHi all, just a quick heads-up to people who own or intend to own a cat. There have been a quite a few toms hanging around my property (I don't have a cat), and from the stink they leave it is clear they are not desexed - relatives and friends in other areas report similar. The cats I've seen have collars, so are domesticated not stray - my car stinks, my yard stinks, and one managed to spray inside my front door one morning when I was airing the house out and upstairs. There is also frequent fighting at night. Unless you have valid reasons for leaving them "whole" cats *should* be desexed - if they're not desexed they'll just go out and breed willy nilly as is their instinct. The number of stray or unwanted cats/kittens bought to vets or the SPCA is at an all time high, and continues to grow - sadly most of those are put to death. If that upsets you then please ensure your cat is not contributing to that by desexing it.
FreshChoice City Market has been open for over a week! It’s a supermarket with a difference in the heart of Christchurch with a focus on being ‘loyal to local’.
We’ll be bringing you a range of fresh produce, meats, cakes, treat-me items plus more, all at competitive prices. … View moreFreshChoice City Market has been open for over a week! It’s a supermarket with a difference in the heart of Christchurch with a focus on being ‘loyal to local’.
We’ll be bringing you a range of fresh produce, meats, cakes, treat-me items plus more, all at competitive prices. Come down and see us at The Crossing, 71 Lichfield Street.
We’ll also be hosting a Jazz Saturday on Saturday 9th September from 12pm – 6pm. There will be live music, delicious tastings and in-store specials. We look forward to meeting you!
Learn foundation design and Adobe Photoshop skills to launch yourself into the new year! Students enrolling in this course will develop a powerful toolkit that they can then take out into the world in a variety of ways. Whether they want to kick-start a home business, create assets for … View moreLearn foundation design and Adobe Photoshop skills to launch yourself into the new year! Students enrolling in this course will develop a powerful toolkit that they can then take out into the world in a variety of ways. Whether they want to kick-start a home business, create assets for live-streaming content, or just want to know how to use industry-standard software, this certificate will have you covered.
We now have Christchurch classes available! Running over 15 weeks, commences 4 September 2017.
Don’t miss your chance to up skill for Zero Fees!
Budgeting
Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?
Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
There are several non-profit organisations that can help you with budgeting advice.
Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can help you find a … View moreBudgeting
Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?
Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
There are several non-profit organisations that can help you with budgeting advice.
Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can help you find a budgeting service that suits your situation. Some CABs also run regular budgeting clinics.
The Financial Capability Trust website and the Family Services directory also list budgeting services and financial mentors around New Zealand.
You can also get budgeting and debt management information and advice on the Sorted website.
You might be interested in joining a local MoneyMates groups. These are support groups for people wanting to improve their budgeting skills.
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?
It mostly boils down to living within your means – in other words, spending no more than the amount you earn and only borrowing money (e.g. a student loan) if you are confident of your ability to pay it back.
You can do this by putting together a budget which lists your total income and all of your expenses. You can download a budget worksheet for free from The Budgeting Hub website or the Work and Income website, or use the online budgeting tool on the Sorted website.
A budget advisory service (see above) can help you put a budget together and work out ways for you to reduce your spending or increase your income.
The Sorted website also has advice to help you manage your debt.
Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.
Christchurch could be in for a soaking over the next few days.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...
The Council today considered a report looking at short term options to reduce flood risk in Southshore, before deciding on the stabilisation option.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...
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