Belfast, Christchurch

1931 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
1931 days ago

Need an appliance serviced?

Fisher & Paykel

Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?

Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.

Your local … View more
Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?

Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.

Your local qualified technicians use only genuine Fisher & Paykel parts, and provide a 12-month warranty on all repairs. Competitively priced from $99 (incl GST).
Book online now

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1932 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
1932 days ago

Celebrate music of the 1920s-40s!

The Team from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

Celebrating the flappers of the 20's, Art Deco and big bands of the 30’s, and the birth of the crooners like Bing Cosby and Perry Como in the 40’s!

The show is filled with fun and familiar song and dance numbers like Anything Goes, Puttin' on the Ritz, Stepping out with My Baby and… View more
Celebrating the flappers of the 20's, Art Deco and big bands of the 30’s, and the birth of the crooners like Bing Cosby and Perry Como in the 40’s!

The show is filled with fun and familiar song and dance numbers like Anything Goes, Puttin' on the Ritz, Stepping out with My Baby and Lullaby of Broadway.

Starring Karl Perigo, Alex Milligan, Hamish McGregor, Tainui Kuru, Kelly Harris and Alex Foster, accompanied by Grant Winterburn on Piano!

Advance bookings recommended due to demand. Call toll-free 0508 266 237 or purchase online at www.operatunity.co.nz.

All tickets include lunch after the show!
Book now!

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1933 days ago

RECOMMENDATION - JOIE - Personalised Gift Boxes

Angela from Parklands - Marshlands

#WIN a box of joie for you and your bestie. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com... and tag a friend...or 2, or 3 on our 'Like & Win' post and you and your friend could win a gorgeous box of joie. Terms and conditions on our FB Post.

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1933 days ago

Needing a 2 bedroom unit or house to rent please!

Rosie from Redwood

Hi neighbours, I'm looking for a home for a lovely Filipino couple and their primary school aged son. They're non smokers, non drinkers and extremely careful and conscientious. In fact, hand on heart, they're dream tenants! They need the Redwood or Papanui area, so as to be close to… View moreHi neighbours, I'm looking for a home for a lovely Filipino couple and their primary school aged son. They're non smokers, non drinkers and extremely careful and conscientious. In fact, hand on heart, they're dream tenants! They need the Redwood or Papanui area, so as to be close to Papanui Primary School and their work. If you know of anything available now, or coming up soon, please contact me. 021-029-27213. Many thanks in anticipation. Rosie

1933 days ago

We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We make it our mission to help our youth grow in confidence, building strong communities and working towards a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.

Learn more about our work in the link provided.

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

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1933 days ago

Circulation booster

Viv from Kaiapoi

We are looking to buy a circulation booster.( a pad that send electrical current up the legs ).just wondering if you have one you want to sell?
Thanks, Viv

Negotiable

1935 days ago

Do you agree the Crusaders rugby team should keep their name?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) chairman Brent Impey has revealed the Crusaders will be keeping their name in 2020 after calls to change it in the wake of the Christchurch shootings on March 15.

The Crusaders name debate has been hotly disputed after the terrorist attack in Christchurch, where 51 people … View more
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) chairman Brent Impey has revealed the Crusaders will be keeping their name in 2020 after calls to change it in the wake of the Christchurch shootings on March 15.

The Crusaders name debate has been hotly disputed after the terrorist attack in Christchurch, where 51 people were killed after a gunman opened fire on Muslim worshippers in two mosques in the city.

The name-change pressure emerged because of the centuries-old sensitivity over the history of the Crusades, which were bloody medieval conflicts between Muslims and Christians.

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1933 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
Learn more

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1933 days ago

Midwinter Christmas Quiz - supporting St John

Michelle from Belfast

I am fundraising for St John with a Midwinter Christmas Quiz night.
Gather a group of friends (4-6), put on your Christmas bling and come along for a fun night of questions and a 2 course meal.
$25.00 per person

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Thursday 27th June 7.00pm, Fox and Ferret at the Palms

Quiz not … View more
I am fundraising for St John with a Midwinter Christmas Quiz night.
Gather a group of friends (4-6), put on your Christmas bling and come along for a fun night of questions and a 2 course meal.
$25.00 per person

www.facebook.com...
Thursday 27th June 7.00pm, Fox and Ferret at the Palms

Quiz not your thing? I have a Fast and Furious Movie Fundraiser coming up in August.

To register for either event please email me: michellecharitytv@gmail.com

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1933 days ago

Dog/House sitter required

Christine from Belfast

Christine Brady from Belfast

Hi
We are looking for a reliable Dog/House sitter for 2 weeks in July 2019
Modern warm house with Sky Internet etc with 1 small house dog for company He is very friendly and loves people
We look forward to replies
Thanks

Free

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1933 days ago

New Sunday evening Zumba class

Halie from Redwood

Brand new Sunday evening Zumba class starting this weekend, 16th June, 6pm at Marshland School!! Just a gold coin if it's your first class

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1939 days ago

With nominations close, an interesting local election battle looms

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

OPINION: We're just four months out from election day for local government.

Candidate nominations for the Christchurch City Council will open in six weeks and the early signals are that the city is in for a far more contested election battle than the snore-fest that blighted us three years … View more
OPINION: We're just four months out from election day for local government.

Candidate nominations for the Christchurch City Council will open in six weeks and the early signals are that the city is in for a far more contested election battle than the snore-fest that blighted us three years ago.

Read the full opinion piece by columnist Mike Yardley by clicking on the link below and tell us what you think in the comments.

1934 days ago

Te Ao with Moana

Māori Television

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