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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.

2694 days ago

Asians on Screen; Final Frontier

Mary from Redwood

Hello good neighbours, the following event is coming to Christchurch and it would be awesome to give support to a Redwood raised young lady if you can make it.

Have you ever wondered why there aren’t many Asians in movies or T.V shows but the ones that appear on screen occasionally only … View more
Hello good neighbours, the following event is coming to Christchurch and it would be awesome to give support to a Redwood raised young lady if you can make it.

Have you ever wondered why there aren’t many Asians in movies or T.V shows but the ones that appear on screen occasionally only play the stereotyped “Asian” roles?

Future Dragonz Christchurch is proud to present “Asians on Screen: the Final Frontier", proudly supported by the New Zealand Film Commission.

We are thrilled to have award winning New Zealand actress and playwright Alice Canton and Raymond Suen from the NZ Film Commission to discuss the awkward, confusing and downright hilarious questions around Asian representation in theatre and screen.


We will have free nibbles and would love to see you there and hear your thoughts.

When: 6 pm Tuesday 4 July 2017
Where: Upper Riccarton Library Community Room, 71 Main South Road.

Please RSVP your FREE ticket by clicking on this link here:
www.eventbrite.com... the venue has limited capacity so please RSVP and bring your ticket via printout or smart phone to the venue.

2691 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2691 days ago

Good you buy must be of "acceptable quality"

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

If you buy consumer goods from a New Zealand business, you are protected by law. The Consumer Guarantees Act says that those goods must be of “acceptable quality” under the law. But what does this actually mean?

Basically it means that anything you buy from a business should do what you … View more
If you buy consumer goods from a New Zealand business, you are protected by law. The Consumer Guarantees Act says that those goods must be of “acceptable quality” under the law. But what does this actually mean?

Basically it means that anything you buy from a business should do what you would expect it to, and last a reasonable length of time.

Under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) a product is of acceptable quality if it:
is fit for its normal purpose (eg a vacuum cleaner should clean the floor well),
is in good working order (eg a vacuum cleaner should work reliably),
has an acceptable finish and appearance (eg a new vacuum cleaner should not have dents or scratches),
has no minor defects (eg a vacuum cleaner hose should be securely attached not loose),
is safe to use (eg a vacuum cleaner should not overheat) and
is durable (eg a vacuum cleaner should last a reasonable amount of time before breaking down).
If you arrange for the business to deliver the product to you, they are responsible for ensuring that it arrives in good working order.

You do need to take into consideration the age and price of the item. For example, you would not expect a very cheap item to last as long as a more expensive version; and you might expect to see some wear and tear on a secondhand item but not on a brand new one.

Another thing to remember is that if the business points out any faults with an item before you buy it, you can’t claim for those faults later.

If the goods are not of acceptable quality, you can go back to the business as soon as you find a problem with it and they have to do something to put it right. Keep a record of problems you have had with it, such as when it has inexplicably stopped working, and receipts for any repairs you’ve had to get done to it.

Depending on what the problem is, the business must:
repair it at no cost to you, or
replace the item or give you a refund if it can’t easily be fixed.
The business can’t simply refer you to the manufacturer, require you to return the item in its original packaging, or offer you store credit instead of a refund. Don’t be put off if the warranty has expired - if you reasonably expect something to last several years, then you can go back to the business if there’s a problem with it.

If the product is faulty and caused damage to your property, you may be entitled to compensation for that.

If you do strike any problems getting the problem fixed just give your local CAB a call or visit.

For more information, visit our Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair Trading Act page or the Consumer Protection page on faulty products.

2692 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2692 days ago

Lovely 4 seated leather sofa for sali

Barbs from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Moving north can't take sofa with us

Price: $350

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2692 days ago

Gardening Services

Brian Farrant from 'That Guy' Gardening and Home Services

Have you got an untidy garden that needs attending? A general tidy up, pruning, lawn mowing.. let me do it all for you! Please call/text or email me.. Brian 0274857373 or farrantb50@gmail.com.

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2693 days ago

Garden

Pete from Parklands - Marshlands

This is an unusual request and I don't really know what category to put it in.
I am adisabled person with alarge section. I am looking for someone who would liketo grow veges or whatever they like (so long asit is legal) my number is 0221002807

2692 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2692 days ago

Congratulations to The Parklands "Huskies"!

FreshChoice Parklands

FreshChoice Parklands are proud to announce that last month's FreshChoice Community Fund was awarded to The Parklands "Huskies" , a team of passionate 8-9 year old football stars.

The team have been invited to play at an international tournament held at the Christchurch Football … View more
FreshChoice Parklands are proud to announce that last month's FreshChoice Community Fund was awarded to The Parklands "Huskies" , a team of passionate 8-9 year old football stars.

The team have been invited to play at an international tournament held at the Christchurch Football Centre on the 14th and 16th of July where teams from around the Asia-Pascific region will compete! The team will be using this fund to cover most of the registration fee. The hope that the tournament will be one of the most memorable events in their lives.

Go "Huskies"!

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2693 days ago

Do you love a Good Story?

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Through providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. … View moreThrough providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. ‘10 Good Stories’ highlights the different areas where our work positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across greater Christchurch. Check out our 10 Good Stories here! Check out 10 Good Stories

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2693 days ago

Agent Required

Action Life Coaching

I am amotovational speaker and need an experienced Agent. My story is as unique as it is captivating.I have worked as a public speaker to small audiences but my story deserves a larger audience. If you have got what it takes please call me. My number is0221002807

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2693 days ago

Pet Snuggle Sacks

Kay from Belfast

I make these snuggle Sacks for cats and dogs fleece inner micro filling in the middle and fabric on the outside.
Cats size 50 x 60 $20.00
Dogs size 70 x 60 $25.00
I also make Stan the Stag these look great a on the wall. Makes a great gift $35.00 ea

Negotiable

2694 days ago

Wool blend thread

Karla from Redwood

Over 60 rolls of thread of a variety of colours
Feel free to ask questions
pick up is Redwood Ch Ch

Price: $40

2694 days ago

Support for Cat Cafe in Christchurch

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

The two lovely people who are trying to set up Christchurch's Cat Cafe are current volunteers of Cat Rescue Christchurch as per below. They are just over half way to their kickstarter goal but need more pledges.

If we can buy a beach we as a community should beable to help this couple in … View more
The two lovely people who are trying to set up Christchurch's Cat Cafe are current volunteers of Cat Rescue Christchurch as per below. They are just over half way to their kickstarter goal but need more pledges.

If we can buy a beach we as a community should beable to help this couple in their dream to do a project that will have amazing ripple effects long term for the community, tourism and kittens and cats in need.

Who doesn't want to go and have a coffee and have a cuddle with a wobbler like Clover

Bless😻😻😻😻😻😻😻


It would be great if you could go and like and follow both our facebook page and Catnap Cafe facebook page and see what great things are happening with both ventures.


Ie Cat Rescue is having a quiz night fundraiser on the 20th of August so if you would like to participate, find the it on the EVENT category on the Cat Rescue facebook page, or pm me here.


Thanks

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