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1467 days ago

Elusions new look

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

Patrick and family from Eluison are excited to have a slightly new look. Now we have been doing so many heatpumps we needed more space so we have largely retired the Elusion Red ute and upgraded to being a man with a van. Still has plenty of red, same quality service and same high quality services.… View morePatrick and family from Eluison are excited to have a slightly new look. Now we have been doing so many heatpumps we needed more space so we have largely retired the Elusion Red ute and upgraded to being a man with a van. Still has plenty of red, same quality service and same high quality services.

One of our clients has drawn us these awesome pictures of Patrick and his new van! Shan just loves the likeness.

While the weathers getting warmer you may want to think about upgrading or new installation of heatpumps for keeping you cool during summer....we hear its ment to be a hot dry one so get in quick for one of our free quotes with a smile.

Also great timing to think about your outdoor entertainment lighting, outdoor plugs for swimming pools, spas, or garden tools. Get in quick to avoid being dissapointed before your Christmas holidays


As always give us a call on 021525123, or elusionelectrical@gmail.com . Remember to mention if you have a gold card, or CDHB member for your discount.

Have a great week
Patrick, Shan and family

1468 days ago

Cardiovascular Risk Screening

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

Coronary heart disease and stroke is the Number 1 cause of death in NZ with 1 in 20 adults diagnosed.
Over 50% of hospitalisations with coronary artery disease (CAD)
have NORMAL cholesterol levels

There are significant, even lifesaving benefits in early detection of any issues with your heart and … View more
Coronary heart disease and stroke is the Number 1 cause of death in NZ with 1 in 20 adults diagnosed.
Over 50% of hospitalisations with coronary artery disease (CAD)
have NORMAL cholesterol levels

There are significant, even lifesaving benefits in early detection of any issues with your heart and arteries.

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-Central (aortic) heart pressure,
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We will be able to show you an overview of your heart health and, if necessary, recommend very simple, achievable, pleasant, and low-cost ways to improve your heart health (think: “ increase your Omega 3”, “eat a piece of chocolate-a-day” type of interventions).

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1474 days ago

HOMED Saturday 31st OCTOBER

Reporter Homed - The Press

So many beautiful properties in this week's edition of HOMED.
Which open homes will you be attending?

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1469 days ago

Art Festival of Russian culture on Nov. 8, Sunday

Eva from Northcote

Dear Kiwis! Russian-born artists and craftspeople are holding a Festival of Russian culture on Sunday, 8 November, from 11am. There is an exhibition of paintings, mosaics and other art works, and lots and lots of crafts. There will also be masterclasses. A concert starts at 5pm. See you all there! … View moreDear Kiwis! Russian-born artists and craftspeople are holding a Festival of Russian culture on Sunday, 8 November, from 11am. There is an exhibition of paintings, mosaics and other art works, and lots and lots of crafts. There will also be masterclasses. A concert starts at 5pm. See you all there! The address is: 309 Durham St. North, Aldersgate Centre.

1469 days ago

Local Politcal Politics

Robert from Bryndwr

As a postgraduate political science degree candidate, I am sometimes quite disappointed with the internal politics and outcomes of local political Party groups. In part, over the years, due to critical academic study and writing schedules and also due to the internal issues within some localised … View moreAs a postgraduate political science degree candidate, I am sometimes quite disappointed with the internal politics and outcomes of local political Party groups. In part, over the years, due to critical academic study and writing schedules and also due to the internal issues within some localised political groups, I now tend to avoid them.

A couple of years ago I was considering doing a post graduate Dissertation about these groups, their composition, longevity and effectiveness. There may well now be a Ph.D. thesis in it for some much younger candidate.

I refer mostly to those local electorate branches or committees that represent various Parliamentary Parties though local government groups can sometimes suffer the same problems. With some exceptions, they can often tend to fail or, effectively, become inactive or non-existent. shortly after their formation.

Since my own participation started in 2006, with one of the three major Parties, I have seen a few of the various Parties' local electorate committees founder on the basis of their idealistic naivety and personal power ambitions involving themselves as committee members.

A very few local political groups are fortunate to have people serving on committee who do have the necessary leadership and management skills enough to anticipate and circumvent the internal problems. Many of the committee members enter the local electorate committees and see it as a path for personally campaigning for selection to their Party's list.

They can also hope they can be selected as contenders an election year candidate for Parliament. They can tend to forget their local members who might only want to socially and politically participate in their Party's community activities and social events. Some recent years ago, in one Party's Parliamentary candidate selection process, the Chair person selectively eliminated all other perceived and contending persons from the selection meeting date and time mailing list. The intention was so that they, as the Chairperson, were the only possible choice for members to nominate.
 Issues like Party members being selectively deleted from their electorate committee mailing or emailing lists, being selectively and, even punitively, uninvited to local Party social events or meetings. Members game enough to want to actively participate find they are not permitted to participate or even vote at meetings.

Other issues are that their committee members have quite naive expectations about what would attract or encourage members to want to attend monthly meetings because those meetings are often just about committee membership machinations but with no social or entertainment content.

Over several years, I have been at several meetings where their 'committee' decided that, because the members weren't now coming to the monthly meetings, they naively decided to close down their monthly meetings. The committee, usually by then, comprising only about three people, would simply call themselves the "Executive Committee' and discuss their local Party business between themselves on the phone excluding all other members while still representing themselves as a branch or committee of their particular Party.

With the recent Elections, a particular Party's local members were selectively uninvited to their Party's election party celebrations or commiserations event where the results were being broadcast on TV.
 
The politics of their internal power behaviors are the very reasons why their local Committee and monthly meetings can fail. Too much personal, power laden, interpersonal behaviors and ambitions will fail their group. Not enough altruism and caring for the social needs of others in their groups is the problem.

Some, fortunately only a few, have substituted those politics as almost a born-again card-carrying Pentecostal religion in their lives.

Notwithstanding the above issues, it IS DEFINITELY worthwhile joining a local political Party branch or group. You can then actively participate in the formation of NZ political policy and legislation even in helping to send it to the Parliamentary Bills or Select Committee level. Your local MP for your preferred Party will tell you where their local political party branches meet.
The social life, on its own, can be enormous fun and wonderful friends can be formed there.

I hope it helps.... Robert.
zl2rob at xtra.co.nz

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1469 days ago

**GARAGE SALE**🏠

Karen from Redwood

REMINDER: **** Garage Sale ****
17 Riverwood Blvd, Redwood
From 8am
Come and grab a bargain.... Kids toys, clothes, general household items, fridge, bookcase, heater, coffee table, steam mop, rug, desk chair

Negotiable

1469 days ago

Help us save lives every day New Zealand Flying Doctors Trust

Canterbury Air Rescue Trust

With over 1,000 missions a year in our www.nzflyingdoctors.co.nz... '|flying intensive care unit|’, we need your help to raise $175,000 for our sickest and most vulnerable patients.

The www.nzflyingdoctors.co.nz... |New Zealand Flying Doctors| are only partly government funded, and it is … View more
With over 1,000 missions a year in our www.nzflyingdoctors.co.nz... '|flying intensive care unit|’, we need your help to raise $175,000 for our sickest and most vulnerable patients.

The www.nzflyingdoctors.co.nz... |New Zealand Flying Doctors| are only partly government funded, and it is only with the kindness and generosity of the community that we can continue to deliver this life-saving service. With mission numbers increasing each year, the need is greater than ever before.

Today we are asking you to support missions for neonatal and paediatric patients - with over 70 missions a year for children under 15 years of age, we are focused on getting each and every one of them the right medical care.

Your contribution will help save the lives of New Zealand children!
DONATE NOW

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1471 days ago

My dog has a tumour

Jaimee from Burnside

Hi neighbours
I just found out today that my dog has a tumour which will require a very expensive operation. Does anyone know of a vet that uses pet funders.
Jaimee

1470 days ago

Got a job or two you just can't get to? Let me help!

Stephen from Master Multi-Tasker - Christchurch Handyman Services

Hey Neighbours,

Happy Friday! I've really been enjoying getting out and meeting some of you since launching my new business Master Multi-Tasker a couple of weeks ago. I'm really passionate about this community and have spent most of my life in and around the area so it's a privilege… View more
Hey Neighbours,

Happy Friday! I've really been enjoying getting out and meeting some of you since launching my new business Master Multi-Tasker a couple of weeks ago. I'm really passionate about this community and have spent most of my life in and around the area so it's a privilege to be able to start my business here.

It's been a busy few weeks - this week has been all about shelving, including including this custom adjustable garage set up and these top quality timber shelves for a client’s motor-home pantry

If you’re looking for custom shelving, let me help! I can come up with, create and install a concept that fits exactly what you need

Also available for a wide range of small jobs around your home and garden. As a Qualified Tradesman with 40+ years of experience, there's not much I can't do!

Text or call me on 027 4086 199

- Steve from Master Multi-Tasker

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1470 days ago

PICTURE FRAMES for sale.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

We have around 50 assorted picture frames for sale. Various sizes.
Larger ones sold singly and the smaller ones in lots of three.. Prices negotiable. Please private message me if interested.

Negotiable

1470 days ago

Reach Out 🤝 Look Out 👀 Help Out 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find your nearest Neighbourhood Support or to get in touch about setting up a new one, go to:

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1470 days ago

Recycle a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk into a bright and appealing workstation using your children’s favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1470 days ago

WIN $10,000 with MTF Finance Northlands in Papanui*

Simon from

*Take out a loan with MTF Finance before 1 March 2021 and you'll go in the draw to win $10,000 cash**

** competition T&Cs and lending criteria apply. Visit mtf.co.nz/win for details

1472 days ago

Local food heroes celebrated at Canterbury hospo awards

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Whether you're into fine dining, fast food, beer and wine or eating sustainably, Christchurch has the place for you.

The city’s reputation as a hospitality hub is steadily growing as new food spots crop up while established spots continue to prosper.

The latest batch of outstanding … View more
Whether you're into fine dining, fast food, beer and wine or eating sustainably, Christchurch has the place for you.

The city’s reputation as a hospitality hub is steadily growing as new food spots crop up while established spots continue to prosper.

The latest batch of outstanding hospitality venues were recognised at the Canterbury Hospitality Awards on Monday evening.

Popular wine bar Cellar Door was named supreme establishment of the year; barbecue joint Smokey T's claimed the people’s choice award; Child Sister won the outstanding café award and OGB won best bar for the fourth year running.

The Vagabond Chefs won the community award for their efforts following the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown. They contributed regular donations of resources and food to Christchurch City Mission and KidsCan to help those most in need.

In the individual categories, Inati eatery chef Simon Levy took out outstanding chef of the year, Charles Guillotine Gillet of The Last Word claimed bartender of the year, whilst barista of the year went to Fumihiko Takai of Espresso Studio by Fushoken, in Riverside Market.

Click the 'Read more' link below for the full list of winners.

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1472 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers

Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View more
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:

- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.

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