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2365 days ago

Recycling: keep it loose!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Did you know bagged recyclable items cannot be processed as operators cannot open individual bags? This is due to around 25 tonnes of recycling getting processed every hour, so bagged items often end up at the landfill.
To avoid this, simply have recyclables and plastic bags loose when throwing … View more
Did you know bagged recyclable items cannot be processed as operators cannot open individual bags? This is due to around 25 tonnes of recycling getting processed every hour, so bagged items often end up at the landfill.
To avoid this, simply have recyclables and plastic bags loose when throwing them in the yellow bin.
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: ccc.govt.nz/recycling

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2365 days ago

Fresh water on tap for Christchurch residents

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch residents are queuing at a free well to avoid drinking the chlorinated water coming from their taps.

The well can be found at Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa on Ernlea Tce in Cashmere.

2366 days ago

Did you know houses where meth was smoked are considered safe?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

Did you know there's no risk to humans from third hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed? A Government report found mould was a much larger health risk to tenants than meth residue. Would you live in a house where meth has been smoked? To read more … View more
Hi Christchurch,

Did you know there's no risk to humans from third hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed? A Government report found mould was a much larger health risk to tenants than meth residue. Would you live in a house where meth has been smoked? To read more about the report, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2365 days ago

Gym members can spin into action

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Gym junkies: who likes to spin?!
The popular spin classes at Council gyms will be included in membership fees from Friday.
For more information head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2367 days ago

Christchurch water's chlorine levels will be reduced

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council will lower the amount of chlorine it is adding to the city's water after a public outcry over the smell and taste.

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2365 days ago

Council opens doors for teen students

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A group of year 11 Linwood College students took part in TEC's Work Inspiration programme recently.
Read about it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2365 days ago

Volunteer treasurer wanted!

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

Do you have experience with accounts and want to help the local community?

The Bishopdale Community Trust is seeking an experienced person to act as volunteer treasurer. The treasurer oversees the financial management of the trust and it estimated that this would take between 5-10 hours per … View more
Do you have experience with accounts and want to help the local community?

The Bishopdale Community Trust is seeking an experienced person to act as volunteer treasurer. The treasurer oversees the financial management of the trust and it estimated that this would take between 5-10 hours per month. For more information please see the attached job description.

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2365 days ago

Arbor Day plants seeds of bush renewal

The Team from Christchurch City Council

To celebrate Arbor Day here in Christchurch, residents are encouraged to get involved to help restore Papanui Bush.
To find out more, read about it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2366 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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2366 days ago

15 finalists, thousands of winners

Teach NZ

Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a … View more
Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The finalists were recently announced for the 2018 Awards, and schools or early learning services from your region could be among them. You can catch up on the last few years’ finalists and winners and find out more about what this year’s finalists achieved on our website.
Find out more

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2366 days ago

Road closure in Addington, Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Fulton Hogan

Whiteleigh Avenue in Addington will be closed for a critical railway upgrade from 6:00am Saturday 2 June to 6:00am Tuesday 5 June. KiwiRail has contracted Fulton Hogan to carry out 24 hour work.

Motorists are asked to avoid Addington and detour through Curletts Road where possible. Further … View more
Whiteleigh Avenue in Addington will be closed for a critical railway upgrade from 6:00am Saturday 2 June to 6:00am Tuesday 5 June. KiwiRail has contracted Fulton Hogan to carry out 24 hour work.

Motorists are asked to avoid Addington and detour through Curletts Road where possible. Further detours that avoid Whiteleigh Avenue will be in place. Tower Junction Mega Centre can be entered via Blenheim Road or via Princess Street. Horncastle Arena will be accessible from Wrights Road.

We apologise for any disruption caused by this closure. For more information, please call 0800 762 334 or email cant.info@fultonhogan.com
Find out more!

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2366 days ago

Kitten - last little lady

Olivia from Casebrook

Pick up casebrook.

Price: $40

2366 days ago

big clearout

Tania from Strowan

Hey Neighbours!

I'm doing a huge clearout on trademe with many $1 reserve items, check it out ! :)

Negotiable

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2366 days ago

Re: Insulation

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Do you know that if you are a tenant, your landlord must disclose if there is insulation in your home? If you are not sure if your house is insulated talk to your landlord. From 1 July 2019, it will be mandatory for all rental homes to have ceiling and underfloor insulation that is up to a certain … View moreDo you know that if you are a tenant, your landlord must disclose if there is insulation in your home? If you are not sure if your house is insulated talk to your landlord. From 1 July 2019, it will be mandatory for all rental homes to have ceiling and underfloor insulation that is up to a certain standard. Call us on 0800 367 222 to check your rights and obligations as a tenant or landlord. You can also find more information on the Tenancy Services website:

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2366 days ago

Ten Desks - Urgent Bulk Sale

Vanessa & Nick from Papanui

Hi, We are selling ten desks - link below on Trademe - urgently need to be sold and collected from our office in Papanui either tonight (Tue 29th) after 6pm or Wed before 9am. We have new office furniture arriving so need the room! You might know a school, office, club etc that wants them? Any … View moreHi, We are selling ten desks - link below on Trademe - urgently need to be sold and collected from our office in Papanui either tonight (Tue 29th) after 6pm or Wed before 9am. We have new office furniture arriving so need the room! You might know a school, office, club etc that wants them? Any questions via the Trademe link please.

www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $180

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