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2207 days ago

$3500 bill for every household in small-town New Zealand to fix ageing wastewater plants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet … View more
Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet environmental standards, a report found.

Read more by clicking the link below and let us know what you think in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2207 days ago
2207 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of … View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 1 Lancaster Street, Waltham, on Saturday 3rd November – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2207 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in February

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a… View more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Pathway foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in February

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2207 days ago

Street art masterclass.

Sarah from Phillipstown

Join us for the White Ribbon Day and help beautify our containers with Icarus!

Street Art Master Class with Ikarus
Nov 10th 11 ‘til 2 at Phillipstown Community Hub

Limited spaces on the day - first come first served!

info@phillipstown.org.nz or 020-40-69-1419

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2208 days ago

Where ever needed New Zealand Red Cross is there to help

Steve Davis from New Zealand Red Cross (Canterbury North Area)

Sending nurses to the hospital for the camps in Bangladesh, IT and Telecommunication support to the local and international Red Cross response to the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia, around the country and around the world New Zealand Red Cross is Here for Good.

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2208 days ago

Free Queen sized bed

John & Viv from Sumner

We have a very clean double bed to give away. Base and mattress in good condition - no obvious wear except 2 tiny rips in the fabric cover under the base and a tiny crack in one foot. No marks or stains on innersprung mattress - it has always been protected by several layers on top; only small body… View moreWe have a very clean double bed to give away. Base and mattress in good condition - no obvious wear except 2 tiny rips in the fabric cover under the base and a tiny crack in one foot. No marks or stains on innersprung mattress - it has always been protected by several layers on top; only small body depressions. It is a firm one, about 15 years old but only used for half that time. Phone 027 842 8236. You would be responsible for pick-up please.

Free

2208 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2208 days ago

More bus lanes proposed for Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment… View more
The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment published on Stuff.co.nz or in print)

2213 days ago

STOLEN SILVER SUBARU LEGACY TURBO SEDAN CFB431

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Avonside - Dallington

CFB431 Someone has stolen our subaru legacy sedan from torlesse street last night silver in color plz anyone have any info phone the police or message me it had NO gas in it what so ever have been driving the streets but with no luck so far thank u

2212 days ago

How do you feel about your city?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city had become a better place to live in the past year. To read more, click here.

So, what do you think of these results? What do you love about your hometown? Are there things that bother you - if so, what improvements would you like to see? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2209 days ago

SWAP A CAN SALE!

Dorothy from Woolston

Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust is currently experiencing higher than usual demand for our Food Bank Service. In an effort to relieve some of the strain on our resources we are hosting a Swap A Can Sale on Wednesday October 24th from 9.30am til 11.30am at 378 Linwood Avenue.
Bring your own… View more
Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust is currently experiencing higher than usual demand for our Food Bank Service. In an effort to relieve some of the strain on our resources we are hosting a Swap A Can Sale on Wednesday October 24th from 9.30am til 11.30am at 378 Linwood Avenue.
Bring your own bag and fill it with whatever you like from our Op Shop stock in exchange for a can of something for our Food Bank.

We appreciate your support!

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2208 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2208 days ago

Free Confidence Ride for Adults TODAY 5pm, Riccarton House.

Connie Christensen from Go Cycle Christchurch

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Hop on your bike and join this leisurely free Spring confidence ride for adults Wednesday 24 October, 5pm start from Riccarton House.

All riders will receive free spoke reflectors or a bell!

Book your spot on 021 0277 9250 or GoCycleChristchurch@gmail.com

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2211 days ago

#fiesta. Food and conversation

Sarah from Phillipstown

Come on down to the Phillipstown Community hub in nursery road.
#fiesta
Tonight at 6pm. Gold coin donation.
Yummy food and conversation.
All welcome.

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