Burnside, Christchurch

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

660 days ago

Proud to sponsor Show Jumping Canterbury

Simon from MTF Finance Northlands, Papanui - Local Lending Experts

MTF Finance Northlands were proud to sponsor Show Jumping Canterbury FEI CSI 1. Well done and congratulations to the winners - Gus Taylor and Sea Coral.
If you are thinking of upgrading your horse float or even a new vehicle to tow it with, MTF Finance Northlands are here to help. Contact the … View more
MTF Finance Northlands were proud to sponsor Show Jumping Canterbury FEI CSI 1. Well done and congratulations to the winners - Gus Taylor and Sea Coral.
If you are thinking of upgrading your horse float or even a new vehicle to tow it with, MTF Finance Northlands are here to help. Contact the team www...
Offer of finance is subject to terms, conditions, lending criteria, responsible lending inquiries and checks. See mtf.co.nz/terms for details.

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669 days ago

Are you past landing a job at 55? The reality of ageism despite labour shortages

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Amanda Cropp:

For older job-seekers like Christine Black, the low unemployment rate has improved her odds of getting an interview.

The 61-year-old accountant recently got shortlisted for a call centre job, an improvement on five years ago when she applied for the same position … View more
From reporter Amanda Cropp:

For older job-seekers like Christine Black, the low unemployment rate has improved her odds of getting an interview.

The 61-year-old accountant recently got shortlisted for a call centre job, an improvement on five years ago when she applied for the same position and didn’t get a look in.

Being asked if you have any health issues or told you are over-qualified, (which she was for the call centre position), can be shorthand for “you’re too old,” and Black says ageism is still a problem.

“Somebody said to me ‘your life experience exceeds our expectations’ ... I know a lot of under-employed women between 50 and 65.”

A third of the workforce is over the age of 55, and the proportion working past retirement age has risen steadily.

In 2008, 15% of those aged 65-plus were employed, compared with just over 25% in 2022.

According to Stats NZ forecasts, by 2043 the labour force will have up to 386,000 people aged 65-plus, almost double the number in 2020.

The Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, and unless it is a genuine qualification for a job – such as bar work – it can be unlawful for an employer to ask your age in a job interview.

Read the full story here.

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660 days ago

Support NZ junior Handball team

John & Kelly from Fendalton

Hi wonderful neighbourly,
Just a shout out to everyone. Our under 19 mens team are representing NZ at the junior Handball World Champion competition in Croatia and need our support. Any donation big or small will help these boys. Lets get behind them and help them get there :)
Please go to the … View more
Hi wonderful neighbourly,
Just a shout out to everyone. Our under 19 mens team are representing NZ at the junior Handball World Champion competition in Croatia and need our support. Any donation big or small will help these boys. Lets get behind them and help them get there :)
Please go to the link below for more information on how you can help these fine young, dedicated and talented young men.
nzyouthhandball.raisely.com...

661 days ago

Dog kennel for sale

Lois from Broomfield - Hei Hei

I don’t require this kennel that I brought and neither dogs used, so it’s no use sitting around it’s now up for sale

Price: $40

662 days ago

Jobs

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

Just some jobs from Elusion Electrical end of 2022 and the Special Kids Christmas Party that we sponsor for the last 5 years.

662 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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663 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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664 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
665 days ago

Photography

Caleb from Redwood

Heya everyone, I'm a photographer who recently moved to Christchurch! If you're needing some portraits, pet portraits, maternity, wedding photos or even just some nice wall art, check out my website at www.calebcphotography.co.nz...

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668 days ago

Fence building

Belinda from Strowan

Hi I’m looking for recommendations for fence building for a Kaiapoi property
Thanks in advance

665 days ago

handmade boho mirror

Stephanie from Redwood

made to order these popular mirrors make a great addition to any home or bach,available in cream or in black, measures 20cm in the mirror part,private message me if interested.must be able to pick up and cash on hand, no time waster please

Price: $60

667 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
667 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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669 days ago

Kohuhu (native tree)

Kelly from Bryndwr

Pittospotum tenuifolium, excellent hedging plant that thrives in most conditions. Small black/purple flowers that are attractive to pollinators. 25 in stock at time of listing, price is per plant.

Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $9

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672 days ago

Pigeons

Mike from Harewood

We watch multiple flocks of pigeons fly over Crofton Road near Harewood Road each afternoon and early evening heading towards the center of the city.
Can anyone tell me where they fly from and to?

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