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608 days ago

Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we scrap daylight saving?
  • 32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
    32.5% Complete
  • 54.1% No, keep daylight savings
    54.1% Complete
  • 7% I don't mind either way
    7% Complete
  • 6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
    6.4% Complete
6075 votes
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606 days ago

**WANTED** Cash Paid for Old Sports Programmes & Sporting Memorabilia

Helen from Strowan

Can anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including metal badges etc etc.. … View moreCan anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including metal badges etc etc.. Please message me or email hubby on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz

607 days ago

Well attended public meeting at Avonhead

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

Scores of residents braved sleety winter weather to attend a public meeting organised by Cr Sam MacDonald, together with Mayor Phil Mauger.

Many relevant community issues were discussed with lots of questions from those present.

Those were two productive hours. Waimairi Community Board … View more
Scores of residents braved sleety winter weather to attend a public meeting organised by Cr Sam MacDonald, together with Mayor Phil Mauger.

Many relevant community issues were discussed with lots of questions from those present.

Those were two productive hours. Waimairi Community Board members Nicola and I were both there to listen to the issues raised.

Residents were encouraged to make their submissions on the draft annual plan.

ccc.govt.nz...

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606 days ago

The Vocal Collective Reimagine:70s Edition

Sue from Fendalton

The Vocal Collective, contemporary choir, Reimagine the 70s. All those songs you know so well, specially Rearranged to take full advantage of the huge and unique sound of The Vocal Collective. Sat 27 May eve at St Margaret's College, book at www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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70s reimagine Poster (1) (1).pdf Download View

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607 days ago

Sunglasses

Jo from Redwood

I found these sunglasses on Barnes Rd between the railway line and Cavendish road. They seem to be prescription glasses and are in good condition.

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607 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Audio Recovery Stories
Hear how some of our members came to find a solution to their food obsession in Addictive Eaters Anonymous.

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608 days ago

Sam Whitelock Webinar

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View more
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....

Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).

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608 days ago

Free tech clinic

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Geeks on Wheels will be holding their free drop in clinic
- Wednesday, 29 March – 1-2pm
- 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre)

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609 days ago

'Move over, Auckland' - Christchurch up there as 'the capital of cool'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch’s economic development agency says it’s “very happy” with the country’s inaugural Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) last week, despite feedback about a lack of a windfall for Lyttelton businesses over the two days of racing.

Australian men’s lifestyle website, Man Of Many, … View more
Christchurch’s economic development agency says it’s “very happy” with the country’s inaugural Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) last week, despite feedback about a lack of a windfall for Lyttelton businesses over the two days of racing.

Australian men’s lifestyle website, Man Of Many, declared: “Move over, Auckland; Christchurch is giving you a run for your money as New Zealand’s capital of cool.” Read the full story from reporter Steven Walton here and tell us if you agree Christchurch is the "capital of cool" in the comments below (and why or why not).

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610 days ago

Waimairi school fair

Stephanie from Redwood

come along and see my stall at the waimairi school fair this coming saturday and be in to win a lovely handcut mandela picture see you there

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610 days ago

Waimairi school fair

Stephanie from Redwood

The Waimairi School Fair is just over a week away!
We have all the nostalgia of a traditional school fair! Chocolate Wheel, Bake Sale, Sausage Sizzle, Bacon Butty’s, Lucky Dips, Face Painting, Rock Painting, Plants, Popcorn, Candy Floss, Rainbow Elephant Second Hand Stall …
As well as an … View more
The Waimairi School Fair is just over a week away!
We have all the nostalgia of a traditional school fair! Chocolate Wheel, Bake Sale, Sausage Sizzle, Bacon Butty’s, Lucky Dips, Face Painting, Rock Painting, Plants, Popcorn, Candy Floss, Rainbow Elephant Second Hand Stall …
As well as an incredible array of Market Stalls! Food trucks! An Inflatable Zone! Mystery Bags! (see pic below!)

See you there! April 1, 11am - 3pm, 1 Tillman Ave!

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610 days ago
611 days ago

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611 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Happy Saturday are here again! Come get your shopping done! 🛒🛒🛒

Golden Queen Peach $4.88 kg🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

Bananas $2.38 kg
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Green Grapes $4.99 kg… View more
Happy Saturday are here again! Come get your shopping done! 🛒🛒🛒

Golden Queen Peach $4.88 kg🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

Bananas $2.38 kg
🍌🍌🍌🍌

Green Grapes $4.99 kg
🍇🍇🍇🍇

Strawberry 2 punnet For $6
🍓🍓🍓🍓

Orange kumara $6.88
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Plenty of other great deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best

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611 days ago

Rengarenga

Kelly from Bryndwr

Native rock lily. White flowers, low maintenace. Hardy to a wide range of environments.

Price is per plant, 50 available at time of listing. Pickup in Bryndwr.

Price: $6

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