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1564 days ago

Councillor's formal warning for unlawful trench - justified?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Christchurch’s vigilante councillor Phil Mauger has been issued with a formal warning for digging an unauthorised trench used to sort a 10-year post-quake flooding problem.

The council has this week started work to lift the footpath on Pages Rd out of the typical flood levels, … View more
Hey neighbours,

Christchurch’s vigilante councillor Phil Mauger has been issued with a formal warning for digging an unauthorised trench used to sort a 10-year post-quake flooding problem.

The council has this week started work to lift the footpath on Pages Rd out of the typical flood levels, saying it had been planned since mid-July, before the trench was dug.

Does Mauger deserve to be punished? Give us your thoughts below.

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1566 days ago

Introducing our dedicated Neighbourly reporter - Jake Kenny

Jake Kenny Reporter from The Press

Hey neighbours,

My name is Jake, I'm The Press newspaper's newly appointed Neighbourly reporter for Canterbury and the South Island. I've worked in Stuff's Christchurch newsroom for ten months now where I previously covered breaking news. Neighbourly is growing as a popular … View more
Hey neighbours,

My name is Jake, I'm The Press newspaper's newly appointed Neighbourly reporter for Canterbury and the South Island. I've worked in Stuff's Christchurch newsroom for ten months now where I previously covered breaking news. Neighbourly is growing as a popular tool to access local news and keep in touch with those around us, which we often miss with national media outlets. I'm here to bring you the news closest to you in a role which will work similarly to a community newspaper reporter.

If you have any stories or interesting things happening in your suburb or area, please get in touch!

If you see news posted in your area, please get involved and reply with your comments/thoughts on the issues at hand. I'm all for robust discussion and a bit of banter never went a miss.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to chatting with you all!

- Jake

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1563 days ago

Keep the Hot Water Flowing

Cylinder Guy

New Zealand’s leading hot water specialist.

Gas or Electric,The Cylinder Guy offers affordable, excellent service for all things water heating.
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1563 days ago

It Takes Dedication To Get Perfect Buns

McDonald's

Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View more
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
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1565 days ago

Got CHCH City RATES advice today to find out we are paying

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

$6.52 per year for the Christchurch Cathedral restoration. So an average of 200,000 rates payers over 10 years we are paying over $13 Million. Who gave them permission to make us pay for this? How is that ok!! Who's next?

1564 days ago

What are the best home features for people who aren't fully abled?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1564 days ago

Poll: Do you support a speed limit change on Marshland Road?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Marshland Rd is set to go from a 70 km/h speed limit to 60 km/h between Prestons Rd and the Main North Rd/Spencerville Rd intersection when it is recommended to council on Friday.
Do you think it should be lowered?

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Do you support a speed limit change on Marshland Road?
  • 29.2% Yes - it should go to 60 km/h
    29.2% Complete
  • 70.8% No - it should stay at 70 km/h
    70.8% Complete
24 votes
1564 days ago

Canterbury, who's your Local Hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Know a local hero in Canterbury?

The countdown is on. You’ve got 12 days to nominate an everyday hero doing extraordinary things in your community! Don’t let their mahi go unnoticed – share them below and nominate now.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1593 days ago

Who We Are - The Loft Christchurch

Sophie Bearpark from The Loft Christchurch

Hi there! We are The Loft, a collaboration of social, community and health services all under one roof. We offer a holistic approach to people’s well being through a shared assessment, referral and support system. Through one brand and one welcoming front door people can access multiple support … View moreHi there! We are The Loft, a collaboration of social, community and health services all under one roof. We offer a holistic approach to people’s well being through a shared assessment, referral and support system. Through one brand and one welcoming front door people can access multiple support options. The intention is to remove the structural barriers to services and supports that maintain social inequalities. Working collaboratively and living together under one roof means we can break down the silos between social services and share knowledge and data in order to be more effective for the people who need us most.

We are located on the first floor of Eastgate Shopping Center in Linwood, Christchurch and open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. We welcome walk-in's for anyone who may need assistance.

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1564 days ago

COMPETITION: A Dad Like No Other

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1565 days ago

non sense

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

Mate Korona is no mate of mine.

1566 days ago

Ever thought about becoming a park ranger?

Jake Kenny Reporter from The Press

Hey neighbours,

Park ranger skills are being offered to jobseekers in an extended conservation course in Canterbury.

Ranger positions at Aoraki/Mt Cook and Queenstown have already been filled from the course, among others.

What are your thoughts on these kinds of courses? Reply below!

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1565 days ago

NEW Showhomes opening soon in Rolleston!

Peter Ray Homes Limited

Since 1990 Peter Ray Homes has proudly helped over 2000 families achieve their dream of Designing and Building their new home.

We are passionate about Designing and Building quality homes that are unique to each owner, to suit their taste, lifestyle and budget.

With a reputation as the … View more
Since 1990 Peter Ray Homes has proudly helped over 2000 families achieve their dream of Designing and Building their new home.

We are passionate about Designing and Building quality homes that are unique to each owner, to suit their taste, lifestyle and budget.

With a reputation as the trusted name in Canterbury building, we value the referrals and repeat business from our clients as it tells us we are not only building great homes, but great relationships.

There are many new builders starting up, but with over 30 years of knowledge and proven experience in Design and Construction Peter Ray Homes are still the obvious choice for new home Builds.
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1566 days ago

The NZ election is delayed until October 17

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View more
Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.

To read more about the new election date, click here.

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1570 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Traffic at the intersection of High, Lichfield and Manchester streets
circa 1962.

The Majestic Theatre is on the right and the Canterbury Building Society building in the centre, on the corner of High and Manchester streets.

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