Cracroft, Christchurch

1205 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

Competenz has recently launched a new … View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

Competenz has recently launched a new micro-credential to improve the level of digital literacy in the manufacturing sector.

"With an aging workforce it’s imperative we enable companies to keep their tradesmen and craftsmen,” says Jahn Vannisselroy, Competenz Sector Manager. “This micro-credential, which we can tailor to a specific company, is giving people the confidence to meet technology head-on.”

The qualification is fully funded under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) for employers who enrol their staff before 31 December 2022.

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1205 days ago

Appleby Games

Digital Boost

Hi Christchurch,

We all love a local success story and this small self-starter company is proof that by upskilling digitally, just about anything is possible.

Setting up or nurturing a business takes more than a good dose of grit and determination, it also requires knowledge and digital smarts.
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Hi Christchurch,

We all love a local success story and this small self-starter company is proof that by upskilling digitally, just about anything is possible.

Setting up or nurturing a business takes more than a good dose of grit and determination, it also requires knowledge and digital smarts.

Steve from Christchurch company Appleby Games knows the reality of working from the ground up, while navigating life's challenges. Through Digital Boost he upskilled and applied new digital skills as he developed his ideas for his small business. In turn, the company expanded much faster than expected!

If you need some motivation to get started or keep going on your digital journey Steve's story is a heartfelt one worth listening to. You’ll find all the inspiration you need to give Digital Boost a go, check it out here.

Having a single place to turn to for honing your digital skills can simplify the process of learning, saving you precious time. Digital Boost is a one-stop-shop for learning all the digital tools you need. So what are you waiting for?

Come and join us!

The Team at Digital Boost

1206 days ago

Love your colour with Resene this August!

Resene ColorShop

Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View more
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.

Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
See more details online

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1207 days ago

Foldable climbing frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Construct a climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops and add the colour with Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1208 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

We've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win … View moreWe've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win a Prezzy® Card. Have a think and get nominating now! Nominate now!

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1210 days ago

Are you the owner of any of these expensive cat breeds?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Luxury cat breeders say Covid-19 has pushed demand for high-priced kittens to unprecedented levels.

The Maine Coon –one of the country’s most expensive breeds at $2,500 a cat – soared in demand during the Covid-19 lockdown last March.

Enquiries for the “gentle … View more
Hi neighbours,

Luxury cat breeders say Covid-19 has pushed demand for high-priced kittens to unprecedented levels.

The Maine Coon –one of the country’s most expensive breeds at $2,500 a cat – soared in demand during the Covid-19 lockdown last March.

Enquiries for the “gentle giant” cats increased from 15 to 20 per week to about 20 per day, as Kiwis increasingly searched for ways to spend their money and time around home, one breeder said.

Do you own an expensive cat breed? Let us know below. Pics welcome!

Read the full story by clicking 'Read More' below.

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1219 days ago

Old recycle bins..

Alan from Beckenham

Does anybody out there happen to have any of the old green recycle bins from about 10 years ago? I could do with a few for our garden. Many thanks. Alan.

1208 days ago

Weiss bathroom heater/extractor

Gordon from Halswell

Brand new as per the photos. 0212207320

Price: $50

1209 days ago

Charity auction for perinatal anxiety and depression closing within the hour

Kat from Governors Bay

Our octogenarian Dad is still a working painter, sculptor, and all-round visual artist. He made this piece during a 1988 sculptors’ symposium organized by well known sculptor Llew Summers. The completed sculptures were displayed around Canterbury and beyond. Dad’s piece was installed on a … View moreOur octogenarian Dad is still a working painter, sculptor, and all-round visual artist. He made this piece during a 1988 sculptors’ symposium organized by well known sculptor Llew Summers. The completed sculptures were displayed around Canterbury and beyond. Dad’s piece was installed on a business property in Mandeville Street here in Christchurch. Out the back and somewhat out of view, it has sat almost forgotten since.

This artwork would look much better enhancing a park or garden. As it depicts a mother sheltering her child our decision is that all proceeds will go to nationwide charity Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa or PADA NZ.

Free delivery within Christchurch but you must arrange your own delivery if outside Christchurch. Dimensions are 2m high, 1200mm wide, 1m deep.

Artist Instagram just search for don_mcara and look his work up on Google Images.

www.trademe.co.nz...

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1210 days ago

Barn raised chickens manure,!

Alan from Beckenham

The Rotary Club of CH Ch South annual chicken manure sale at a main arterial near you. Saturday 28th August!
Again Saturday 4th September if stock available.
0830 - 2pm.

Cashmere Club. Colombo Street.
McCormacks Bay. West end.
Wairaki Road. Near school.
Pages Road. Woodham Road corner.
Innes … View more
The Rotary Club of CH Ch South annual chicken manure sale at a main arterial near you. Saturday 28th August!
Again Saturday 4th September if stock available.
0830 - 2pm.

Cashmere Club. Colombo Street.
McCormacks Bay. West end.
Wairaki Road. Near school.
Pages Road. Woodham Road corner.
Innes Road. Malvern Park.
Halswell Road. Opp Halswell Timber.
Harewood Road. Near Nunweek Park.
Cashmere Road. Opp Crighton Terrace.
Yaldhurst Road. Near Racecourse Road.

$8 x 1 bag.

$15 x 2 bags.

Additional bags $5.00

All proceeds to charity.

Your garden needs this!!!!!!!

Negotiable

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1210 days ago

Two Circular blades as per photo.

Gordon from Halswell

Having a clean out and found these two blades which are the wrong size for my saw.
0212207320

Price: $50

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1211 days ago

Need a LBP builder???

Dylan from Halswell

With summer just round the corner now is the time to get Your decking, fencing and pergola needs sorted! Any questions or if you'd like a quote flick me a call or txt on 02108724665.

We can also help with all your residential building needs! Check out some of our work on Instagram or Facebook… View more
With summer just round the corner now is the time to get Your decking, fencing and pergola needs sorted! Any questions or if you'd like a quote flick me a call or txt on 02108724665.

We can also help with all your residential building needs! Check out some of our work on Instagram or Facebook @masani_homes LTD

Dylan

1211 days ago

~~ SOLD ~~~ Entire Kitchen plus appliances

Penny from Huntsbury

~~~SOLD~~~

2x units of 4 drawers 440mmWx580mmD
700mmW 4 drawer under cooktop
2x 350W cupboards either side of cooktop
370mmWx440mmH integrated 20Lt pullout rubbish bin with 260mmH drawer below
1&1/4 stainless steel sink and tap
Atlas ‘La Stella’ by Simpson main and half oven
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~~~SOLD~~~

2x units of 4 drawers 440mmWx580mmD
700mmW 4 drawer under cooktop
2x 350W cupboards either side of cooktop
370mmWx440mmH integrated 20Lt pullout rubbish bin with 260mmH drawer below
1&1/4 stainless steel sink and tap
Atlas ‘La Stella’ by Simpson main and half oven
Samsung 540mmx5100mm induction cooktop
6 overhead cupboards
Inbuilt range-hood
Soft closing ‘2 pack cupboard and drawer fronts
920mmWx2700mmL overhang manufactured stone bench top
Simpson EZI850 dishwasher
2200mmHx370mmW double pantry doors

Kitchen will be uninstalled, ready for an agreed pick up date. Please message if you have any questions.

Negotiable

1211 days ago

Pet cat's eye damaged, pellet lodged near spine after air rifle shooting

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Eddy arrived home from a Sunday stroll with with his face covered in blood and eye “completely destroyed” after being shot at close range.

X-rays confirmed the cat had been shot. A surgeon operated on Eddy’s eye, but the slug remains lodged near the spine.

Owner Zane Garlick, of Hoon Hay, … View more
Eddy arrived home from a Sunday stroll with with his face covered in blood and eye “completely destroyed” after being shot at close range.

X-rays confirmed the cat had been shot. A surgeon operated on Eddy’s eye, but the slug remains lodged near the spine.

Owner Zane Garlick, of Hoon Hay, shocked that someone could be so cruel, saying his cat loved people and would approach anyone and wants the perpetrator to be caught.

Read more here.

1211 days ago

Meet our Houseplant Hero 2021!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves … View more
Dear neighbours,

Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves that way," she says. "If we are not thriving in the way that we would wish, it might not be any fault of ours, it might be the conditions that we are under."

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