Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

2273 days ago

Are you at risk from Legionnaires' disease?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?

ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these … View more
Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?

ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these mixtures to wear a close-fitting face mask and gardening gloves. Find out what else you can do to protect yourself against Legionnaires' disease, here.

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2277 days ago

SPRING PLANT SALE,BOOKS AND MORNING TEAS. 13 TH.OCTOBER.

Susanne from Phillipstown

ST CHADS CNR BUCKLEYS RD AND CANARVON ST 9-----12 noon. Not the date down ,Saturday 13th.Vege and flower plants,gardening books and magazines.General books also and produce,morning teas available,come along early.

2278 days ago

Should school lunches be funded?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children in all primary schools. Is this something NZ should be doing too? Or should funding be focused elsewhere? Would funded lunches help your family? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2273 days ago

A chance to go to Catnap Cafe this friday evening and win a book for $5

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

=======LAST CHANCE TO ENTER A RAFFLE WHICH WILL WIN YOU AND A FRIEND A VISIT TO CATNAP CAFE THIS FRIDAY EVENING TO LISTEN TO HELEN BROWN (RENOWNED NZ AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST) AND A COPY OF HER LASTEST BOOK CALLED BONO.


CAT RESCUE HAS NOT HAD MANY TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD SO FAR SO YOUR CHANCES ARE … View more
=======LAST CHANCE TO ENTER A RAFFLE WHICH WILL WIN YOU AND A FRIEND A VISIT TO CATNAP CAFE THIS FRIDAY EVENING TO LISTEN TO HELEN BROWN (RENOWNED NZ AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST) AND A COPY OF HER LASTEST BOOK CALLED BONO.


CAT RESCUE HAS NOT HAD MANY TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD SO FAR SO YOUR CHANCES ARE GREAT.  IF YOU DO A TRANSFER TODAY AS PER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, WE WILL SEE YOUR DETAILS IN THE BANK STATEMENT FOR TOMORROW., AND CAN ENTER YOU IN THE DRAW.


RAFFLE DRAWN TOMORROW NIGHT, SO TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENTER.


ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CAT RESCUE AS CATNAP HAVE DONATED TWO TICKETS AND HELEN BROWN HAS DONATED THE BOOK.



**** IT'S RAFFLE TIME! ****

We have not done a fundraiser for awhile now and kitten season has started for us already! $5 a ticket details below <3

Did you miss out on buying Tickets to Catnap Cafe event on the 12th of October featuring NZ born Author and Columnist HELEN BROWN, giving a reading and book signing of her lastest bestseller book ‘Bono - the Rescue cat who helped me find my way home’

Cat Rescue Christchurch are raffling 2 tickets to the book reading and a brand new book (donated) by HELEN BROWN herself.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by following instructions below:-

1. Pay your $5 into Cat Rescue bank account with the following details:-

Cat Rescue Kiwi Bank
38-9006-0009314-00
Particulars - Raffle Helen B

2. Email us catrescue.chch@gmail.com, and once we have checked the bank account for payment we will write your details on a raffle and put ticket into jar and will reply with the raffle number. This will be done in evenings.

3. Like our page if you haven't already!

4. We will draw the raffle 8.00pm on Wednesday night 10th of October and will contact winner. Tickets and book will be at Catnap Cafe ready for pickup.

Read all about Helen Brown on her official website www.helenbrown.com.au...

2273 days ago

Firefighters battling fire at Ravensdown fertiliser factory in Christchurch

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

If you can see black smoke over the city, that's from a fire at the Ravensdown factory on Main South Rd, Hornby.

Firefighters were called to the blaze about 10.15am on Tuesday.

Police are urging the public to avoid the area.

To read the latest on the fire, click here.

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2274 days ago

Legionnaires' survivor wants to warn others of danger

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Levon Anderson, 41, is recovering in Christchurch Hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease and being in an induced coma for 12 days.

What started as a regular cough and cold accelerated into a life-threatening respiratory disease within hours, sister Stacey Breen says.

Doctors … View more
Levon Anderson, 41, is recovering in Christchurch Hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease and being in an induced coma for 12 days.

What started as a regular cough and cold accelerated into a life-threatening respiratory disease within hours, sister Stacey Breen says.

Doctors believed it was most likely he had contracted the disease from inhalation of the Legionella bacteria in the compost and gardening mix he was transporting for his job.

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2287 days ago

How are you coping with the increasing cost of driving?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase.

Stations in many parts of the South Island are now charging $2.409 a litre for regular petrol, the latest in a series of record highs seen in recent weeks. How have these … View more
Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase.

Stations in many parts of the South Island are now charging $2.409 a litre for regular petrol, the latest in a series of record highs seen in recent weeks. How have these changes affected you?

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2274 days ago

Poll: Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?
  • 20.3% Bunch o Balloons, the water bombs that make every day a visit to the beach
    20.3% Complete
  • 61.1% Pipi Mā, the award-winning range of Te Reo Māori speaking and singing plush doll
    61.1% Complete
  • 18.6% Another nation or two to add to the Empire.
    18.6% Complete
360 votes
2274 days ago

Reader’s Rail Tour - North Island

Stuff

Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights… View more
Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights at the elegant Chateau Tongariro plus so much more.

Fabulous scenery, company, food, wine and excursions all combine to make this a brilliant experience.

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2274 days ago

Do you need a loan?

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We can match you with the best possible loan fast and you … View more
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2298 days ago

DIY Dance - Dance It Your way

Jan from Bromley

When: Tuesday’s: 1-2pm, Until further notice
Where: Room 4, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown Hub, Chch
$$: Gold coin or non-perishable food item for the Community Pantry
No age restricted. music mostly from 80's/90's to now.
NOTE: Please go at YOUR PACE ~ especially if you have … View more
When: Tuesday’s: 1-2pm, Until further notice
Where: Room 4, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown Hub, Chch
$$: Gold coin or non-perishable food item for the Community Pantry
No age restricted. music mostly from 80's/90's to now.
NOTE: Please go at YOUR PACE ~ especially if you have aches/pains.
FUN is the aim - NOT a Therapy/exercise/fitness class at all...SUITABLE FOR: Day-free people/Shift Workers, drop-in/drop-out. Any health benefits are purely accidental - main aim is for FUN.
This is not a business.

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2274 days ago

Photographer needed.

Sarah from Phillipstown

We need people to take photos of FIESTA at the Phillipstown Community hub
Weekend Fri 19th October.
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2274 days ago

Warning for Cat Lovers and Lily plants

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

***WARNING - Lilly’s flowers are poisonous to Cats***

We recently had this story shared with us from this lovely lady who recently adopted two cat rescue kittens and was not aware Lillie’s flowers were dangerous for cats.

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Hi there, we've … View more
***WARNING - Lilly’s flowers are poisonous to Cats***

We recently had this story shared with us from this lovely lady who recently adopted two cat rescue kittens and was not aware Lillie’s flowers were dangerous for cats.

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Hi there, we've just been through a bit of an ordeal with our kitties and thought sharing our storey might be useful. My partner bought me a lovely bunch of lilies and as usual one of my cats that loves to play with/destroy plants got into them. He got covered in pollen and it was only by chance that I sent a photo to my friend who told me lilies are poisonous to cats (which I didn't know). I took them both to the vet, Trixie (the tabby) was there for five days and then given the all clear, but Skepta who was covered in pollen was there for 10, plus had to have daily blood tests after that, due to kidney damage that the lilies cause. He is all good now and is getting back to his usual frisky self but it was an awful time , particularly for him. The Vets and nurses were phenomenal and super supprtive letting us visit everyday.

Hopefully this is useful for someone as we didn't know and the vet told us that the lily poisoning doesn't present like other poisonings in cats. Often they seem normal, just a little out of sorts until the kidneys are too far gone to cope. By then it is hard to treat and can cause long term damage to the kidneys.

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Thank you for sharing and hope Tricia and Skepta are recovering well

2274 days ago

Win tickets to the Hurunui Garden Festival!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The Hurunui Garden Festival is back this November 2-4.
We love beautiful gardens, so we're giving away 50 pairs of tickets. Put your name in the draw to win!

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2275 days ago

Explore a new New Zealand by train

Great Journeys of New Zealand

After the devastating Kaikōura earthquakes, changed landscapes have formed creating a new New Zealand for us to explore. Be one of the first to take the Coastal Pacific train along the east coast of the South Island to discover the different scenery when it re-opens December 1.

Photo … View more
After the devastating Kaikōura earthquakes, changed landscapes have formed creating a new New Zealand for us to explore. Be one of the first to take the Coastal Pacific train along the east coast of the South Island to discover the different scenery when it re-opens December 1.

Photo credit: Rob Suisted | Naturepics
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