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1980 days ago

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If … View more
Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...

Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:

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1980 days ago
1980 days ago

Autumn art made easy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1981 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For June it is 8am Sunday 16th (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1981 days ago

**Accommodation for Student or New Worker**

Missy A. from Avonhead

Hello There,

We are looking for a Friendly, Active, Clean Homestay student or someone who recently graduated and is new to the workforce. Someone who is looking at accommodation for 6+ months. We are American/Australian so you will get practice speaking English every day.

Weekly rent $255 … View more
Hello There,

We are looking for a Friendly, Active, Clean Homestay student or someone who recently graduated and is new to the workforce. Someone who is looking at accommodation for 6+ months. We are American/Australian so you will get practice speaking English every day.

Weekly rent $255 Fully-Furnished room (single bedroom w-desk, dresser, & double closet)

includes Breakfast (cereal, toast, eggs, etc...), Lunch (sandwiches, soups, salads, etc...), and Dinner (range of different flavours).

You have internet & laundry (we provide laundry detergent) and we are a 6-minute car ride, 18-minute bus ride, and 13-minute bike ride to the University of Canterbury.

Our family consists of me, my hubby and two small Cavoodle dogs. We also have a male Japanese student staying with us til Jan 2020.

Look forward to meeting you! Contact me at 029 127 6310 Only serious people pls!

1981 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
1981 days ago

Need an appliance serviced?

Fisher & Paykel

Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?

Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.

Your local … View more
Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?

Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.

Your local qualified technicians use only genuine Fisher & Paykel parts, and provide a 12-month warranty on all repairs. Competitively priced from $99 (incl GST).
Book online now

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1982 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
1982 days ago

Celebrate music of the 1920s-40s!

The Team from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

Celebrating the flappers of the 20's, Art Deco and big bands of the 30’s, and the birth of the crooners like Bing Cosby and Perry Como in the 40’s!

The show is filled with fun and familiar song and dance numbers like Anything Goes, Puttin' on the Ritz, Stepping out with My Baby and… View more
Celebrating the flappers of the 20's, Art Deco and big bands of the 30’s, and the birth of the crooners like Bing Cosby and Perry Como in the 40’s!

The show is filled with fun and familiar song and dance numbers like Anything Goes, Puttin' on the Ritz, Stepping out with My Baby and Lullaby of Broadway.

Starring Karl Perigo, Alex Milligan, Hamish McGregor, Tainui Kuru, Kelly Harris and Alex Foster, accompanied by Grant Winterburn on Piano!

Advance bookings recommended due to demand. Call toll-free 0508 266 237 or purchase online at www.operatunity.co.nz.

All tickets include lunch after the show!
Book now!

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1983 days ago

Recall products

Alison from Avonhead

Did you know there is a product recall website where you can get up to date information on faulty products?

www.recalls.govt.nz...

1983 days ago

Be in to WIN a Double Movie Pass!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Christchurch Hornby

Get exclusive offers from Beaurepaires straight to your inbox and you'll go in our monthly draw to WIN Double Movie Passes!

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1983 days ago

We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We make it our mission to help our youth grow in confidence, building strong communities and working towards a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.

Learn more about our work in the link provided.

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

www.youtube.com...

1985 days ago

Do you agree the Crusaders rugby team should keep their name?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) chairman Brent Impey has revealed the Crusaders will be keeping their name in 2020 after calls to change it in the wake of the Christchurch shootings on March 15.

The Crusaders name debate has been hotly disputed after the terrorist attack in Christchurch, where 51 people … View more
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) chairman Brent Impey has revealed the Crusaders will be keeping their name in 2020 after calls to change it in the wake of the Christchurch shootings on March 15.

The Crusaders name debate has been hotly disputed after the terrorist attack in Christchurch, where 51 people were killed after a gunman opened fire on Muslim worshippers in two mosques in the city.

The name-change pressure emerged because of the centuries-old sensitivity over the history of the Crusades, which were bloody medieval conflicts between Muslims and Christians.

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1983 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
Learn more

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1984 days ago

To Cold

Garry from Diamond Property Management

To cold to be sent to the Dog Box!

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