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2353 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Resources

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View more
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.

#NVW2018

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2353 days ago

Has winter arrived at your place?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Brr. Are you feeling the winter chill in Canterbury yet? We got another sprinkling of snow about the South Island today. Did you get any snow at your place? What are your tips and tricks for keeping warm on a snow-day? Let us know in the replies! For weather news, click here. … View more
Hey neighbours,

Brr. Are you feeling the winter chill in Canterbury yet? We got another sprinkling of snow about the South Island today. Did you get any snow at your place? What are your tips and tricks for keeping warm on a snow-day? Let us know in the replies! For weather news, click here. (Photo is of Queenstown)

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2353 days ago

One dead after suspicious house fire in suburban Christchurch

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

Police are at the scene of a suspicious house fire where a person has died in suburban Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the suspicious blaze at the Caulfield Ave, Halswell home just after 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gregg Cottam said police and … View more
Police are at the scene of a suspicious house fire where a person has died in suburban Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the suspicious blaze at the Caulfield Ave, Halswell home just after 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gregg Cottam said police and fire crews found a person dead at the home. The cause of death was "unexplained" at this stage, he said.

Christchurch metro area commander David Stackhouse said two fire crews from Wigram and Spreydon attended the blaze.

He said the blaze was described as a "smouldering fire" and was extinguished not long after arrival.

The cause of the fire was unknown. Police and fire investigators would investigate, he said.

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2357 days ago

Cashel St block shaping up with 50 businesses for new buildings

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fifty new businesses could be trading from a single block of Christchurch's Cashel St by this time next year, as construction surges ahead on the street.

Tenants including fashion and food and drink businesses have signed up for space in several new buildings going up between Ballantynes … View more
Fifty new businesses could be trading from a single block of Christchurch's Cashel St by this time next year, as construction surges ahead on the street.

Tenants including fashion and food and drink businesses have signed up for space in several new buildings going up between Ballantynes and the Bridge of Remembrance.

Click the link below to find out more and tell us what businesses you hope move to central Christchurch.

2353 days ago

One dead after suspicious house fire in suburban Christchurch

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

Police are at the scene of a suspicious house fire where a person has died in suburban Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the suspicious blaze at the Caulfield Ave, Halswell home just after 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gregg Cottam said police and … View more
Police are at the scene of a suspicious house fire where a person has died in suburban Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the suspicious blaze at the Caulfield Ave, Halswell home just after 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gregg Cottam said police and fire crews found a person dead at the home. The cause of death was "unexplained" at this stage, he said.

Christchurch metro area commander David Stackhouse said two fire crews from Wigram and Spreydon attended the blaze.

He said the blaze was described as a "smouldering fire" and was extinguished not long after arrival.

The cause of the fire was unknown. Police and fire investigators would investigate, he said.

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2353 days ago

Mobile PC Laptop Repair Avonhead

Pankaj Gupta from Tes Limited ( Computer Store )

Mobile PC Laptop Repair Avonhead
Ex Lease PC laptop Gaming PC Parts
Shop Online - 6 Weeks Laybuy
Shop 6 , 104 Staveley Street, Avonhead

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2353 days ago

Winter

Tracy Pleasants from

It's that time of the year when we're seeing plenty of winter-related issues! If you need a plumber, drainlayer, gasfitter or electrician to service cooking or heating appliances, repair burst pipes, repair hot water cylinders, roof leaks, spouting or drains, give us a call 343-0763.

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2354 days ago

Dog registration strips or discs?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

What type of tag would your doggo like this year?
Let us know when you register your pup and a new tag will be on its way soon!
Find out how you can register today bit.ly...

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2354 days ago

Winter storm to hit the city

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Winter is well and truly here! From midnight tonight, a wintry storm could bring cold wind gusts and snow to parts of the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2362 days ago

Study highlights 'giant' issue of poor oral health for ageing Kiwis

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Decaying teeth and poor oral hygiene among older people, especially those in residential care, is a major public health problem that's only going to worsen, a leading researcher says.

Is this a concern for you? Read more on this issue by clicking the link below and let us know your thoughts… View more
Decaying teeth and poor oral hygiene among older people, especially those in residential care, is a major public health problem that's only going to worsen, a leading researcher says.

Is this a concern for you? Read more on this issue by clicking the link below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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2366 days ago

Do you think the Christchurch City Council will stop chlorinating the city's water within a year?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council planned to upgrade 102 wells within a year, then dechlorinate the city's water supply – but there are questions over whether any have yet been repaired to the standards required.

Councillors voted in January to chlorinate the city's water supply after … View more
The Christchurch City Council planned to upgrade 102 wells within a year, then dechlorinate the city's water supply – but there are questions over whether any have yet been repaired to the standards required.

Councillors voted in January to chlorinate the city's water supply after experts warned of there was a low risk of contamination. The council authorised chlorination for up to 12 months while the work was done.

Work on at least 19 was meant to have been finished by now, but the city council has indicated that none have been completed yet.

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2355 days ago

Your guide to ACC levy invoices - get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View more
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.

Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.

If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.

Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Check your details

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2358 days ago

Home help for the disabled

Mohan Neighbourly Lead from Sockburn

Hi dear neighbours,
Am I the only one that suffering with the 'home help support services' from the so called providers? If so, is it due to either or all of these. My sticky behaviour, personal prejudice, underflowing racism, demanding a quality job from them, their difficulty in … View more
Hi dear neighbours,
Am I the only one that suffering with the 'home help support services' from the so called providers? If so, is it due to either or all of these. My sticky behaviour, personal prejudice, underflowing racism, demanding a quality job from them, their difficulty in getting professionally committed workers, is it the unending waiting response from their call centres, any thing else? What ever may be the case, these services are mercilessly populating my already fully filled plate. Am I alone in this way here?

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2355 days ago

Queen's Birthday Honours

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Congratulations to all of the New Zealanders recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

Former Prime Minister Bill English, entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp (the Topp Twins), and legendary singer John Rowles are among those who've received top honours.

Click the link… View more
Congratulations to all of the New Zealanders recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

Former Prime Minister Bill English, entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp (the Topp Twins), and legendary singer John Rowles are among those who've received top honours.

Click the link below to see the full list of recipients.

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2356 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute

Did you know, at your local Ara community computing hub you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life and it won’t cost you a cent!

It’s easy too. You can learn at your own pace and at times that fit around work, family and other commitments. If you’re working, you could … View more
Did you know, at your local Ara community computing hub you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life and it won’t cost you a cent!

It’s easy too. You can learn at your own pace and at times that fit around work, family and other commitments. If you’re working, you could even arrange with your employer to study during work time, as part of your professional development.

Courses include beginner, intermediate and advanced-level study in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You can also learn how to touch-type, use the internet or make a website.
Ara’s friendly tutors will help you gain the skills you need to improve your job opportunities, become more productive at work or just get the most out of all the digital tools available to us these days.

There are five Computing For Free hubs in Christchurch and one each in Timaru and Oamaru. To get started, simply drop into your nearest hub (for locations see
ara.ac.nz/computing) or call 0800 24 24 76.
Find out more

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