Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

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2028 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

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Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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2028 days ago

Flower wall marking Christchurch mosque shooting victims keeps growing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of … View more
Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of sorrow next to the Botanic Gardens remain a symbol of the city's grief, unity and will to remain unbowed by the tragedy.

2028 days ago

Warning for Canterbury retailers about spate of fake banknotes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a … View more
The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a month.

"People need to check notes they receive over the counter using the look, feel, tilt technique," he said. Find out more here.

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2031 days ago

Movie star Sam Neill: Stop cathedral restoration and build interfaith hub

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Movie star Sam Neill has joined calls to "dismantle the old wreck" of the Christ Church Cathedral and replace it with "a dynamic social hub".

Neill, best know for his roles in hit movies Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, wrote in an opinion piece for Stuff that a … View more
Movie star Sam Neill has joined calls to "dismantle the old wreck" of the Christ Church Cathedral and replace it with "a dynamic social hub".

Neill, best know for his roles in hit movies Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, wrote in an opinion piece for Stuff that a new interfaith hub on the cathedral site would "symbolize a different, current Christchurch" after the March 15 mosque terror attack.

What do you think of Neill's idea? Read the full story by clicking on the link below, then share your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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2029 days ago

Kitten found

Carrie from Kainga - Brooklands

Pure black kitten, about 14-18weeks old, very friendly and smoochy. Will be taking to the vet today but currently being looked after at Riverside Cattery.

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2029 days ago

Hedging plant special

Goughs Nurseries

Autumn planting season is here and the ground is wet - easier digging. If you're looking to plant a hedge then now is the time to do it. For a limited time Pittosporums and Corokia are on special at $6 each.

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2029 days ago

Daylight savings ends this weekend

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Make sure you don't get caught out.

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2038 days ago

Home Base

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

Hey Neighbours

I see there is lot of work going on next to Home Base in Shirley

I was wondering if anyone knew what was going in there

Is it a supermarket?

Thomas

2030 days ago

Pool

Kim from Belfast

Pool for sale, great condition only 5 mths old.
$1000 ono.

Negotiable

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2032 days ago

Rangiora High

Karen from Rangiora

im a little at a loss as to why RHS are not participating in Gumboot Day this Friday.
This is a fantastic cause and mental health affects everyone in our community
They should be showing their support.
My Daughter was saying they were told not to talk about the events of 2 weeks ago in Chch.
I wish… View more
im a little at a loss as to why RHS are not participating in Gumboot Day this Friday.
This is a fantastic cause and mental health affects everyone in our community
They should be showing their support.
My Daughter was saying they were told not to talk about the events of 2 weeks ago in Chch.
I wish there was another School out this way i could send her to.

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2030 days ago

Rangiora High School Uniform

Anne from Rangiora

I have an almost new winter Jacket from Rangiora High size M to sell. $70 ono. I have also 2 polo shirts size M. $15 each. Some winter shorts size 12. $10. Contact Anna on 027 349 70 02. Thanks.

Negotiable

2038 days ago

$1 sale saturday 13th april Mostly clothing plus a few other odds mostly all $1

Mandy & Andrew from Belfast

there will be lots of lovely clothes signs out on day but not if wet or too cold may sell over school holidays too so keep an eye out lots of bargains to be had.

2032 days ago

Poll: Should the Crusaders rebrand in the wake of Christchurch's deadly terror attack?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch-based Super Rugby franchise confirmed on Wednesday the name and imagery from next season was being reviewed, with New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew saying the link to knights on horseback was "no longer tenable".

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said seeking the… View more
The Christchurch-based Super Rugby franchise confirmed on Wednesday the name and imagery from next season was being reviewed, with New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew saying the link to knights on horseback was "no longer tenable".

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said seeking the views of those directly affected by the shootings at two mosques on March 15 was not fair while the tragedy was still raw. Fifty worshippers were killed and dozens more injured when a gunman opened fire during afternoon prayers.

Do you think the team's name should be changed? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should the Crusaders rebrand in the wake of Christchurch's deadly terror attack?
  • 13.3% Yes, it's not an appropriate name
    13.3% Complete
  • 83.1% No, it's not offensive
    83.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I'm not sure
    3.6% Complete
1237 votes
2031 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

2031 days ago

An attractive solution...

The Team from

Magazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. … View moreMagazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your 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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