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2233 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 12.4% 1) Communicare - Auckland
    12.4% Complete
  • 16.9% 2) NZ Disability Karate Association - Wellington
    16.9% Complete
  • 30.1% 3) Cholmondeley Children's Centre - Canterbury
    30.1% Complete
  • 29.3% 4) Fire & Emergency Operational Support Unit - Wellington
    29.3% Complete
  • 11.2% 5) Kai Rotorua
    11.2% Complete
1477 votes
2233 days ago

Engineer some fun this weekend

The Team from Christchurch City Council

It's the last weekend for the NZIFF, the Court Theatre's Misery continues for one more week and the University of Canterbury's Engineering Expo will bring out the newest in the tech world.
Check out our weekend events guide on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2241 days ago

Video: Is it OK to park your car in someone's driveway?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Chistchurch,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" … View more
Hi Chistchurch,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" Click here to read his reasons why.

So what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you agree or disagree with our reporter? Let us know your parking experiences in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

2235 days ago

Do you support the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.

So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? Let us know in the replies!

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

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2233 days ago

Donations 'd'light' charity

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Thanks to everyone who donated at the Botanic D'Lights events last week! $70,000 was raised for Christchurch's Nurse Maude Hospice.
For more, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2241 days ago

CAR BOOT SALE - LOOKING FOR SELLERS

Hayley from Richmond

RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDEN - CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday Sept 30th 10AM - 1PM

We are looking out for sellers and buskers, if you wish to have a spot to sell your wares drop us an email.
coordinator@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
Or
call Rachel Thwaites on 022 0467224

The spot will be big enough … View more
RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDEN - CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday Sept 30th 10AM - 1PM

We are looking out for sellers and buskers, if you wish to have a spot to sell your wares drop us an email.
coordinator@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
Or
call Rachel Thwaites on 022 0467224

The spot will be big enough to bring your car in, or you can set up a table or rug.

$10 per spot, proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Community Garden.

We will have food vendors, Devonshire teas at Avebury House and fun things to keep the kids entertained while the adults shop.

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2233 days ago

Beware of people claiming to be cleaners

Tata from Parklands - Marshlands

A man was at our house early yesterday morning while my fiancée was home. The man was claiming to be there to clean our house. His nationality is Indian, he wasn't dressed as a cleaner and his vehicle was an old Subaru. Apparently he advised us that we left a key for him in our letterbox to … View moreA man was at our house early yesterday morning while my fiancée was home. The man was claiming to be there to clean our house. His nationality is Indian, he wasn't dressed as a cleaner and his vehicle was an old Subaru. Apparently he advised us that we left a key for him in our letterbox to clean our house(which we didn't). We obviously didn't hire a cleaner and the whole scenario screamed of this guy being dodgy! Be aware of people hanging around your neighbourhood and going house to house.

2236 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

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2234 days ago

Saturday Morning Zumba in Northcote

Halie from Redwood

Join us for Zumba class every Saturday morning, 9am at Northcote School Hall (cnr Tuckers Rd & Valerie Pl). Your first class is just a gold coin! Beginners/newbies more than welcome!

Zumba-Flyer-Northcote.pdf Download View

2234 days ago

PM joins women’s suffrage celebration

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch, the birthplace of the suffrage movement in New Zealand, will host the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage celebrations here next month.
For more on the special event, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2235 days ago

Get one third of your school donation back. It's easy!

Luke from Schoolrebates.co.nz

Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?

Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!

To date … View more
Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?

Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!

To date we've refunded over $700,000 to Kiwi parents and know that there are millions still to go.

Watch the video below to see how it works.

Here is what happy parents have had to say:

"Many thanks!! The refund is now in my account!! Thank you for making this process so easy and straightforward!!"

"Wow that's fantastic. You guys rock!! Excellent service, really wrapped with that. Thanks so much :-) will totally spread the word."

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We'd love to help you next.
Calculate your refund here

2235 days ago

Nature up close at Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum

Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from … View more
Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from London’s Natural History Museum, showcase the incredible diversity of the natural world and tell important conservation stories. ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ is free to visit, and it’s on until 18 November.
Find out more!

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2235 days ago

Want to Help?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• … View more
We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• confident using a computer
• interested in researching to find things out
then you are a potential CAB Volunteer. If you would like further information, please call us on 0800 367 222 or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com

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2235 days ago

Car parking for good

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Gap Filler is turning an unused site in the central city into a car park. Profits will be go towards community projects such as free cycle maintenance workshops. A great idea and so handy for the Margaret Mahy playground, Isaac Theatre Royal and New Regent St.

2235 days ago

Papanui High School Creating a Hand Made Eco Printed Journal Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Are you interested in crafts? Do you want to learn something new? Then come along to Papanui High School and join our Creating a Hand Made Eco Printed Journal Course. You will learn how to make a creative custom made journal using upcycled paper and materials as well as eco dyed paper and leaves to… View moreAre you interested in crafts? Do you want to learn something new? Then come along to Papanui High School and join our Creating a Hand Made Eco Printed Journal Course. You will learn how to make a creative custom made journal using upcycled paper and materials as well as eco dyed paper and leaves to make eco prints. At the end of course you will have made your own notebook for sketches, writing, scrapbooking and more and have learnt which leaves and flowers make the most dazzling eco prints. The course is being held at Papanui High School on Saturday 8 September 10 am - 12 noon at a cost of $78 which includes all your materials. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

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