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Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.
Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.
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Having a poor night’s sleep?
We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, … View moreHaving a poor night’s sleep?
We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Campbell states, “these are all common side effects of menopause and can affect up to 70% of women.” So, if you’re experiencing sleepless nights and suddenly disturbing your partner with this new-found snoring, you’re certainly not alone.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might be interested to learn that Patney offer an effective, non-invasive and temperature neutral solution that can assist with controlling your snoring - the Patney sleep positioner, has undergone independent validation testing by the WellSleep Centre, Otago University. We are so confident about the Patney sleep positioner that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. For further information head across to our website at www.patney.com
Everything is in place for the Saturday Village Garage Sale, cnr Papanui Rd & Frank St (opposite KFC). 9am to 12 noon. We have a large new hall absolutely full of general household, garden, electrical, children's toys, books, puzzles, etc etc.
Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new… View morePlease support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new equipment and a trailer to transport all the fun stuff you get to 'play' with!
We're writing a story about the current state of Christchurch's housing market. We're looking to speak to someone who has just bought their first home or someone is looking to buy their first home, about their experiences.
If this is you and you're happy to talk to a … View moreWe're writing a story about the current state of Christchurch's housing market. We're looking to speak to someone who has just bought their first home or someone is looking to buy their first home, about their experiences.
If this is you and you're happy to talk to a reporter, please email your details to reporters@press.co.nz
Do you want to:
- make a positive difference?
- meet new people and make friends?
- give your day a sense of purpose?
- feel really good about helping other people?
At Enliven we're looking for kind, personable volunteers to help transport senior day programme clients to and from their … View moreDo you want to:
- make a positive difference?
- meet new people and make friends?
- give your day a sense of purpose?
- feel really good about helping other people?
At Enliven we're looking for kind, personable volunteers to help transport senior day programme clients to and from their homes. This collection and return service covers the whole of Christchurch and often involves two runs. *No driving is involved.*
Minivan assistants help the driver by guiding clients on and off the minibus and attending to seatbelts.
When: Weekdays. Volunteers usually commit to assisting twice a month in the morning and afternoon. Morning run: 8:30am–10:00am. Afternoon run: 2:45pm–4:00pm.
Where: The day programmes are located in Riccarton and Linwood
For how long: 4 months minimum, please.
Skills required: A good level of fitness, good communication skills, and sensitivity to the needs of older people with age-related disabilities.
If you're interested or would just like to learn more, please contact Roni Jordan on 03-313-8588 or e-mail ronij@psusi.org.nz.
Do you want to:
- make a positive difference?
- meet new people and make friends?
- give your day a sense of purpose?
- feel really good about helping people?
Enliven day programmes give older people the opportunity to connect with others while maintaining interests and skills, and sharing … View moreDo you want to:
- make a positive difference?
- meet new people and make friends?
- give your day a sense of purpose?
- feel really good about helping people?
Enliven day programmes give older people the opportunity to connect with others while maintaining interests and skills, and sharing activities and experiences in the community. They're lively affairs—fun, and enjoyable for all involved!
We are looking for kind, personable volunteers to help our qualified staff by serving meals and morning/afternoon teas, setting up and clearing away activities, and supporting and encouraging our senior clients as they participate in the programme.
- Time commitment: 2 hours each week or fortnight. Days negotiable. A minimum term of 4 months, please.
- Location: Linwood and Riccarton
- Times available: Weekdays
- Skills Required: Good communication skills. Sensitivity to the needs of older people, especially those with memory loss.
If you'd like to learn more, please contact Roni Jordan on 03-313-8588 or e-mail ronij@psusi.org.nz.
With the days getting shorter and the window for painting getting smaller we are changing to our Winter hours effective from Tuesday 5 June.
Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
Papanui Baptist Freedom Trust's Mainly Music group is celebrating its 20th birthday! If you've been part of this over the years we'd love you to join us! Of course there'll be plenty of fun for kids and some delicious food. Sunday 20th May 2:30-4pm at Papanui Baptist. Ph 352 … View morePapanui Baptist Freedom Trust's Mainly Music group is celebrating its 20th birthday! If you've been part of this over the years we'd love you to join us! Of course there'll be plenty of fun for kids and some delicious food. Sunday 20th May 2:30-4pm at Papanui Baptist. Ph 352 4227 to RSVP or message us here.
Do you want to make new friends, have some laughs, find support or learn new skills? ! We've got Mainly Music (for babies/preschoolers & parents/carers), Creative Sewing & Quilting (beginners to advanced), a non-medical Foot Clinic, Friendship Friday Community Lunch, Card & Board … View moreDo you want to make new friends, have some laughs, find support or learn new skills? ! We've got Mainly Music (for babies/preschoolers & parents/carers), Creative Sewing & Quilting (beginners to advanced), a non-medical Foot Clinic, Friendship Friday Community Lunch, Card & Board Games, food bank deliveries and a range of practical and social support services! For more info check out our web page papbap.org.nz/freedom-trust or contact Damian Ardell ph (03) 352 4227, email papbapfreedom@gmail.com
Show mum (or the main woman in your life!) how much you love and appreciate her by whisking her away for a day of fun – we've compiled a list of ideas to help get you started (click the link on this post to see the full list).
What are your plans for Mother's Day this year?
Central city businesses are optimistic about road layout changes to make it easier for people to drive into central Christchurch.
A section of Durham St between Lichfield and Tuam streets will have a northbound lane open from Wednesday, which will make it easier for people to access the two car… View moreCentral city businesses are optimistic about road layout changes to make it easier for people to drive into central Christchurch.
A section of Durham St between Lichfield and Tuam streets will have a northbound lane open from Wednesday, which will make it easier for people to access the two car parking buildings on Lichfield St. It will not affect the two southbound lanes.
At Hoani Street. I stopped my car for a driver backing out of driveway, the driver backed into my car. She said it's her fault and the car is not hers. So I don't called the police. There is no witness.
Next day AAI called me, that the driver don't answer and return calls from … View moreAt Hoani Street. I stopped my car for a driver backing out of driveway, the driver backed into my car. She said it's her fault and the car is not hers. So I don't called the police. There is no witness.
Next day AAI called me, that the driver don't answer and return calls from them. And I need her full name, first name is enough to identify. Told me to contact her. I sent 2 texts to her but no reply. I went to her house. I met the car owner. He said his insurance will call mine.
A day later, received text from driver. "Good afternoon. Sorry for the late response. I was working, and I don't exactly appreciate you coming onto my property yesterday, as that's highly illegal and I've talked to company that have said the same thing. I will call your insurance tomorrow if your would like when it's open? Or I was wondering if we could do a cash job? If we can get a quote on how much it's going to cost from a panel beater and I pay you that cost?"
I called AAI about the text, told me to tell her contact AAI. So I did. But on the day before my car repair. AAI called me to pay my excess or cancel my booking. AAI told me the driver and the car owner have not contact AAI and not answer and return calls. So I have to pay excess or wait for unknown time for them to contact AAI. I asked AAI can they do anything, AAI said they can't do anything to get them to call. I need to use my car. So I paid $500 excess. I said should I go to Police. Told no need. We will handle it.
A week after car repair. AAI sent me email. That the third party is disputing liability. Asked me to do a written statement and diagram of the accident. I did. I called AAI for details. AAI told me, the car owner called on behalf of the driver to deny liability and said have no insurance.
What is going to happen? Someone told me. If third party is not insured, deny liability, insurance can't get from money from them. My excess will not refund. I went online for help. Answers are not good.
Person 1: My son had the same thing happened, the driver said it was my son's fault. Luckily FMP believed my son and made her paid.
Person 2: I was gaven fake names and fake contact details.
Person 3: I and the witness have to appear before The adjudicator to determine who is the faulted one.
Person 4: At intersection, car in front backed into car behind. Car owner says please please my fault we go through insurance but please say me driving not my father (not on insurance) who only drives automatics where they come from.(hence jamming on brakes and putting in reverse) Car that backed was insured. Now their insurance company is trying to get the car behind to pay when the car in front backed into the car behind.
Person 5: The driver is not insured. Insurance can't get money from him. My excess is not refund.
I so regret NOT CALL POLICE!
Call POLICE! Don't be another victim!
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