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Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might … View moreChristchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might arise as a result of the wet weather. For all you need to know visit: ccc.govt.nz...
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Hi all Garage sale tomorrow 1st April all sorts of different things to go including heaps of clothing.. look forward to seeing you all :)
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Selling our American oversized leather lounge suite. Includes 3 seater, 2 seater, Ottoman and 8 leather/suede cushions. All in soft supple leather and excellent condition.
Call me for the sizes of all this suite.
Tony 022 685 6869
Do you hate sorting out what's on for dinner every night? Green Dinner Table makes it easy to have delicious, restaurant quality meals 3 or 5 nights a week with their local plant-based subscription food box service. Check them out at www.greendinnertable.co.nz...
can anyone recommend a good landscape gardener who can plan and design a garden
hello I would like to put a warning out there for all cat owners. There is a person trapping cats in maces road Bromley. Please keep your pets safe.
If you walk our streets and roads, you are a postie, a young mother walking her children or an older person with limited sight you will be familiar with the problem of trees, and general vegetation growing beyond peoples boundaries. In many cases you have to duck, brush aside or circumvent these … View moreIf you walk our streets and roads, you are a postie, a young mother walking her children or an older person with limited sight you will be familiar with the problem of trees, and general vegetation growing beyond peoples boundaries. In many cases you have to duck, brush aside or circumvent these obstructions.
There is a LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT which states that vegetation must not extend past roadside boundaries, but if it does it must be at a minimum of 2.5 metres above the footpath and the grass verge between the boundary and footpath. If it extends over a roadway it must be a minimum of 5 metres above.
There is on the council website an opportunity to report these problems or the council can be contacted directly. Council will inspect and send notification to remedy, but if that is not done within a time frame, council contractors will remedy the problem and the property owner will be billed.
I doubt that many know about these requirements, but if they did I am sure the majority would conform.
Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.
Taking the time to talk
Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.
It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you … View moreFollow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.
Taking the time to talk
Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.
It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you take the time to consider how you would like to be fare-welled and talk about it with your family, then you could save your family some stress when the time comes. Instead of having to make decisions about coffin finishes and song sheets, your family can focus on supporting each other in their bereavement.
Follow this link to more on this subject and plenty of other advice:
www.cab.org.nz...
The sirens will be tested on Sunday at 11am.
They will sound for up to three minutes and will only be heard within a few blocks of the coast between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake.
If the sirens sound for more than 10 minutes it is no longer a test and you should move inland to higher ground.
You can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you … View moreYou can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 Prezzy® card. Ts & Cs apply.
Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!
Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday … View moreHi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!
Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April.
Every year on the grass area beside the Heathcote River along parts of Richardson and Clarendon Terraces saplings and seedlings from a single specie of tree grow. On the bend of Richardson Tce. approaching the 2 overhead bridges they have become a real danger to road users as they obscure vision of… View moreEvery year on the grass area beside the Heathcote River along parts of Richardson and Clarendon Terraces saplings and seedlings from a single specie of tree grow. On the bend of Richardson Tce. approaching the 2 overhead bridges they have become a real danger to road users as they obscure vision of the road ahead. Each year after prompting, contractors come and cut these off. Because they don't poison these plants when they cut them off they grow again next year along with new seedlings. The longer they do this the greater their root systems will become.
A WORD OF WARNING for walkers; they have just been cut off and in many cases a stub several inches long has been left. Be careful as they will trip you up if you don't see them, or if you inadvertently stand on them they could easily penetrate footwear, causing nasty injuries.
Several different approaches could be taken by Council, namely removing the offending trees (which I am not in favour of as if I am correct in identifying them they are beautiful mature exotic specimens.) Digging or pulling the saplings and seedlings out, which in my opinion is impractical, which leaves cutting and poisoning. I am aware many will be against poisoning, which is your belief, but is that belief ill founded ? If you are against poisoning please give a practical cost effective alternative solution.
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