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Police are being called to Christchurch’s bus interchange at least once a day, new data shows.
Terry Hao, owner of the Muffin Break inside the interchange, said police used to be there “pretty much every day”, but the situation had been improving since the Christchurch City Council became … View morePolice are being called to Christchurch’s bus interchange at least once a day, new data shows.
Terry Hao, owner of the Muffin Break inside the interchange, said police used to be there “pretty much every day”, but the situation had been improving since the Christchurch City Council became the owner in 2019. “It's a lot safer now.”
Hao said the police often came to see if there was any trouble with kids and teenagers congregating.
A council spokesman said “alternative solutions” were being offered to people who congregate at the interchange but do not use the buses. Read more here.
Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏
Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View moreThanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏
Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.
He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.
Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.
He was then arrested and taken into custody.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.
The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.
A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View moreHi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.
Meet Jayden!
Jayden is born & bred in Canterbury and lives in the sunny east side of Christchurch.
He has worked on every Apple Mac computer since the early 2000s model. He is the absolute right person for any Mac-related questions.
He has a huge environmental consciousness. That's … View moreMeet Jayden!
Jayden is born & bred in Canterbury and lives in the sunny east side of Christchurch.
He has worked on every Apple Mac computer since the early 2000s model. He is the absolute right person for any Mac-related questions.
He has a huge environmental consciousness. That's why he has always had a passion for refurbing and repairing PCs and Macs to keep them from going to landfill.
Jayden has also brought e-waste handling inhouse. This is great news for us and you! We can confidently say, that we can recycle your old electronics the right way!
Additionally to all his qualities mentioned above, Jayden is also super personable and approachable and deeply cares about every customer's concern.
Rest assured you are in good hands with Jayden!
I have heard talk of this over time.... but nothing recently....
Today I see a lady in Hi-Vis with clipboard etc.... going down our street reading water meters.....
Not something I have seen in chch for about 35-40 years....
Is this the lead in to charging....or is someone at the CCC just bored … View moreI have heard talk of this over time.... but nothing recently....
Today I see a lady in Hi-Vis with clipboard etc.... going down our street reading water meters.....
Not something I have seen in chch for about 35-40 years....
Is this the lead in to charging....or is someone at the CCC just bored and thought they would waste a bit more money?
Happy Monday neighbours,
A mushroom-themed education, play and foraging area will sprout in Christchurch's red zone in the coming months.
The Mushroom Room will feature at least six different native and exotic species of edible mushrooms for foragers, art by local artists, engaging play … View moreHappy Monday neighbours,
A mushroom-themed education, play and foraging area will sprout in Christchurch's red zone in the coming months.
The Mushroom Room will feature at least six different native and exotic species of edible mushrooms for foragers, art by local artists, engaging play pieces, and interactive signage to educate people about the fast-growing fungi.
Christchurch City Council announced the plans on Monday and the project has received a $19,600 grant.
The purpose is to educate people on the fungi as well as attracting more use of the red zone land and encouraging visitors.
The project will be on the corner of Evelyn Cousins Ave and River Rd in Richmond and is expected to be completed by April.
What are your thoughts on this project? Comment below.
Electric vehicle chargers have had a record-breaking holiday season – the number of fast-charges rose by more than a quarter compared to last year, according to ChargeNet.
All up, the network had its busiest two weeks ever, ChargeNet founder Steve West said. “It’s all been setting records… View moreElectric vehicle chargers have had a record-breaking holiday season – the number of fast-charges rose by more than a quarter compared to last year, according to ChargeNet.
All up, the network had its busiest two weeks ever, ChargeNet founder Steve West said. “It’s all been setting records this Christmas period.”
Read more here.
Did you take an EV on a road trip this summer? What was your experience of charging on the road? Comment below, send us a PM or email reporters@press.co.nz
Hi, I require some more staff to join my happy crew. I am a C5 Tetraplegic as a result of an accident , a stroke.
Applicants should be 25+ (for insurance purposes). They should also have hoist, stoma and uridome experience. I have 2 permanent shifts in the early evening. I also require … View moreHi, I require some more staff to join my happy crew. I am a C5 Tetraplegic as a result of an accident , a stroke.
Applicants should be 25+ (for insurance purposes). They should also have hoist, stoma and uridome experience. I have 2 permanent shifts in the early evening. I also require "on call" staff for a variety of shifts to cover leave, sickness etc.
I live in the Parklands area.Some cooking and cleaning may be involved on some shifts. Successful applicants must consent to a Police check and must have a visa if necessary to live in NZ.
Must have checkable references or referees.
A clean drivers licence and van driving experience is desirable but not essential
I offer a good hourly rate to the right people with lots of tea, coffee and bikkiies!!! A wicked sense of humour is welcomed. My number is 022 100 2807
Hi im in need of a cat sitter for an adorable small female shorthaired Tabby in Parklands soon , dates TBC .....if you think you would like to do this please contact me on 0225308867
Thanks
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Hi Im looking for a 2 bedroom rental. I am very clean and tidy and love gardens. Can pay up to $340pw. Im looking in ferrymead, Mt Pleasant and Brookhaven area. Thank you Cazz
Happy New Year!
We are back - We have had a couple of weeks to recharge our energy, reflect on 2020, and put a plan of action together to reach our goals for 2021.
2020 was a challenging year. It seemed to be going on for much longer than 365 days. However, my reflections over the last weeks have… View moreHappy New Year!
We are back - We have had a couple of weeks to recharge our energy, reflect on 2020, and put a plan of action together to reach our goals for 2021.
2020 was a challenging year. It seemed to be going on for much longer than 365 days. However, my reflections over the last weeks have reminded me that 2020 has had many positive facets.
I thought I'd share the up and downs of 2020 with you:
At the beginning of the year, we built up a very strong customer base in and around Christchurch. We managed to find and provide the right service at the right price for businesses and home users and were able to grow rapidly. We started putting plans in place to hire new staff.
All of a sudden, just before lockdown in March, it started to look very dire for ITstuff[ed]. We invested a lot of time and effort to come up with the right solution for our newly gained customers. Some, unfortunately, weren't sure about their future; contracts were put on hold or cancelled altogether. It was a difficult time to get motivated and keep going.
During the lockdown, we strived to support and work in with businesses we were looking after. For us to see our work making a real difference for our customers brought back the fire inside to keep going.
We were also deemed an essential service. We managed to get through the lockdown by supporting and with the support of our families and community.
Thank you @switchespresso @newbrightonmuseum @extremecarpetcleaning
After lockdown, it was time to reassess and readjust. With the learnings, we redefined our services. We started taking on new and larger clients. We helped many businesses to transition to a remotely accessible workplace in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We put e-commerce solutions in place. We got homes ready to access faster internet - so people can do work efficiently and watch streaming services. We started working with many community organisations. We were very lucky that we were able to support causes we believed in, for example, @xchch and @specialchildrenschristmasparty
This is one of my fondest memory of 2020: Businesses that we supported through difficult months started to thrive again. They did not start to thrive just because of us but I'd like to think that we had something to do with it.
In September we picked up from where we had left off before lockdown. We hired Jayden, who also lives on the east side of Christchurch - we were incredibly lucky to have found the perfect person for the job. You will see more of Jayden on here soon too.
Thank you, Lisa, from @socialcurrency for your support in this process.
The remaining months of 2020, we kept chipping away at contracts that we had picked up over the last few months, completing most of them before Christmas. (Apologies Martha and Emily at the @NBproject, we will get you up and running first thing when you are back from your well deserved holiday, first thing in 2021.)
For the final weeks of the year, we managed to find some time to review and streamline our internal processes and to gain some more clarity.
What 2020 has shown me is, that we as a community in Christchurch are very strong. We care about each other; We care about you as a person and we care about the businesses we support. We are very fortunate to be able to express our sense of caring by looking after you, your computers and IT systems.
For 2021, personally and as a business, we endeavour to grow further, create more opportunity for other people to help us grow and grow with us.
We hope you had a wonderful time over the holiday season, got a chance to reflect and got some goals set for yourself
An aerial view of old The Press building in Cathedral Square in 2007 shows the construction under way for a new hotel nearby.
We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?
Hi,
I need some stuff shipping back to the UK for my oldest lad - couple of small boxes. Anyone shipping a container back to the UK or know of anyone that is who might be prepared to help? Not sure what the customs/border control rules are for this sort of thing but am just throwing it out there … View moreHi,
I need some stuff shipping back to the UK for my oldest lad - couple of small boxes. Anyone shipping a container back to the UK or know of anyone that is who might be prepared to help? Not sure what the customs/border control rules are for this sort of thing but am just throwing it out there on the assumption that this will be significantly more cost effective than actually freighting as individual items.
Cheers
Paul
Available for sale. Worm Wee Garden Fertiliser that prompts good plant growth and is a natural fertiliser. One point five litre bottles for $10. Phone 021 958 109
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