North New Brighton, Christchurch

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1654 days ago

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park the latest cancellation due to Covid-19

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for the first time in 26 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The free outdoor Christmas concert, usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at Christchurch’s Hagley Park and the Auckland Domain.

“Given the immense amount of … View more
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for the first time in 26 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The free outdoor Christmas concert, usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at Christchurch’s Hagley Park and the Auckland Domain.

“Given the immense amount of planning and work involved in Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, we’ve had to make the sad decision to postpone until next year due to the current uncertainty of Covid-19 restrictions around large public events," Annette Chillingworth, from Coca-Cola NZ, says.

Organisers are now looking towards how they could make the 2021 event "bigger and more spectacular than ever before".

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1657 days ago

Poll: Should Central Christchurch housing developers keep getting ratepayer rebates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Central Christchurch housing developers have received $13 million in rebates from ratepayers in the past six years.

The council is considering whether to continue the scheme designed to encourage post-quake residential development in the CBD or let it expire on June 30.

Developers are calling on… View more
Central Christchurch housing developers have received $13 million in rebates from ratepayers in the past six years.

The council is considering whether to continue the scheme designed to encourage post-quake residential development in the CBD or let it expire on June 30.

Developers are calling on the council to continue the scheme, especially if it wants to reach its target of increasing the central city population to 20,000 by 2028, but opponents say the rebate is propping up "wealthy developers" at the expense of ratepayers.

Read more here and tell us what you think of the scheme in the comments below.

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Should Central Christchurch housing developers keep getting ratepayer rebates?
  • 4.6% Yes, we need more houses in the CBD
    4.6% Complete
  • 93.8% No, that money should go elsewhere
    93.8% Complete
  • 1.6% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
    1.6% Complete
369 votes
1655 days ago

Computer repair and IT support in Level 2

Daniel from ITstuff[ed]

We hope you all had a wonderful Level 2 weekend.
With being back to Level 2, our services are (almost) back to normal.

In-home computer repairs:
We are offering again in-home & on-site IT support and computer repairs.

Computer Drop-offs:
You are also welcome to drop your laptop or desktop PC… View more
We hope you all had a wonderful Level 2 weekend.
With being back to Level 2, our services are (almost) back to normal.

In-home computer repairs:
We are offering again in-home & on-site IT support and computer repairs.

Computer Drop-offs:
You are also welcome to drop your laptop or desktop PC off to us again. For any drop-offs or visits, please ring 0800 487 883 before visiting us – this is to ensure that we are here when you get here.

Pickup service:
We still offer our contactless pickup service, if you are in self isolation or prefer the convenience of a pick-up. All picked up equipment will be disinfected before being dropped back off to you.

Remote support:
We also offer remote support, where applicable. Please talk to us and we will let you know if this is an option.

Hygiene Protocol Outline:

We will ensure, that we disinfect/wash hands before entering your home and begin to work on your computer.
We keep track of who we were in contact with. Our contact register is part of our booking system. If you have any symptoms, please let us know, and we can reschedule your appointment.
Alternatively, our contactless pickup service is still available.
We carry disinfectant with us, suitable for surfaces, like your keyboard, mouse and any other part of your computer we touch during the appointment. We disinfect before and after working on your laptop or desktop computer.
We are endeavouring to stay at least 1 meter apart.

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1655 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

1655 days ago

Take the virtual tour

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Did you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?

Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent … View more
Did you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?

Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent apartment, serviced apartment or care room. You can navigate your way through each featured room or area of the village and really get a feel for the space. It’s a great way to obtain a more intricate view before you make a visit to the village.
Find out more

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1656 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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1657 days ago

Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View more
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Take the survey

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1657 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1658 days ago

Build your own storage planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

What’s better than a new planter box?

One that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself.

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1658 days ago

Your locally owned hearing clinic is open again

Owner/Operator from Sincock & Till Audiology

We are excited to reopen under Alert Level 2. Did you know we also offer wax removal? Come hear what you've been missing!

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1661 days ago

Poll: Would you prefer costs for services and public facilities (like libraries and pools) to go up, or rates bills to go up?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pursuing a 0 per cent rates increase will have an "enormous impact" on the Christchurch community, city councillors warn.

A planned $34 million swimming pool and library development in Hornby could be delayed, the cost of a swim could go up and so could library charges, community grants … View more
Pursuing a 0 per cent rates increase will have an "enormous impact" on the Christchurch community, city councillors warn.

A planned $34 million swimming pool and library development in Hornby could be delayed, the cost of a swim could go up and so could library charges, community grants could get the chop, and the New Brighton hot salt water pools could remain closed — everything is being considered to save money, but nothing is likely to be decided without another round of community consultation.

So what do you think? Would you want to pay more for services and public facilities, or would you prefer to have a higher rates bill? Or do you think there's any other way the council should save money? Read more here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

Would you prefer costs for services and public facilities (like libraries and pools) to go up, or rates bills to go up?
  • 69.7% Services and public facility costs should go up
    69.7% Complete
  • 15.3% Rates have to go up
    15.3% Complete
  • 15% There's another way to save (tell us your thoughts in the comments)
    15% Complete
413 votes
1661 days ago

NZ will start to move to level 2 from Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealand will move to Level 2 in three separate stages, starting this Thursday.

On Thursday, cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms can reopen with physical distancing and strict hygiene measures. Travel will also resume. Schools will reopen on Monday, while bars can reopen on May 21 with … View more
New Zealand will move to Level 2 in three separate stages, starting this Thursday.

On Thursday, cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms can reopen with physical distancing and strict hygiene measures. Travel will also resume. Schools will reopen on Monday, while bars can reopen on May 21 with restrictions. Gatherings at home will be limited to 10 people maximum.

Read more here

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1659 days ago

Get your hands on a solid career

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd

Know someone who’s good at practical things and itching for a career with solid prospects?

A trades career offers variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss. Even better - with the building industry booming and infrastructure investment set to soar, demand for tradies is … View more
Know someone who’s good at practical things and itching for a career with solid prospects?

A trades career offers variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss. Even better - with the building industry booming and infrastructure investment set to soar, demand for tradies is going up. We've got a range of course options - from carpentry and electrical to plumbing and automotive. And with partial online learning available, COVID restrictions are no problem.

Get set to start this July: visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76 for details.
Find out more

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1659 days ago

Back to Work and School

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

Come in and see our friendly team to get advice on how to protect you and your family from ill's and chills this winter season.

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1668 days ago

Poll: What would you like us to Post ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

At CAB we try and ensure that we are giving people the help and advice that they need. We have posted daily during the Lockdown - the last 7 days post were about what you can now do at Level 3 . To make sure that we are posting what you need to know during the Covid-19 Pandemic we have created this… View moreAt CAB we try and ensure that we are giving people the help and advice that they need. We have posted daily during the Lockdown - the last 7 days post were about what you can now do at Level 3 . To make sure that we are posting what you need to know during the Covid-19 Pandemic we have created this Poll to decide the posts for the next 7 days .

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What would you like us to Post ?
  • 59.3% What services are open at Level 3 continued
    59.3% Complete
  • 18.7% Employment Rights information
    18.7% Complete
  • 6.6% Tenancy rights information
    6.6% Complete
  • 13.2% Other Community groups information
    13.2% Complete
  • 2.2% Other - pls comment below
    2.2% Complete
91 votes
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