North New Brighton, Christchurch

466 days ago

Cell phones in schools

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

They could use the $5 million of wasted tax payers money Damien O'Conner spent with cell phone jammers to stop prisoners accessing their phones while in prison.
All totally removed now. Better still, place the scanners in Parliament and have them operating when parliament is in session. … View more
They could use the $5 million of wasted tax payers money Damien O'Conner spent with cell phone jammers to stop prisoners accessing their phones while in prison.
All totally removed now. Better still, place the scanners in Parliament and have them operating when parliament is in session. Politicians behaviour is often far worse than that from students in school or in the play yard. Maybe if the SPEAKER was to have scrolled the names of the worst offenders each day on Channel 31 before the 'silly season starts at 2 pm might help the suffering public get more value for the money they cost from the drama queens and kings. ps I think the current speaker is 1000% better than his predecessor.

469 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?

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Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?
  • 75.2% Yes, there's no need for phones in classrooms
    75.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Nah, let the school decide
    24.1% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure
    0.7% Complete
4158 votes
467 days ago

Do you know a gardener using their greenthumbs to help their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five… View more
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

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467 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 8.00am (9.00am Daylight Saving Time). Except in October 2023 when it will fall on the 4th Sunday.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.



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467 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 16-22 August 2023

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialised free legal help for both Employment and Immigration.

1. Employment free legal clinic by Zoom - Wednesday, 16th from 5.45 pm - Bookings essential email … View more
We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialised free legal help for both Employment and Immigration.

1. Employment free legal clinic by Zoom - Wednesday, 16th from 5.45 pm - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

2. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 17th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

3. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 17th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

4. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 17th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

5. Justice of the peace – Monday, 21st - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

6. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 22nd – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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494 days ago

Views sought on Shirley Community Reserve

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents are being asked to share their vision for the future of the Shirley Community Reserve - including whether a community hub should be created, the recreation faciltiies developed, or the site left as it is.

The reserve at 10 Shirley Rd was previously home to the Shirley Community Centre,… View more
Residents are being asked to share their vision for the future of the Shirley Community Reserve - including whether a community hub should be created, the recreation faciltiies developed, or the site left as it is.

The reserve at 10 Shirley Rd was previously home to the Shirley Community Centre, which hosted various organisations and projects.

The centre was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes and demolished in 2012. The reserve was then fitted with facilities including a basketball court, playground, pump track and a large green space.

In 2020, feedback from 58 public submitters was split between replacing the old community centre and developing the area into an open green space.

In 2021, the council approved $3 million of funding to rebuild of the Shirley Community Centre and requested an updated feasibility study.

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board chairperson Emma Norrish said the board wanted to "develop a meaningful, dynamic, and fun space for everyone, so that the reserve becomes a destination of choice for the community".


The community is being asked their opinion on three options for the reserve.

The options are:

- A recreation space with a full basketball court, renewed playground, planting, a picnic and BBQ area, a community garden and a walkway.
- Creating a community hub that's open to partnerships with local organisations.
- Leaving the space as it is.

Visit the council's website to have your say.

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469 days ago

Are you male and struggling to get counseling ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Have you heard about InnerBoy ?
InnerBoy is a Free app designed to enable men to get free help when counseling is out of reach/not tolerable to approach.

It is designed to help men address their own healing needs over 30 days. It involves a 30 minute bite sized chunk of work each day, for 30 … View more
Have you heard about InnerBoy ?
InnerBoy is a Free app designed to enable men to get free help when counseling is out of reach/not tolerable to approach.

It is designed to help men address their own healing needs over 30 days. It involves a 30 minute bite sized chunk of work each day, for 30 days.

It is intended to make access to help available to all. It is not yet in the App store but can be freely accessed via this link under 'Read More'

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479 days ago

Are you retired / semi retired or just have some time on your hands and thinking of Volunteering?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Community Centre)

- Do you enjoy learning, have empathy and good listening skills?
- Can you research information from the internet and make sense of it?
- Do you want to use those skills to make a … View more
Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Community Centre)

- Do you enjoy learning, have empathy and good listening skills?
- Can you research information from the internet and make sense of it?
- Do you want to use those skills to make a difference to the Community?
- Can you spare about half a day each week?

You will be provided with training and then assigned a Mentor who will help you through those first weeks. We don’t expect you to know everything about everything but have an amazing website of information for you to refer to (see under ‘Read More).

We have intakes of new volunteers twice a year so if you can’t join right now then we can include you next time.

If you think this might be you and you want more information then email manager.cabchch@gmail.com.

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471 days ago

"Take me back" function is still not functioning.

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

Whoops, this message has been removed.
Sorry, looks like someone has deleted this message.
Take me back {{this is in blue}}

It would be helpful if the programmers would fix this glitch. Either delete it or FIX IT.
There is also the aspect that when someone DELETES their posting it ALSO … View more
Whoops, this message has been removed.
Sorry, looks like someone has deleted this message.
Take me back {{this is in blue}}

It would be helpful if the programmers would fix this glitch. Either delete it or FIX IT.
There is also the aspect that when someone DELETES their posting it ALSO deletes other peoples responses.
Do others agree. Perhaps NEIGHBOURLY could run a POLL on this. Cheers all. ps Popcorn is not my favourite snack. pps "I could see myself cleaning mirrors", but then the sun is shining so I may enjoy it instead.
Riddle. Can you SEE the joke?

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471 days ago

Welcome sign planter

Phill from Aranui

2 different welcome signs approx 1.2m high need them gone $20 each

Price: $20

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471 days ago

Rustic corner shelf

Phill from Aranui

Rustic stained corner shelf very sturdy total hight approx 1.1m

Price: $30

472 days ago

Thinking of volunteering?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Hornby Community Centre).

Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to the community but also to give you, as a volunteer, a great sense of achievement. We only ask for about half a day a week.

We … View more
Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Hornby Community Centre).

Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to the community but also to give you, as a volunteer, a great sense of achievement. We only ask for about half a day a week.

We have training starting soon and then you will be assigned a Mentor, who will help you through those first weeks.

If you think this might be you and you want more information then email manager.cabchch@gmail.com, who can also arrange an observation session if you want to sit in with us to see what we do.

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472 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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473 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
Learn more

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481 days ago

Using some letters of the english alphabet.

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

AB CD goldfish. L M N O goldfish. S A R C D B D I S.

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