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Welcoming atmosphere, premium facilities, right-sized living

The Sterling, Kaiapoi

Thoughtfully integrated into the semi-rural Silverstream community in Kaiapoi, The Sterling, Kaiapoi is an open, accessible, modern retirement community just 20 minutes from Christchurch Central.

At The Sterling, our philosophy is simple, but profound: empathy, respect and self-determination for all, all wrapped up in a premium village lifestyle.

Generous lifestyle facilities and a welcoming community are just the beginning. Our attractive, two-bedroom open-plan villas offer modern, independent, exceptionally appointed living, and provide security, accessibility and convenience to Sterling residents.

Stage three villas include:

• A variety of exterior facades and colour schemes
• Spacious open plan living
• Raised ceilings and floor to ceiling windows
• Exquisitely appointed bathrooms and kitchen
• Separate laundry room
• Ample storage and a spacious internal access single garage
• Beautiful outdoor living area

Once complete, The Sterling, Kaiapoi will encompass 78 villas, 267 apartments, 48 care suites and 36 memory care suites. New village amenities are rolling out all the time and will ultimately include a café, club lounge, bar, gym, swimming pool, spa, bowling and putting green, library and communal gardens, and much more.

Stage One and Two sold out quickly. Stage 3 Villas now available: Act fast! Contact Michelle or Denise for an information pack at hello@thesterling.co.nz or call 0508 783 754.

Please note:

• Residency at The Sterling is restricted to ages 65 years and above
• Images are artist's impressions based off current plans

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3 days ago

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I am lighter than air, but a hundred people cannot lift me. What am I?

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5 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48% Yes
    48% Complete
  • 50.1% No
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  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
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3290 votes
4 days ago

Hero

The Team from Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

“I was born and raised in war. To be honest, those are not good memories.

I really like Iran, and I really miss it, but I couldn’t be myself there. Even though my family didn’t like my decision, I left Iran. I promised myself that I would do whatever I can for all communities, especially for the kids, so they do not have the same experience I had.

I studied software engineering in Iran and left in 2006. I went to Malaysia and stayed in Kuala Lumpur for seven years. I was admitted to Lincoln University to do my PhD here, but unfortunately, I couldn’t afford the expenses. I requested a scholarship, but they told me I had to be there for six months first. So, I stayed in Malaysia and did my PhD in network security. In December 2013, I came to New Zealand with a work visa.

It took me a while to connect with the Iranian community here. I volunteered with the Multicultural Council, SPCA, and community patrol, and I established the Christchurch Iranian Society in 2017. Before that, I started working on Radio Toranj, the only Farsi-language radio show in New Zealand.

One of the reasons I started organizing cultural events was to showcase Iranian culture. I wanted to show people that we have delicious food, colorful dresses, traditional customs, and our own instruments. My hope was to show people that we are not what you see in the media.

I am working to involve all the communities that celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in the Nowruz festival in March 2025. We want to share this celebration not only with our community but with the public as well. It’s better when it’s shared.

I remember the first time someone from Dunedin called me and asked, Hero, can you help? Something happened, and they keep declining Iranian visa applications. When I heard that, I felt insulted. We are still human, so how can they do that?

Through this journey, I’ve learned a lot. Every single day, people with different cases call me, and I try to share my knowledge and guide them as much as I can.

I have received several awards, including the Christchurch Civic Award and an Award of Recognition for my contributions to the community during the pandemic. In 2021, I established Canterbury Kia Ora Academy, a charitable trust. Through this charity, I can help other communities as well, not just the Iranian community.”

- Hero

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www.humansofchch.org......

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