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634 days ago

Water bills coming soon

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

The Christchurch City Council's new water billing system went live on Sunday night and the first invoices for ratepayers using excess water are due to be sent out over the coming days.

The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the decision to push ahead with the scheme in 2021.

It is not yet known how many people will get a bill, but the average charge is likely to be $83 and the maximum about $400.

Under the new rules, people will be charged a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes.

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4 minutes ago

Property to be sold/rented or rooms to be rented

Dilip from Belfast

@followers @highlight @everyone #Christchurch Real Estate
Bigger than normal-
Outright purchase /Rent to own Option available/Immediate on Rent

3/163 Bordesley Street, Philipstown, Christchurch City, Canterbury Price by negotiation
Rent NZD 550/Week plus rent in advance +Bond etc
Rent to Own option available
Details
2 Beds
1 Bath
1 Living area
84/86 m² Floor
106m² Land
Other Features
Ample of storage as feedback received from Viewers
1 Separate toilet
1 Off-street parking + Carport in Inside common space
contact for viewing apartment plus price Negotiation 021 446 384
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3 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.5% Yes
    84.5% Complete
  • 14.1% No
    14.1% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1514 votes
14 hours ago

It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?

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