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John from Burwood
Swing seat, in good condition , apart from sun damage to roof .Can lie flat as per photo. Has inbuilt shelves for cups.
Pick up only. Price negotiable.
Price: $120
The Team from Ryman Northwood Retirement Village
Respite care is a great short break option for a family member or loved one that also helps give carers some time out to recharge the batteries. There are a range of circumstances which might require respite overnight or support for day care.
It could be needed after a hospital stay or just as a… View moreRespite care is a great short break option for a family member or loved one that also helps give carers some time out to recharge the batteries. There are a range of circumstances which might require respite overnight or support for day care.
It could be needed after a hospital stay or just as a little extra support for caregivers. Respite care ranges from a few days and even up to a few weeks. A loved one, who lives in their own home, will have their short respite stay in one of our village centres.
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Diana Isaac Retirement Village
Respite care is a great short break option for a family member or loved one that also helps give carers some time out to recharge the batteries. There are a range of circumstances which might require respite overnight or support for day care.
It could be needed after a hospital stay or just as a… View moreRespite care is a great short break option for a family member or loved one that also helps give carers some time out to recharge the batteries. There are a range of circumstances which might require respite overnight or support for day care.
It could be needed after a hospital stay or just as a little extra support for caregivers. Respite care ranges from a few days and even up to a few weeks. A loved one, who lives in their own home, will have their short respite stay in one of our village centres.
Click read more for the full article.
The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley
Create a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step … View moreCreate a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
These members have been drawn as our winners of the $150 Farmers vouchers:
Melissa Mary from Motueka
Devangi Patel from Blockhouse Bay
Olive White from Ilam
… View moreThese members have been drawn as our winners of the $150 Farmers vouchers:
Melissa Mary from Motueka
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Olive White from Ilam
Simon Cullen from Paraparaumu
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Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 11th June.
The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
We recently held a Community Morning Tea at Aranui library.
The event was attended by the CABNZ CEO, hosted by the Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch area board and our New Brighton volunteers. Community workers from ACTIS, The Loft, Enliven, Elder Care, Police and He Waka Tapu attended.
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Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Transforming Aotearoa into a dark sky nation could attract stargazing international tourists, creating huge economic benefits, Tourism Minister Matt Doocey says.
The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand believes New Zealand could become a dark sky … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Transforming Aotearoa into a dark sky nation could attract stargazing international tourists, creating huge economic benefits, Tourism Minister Matt Doocey says.
The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand believes New Zealand could become a dark sky nation, an idea Doocey says he supports.
To become a dark sky nation the country would need to cut light pollution, such as outdoor lighting, to allow for greater stargazing and astronomy.
Tourism New Zealand research indicated more than 70% of people thinking about visiting New Zealand were interested in stargazing, he said.
The best times for stargazing were during the off-peak and shoulder seasons for tourism, which meant protecting New Zealand’s night skies could provide an economic boost when tourist towns were otherwise quiet.
"It is something I am keen to encourage," Doocey said.
‘‘We want to grow tourism because we know it brings jobs to rural New Zealand.
‘‘Tourism is very seasonal, so we need to be looking at how we can market and promote New Zealand during those shoulder and off-peak periods.’’
The Waimakariri MP said an economic impact report commissioned by Enterprise North Canterbury last year showed a dark sky trail would provide an economic boost in the region.
The report said a dark sky reserve could generate $4.6 million of visitor spending in Waimakariri and create up to 24 jobs.
The Oxford Dark Sky Group obtained dark sky park status in January for the Oxford Forest Conservation Area from the Dark Sky International.
Oxford Dark Sky president Raul Elias-Drago said there was no cost to the group, thanks to support from the community, the Waimakariri District Council, Oxford-Ohoka Community Board and Government agencies such as the Department of Conservation.
The group was now planning to apply for dark sky reserve status, which would incorporate the town of Oxford.
Doocey said the Oxford example showed how communities coming together could achieve economic benefits at little cost.
Enterprise North Canterbury has been working with other regional tourism organisations (RTOs) to develop a Canterbury dark sky trail.
The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve was established in 2012, while the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust is about to apply for dark sky sanctuary status and interest is growing in other Canterbury communities.
‘‘I would encourage RTOs to think about whether dark skies should be part of their destination management plans,’’ Doocey said.
‘‘There is real potential for a ground up approach and I would be really supportive of that.’’
Elias-Drago, who is also the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ) secretary, said a national approach was needed, perhaps led by the Department of Conservation.
‘‘The Department of Conservation has been very supportive regionally,’’ he said.
‘‘The Rangiora office supported our application and other regional offices have supported other applications, but every time each regional office is doing the same thing.
‘‘If the work was done nationally, we wouldn’t have to replicate the work in every region.’’
Doocey has accepted an invitation to speak at the New Zealand Starlight Conference in Tekapo in October, which is organised by RASNZ and the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve board.
‘‘We are hoping to use the conference as a springboard to advance the discussion around becoming a dark sky nation,’’ Elias-Drago said.
Niue became the world’s first whole country to become an International dark sky nation in 2020.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Eileen from Mairehau
Hi there,
My sister and I run regular preloved clothing markets in Christchurch. The next one will be:
🗓️ Sunday 23rd June 2024
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Christchurch Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre (formerly the Christchurch Netball Centre), 455 Hagley Avenue
🪙 $2 entry
… View moreHi there,
My sister and I run regular preloved clothing markets in Christchurch. The next one will be:
🗓️ Sunday 23rd June 2024
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Christchurch Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre (formerly the Christchurch Netball Centre), 455 Hagley Avenue
🪙 $2 entry
This market is a place for you to refresh your wardrobe by browsing and buying someone else's!
There will be 30+ stallholders selling their recently cleared out wardrobes, including new and preloved clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewellery, make-up/beauty.
Items for sale will mainly be womenswear, but there will also be a small selection of mens and kids clothing.
Items range from high street and fast fashion, to vintage and designer labels. A range of sizes will be available.
Please bring cash! All stalls will accept cash, some stalls will accept bank transfers.
Off-street parking and street parking is available.
We can't wait to see you there ✨
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“I am a reader. I didn’t grow up with siblings, I had a lot of free time. From my childhood, I read lots of books. One of my favourite authors, she’s Enid Blyton. I grew up reading Famous Five, Secret Seven, Malory Towers – they constituted a big part of my world. The first thing I did when… View more“I am a reader. I didn’t grow up with siblings, I had a lot of free time. From my childhood, I read lots of books. One of my favourite authors, she’s Enid Blyton. I grew up reading Famous Five, Secret Seven, Malory Towers – they constituted a big part of my world. The first thing I did when I came to New Zealand was to hunt down libraries nearby.
I usually visit Tūranga. Lot of events happen there. Being inside four walls doesn’t light up your mood, so I come out to Tūranga and spend my time there surrounded by people. It makes me calm. I borrow books and go for a walk around the city. That’s my way of getting to know Christchurch. I just close my Google Maps and explore. So far, I haven’t got lost! It’s very easy to find my way around. In Christchurch city, everything connects.
I earned my Bachelor’s in Environmental Science. I am also passionate about conservation, which made me join Conservation Volunteers. One of the first things that I did when I came to Christchurch was to call them and ask how I could participate.
Moving to a new city could be intimidating. But these volunteering events have helped me a lot to put myself out there and talk to people. People are usually nice and warm. When I say I’m new to Christchurch, they ask about, like, how are you doing? Settling down? How do you find Christchurch? I found a lot of people who are like-minded as well, a lot of people who do conservation work like working outdoors. I also get to go to new places, like Amelia Rogers Reserve and McCormack’s Bay.
And I’m enjoying it very much, that’s the most important thing. When you’re volunteering you should enjoy and really kind of get into what you’re doing. So, I’m happy. I’m learning a lot. I’m getting to know a lot of new people, new environments.
I’m grateful that we moved to Christchurch; it’s one of the best decisions that we have made. I feel welcome in New Zealand, in Christchurch, particularly.”
- Shamla
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Beth from Burwood
Warmest greetings dear neighbours ~ just wondering if anyone has a mini tramp/rebounder that they no longer need/want. An overweight teen is super keen to start getting fit within their home and I thought this would help, especially on days that are too cold to go for a walk. Thanks in advance for … View moreWarmest greetings dear neighbours ~ just wondering if anyone has a mini tramp/rebounder that they no longer need/want. An overweight teen is super keen to start getting fit within their home and I thought this would help, especially on days that are too cold to go for a walk. Thanks in advance for all your help. Have an awesome day!
Tom from Redwood
Hi,
I'm looking for a cage similar to this if anybody has one sitting around that they'd part with, please. Doesn't need to have the hanging stand.
Thanks.
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