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Tsunami Siren Testing on Sunday 30th September
On Sunday, 30th September, the tsunami sirens installed along the coastline between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will be tested as part of a biannual testing exercise to coincide with daylight savings.
The sirens will sound at 11am for up to … View moreTsunami Siren Testing on Sunday 30th September
On Sunday, 30th September, the tsunami sirens installed along the coastline between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will be tested as part of a biannual testing exercise to coincide with daylight savings.
The sirens will sound at 11am for up to three minutes and can usually be heard a few blocks from the coastline.
It’s a good time for people to check whether you are in a tsunami evacuation zone, and to work out with your family on where to go if you needed to evacuate and how you will get there.
Find out more about the different tsunami evacuation zones and learn what to do click here for more information or the link below:
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Picking up a Metrocard for the city’s bus network is now a lot easier.
Selected Christchurch City Council Customer Service Centres will sell the cards from today, starting with the Shirley centre and followed by Linwood.
These will add to the established network of selected Council libraries … View morePicking up a Metrocard for the city’s bus network is now a lot easier.
Selected Christchurch City Council Customer Service Centres will sell the cards from today, starting with the Shirley centre and followed by Linwood.
These will add to the established network of selected Council libraries that also offer the service.
Find out more HERE
Plastic supermarket bags and Tetra Pak cartons will no longer be accepted in Christchurch's kerbside recycling bin.
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
To Give away baby paddling pool that has a blow up shaded top.
It has only been used a couple of times last Christmas when our nephew was here. It has just been sitting in our laundry since then so would need a wipe down.
From today people can report problems, request services, pay some bills and give feedback online. Find out more HERE
When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.
The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.
If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.
Our road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about … View moreOur road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about the work they’re doing, or help us run workshops.
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Hi all, tomorrow is a BIG day! I will start walking from my family home in Belfast to The Beehive in Wellington to raise awareness of the mental health crisis NZ is currently facing. This is very close to my heart and one campaign I would love all your support in so children throughout NZ can get … View moreHi all, tomorrow is a BIG day! I will start walking from my family home in Belfast to The Beehive in Wellington to raise awareness of the mental health crisis NZ is currently facing. This is very close to my heart and one campaign I would love all your support in so children throughout NZ can get the help they need and deserve. Let's all pitch in to decrease our shocking suicide statistics. Please please please donate to my give a little page
givealittle.co.nz...
Any amount big or small will help a child or youth in serious need. Please share this link if you can and follow me on my FB page where i will post daily. I want to make a difference but I need your help.
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Thanks so much for your support.
Jess and family :)
ECAN have rescinded their decision to cancel the 135 bus route. Instead they have extended the route which will now include The Palms Shirley, Marshlands Road, Prestons Road, Travis Road, QE11, Bower Ave, Beach Road, Effingham Street, Marine Parade, Oram Ave. Service will be hourly Monday - … View moreECAN have rescinded their decision to cancel the 135 bus route. Instead they have extended the route which will now include The Palms Shirley, Marshlands Road, Prestons Road, Travis Road, QE11, Bower Ave, Beach Road, Effingham Street, Marine Parade, Oram Ave. Service will be hourly Monday - Saturday . However there will be NO SERVICE on SUNDAYS.
This means that there will be NO public transport to places such as North Beach Surf Club and foreshore , North New Brighton Community Hall or Thomson Playground and Skate Park on SUNDAYS.
“A gift from the gods, a reflection of our environment.” Te Reo exists only in New Zealand and it’s an important part of our national identity.
You can help spread its use throughout society – and at the same time open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in many sectors – by… View more“A gift from the gods, a reflection of our environment.” Te Reo exists only in New Zealand and it’s an important part of our national identity.
You can help spread its use throughout society – and at the same time open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in many sectors – by studying the Bachelor of Māori Language and Indigenous Studies at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
You’ll become fluent within a supportive whānau environment, and you’ll have the opportunity to combine your Te Reo studies with other subjects relating to your personal career aspirations. The degree starts in February; learn more here and apply now.
Hey neighbours, well that's The Block NZ over for another year... were you happy with the result?
If you missed it, you can relive all the action and drama of the auction here or check out our Block winners round-up, here.
An error in Christchurch's district plan that triggered a resource consents crisis in coastal communities was down to an oversight during the drafting stage by the key organisation tasked with drawing it up, Mayor Lianne Dalziel has claimed.
She has promised an independent inquiry into the … View moreAn error in Christchurch's district plan that triggered a resource consents crisis in coastal communities was down to an oversight during the drafting stage by the key organisation tasked with drawing it up, Mayor Lianne Dalziel has claimed.
She has promised an independent inquiry into the fiasco.
Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.
Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!
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