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1256 days ago

Christchurch council removes 840 rubbish bins from parks, adds 100 'smart bins'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

More than 200 Christchurch parks will be left without rubbish bins when the city council finishes removing 840 of them across the city.

About 100 “smart” bins will be installed instead, but 211 “low-use” neighbourhood parks will have their bins taken away and not returned.

The smart bins … View more
More than 200 Christchurch parks will be left without rubbish bins when the city council finishes removing 840 of them across the city.

About 100 “smart” bins will be installed instead, but 211 “low-use” neighbourhood parks will have their bins taken away and not returned.

The smart bins are bigger and are equipped with sensor technology that provides the council’s maintenance contractor with daily information on how full each bin is.

Council head of parks Andrew Rutledge​ said the data meant the contractor only needed to send crews out to empty the bins when required, saving time and money.

In areas without bins, the council encouraged people to take any rubbish home with them, and put it in their red wheelie bin.

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1250 days ago

Study participants needed – Men 45-55 years old

Zoe from Christchurch Central

A big thanks to those that have responded or taken part already!

I still currently need participants for my PhD study. I am looking for healthy people to come into my office (in Christchurch CBD) for around an hour, on two occasions, to complete some pen and paper activities with me (fun ones … View more
A big thanks to those that have responded or taken part already!

I still currently need participants for my PhD study. I am looking for healthy people to come into my office (in Christchurch CBD) for around an hour, on two occasions, to complete some pen and paper activities with me (fun ones according to previous participants!).

Part of what we do, is to recruit healthy participants who match with the patients on age and gender. This is so we can try to rule out any effects differences in these may have on results. So far I haven’t been able to source enough men aged 45-55 to take part.

This is a volunteer opportunity, but you will also receive $50 petrol vouchers as compensation for your time and travel.

If you are interested please email me at the details on the poster (or visit the website listed) rather than commenting here as I will need to send you an information sheet to read over and go through some screening questions

Thanks!

Zoe

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1250 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1253 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1251 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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1254 days ago

Throwback Thursday: On yer bike

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Employees of the Addington railway workshops pedal homeward on a cold July evening in
1946.

The workshops stood at what is now Tower Junction. They built, maintained and repaired railway stock and were a major employer in Christchurch.

The Christchurch terrain suited cycling and the city was … View more
Employees of the Addington railway workshops pedal homeward on a cold July evening in
1946.

The workshops stood at what is now Tower Junction. They built, maintained and repaired railway stock and were a major employer in Christchurch.

The Christchurch terrain suited cycling and the city was known for its bikes. Few workers owned cars, so bikes and trams dominated city streets after the 5pm knock-off time.

The 40-hour week and eight-hour working day, introduced 10 years earlier but in general practice only from 1946, contributed to the 5 o'clock rush.

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1255 days ago

Charity aims to make 'high-quality' fruit and veg more affordable

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

A Christchurch community project is launching a new food box delivering affordable produce to low-income communities.

Toha Kai’s food box delivery system, Pouaka Kai, will sell packages of locally grown organic produce for $35 each to families in the Woolston and Linwood area, … View more
Hey neighbours,

A Christchurch community project is launching a new food box delivering affordable produce to low-income communities.

Toha Kai’s food box delivery system, Pouaka Kai, will sell packages of locally grown organic produce for $35 each to families in the Woolston and Linwood area, with tips on how to make the most of it.

What do you think of this kind of initiative?

Read more on this story from Kristie Boland by clicking below.

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1253 days ago

Stars Whakatauki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in … View more
Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school. To find out more, head to our website today!

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1253 days ago

Poll: Good In The Hood

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Have you voted in this years Good In The Hood?
You can vote for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in one of 48 participating Z Stations. Head to your nearest station today 🧡💚

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Good In The Hood
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
11 votes
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1276 days ago

Looking for a room to rent

Emma from Waltham

My son (aged 26) is looking to rent a room in Linwood, Woolston, Waltham or surrounding area. If you have anything available please contact Daniel on 021 08068185

1253 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1253 days ago

Print pickups available till 5pm now.

Matthew from Christchurch Central

Just a quick note to customers Print pickups are available till 5pm. Usual opening hours apply (9am Mon - Friday)

1254 days ago

CHCH are fed up with the Great CCC Grift!

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

CCC but who is paying for all these upgrades. You're spending habits $$$ over these last few years have gotten out of control. How much did it cost to install 20 traffic lights on a tiny intersection in the city? then the removal of those 20 traffic lights?? How much time and cost did it take… View moreCCC but who is paying for all these upgrades. You're spending habits $$$ over these last few years have gotten out of control. How much did it cost to install 20 traffic lights on a tiny intersection in the city? then the removal of those 20 traffic lights?? How much time and cost did it take to change the Red Buses to that really ugly COLD Teal colour? How much did it cost for the Manchester debarcle?? Remove bins from public places where there aren't enough already??? How much is Catherine Chu going to reimburse the Otautahi rate payers for not doing her job? cos you can sure bet if we don't pay our rates on time we get penalised....NO wonder the people of CHCH are fed up with the Great CCC Grift! We have a right to know who and how these decisions are being made.

1255 days ago

We Say/You Say: Floods

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi Canterbury,

How's your community doing after the floods? Are you satisfied with the emergency response?

It's been over a week since 400% of the monthly average rainfall caused flooding in Canterbury, with multiple districts plunged into a state of emergency.

River engineers … View more
Hi Canterbury,

How's your community doing after the floods? Are you satisfied with the emergency response?

It's been over a week since 400% of the monthly average rainfall caused flooding in Canterbury, with multiple districts plunged into a state of emergency.

River engineers are working across the region, with sites being strengthened by machinery. Environment Canterbury Rivers manager, Leigh Griffiths, says that teams are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels across the region.

"We're working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and river flow updates on our website as the situation develops. We suggest that people avoid rivers and check the road conditions before travelling," he said.

The weather event triggered a state of emergency, hundreds of evacuations, and closed roads and bridges throughout the region. The red heavy rain warning was issued on Saturday night, the second since the warning's inception.

Share your experiences below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Northern Outlook.

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1255 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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