Phillipstown, Christchurch

469 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?

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Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?
  • 75.2% Yes, there's no need for phones in classrooms
    75.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Nah, let the school decide
    24.1% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure
    0.7% Complete
4158 votes
467 days ago

Do you know a gardener using their greenthumbs to help their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five… View more
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

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467 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 8.00am (9.00am Daylight Saving Time). Except in October 2023 when it will fall on the 4th Sunday.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.



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467 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 16-22 August 2023

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialised free legal help for both Employment and Immigration.

1. Employment free legal clinic by Zoom - Wednesday, 16th from 5.45 pm - Bookings essential email … View more
We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialised free legal help for both Employment and Immigration.

1. Employment free legal clinic by Zoom - Wednesday, 16th from 5.45 pm - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

2. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 17th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

3. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 17th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

4. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 17th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

5. Justice of the peace – Monday, 21st - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

6. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 22nd – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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469 days ago

Are you male and struggling to get counseling ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Have you heard about InnerBoy ?
InnerBoy is a Free app designed to enable men to get free help when counseling is out of reach/not tolerable to approach.

It is designed to help men address their own healing needs over 30 days. It involves a 30 minute bite sized chunk of work each day, for 30 … View more
Have you heard about InnerBoy ?
InnerBoy is a Free app designed to enable men to get free help when counseling is out of reach/not tolerable to approach.

It is designed to help men address their own healing needs over 30 days. It involves a 30 minute bite sized chunk of work each day, for 30 days.

It is intended to make access to help available to all. It is not yet in the App store but can be freely accessed via this link under 'Read More'

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479 days ago

Are you retired / semi retired or just have some time on your hands and thinking of Volunteering?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Community Centre)

- Do you enjoy learning, have empathy and good listening skills?
- Can you research information from the internet and make sense of it?
- Do you want to use those skills to make a … View more
Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Community Centre)

- Do you enjoy learning, have empathy and good listening skills?
- Can you research information from the internet and make sense of it?
- Do you want to use those skills to make a difference to the Community?
- Can you spare about half a day each week?

You will be provided with training and then assigned a Mentor who will help you through those first weeks. We don’t expect you to know everything about everything but have an amazing website of information for you to refer to (see under ‘Read More).

We have intakes of new volunteers twice a year so if you can’t join right now then we can include you next time.

If you think this might be you and you want more information then email manager.cabchch@gmail.com.

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471 days ago

Welcome sign planter

Phill from Aranui

2 different welcome signs approx 1.2m high need them gone $20 each

Price: $20

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471 days ago

Rustic corner shelf

Phill from Aranui

Rustic stained corner shelf very sturdy total hight approx 1.1m

Price: $30

471 days ago

OUTDOOR TIMBER STEPS

Debra from Woolston

Approx 1.8 m L x 55cm wide, strong, sturdy, heavy
Could be cut into sections for spa steps, deck steps, tree hut, other...

Price: $150

471 days ago

STUNNNG RUSTIC HALL, LOUNGE OR ENTRANCE TABLE

Debra from Woolston

As per pics, in excellent condition, surplus to requirements
Excellent condition, yellow, grey, aqua, green tones
1.4m L x 40cm wide x 76cm H
Pick up on Woolston

Price: $350

472 days ago

Demolition to begin on Cathedral Square buildings

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The clock is ticking for one of Christchurch’s ‘Dirty 30’ buildings, following the announcement of a series of demolitions.

The strip of abandoned shops - a two-storey pavilion and the six-storey car park which wraps around the 14-storey former Rydges Hotel, on the corner of Oxford Tce and… View more
The clock is ticking for one of Christchurch’s ‘Dirty 30’ buildings, following the announcement of a series of demolitions.

The strip of abandoned shops - a two-storey pavilion and the six-storey car park which wraps around the 14-storey former Rydges Hotel, on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester Blvd - is expected to be gone by April 2024.

The Christchurch City Council granted Emmons Development NZ Ltd resource consent to demolish the buildings in May 2023, and on Thursday said the works will begin in September.

Emmons Development, whose sole shareholder is Singaporean-based Naoaki Sun, plans to redevelop the hotel after demolition is complete. Emmons Development also owned the cleared site of the former 12-storey Grant Thornton office building, which was demolished in 2012 and located next to the car park.

Read the full story from reporter Sinead Gill here (subscription required).

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472 days ago

Thinking of volunteering?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Hornby Community Centre).

Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to the community but also to give you, as a volunteer, a great sense of achievement. We only ask for about half a day a week.

We … View more
Then why not come and join us at Citizens Advice Bureau at our Hornby branch (based at the Hornby Community Centre).

Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to the community but also to give you, as a volunteer, a great sense of achievement. We only ask for about half a day a week.

We have training starting soon and then you will be assigned a Mentor, who will help you through those first weeks.

If you think this might be you and you want more information then email manager.cabchch@gmail.com, who can also arrange an observation session if you want to sit in with us to see what we do.

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472 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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473 days ago

Garage Sale

Robert from Waltham

Garage Sale Saturday 12 August
40 Strickland Street Sydenham

House hold items garden and handy person tools plugin heaters and lights 5.1 stereo 2x bikes etc.

Negotiable

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474 days ago

For people with elderly or unwell dogs (or young puppies)

Cherry from Heathcote Valley

I just bought this brilliant dog carrier pack from TradeMe for $17.50! (For a friend’s elderly dog who still likes to go for short walks). I believe they come in a range of sizes, this is an XL.

It has padded back straps, a waist strap, a clip to hold your dog in and can be worn back or front. … View more
I just bought this brilliant dog carrier pack from TradeMe for $17.50! (For a friend’s elderly dog who still likes to go for short walks). I believe they come in a range of sizes, this is an XL.

It has padded back straps, a waist strap, a clip to hold your dog in and can be worn back or front. Heaps of pockets for doggy bags, treats, keys, water bottle etc. I put a cushion in the bottom for comfort. It is made of mesh in the sides so your little one won’t get too hot!

I don’t sell these or have anything to do with them, I just know a lot of people don’t take their old dogs out any more for lack of a convenient way to transport them. Hope this will help some other dog owners. All the best Cherry 🍒

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