Phillipstown, Christchurch

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

600 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Restore antique furniture with Resene Aquaclear.

Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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601 days ago

Want to win a chopper trip and Game Gear clothing?

Game Gear

Check out the never before seen deals on clothing in our massive winter sale. Genuine direct to you deals.

Every online purchase between now and 31st March is an entry to the comp. Buy once or go mad and make a number or purchases - every one of them is a chance to win. Get clicking and good … View more
Check out the never before seen deals on clothing in our massive winter sale. Genuine direct to you deals.

Every online purchase between now and 31st March is an entry to the comp. Buy once or go mad and make a number or purchases - every one of them is a chance to win. Get clicking and good luck!!
Show now

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601 days ago

Discover a career for life

Citycare Water

We deliver water to over 1.2 million Kiwis across the country, and we’re looking for great people to join our team and help provide safe water for your community. We provide meaningful work, and long-lasting careers. We hiring now for drainlayers, water servicepeople, operations roles, labourers … View moreWe deliver water to over 1.2 million Kiwis across the country, and we’re looking for great people to join our team and help provide safe water for your community. We provide meaningful work, and long-lasting careers. We hiring now for drainlayers, water servicepeople, operations roles, labourers and more!

- Get qualified at work
- Progress your career
- Join a friendly, diverse and supportive team
- Care for your local environment and waterways
Find out more

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601 days ago

Building Update

Vicky from Christchurch Electrical (1999) Ltd

Next stage of our building transformation completed - our name has been added and tomorrow our new roadside sign will be done - it's starting to take shape!
#transformation #building #perfectlighting

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601 days ago

Furniture, Manchester and homewares

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
What can we say, we’ve got some beautiful items in store, vintage, retro or just darn cute.
Our clearance sale continues with loads of $1 & $2 clothes, plus our clearance racks. We have selected homewares and electrical at 50% off, with shoes 25% off. As an added bonus all … View more
Hi everyone
What can we say, we’ve got some beautiful items in store, vintage, retro or just darn cute.
Our clearance sale continues with loads of $1 & $2 clothes, plus our clearance racks. We have selected homewares and electrical at 50% off, with shoes 25% off. As an added bonus all summer sandals are now 50% off.
Don’t miss out, pop in and see the team.
Open Friday 9.am - 5.00pm. Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

609 days ago

'Definitely not': Residents refuse to pay 'stupid' excess water charge in Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

Hundreds of Christchurch residents have already paid their water bills, as the number of invoices sent out has more than doubled in two weeks.

Some 9765 households have now received a bill for using too much water – a 150% increase on two weeks ago when 3913 bills … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

Hundreds of Christchurch residents have already paid their water bills, as the number of invoices sent out has more than doubled in two weeks.

Some 9765 households have now received a bill for using too much water – a 150% increase on two weeks ago when 3913 bills had been sent.

The number will grow each week as more meters are read, city council resources general manager Leah Scales​ said.

People have eight weeks to pay their excess water bill, with the first invoices due in April, and 812 have already paid.

However, some are refusing to, including Huntsbury residents Heather and Randal Law​.

The couple received a bill for $45.09 after using an average of 1041 litres of water a day over 98 days.

Heather Law said she would “definitely not” pay the bill.

She said she would if it was averaged out across an entire year, rather than over a three-month period, and if the council refunded her when she used under the limit during the winter.

“I water the garden in the summer. I have a vegetable garden and a flower garden and I’m not going to stop watering it.”

The pair operate a small Airbnb at their property and guests always comment on their “beautiful garden”, Randal Law said.

He said he would be invoicing the council $45.09 for his promotion of the Garden City – the same amount as their bill to him.

“If they are going to charge me a stupid bill, I am going to be equally stupid.”

They did not think it was fair that almost a quarter (25,365) of Christchurch households could not be charged because they share a meter.

The pair are not alone in their opposition to the new charge.

Linwood man Phil Yarrall​ has not mown his grass verge since October in protest against the charge. He believes it is discriminatory, arbitrary in its application and nothing more than a creeping tax.

Yarrall said this week he had yet to receive a bill, but expected one to arrive soon.

Mayor Phil Mauger, who has publicly labelled the charge “unfair” and voted against its introduction, said if residents receive a bill they should pay it, but he hoped respite was on its way in the form of an increase to the daily limit.

Under the existing rules people are being 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.

Bills have not been sent out for charges of $25 or less, so people have to use more than 900 litres each day over 90 days to receive a bill under the current rule.

However, the council is consulting the public as part of its draft annual plan on whether it should increase the daily allowance from 700 litres to 900 litres.

Any change would not be put in place until July, so would not affect households that receive bills before then.

The charge came into force in October, after being consulted on twice. It was introduced to help reduce the extreme demand on the council’s water supply network over summer.

If this could be achieved, the council would not have to spend as much money upgrading and building new infrastructure.

Water use has decreased by more than 10% since charges were brought in, saving millions of litres.

Cashmere resident Graeme Niles, who adopted a number of water-saving techniques this summer, said he had managed to keep under the 700 litre limit, clocking up an average of 645 litres, despite his expansive garden.

Scales said any inequity around shared meters was not accurate, because only 194 properties out of the 25,365 with shared water meters would have received a bill – less than 1% of the total.

Meters would be installed in those properties first.

If people do not pay the bill they face a 7% penalty and the council could use debt collection services.

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602 days ago

Last chance to nominate!

Prospa

Our 2023 Local Business Hero Awards nomination phase closes on Sunday. Neighbours - you only have a few more days to nominate a favourite local business to give them a chance to win an incredible $10,000 package.

Show your support for your local today by nominating them to be this year's … View more
Our 2023 Local Business Hero Awards nomination phase closes on Sunday. Neighbours - you only have a few more days to nominate a favourite local business to give them a chance to win an incredible $10,000 package.

Show your support for your local today by nominating them to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero!
Nominate now

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602 days ago

Our Story

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

An established charity since 1995, we are a leader in positive child and youth development and currently work with over 26,000 young people in 10 regions throughout New Zealand. To find out more about who we are, head to our website through the link below.

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602 days ago

Find Your Safe Haven

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Nothing is less predictable than the weather.

Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens, we prepare for adverse events, so you don’t have to. In an emergency, we’ll take care of everything, to ensure sure that you and those you treasure most have exactly what you need.

Rest assured, … View more
Nothing is less predictable than the weather.

Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens, we prepare for adverse events, so you don’t have to. In an emergency, we’ll take care of everything, to ensure sure that you and those you treasure most have exactly what you need.

Rest assured, you’re in safe hands.

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602 days ago

Garage Sale 25th March

Lisl Agnew from Deaf Society of Canterbury

Deaf Society of Canterbury hosting a garage sale at 80 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch this Saturday 25th March 9am - 1pm
Come along!

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603 days ago

Spouting Repairs Needed

Michael from Linwood

Replace 20m aprox D profile galv phone Mike at 9815878

603 days ago

It's time to have your say on the Draft Annual Plan.

Christchurch City Council

This outlines what Christchurch City Council plans to spend on projects and day-to-day services in the next year and how we'll pay for it.

Find out more and have your say by Monday 10 April.
Find out more

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616 days ago

Applications closing soon!

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5.1 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

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603 days ago

King single wooden bed head

Sarah from Waltham

Pick up ensors road near Ferry Road Mad Butchers.

Price: $110

604 days ago

Quality Furniture Wanted!

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

It’s wonderful we have been so busy that we have very little furniture left if any!! Can you help?

Give us a call on [03 3652 051](tel:03 3652 051) if you are requiring a collection. (Larger donations and furniture only).

Please no Donation drop off after hours.

Remember we are open 7 … View more
It’s wonderful we have been so busy that we have very little furniture left if any!! Can you help?

Give us a call on [03 3652 051](tel:03 3652 051) if you are requiring a collection. (Larger donations and furniture only).

Please no Donation drop off after hours.

Remember we are open 7 days a week
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10 - 4pm
Sunday 10 - 3pm

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