Redwood, Christchurch

590 days ago

Plan for your future

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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594 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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590 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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591 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Friday's specials while stock last
2a Leacroft st Bishopdale

Red Grapes $4.88 kg
🍇🍇🍇🍇

White Mushrooms $8.88 kg
😋😋😋😋… View more
Friday's specials while stock last
2a Leacroft st Bishopdale

Red Grapes $4.88 kg
🍇🍇🍇🍇

White Mushrooms $8.88 kg
😋😋😋😋

Orange kumara $6.88 kg
🍠🍠🍠🍠

Tomatoes $4.88 kg
🍅🍅🍅🍅

Feijoas 99c kg
😋😋😋😋

Lots more deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best

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594 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Tuesday crazy deals while stock last.🤪
2 Leacroft st Bishopdale community.

Tomatoes $3.88 kg
🍅🍅🍅

Green Grapes $5.99 kg
🍇🍇🍇… View more
Tuesday crazy deals while stock last.🤪
2 Leacroft st Bishopdale community.

Tomatoes $3.88 kg
🍅🍅🍅

Green Grapes $5.99 kg
🍇🍇🍇

Leeks 99c each
🍲🍲🍲

Large Feijoas 99c kg
😋😋😋

Telegraph Cucumber
2 For $6
🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒

Lots more deals great deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best

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591 days ago

Lost phone

Angel-Faery-Kathleen from Kaiapoi

Still trying to find the owner of the phone I found in Kiapoi Tusday afternoon.

592 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
Find out more

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592 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
Find out more

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592 days ago

Windback Wednesday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

An ancient craft: Mr E Parish and his assistant, Mr F Gill, make repairs to the thatching of a sod house being rebuilt at the Ferrymead Bridge in 1944.

Photo: Press Historic Collection

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593 days ago

Dance Celebration 2023

Jacqui from Kaiapoi

Join us for a celebration of Dance with the North Canterbury School of Dance and support young students attend dance competitions.
Don't miss seeing these beautiful dancers at the celebration of dance.
- Solos
- Duos
- Teams
28th May - 3 pm - Rangiora Town Hall
Tickets $15 … View more
Join us for a celebration of Dance with the North Canterbury School of Dance and support young students attend dance competitions.
Don't miss seeing these beautiful dancers at the celebration of dance.
- Solos
- Duos
- Teams
28th May - 3 pm - Rangiora Town Hall
Tickets $15 events.humanitix.com...

A fundraiser to support our team get to Timaru and Blenheim competitions.

Everyone Welcome!!

Thank you to our sponsors: Amberley, Pegasus and Kaiapoi Crossing Pharmacies.

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594 days ago

Enjoy life on your terms

The Team from

Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind … View more
Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind Guarantees you can you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village.

Enjoy the everyday and have financial certainty with Ryman.
Learn more

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598 days ago

Do you think dental care in New Zealand needs to be overhauled?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch Hospital’s dental service has been inundated with GP referrals and self-admissions for treatment, a situation the New Zealand Dental Association says is not sustainable.

The association has called on the Government to improve funding for community dental care to prevent services … View more
Christchurch Hospital’s dental service has been inundated with GP referrals and self-admissions for treatment, a situation the New Zealand Dental Association says is not sustainable.

The association has called on the Government to improve funding for community dental care to prevent services in hospitals from being clogged up.

It wants free dental care extended from age 18 to 25, an age group more financially disadvantaged than others. It also urged the Government to expand income thresholds for dental grants and enable Ministry of Social Development dental grants to be used for check-ups.

What do you think of the availability and cost of dental care in New Zealand? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

You can also read reporter Kristie Boland's full story on the issue here.

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597 days ago

Rotten lettuce

Paul from Redwood

Hi all just a heads up I bought a bagged lettuce from countdown belfast and once I opened it it was black and yuck under the outside leaves so please be aware of what you get as we got it wensday

595 days ago

How Ethan found his voice

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped … View more
Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped him explore different career paths and Ethan became one of the top graduates from his cohort. The Foundation took the opportunity to hire him and he now helps other young people involved in the programme on their career journeys.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps young people realise potential.
Find out more

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599 days ago

Windback Wednesday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Police outside the North New Brighton Post Office after it was robbed on December 2, 1982.

We'll be sharing more old photos from Christchurch and Canterbury each Wednesday. Let us know if there's a particular place or memory you'd like to revisit.

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