Richmond, Christchurch

875 days ago

Terracotta planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

It’s easy to create this simple planter using a couple of terracotta pots and some Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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875 days ago

Lots to see this weekend

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’re all stocked up with a great selection of winter clothes and plenty of choices if you’re looking for shoes, hats or scarfs. We also have new books, CD’s and records. Look forward to seeing you all this weekend.
Open Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday … View more
Hi everyone
We’re all stocked up with a great selection of winter clothes and plenty of choices if you’re looking for shoes, hats or scarfs. We also have new books, CD’s and records. Look forward to seeing you all this weekend.
Open Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.

875 days ago

Sausage Sizzle at fireworks Sunday 10th July 2022

The Team from The Lions Club of New Brighton

The Lions Club of New Brighton will be doing a sausage sizzle and selling candy floss and cold drinks in the New Brighton mall Sunday 10th July 2022 before the fireworks. Come on down and say hi!

878 days ago

I owe so it has to go

Gus from St Albans

My financial situation has become less than ideal and somewhat concerning. -Now my landlord is getting grumpy and I cant remember the last time I saw him smile - so time to sell my car -a 1997 MX5 Roadster - $1 reserve on trademe. Auction closes tomorrow Tuesday July 5th 8PM

www.trademe.co.nz...

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876 days ago

Selected Furniture 50% off

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

WOW!! Selected Furniture 50% off - Be in quick while stocks last.

Also new ex stock in.

876 days ago

First animal MRI clinic opens in Christchurch as more Kiwis willing to spend big on their pets' health

The Team Reporter from The Press

New Zealand’s first dedicated animal MRI clinic has opened in Christchurch as a growing number of Kiwis are willing to invest in their pets’ care, including one man who spent $75,000 flying his cat to Auckland to be operated on by a top animal surgeon.

Pacific Radiology has teamed up with … View more
New Zealand’s first dedicated animal MRI clinic has opened in Christchurch as a growing number of Kiwis are willing to invest in their pets’ care, including one man who spent $75,000 flying his cat to Auckland to be operated on by a top animal surgeon.

Pacific Radiology has teamed up with McMaster & Heap veterinary practice in Hoon Hay to offer the service using the same technology currently used to treat human patients.

Able to scan animals less than 180 centimetres in circumference, the wide bore MRI technology can be used on household pets, farm animals and some zoo animals, including tigers.

Costing upwards of $3500, MRI is considered the gold standard of veterinary diagnostic treatment according to McMaster & Heap veterinarian Michelle McMaster, but they have not been widely used on animals.

Used to look inside a body, Magnetic Resonance Imaging utilises magnetic fields and radio waves to create a three-dimensional image, providing accurate high resolution images of an animal’s brains, spine, limbs and joints.

For the past four years McMaster has been taking pets that needed an MRI to Forté Health, but the scans had to be fitted around human patients and were often undertaken at night.

With clients prepared to spend more money on their pets, McMasters, who has been working as a vet for over 30 years, has been helping scan up to nine animals a month alongside Pacific Radiology MRI Animal Imaging Lead Gareth Leeper using Forté Health.

Christchurch pet owner Justin, who did not want his last name used, knows all too well how important having an MRI facility close at hand is after Sashenka (pictured), his 14-year-old Norwegian Forest cat, became ill in 2019.

After many tests and with no diagnosis a CT scan eventually showed Sashenka had a meningioma tumour.

Considered to be his fur daughter, Justin, whose partner is expecting their first child, had no hesitation in making an appointment and flying her to Auckland to be operated on by a top animal surgeon.

There Sashenka could get an MRI scan that would enable the surgery to take place – without it she would not have survived.

“It was critical,” Justin says.

Sashenka made a miraculous recovery from the operation but required a further five scans, two CT scans and three rounds of chemotherapy before she died two years later.

Town and Country vet Roger Bay and his team euthanise a growing number of animals at home, where the pet’s last memory is of its happy place.

Although Justin estimates he spent around $75,000 on Sashenka’s care, he has no regrets and is part of a growing number of Kiwis willing to invest in their pet’s care.

“She was my everything…my fur daughter and my best friend.”

McMaster said most pet owners that come to her clinic will try and fix “everything”.

“We very rarely put anything down.”

PD Insurance NZ chief operating officer Michelle Le Long said year-on-year they have seen growth in the pet insurance market, although she thinks the market is still under-insured with less than 25% of the estimated 1.7 companion pets not insured.

Le Long said it wasn’t unusual to have pet owners in their early 20s signing on as the value of pets have increased.

A lot of insurers covered diagnostic MRI scans, she said.

881 days ago

The stadium: Should Christchurch put a lid on it?

The Team Reporter from The Press

A roof on Christchurch’s planned stadium is being described as key to making the venue competitive, despite its cost.

Following recently revealed cost blowouts, public feedback has been pouring in on whether Te Kaha stadium should be built as planned.

Rising construction costs have hiked the … View more
A roof on Christchurch’s planned stadium is being described as key to making the venue competitive, despite its cost.

Following recently revealed cost blowouts, public feedback has been pouring in on whether Te Kaha stadium should be built as planned.

Rising construction costs have hiked the forecast cost to build the 30,000-seat venue, described as a multi-use arena, from $533 million to $673m. Further escalations are possible.

City councillors will decide on July 14 whether to top up the budget, pause and redesign the project, or scrap it all together. Paying the extra would boost the average rates bill by $144 a year, or about $2.75 a week.

Read more here and tell us what you think of the stadium plan - and whether it should have a roof, or whether it should go ahead at all - in the comments below.

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877 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Have you read our June Seniors newsletter? In this issue we discuss the Older Workers Employment Action Plan, Budget 2022 and hear from Equal Employment Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo. Read it here now: bit.ly...

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877 days ago

Why aren’t Kiwis switching power providers?

NZ Compare

The chilly, gum boot wearing, kettle on, soup season has moved into town! Don’t get stung by your winter power bill neighbours, start shopping around now - even if you’re on a contract.

We asked neighbours why they’re not switching power providers and found out for many it feels a bit … View more
The chilly, gum boot wearing, kettle on, soup season has moved into town! Don’t get stung by your winter power bill neighbours, start shopping around now - even if you’re on a contract.

We asked neighbours why they’re not switching power providers and found out for many it feels a bit baffling with so many options and not enough help. Read why Kiwis aren’t switching and the easy steps to get your power sorted before bill shock hits.

Need to keep it stress free? Call our NZ based team on 0508 226 672, it’s free!

We’re here to help you compare, save and smile!
Help me switch

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877 days ago

Give a little kindness this winter

Trade Me

Help Kiwis in need this winter by giving through the Trade Me Kindness Store. Trade Me has teamed up with three awesome Kiwi charities - KidsCan, RainbowYOUTH and Women’s Refuge. The Kindness Store’s virtual shelves are stocked with small things that make a big difference to the Kiwis these … View moreHelp Kiwis in need this winter by giving through the Trade Me Kindness Store. Trade Me has teamed up with three awesome Kiwi charities - KidsCan, RainbowYOUTH and Women’s Refuge. The Kindness Store’s virtual shelves are stocked with small things that make a big difference to the Kiwis these charities help.

Giving is easy – just pick, click and ‘Give Now’. Trade Me takes care of the rest. 100% of the donations go to the charities – Trade Me doesn’t take a cut.
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877 days ago

Free Show for the 18 months-7 year olds in ChCh

Shala from St Albans

Authors Local show-There is a free show for the children at the Woolston Community Library at 10 am on the 19th of July.
There will be singing, dancing, book reading and the introduction of brand new characters. There is a flyer attached below and If you can join us please let me know as numbers … View more
Authors Local show-There is a free show for the children at the Woolston Community Library at 10 am on the 19th of July.
There will be singing, dancing, book reading and the introduction of brand new characters. There is a flyer attached below and If you can join us please let me know as numbers are limited. Toot Toot

Free

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877 days ago

Free Show for the 18 months-7 year olds in ChCh

Shala from St Albans

Hi! we are two Christchurch authors extending an invitation for you to join us for book readings music & dancing as we introduce our new storybook characters. It's at the Woolston Community Library this School holidays at 10 am on the 19th of July. Numbers are limited so please confirm :)
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Hi! we are two Christchurch authors extending an invitation for you to join us for book readings music & dancing as we introduce our new storybook characters. It's at the Woolston Community Library this School holidays at 10 am on the 19th of July. Numbers are limited so please confirm :)
Toot Toot

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878 days ago

Discounts for you

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
This week we have discounted a range of men’s, women’s, kids clothes and shoes. We also have new homewares and other little gems all ready waiting for you.
We are open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am -5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm. 683 Ferry Road, behind… View more
Hi everyone
This week we have discounted a range of men’s, women’s, kids clothes and shoes. We also have new homewares and other little gems all ready waiting for you.
We are open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am -5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm. 683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

881 days ago

Scammer Call from woman saying she is from Spark

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

Howdy folks, a woman with a very strong accent tried to tell us our Internet connection has insecure Broadband. There was a lot of noise in the background (like a call centre) Firstly we are not with Spark & 2ndly we love Utube Scammer payback - Hilarious :) Just said "Go away … View moreHowdy folks, a woman with a very strong accent tried to tell us our Internet connection has insecure Broadband. There was a lot of noise in the background (like a call centre) Firstly we are not with Spark & 2ndly we love Utube Scammer payback - Hilarious :) Just said "Go away scammer" & hung up. Stay safe, don't give any access to any of your devices.

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884 days ago

Free pallets

Tanya from Burwood

Hi, we have about a dozen pallets, free for anyone that wants them. Message me if you're interested and how many you'd like. We're in the Burwood area. Cheers :-)

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