South New Brighton, Christchurch

2286 days ago

Thoughts about volunteers being at the heart of the community.

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

As part of their guest blog series for National Volunteer Week, Volunteering New Zealand invited Rob Jackson, from Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, to share his thoughts on volunteers at the heart of the community. You can read his post here:
www.volunteeringnz.org.nz...

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2286 days ago

What a freezing start! Did your area hit below zero degrees this morning?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch … View more
A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.

The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.

Read more about today's weather here.

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2287 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2287 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2287 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2287 days ago

Volunteer for CAB and be part of the heart of your community

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

As this week is National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our society. If you are thinking about a way to give back to the community, volunteering at CAB may be for you. Do you like problem solving, and want to make a difference to peoples' … View moreAs this week is National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our society. If you are thinking about a way to give back to the community, volunteering at CAB may be for you. Do you like problem solving, and want to make a difference to peoples' lives? It can be challenging but is extremely rewarding work. Check our website for details. www.cab.org.nz...

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2287 days ago

New city centre pump track opens

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The longest night is here! To celebrate this year's Winter Solstice, come and check out the central city's new pump track after our Winter Solstice Night Light Bike Ride event through Hagley Park.
For more information, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2287 days ago

Food Lovers Masterclass.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A friendly reminder, it is not too late to book for the Food Lovers Masterclasses happening this Friday 22 June.
Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Find out more here: bit.ly...

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2288 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in July!

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting in July in carpentry and building, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical tradesView more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting in July in carpentry and building, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Guarantee foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in July.
Find out more

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2288 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2288 days ago

Shuttle service to link hospital to central city

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The new shuttle service will pick up patients from the Lichfield St car park and take them to Christchurch Hospital from July 2.
Find out more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2288 days ago

Quote for National Volunteer Week 2018

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Sunday 17 to Saturday 23 June 2018 is NZ National Volunteer Week. We think this quote gets to the heart of the matter.

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2290 days ago

Great new stock available tomorrow

Brian from Finders Keepers

We have just sorted out a big pile of fresh stock that will go into the shop tomorrow. There are a lot of fabulous items that are sure to sell fast. Come in and see why we are becoming known as the best preloved clothing shop in Christchurch. 105 New Brighton Mall

2289 days ago

Should sports clubs be able to build an all-weather outdoor sports facility at Rāwhiti Domain?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch sports administrators are urging the city council to allow a $1.2 million all-weather outdoor sports facility to be built at Rāwhiti Domain.

The Eastern Community Sports and Recreation group wants to lease 3881 square metres of land at the New Brighton park to upgrade the existing … View more
Christchurch sports administrators are urging the city council to allow a $1.2 million all-weather outdoor sports facility to be built at Rāwhiti Domain.

The Eastern Community Sports and Recreation group wants to lease 3881 square metres of land at the New Brighton park to upgrade the existing tennis courts and build a canopy over them.

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2290 days ago

Poll: Does Victoria St need an upgrade?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Christchurch property investor is calling for certainty over the future of Victoria St, as planned roadworks remain in limbo 11 months after they were meant to start.

Do you think Victoria St needs to be upgraded?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Does Victoria St need an upgrade?
  • 25% Yes, the street is in desperate need of a facelift.
    25% Complete
  • 48.3% No, there are other areas more in need.
    48.3% Complete
  • 26.7% Perhaps, depending on what's planned for the street
    26.7% Complete
120 votes
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