South New Brighton, Christchurch

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2612 days ago

Here are our top five nature places in Christchurch.

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The days are getting longer, which is great for getting outside and enjoying spring!
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2615 days ago

The Milky Way

Chris from Linwood

Drove to Lake Ellesmere on Saturday night to try and capture the Aurora with a Sony SLT-A99 full frame camera I picked up 2nd hand earlier that day - only a weak aurora at best sadly, but with no moon and a clear sky the Milky Way was a pretty amazing plan B... :)

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2613 days ago

Beauty of Korea

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along to experience the beauty of Korea!
Make your own Korean folk crafts, watch our traditional dress 'Hanbok' show. Enjoy beautiful dance performances, and don't forget to try out some of our delicious treats.

All you need to do is come along with friends, family and have… View more
Come along to experience the beauty of Korea!
Make your own Korean folk crafts, watch our traditional dress 'Hanbok' show. Enjoy beautiful dance performances, and don't forget to try out some of our delicious treats.

All you need to do is come along with friends, family and have fun! See you there!

Organiser: CHCH Korean School
homepy.korean.net...

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2613 days ago

Get your groceries packed by a local rugby star!

FreshChoice Parklands

Meet the Canterbury Rugby Players in our FreshChoice Parklands store this Thursday 21st September from 3pm till 4pm! The players will be in-store packing your bags, signing autographs & giving away free tickets - we'll see you then!

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2613 days ago

Re: Goods Must be of Acceptable Quality

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Goods you buy must be of “acceptable quality”

“A lot of people don’t realise what protections they have when they buy consumer goods from a New Zealand business” says Neil Lancaster of Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area. “According to the Consumer Guarantees Act, those goods … View more
Goods you buy must be of “acceptable quality”

“A lot of people don’t realise what protections they have when they buy consumer goods from a New Zealand business” says Neil Lancaster of Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area. “According to the Consumer Guarantees Act, those goods must be of acceptable quality. This means that the product must do what you would expect it to, and last a reasonable length of time.”

Neil Lancaster says “The product must be fit for its normal purpose and in good working order, have an acceptable finish and appearance, no minor defects, be safe to use and durable. For example, if you buy a new vacuum cleaner and it doesn’t clean the floor very well, overheats easily or needs repairs not long after the purchase, then it is not of acceptable quality. Also, if you’ve arranged for the business to deliver the product to you, they are responsible for ensuring that it arrives in good working order.”

“Second hand consumer goods that are sold by businesses must also be of acceptable quality, though of course you shouldn’t expect a second hand product to last as long as a brand new one, nor that it will be free of dents or scratches. You do need to take into consideration the age and price of the item.”

“If something you’ve bought from a business is of unacceptable quality, you can go back to the business and the business must put it right”. They have to get it repaired at their own cost, or if it can’t be easily fixed they have to replace the item or give you a refund. The business can’t simply refer you to the manufacturer, require you to return the item in its original packaging, or offer you store credit instead of a refund.”
“Some people think that once the warranty expires then that’s the end of the story, but in fact even if something is out of warranty you still have the same rights under the law. You should expect what you’ve bought to last a reasonable length of time, regardless of the warranty.”

“If you do strike any problems with getting a remedy for goods of unacceptable quality, we can help” says Neil Lancaster “Just pop into one of our three Christchurch locations; Ara (CPIT), Fendalton Library or Hornby Library or call 0800 367 222 (free to call from a prepaid cell phone).

2613 days ago

French Fest 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Akaroa is gearing up for this year's French Fest, the bi-annual event which draws people from near and far for a weekend of events that celebrates Akaroa’s unique heritage. More at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...

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2614 days ago

Arborist, free quotes.

James from South New Brighton

Friendly professional, local Arborist offering all aspects of tree work; tree pruning, height reductions, crown lifting and thinning, hedge and shrub trimming, safe tree removals, wood chipping and garden mulching, mass or individual plantings.

Qualified and insured turnerstreecare.co.nz

Call … View more
Friendly professional, local Arborist offering all aspects of tree work; tree pruning, height reductions, crown lifting and thinning, hedge and shrub trimming, safe tree removals, wood chipping and garden mulching, mass or individual plantings.

Qualified and insured turnerstreecare.co.nz

Call or text 0210795309 free quotes.

2614 days ago

Love your backyard this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding… View more
We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding more local events soon. For information on backyard activities and events near you, visit: www.conservationweek.org.nz....

Plus, keep an eye out for our photo competition details coming soon!

If you know of other Conservation Week events in your area, you can add them to our list here: www.doc.govt.nz...

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2614 days ago

Enlivening Places Project

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Folk singer Adam McGrath is telling people's stories through song thanks to a CCC community funding project. More at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...

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2614 days ago

Have you visited our new store yet?

FreshChoice City Market

We've received some fantastic feedback with our new supermarket located in the heart of Christchurch! The energy in the city center has lifted. If you haven't come down to see us, we're located directly opposite the bus interchange on 71 Lichfield.

You'll find … View more
We've received some fantastic feedback with our new supermarket located in the heart of Christchurch! The energy in the city center has lifted. If you haven't come down to see us, we're located directly opposite the bus interchange on 71 Lichfield.

You'll find fabulous savings on your everyday groceries, the freshest local food and Canterbury's most loved brands and an extensive range of goods for the avid foodie, kitchen connoisseur or wine lover. We'll see you there!
See store details

2617 days ago

URGENT - Cleaner needed this weekend

Laura from Linwood

I need some help getting a rental property ready for new tenants. It's pretty tidy, I just want to give it a once over including -

✅ Walls, skirting boards and spot cleaning ceilings
✅ Shower, vanity, toilet
✅ Floors in kitchen, laundry and bathroom
✅ Windows inside and out
✅ Help … View more
I need some help getting a rental property ready for new tenants. It's pretty tidy, I just want to give it a once over including -

✅ Walls, skirting boards and spot cleaning ceilings
✅ Shower, vanity, toilet
✅ Floors in kitchen, laundry and bathroom
✅ Windows inside and out
✅ Help changing some light bulbs and curtains

‼️ Date - Saturday 16th September 8.30am
‼️ $25 per hour
‼️ Expect it will take 2-3hours
‼️ Need to supply own vacuum cleaner and step ladder
‼️ Can supply cleaning products if you tell me what to get but if you have your own that's easier
‼️ It is a small 2 bedroom unit, so not a huge space
‼️ Address - London Street, Richmond

Prefer someone with experience to get a good finish for the new tenants but also appreciate it's short notice.

2617 days ago

Maori Language Week 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We would like to celebrate Maori Language Week by learning one new saying each day through out the week. Here's day five:

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2617 days ago

Get involved in local water management

Canterbury Water

If you want to help deliver the community’s goals for water, then join your local water zone committee now.

Canterbury’s water zone committees are looking for new members to help ensure new perspectives are reflected.

The committees are currently focused on improving freshwater quality … View more
If you want to help deliver the community’s goals for water, then join your local water zone committee now.

Canterbury’s water zone committees are looking for new members to help ensure new perspectives are reflected.

The committees are currently focused on improving freshwater quality and biodiversity values, protecting drinking water supplies, encouraging sustainable farming practices, and enhancing recreational opportunities and cultural values.

The committees are looking for people who can see others’ points of view and work collaboratively to find solutions for water challenges.

Let us know wai you care - visit www.ecan.govt.nz/waiwecare to apply before 8 October.
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2618 days ago

Wiki o Te Reo Maori

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Tēna koutou e hoa mā! As part of our wiki o te reo Māori coverage, we're presenting a daily video mihi featuring each of our team members. This allows you, our readers, to get to know us more and judge our reo skills... no pressure! Meet today's team member Jonathan Leask

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Tēna koutou e hoa mā! As part of our wiki o te reo Māori coverage, we're presenting a daily video mihi featuring each of our team members. This allows you, our readers, to get to know us more and judge our reo skills... no pressure! Meet today's team member Jonathan Leask

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2618 days ago

Son's brave journey to find Māori roots following father's death

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

​Losing his father suddenly to heart disease, Christchurch man Nathan de Lautour Hone, then 25-years-old, also lost his hero. Read his inspiring story of finding his whakapapa.

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