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2631 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
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2632 days ago

Streets for People

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Streets for People! Central City Street Party.. you don't want to miss it! More details to come: bit.ly...

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2632 days ago

small book shelf for sale

Lynda from Halswell

Hight 75 cm
width 45 cm
depth 50 cm
would be great in a small flat

Price: $75

2632 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste Workshops

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Looking for inspiration to reduce your household food waste and save money at the same time? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclasses with Kate Meads on the 12 and 13 September.
All workshop attendees walk away with a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now!

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Looking for inspiration to reduce your household food waste and save money at the same time? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclasses with Kate Meads on the 12 and 13 September.
All workshop attendees walk away with a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now!

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: bit.ly...

Wednesday 13 September Workshop: bit.ly...

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2632 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori:: what does powhiri mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Here's our second challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after … View more
Here's our second challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori:: what does powhiri mean?
  • 3.8% A child's toy
    3.8% Complete
  • 90.6% A welcoming ceremony
    90.6% Complete
  • 3.8% A song
    3.8% Complete
  • 1.9% A traditional costume
    1.9% Complete
106 votes
2632 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2632 days ago

How's your hongi?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

In many parts of New Zealand the hongi is a pretty normal greeting,
between friends on the streets, family members or team mates after a
big game, filling the same function as a handshake. But the gesture
also has solemn and spiritual roots, useful on the marae and in the
home. A distinctively … View more
In many parts of New Zealand the hongi is a pretty normal greeting,
between friends on the streets, family members or team mates after a
big game, filling the same function as a handshake. But the gesture
also has solemn and spiritual roots, useful on the marae and in the
home. A distinctively kiwi greeting. Have you experienced a hongi?
Where was that? The big question though, with wiki o te reo Māori
coming up, would you use the hongi in your everyday life, making it
the standard greeting in your area?
** We may with to use your comments in print. Please indicate if you're not happy with your words appearing in the paper by placing NFP at the end of your comment.**

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2632 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2647 days ago

retro mirror

Lynda from Halswell

a retro mirror for a dressing table
pick up halswell

Price: $55

2644 days ago

Hoilday Home

Michelle from Hoon Hay

Hi looking for a holiday home to house my Family travelling from overseas for a memorial service here for a week 7 days I think let me know any areas considered but Avonhead ,Haslwell is good
7th December 13th December 2017

2633 days ago

Dog's Day Out - The Breeze Walking Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

How does your dog react when you mention the W word? Take your four-legged dog friend on a walk as part of The Breeze Walking Festival. Go on, make their day. For more information about the event go to: bit.ly...

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2633 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2633 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does kia kaha mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no … View more
Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

***What does kia kaha mean?

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Mahuru Māori: what does kia kaha mean?
  • 97.3% Stay strong!
    97.3% Complete
  • 0% Look out!
    0% Complete
  • 2% Hot food!
    2% Complete
  • 0.7% That hurt!
    0.7% Complete
147 votes
2633 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2634 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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