Spreydon, Christchurch

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567 days ago

Unlocking Sam’s potential

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident … View more
Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.

He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.

Support young people like Sam by donating today.
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574 days ago

Dogs Under Effective Control -DUEC

Gordon from Halswell

There is a Law that says the CCC has to protect the public from attack or bothering by dogs, in public places.
How they do that is up to individual councils, with local bylaws, the overriding factor is that dogs must be under effective control at all times DUEC and it would appear that the 3 main … View more
There is a Law that says the CCC has to protect the public from attack or bothering by dogs, in public places.
How they do that is up to individual councils, with local bylaws, the overriding factor is that dogs must be under effective control at all times DUEC and it would appear that the 3 main tools for the council in various areas are are:
1) Dogs Not Allowed at all. - DNA - Wild life reserves etc
2) Dogs allowed off the lead but must be under effective control. - DUEC - Most other large parks
3) Dogs must be on leads at all times. DOL - Parts of some parks like the Quarry.
There is little consistency between the public parks with both rules and signage, which confuses both the general public and dog owners who visit various parks.
Some areas have signs that state DUEC and then another small sign that requests dog owners to keep their dogs on leads. DOL. Certain community-minded people accost dog owners who elect to keep their dogs under control their own way yet still within the law.
So who is right and who is wrong?
The animal control officers can not take any action, if the dog is not breaking any laws and is under effective control.

My suggestion is, the requirement for having to keep your dogs on a lead is dropped from the books, so NDA and DUEC are the only two bylaws.
I hear the shouts and wails, but ask yourself, how many dog owners keep their dogs on leads because the law says they should? I have asked many people this question over the last 18 months and none have said because it was the law. Instead they want to keep their DUEC to protect their dog from road accidents, other dogs or the general public, as they are worried that their dog might bother them. DUEC
The dog owner decides what is the best way for them to keep DUEC and if the dog breaks the law, the owner should be handled the same way as DNOL are currently handled. There is no difference at all.
Summary: If a dog is bothering someone, it is not a DUEC no matter if it is on, or off the lead. So why make a lead compulsory?
This will result in dogs who are actually bothering people being reported and dogs who are not bothering people, on or off the lead, will not be reported.
That will save Animal Control from having to investigate dogs that are not physically doing anything illegal, but a passerby thinks they should be on a lead.
Taking the quarry as an example between 50-80% of people do not keep their dogs on leads in areas that are designated as 'On lead",
The CCC animal control has no major problems with dogs bothering people or other dogs at the quarry, yet most are off leads. That being the case, changing the bylaw to remove the necessity for a lead, will have little or no effect on the way the Quarry is operating, apart from dog owners can not be accosted or reported for having a dog off its lead, unless it is breaking a bothering or attacking law.
The idea is so simple and does away with having different rules for different parks and areas
I would think, I might get the odd comment.

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569 days ago

nice coffee table glass top

Diana from Halswell

40in - 1m wide.20in - .51cm deep. 16in - 40cm high
Good condition.( The stripe marks on the top are from the window cleaner)
Pick up is in Halswell

Price: $50

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569 days ago

rimu coffee table

Diana from Halswell

Smaller solid rimu coffee table in great condition.
size 24in - 61cm square. 116in - 40cm high
Pick up is in Halswell

Price: $150

570 days ago

How to help make your home warmer and healthier

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Consumer NZ and Warmer Kiwi Homes have teamed up to bring you some simple tips and tricks to help make your home a warmer, healthier place for you and your whānau. Their advice won’t take much time or effort and won’t even cost you a thing.

Also check out the Energy Smart website to see if… View more
Consumer NZ and Warmer Kiwi Homes have teamed up to bring you some simple tips and tricks to help make your home a warmer, healthier place for you and your whānau. Their advice won’t take much time or effort and won’t even cost you a thing.

Also check out the Energy Smart website to see if you qualify for a subsidy for insulation.
And if you missed our recent post about the Curtain bank see the link below.

Click on the 'Read More' for links to the websites.

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570 days ago
570 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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573 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

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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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
571 days ago

Selling Bike.

Teena from Halswell

Its time to move this bike on to someone else who will ride it sitting in shed, come with helmet, front and back mudguards.
The price as is. Must pick up in Halswell
Adult Side.

Price: $580

571 days ago

Selling bike it’s brand-new never been used.

Teena from Halswell

sitting in the shed never been used it’s time to move it on to someone who will use it.
Much pick up prices as is.
Adult Sizes.

Price: $180

572 days ago

Covid update as at week ending 4th June

Gordon from Halswell

12028 new cases = 1700 per day
59 DEATHS = 8 per day

572 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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580 days ago

Covid Update.

Gordon from Halswell

Summary Covid update In the last week
New cases reported 14371
Deceased* 49
WOW: 7 Kiwis dying per day of Covid and 2000 new infections per day.
I am pleased it is all over and we are all safe, no need to take any protective measures to stop others from catching it.

581 days ago

Sock Drive!

Keri Glassenbury from Halswell Community Project

Halswell Community Project & City Mission Outreach are working together to help people on the streets keep a little warmer this winter.
Please drop warm new or good quality 2nd hand socks the the Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Road and we will get these to the people who need them.

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574 days ago

CAB Volunteers at the Loft and Rolleston Library - Tuesday, 6 June

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our team are out and about to help you
- the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) every week - Tuesday, from 11am- 2pm

- Rolleston Library - every 4 weeks - Tuesday from 10am-1pm

If you have an issue or you need help and prefer to talk face to face, just pop on in.

You can also go into … View more
Our team are out and about to help you
- the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) every week - Tuesday, from 11am- 2pm

- Rolleston Library - every 4 weeks - Tuesday from 10am-1pm

If you have an issue or you need help and prefer to talk face to face, just pop on in.

You can also go into any of our branches at Fendalton Library, Hornby Community centre and 250 Colombo Street (Salvation army building). Open Monday to Friday, times vary.

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