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1447 days ago

We Say, You Say: Swimming Spots

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Canterbury,

Would you be put off by a health warning at your local swimming spot?

Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season this year.

Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of… View more
Hi Canterbury,

Would you be put off by a health warning at your local swimming spot?

Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season this year.

Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of algal blooms and high concentrations of sediment in popular swimming spots like Lake Rotorua, Waikanae Beach and Paraparaumu Beach. Some of these sites have had consistently low scoring that local councils have stopped monitoring them and have instead posted long-term warning signs against swimming.

Swimmers that ignore signs risk gastrointestinal illnesses and respiratory diseases from water made hazardous by farm runoff, sewage contamination and high bacteria counts.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the conversations section of your local paper.
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1445 days ago
1445 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View more
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1445 days ago

Rāwhiti School wins Australasian landscape award

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Father of two Tim Scott has taken more than just a parent’s interest in his children’s school.

The professional landscape architect helped design Rāwhiti School’s landscape – a decile 3 school in Christchurch’s North New Brighton – which won an Australasian award for the final … View more
Father of two Tim Scott has taken more than just a parent’s interest in his children’s school.

The professional landscape architect helped design Rāwhiti School’s landscape – a decile 3 school in Christchurch’s North New Brighton – which won an Australasian award for the final product.

The design impressed even Scott's toughest critics – his two children – who use their school’s playground on the weekends.

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1446 days ago

CAB settlement seminar - this Sunday (13th )

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Come and join us for our last settlement seminar for 2020. We have speakers from MBIE( Labour market overview; workers’ rights; labour laws; Q&A about post-COVID situation) ,Office of Ethnic Communities: (Racism and discrimination in the workplace) and also Immigration NZ: (Immigration … View moreCome and join us for our last settlement seminar for 2020. We have speakers from MBIE( Labour market overview; workers’ rights; labour laws; Q&A about post-COVID situation) ,Office of Ethnic Communities: (Racism and discrimination in the workplace) and also Immigration NZ: (Immigration updates).
WHEN: 1-3pm on Sunday 13 December 2020
WHERE: Canterbury Trade Union Centre, 68 Langdons Road, Papanui
(Entrance and parking around the back of the building)
Light lunch and Certificate of Attendance provided
Registration not required - just show up!

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1446 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1446 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1446 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1446 days ago

BRAND NEW GIFT BOXED 'THAT'S NOT MY ELF!!'

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new boxed Not My Elf gift set containing a hardback book and plush toy. Item from smoke free home. Cost 25~00 bargain priced at $20~00!! Smoke free home.
Pick up is in New Brighton.

Price: $20

1446 days ago

CHOICE OF TWO BESPOKE WREATHS

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new handmade bespoke rattan Christmas wreaths.
Choice of two, both 7" in size.
1. Faux holly and berries and silver trim. With a hanging loop.
2. Material holly and berries and red ribbon trim. With hanging loop.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
Smoke free home.
$10-00 each wreath.

Price: $10

1446 days ago

ALL BLACKS CHRISTMAS STOCKING

Gill from North New Brighton

Great Christmas must have for any All Blacks fan!! Plush stocking with All Blacks insignia on front and white faux fur trim. Approx. 16" in length.
Excellent condition.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
Smoke free home.
$6-00

Price: $6

1446 days ago

BRAND NEW OGILVIES WREATHS OR TABLE PIECE.

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new beautiful sparkly silver or green glitter wreath from Ogilvie's.
Adorned with faux pine needles, holly & berries.
Looks great as a table decoration with a candle in centre or hanging on a door.
Rattan base ring is 11cms in diameter and overall size is 25cms in diameter. Smoke … View more
Brand new beautiful sparkly silver or green glitter wreath from Ogilvie's.
Adorned with faux pine needles, holly & berries.
Looks great as a table decoration with a candle in centre or hanging on a door.
Rattan base ring is 11cms in diameter and overall size is 25cms in diameter. Smoke free home.
2 of each of silver colour available.
4 each of green colour available.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
$20-00 each.

Price: $20

1446 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1446 days ago

Garage Sale - Saturday 12th December, 52 Burwood Road from 8am

Kara from Burwood

Hi All, we are having a garage sale on Saturday 12th December at 52 Burwood Road, Burwood from 8am to clearout before Christmas as my parents have just downsized and I need my garage back! Heaps really good clothing, furniture, Books, Pots, Plates and Dishes, Glasses, Nick Nacks, shoes, Mirrors, … View moreHi All, we are having a garage sale on Saturday 12th December at 52 Burwood Road, Burwood from 8am to clearout before Christmas as my parents have just downsized and I need my garage back! Heaps really good clothing, furniture, Books, Pots, Plates and Dishes, Glasses, Nick Nacks, shoes, Mirrors, Bathroom Fittings e.g vanity, shower, toilet, Christmas ornaments, Christmas lights, And lots more Genuine sale all must go.

Negotiable

1447 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Thousands lined central Christchurch footpaths for the 2006 Santa Parade.

The Christchurch Children’s Christmas Parade Trust decided earlier this year to cancel the 2020 parade due to lack of sponsorship and uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions. It is running a mega grotto event at its QEII … View more
Thousands lined central Christchurch footpaths for the 2006 Santa Parade.

The Christchurch Children’s Christmas Parade Trust decided earlier this year to cancel the 2020 parade due to lack of sponsorship and uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions. It is running a mega grotto event at its QEII Park storage building instead. Read more here.

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