Waimairi Beach, Christchurch

2062 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2068 days ago

Odds on odds, evens on evens.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Level 3 water restrictions are in place. You can water your lawn or garden on alternate days, using your house number to remember – odds on odds, evens on evens.

Unattended hoses, sprinklers, and garden irrigation systems aren’t allowed.

Find out more here.

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2063 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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2063 days ago
2063 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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2063 days ago

Flower wall marking Christchurch mosque shooting victims keeps growing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of … View more
Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of sorrow next to the Botanic Gardens remain a symbol of the city's grief, unity and will to remain unbowed by the tragedy.

2064 days ago

Warning for Canterbury retailers about spate of fake banknotes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a … View more
The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a month.

"People need to check notes they receive over the counter using the look, feel, tilt technique," he said. Find out more here.

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2067 days ago

Movie star Sam Neill: Stop cathedral restoration and build interfaith hub

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Movie star Sam Neill has joined calls to "dismantle the old wreck" of the Christ Church Cathedral and replace it with "a dynamic social hub".

Neill, best know for his roles in hit movies Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, wrote in an opinion piece for Stuff that a … View more
Movie star Sam Neill has joined calls to "dismantle the old wreck" of the Christ Church Cathedral and replace it with "a dynamic social hub".

Neill, best know for his roles in hit movies Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, wrote in an opinion piece for Stuff that a new interfaith hub on the cathedral site would "symbolize a different, current Christchurch" after the March 15 mosque terror attack.

What do you think of Neill's idea? Read the full story by clicking on the link below, then share your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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2065 days ago

Kitten found

Carrie from Kainga - Brooklands

Pure black kitten, about 14-18weeks old, very friendly and smoochy. Will be taking to the vet today but currently being looked after at Riverside Cattery.

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2065 days ago

Daylight savings ends this weekend

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Make sure you don't get caught out.

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2073 days ago

Home Base

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

Hey Neighbours

I see there is lot of work going on next to Home Base in Shirley

I was wondering if anyone knew what was going in there

Is it a supermarket?

Thomas

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2066 days ago

Who needs there car cleaned?

Amy from Shirley

Hi My name is Daniel and I am 12 years old and I clean car to earn some extra pocket money.
I have being doing car cleaning for a year and have good reviews. I vacuum the inside, clean the windows and dashboard, and wash the outside. I charge $20, or $25 for large vehicles. If you would like to … View more
Hi My name is Daniel and I am 12 years old and I clean car to earn some extra pocket money.
I have being doing car cleaning for a year and have good reviews. I vacuum the inside, clean the windows and dashboard, and wash the outside. I charge $20, or $25 for large vehicles. If you would like to book a time text or call 022 533 1215. Thank you.

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2082 days ago

Car cleaning

Amy from Shirley

Hi My name is Daniel and I am 12 years old and I clean car to earn some extra pocket money.
I have being doing car cleaning for a year and have good reviews. I vacuum the inside, clean the windows and dashboard, and wash the outside. I charge $20, or $25 for large vehicles. If you would like to … View more
Hi My name is Daniel and I am 12 years old and I clean car to earn some extra pocket money.
I have being doing car cleaning for a year and have good reviews. I vacuum the inside, clean the windows and dashboard, and wash the outside. I charge $20, or $25 for large vehicles. If you would like to book a time
text or call 022 533 1215.

2067 days ago

Poll: Should the Crusaders rebrand in the wake of Christchurch's deadly terror attack?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch-based Super Rugby franchise confirmed on Wednesday the name and imagery from next season was being reviewed, with New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew saying the link to knights on horseback was "no longer tenable".

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said seeking the… View more
The Christchurch-based Super Rugby franchise confirmed on Wednesday the name and imagery from next season was being reviewed, with New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew saying the link to knights on horseback was "no longer tenable".

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said seeking the views of those directly affected by the shootings at two mosques on March 15 was not fair while the tragedy was still raw. Fifty worshippers were killed and dozens more injured when a gunman opened fire during afternoon prayers.

Do you think the team's name should be changed? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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

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Should the Crusaders rebrand in the wake of Christchurch's deadly terror attack?
  • 13.3% Yes, it's not an appropriate name
    13.3% Complete
  • 83.1% No, it's not offensive
    83.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I'm not sure
    3.6% Complete
1237 votes
2067 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

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