Waimairi Beach, Christchurch

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2404 days ago

Possible phone scam

Brett from New Brighton

I had a call this morning, a recorded voice saying my spark internet will be disconnected. It then said to push 1,2 or more for further information. As i am not with spark I hung up.
What I would suggest is that if you get a call like this HANG UP.
If spark is your provider call them and ask them … View more
I had a call this morning, a recorded voice saying my spark internet will be disconnected. It then said to push 1,2 or more for further information. As i am not with spark I hung up.
What I would suggest is that if you get a call like this HANG UP.
If spark is your provider call them and ask them if this is correct.
If it isn't then report the call with as much detail as you can remember.
Hopefully this post may stop someone getting scammed.

2404 days ago

Spiky and spectacular

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Perhaps you can spy Michael Marquet's giant plant from where you are?

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2404 days ago

Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

The seminars focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

The seminars focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide practical tips before you sign up to live in a retirement village.

Speakers from the Commission, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement village structure, costs, and operations. The seminar will also explain some important resident's rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminars are 90 minutes long and include plenty of dedicated question and answer time throughtout the event.

Places are limited and registering attendance is essential.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.

Register by clicking on the link.

2408 days ago

TRUCKS SHAKING HOUSES

Jude from Avondale

So who like us has had a gutsful of trucks rattling past your houses and shaking your houses. Apparently Council cannot tell truckies what roads they cannot use and cannot put No Heavy truck signs up to stop this. We live on Breezes Road Avondale and there has been a steady influx of trucks past … View moreSo who like us has had a gutsful of trucks rattling past your houses and shaking your houses. Apparently Council cannot tell truckies what roads they cannot use and cannot put No Heavy truck signs up to stop this. We live on Breezes Road Avondale and there has been a steady influx of trucks past our house over the last few months. Our house rattles and everything in cupboards etc shake , rattle, and roll. Our doors in our house are starting to stick which means they are damaging the house. All i have had from Council is oh we will send someone out to check vibrations. It is because he roads have not been fixed adequately and it seems Council dosnt care. In the Community profile for the Avondale/Dallington area dated Nov 2014 it states The focus is repair of the fresh water and storm water systems and roads. That is four years ago and nothing has been done. We pay our rates but have no promised work done and it seems Council have no clout to stop these trucks. So i ask what is the answer??

2408 days ago

How do you feel about our melting glaciers?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Did you know the Kiwis born today will live to see New Zealand's great glaciers shrink into extinction? Have you visited Franz Josef? What did you think? To see the incredible impact climate change is having on our glaciers, click here.

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2417 days ago

McDonalds in Marshland

Aurelia from Parklands - Marshlands

Is anyone else as opposed to this in our community as I am?

www.star.kiwi...

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2405 days ago

Tile Cutter

Hayley from Burwood

I'm after a 2nd hand Tile Cutter, preferably Sigma brand if anyone happens to have or know of anyone selling. I just missed out on a trade me sale, so am clutching at straws posting on here.

Regards,
Hayley

2405 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2407 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2408 days ago

CRAFT SALE - TUESDAY 1ST MAY

Julie Williams from Aranui Handiscope

Good morning to you all. Aranui Handiscope is happy to say we are holding a 'CRAFT SALE' this coming Tuesday 1st May from 12 noon till 3pm. At St Ambrose Church 309 Breezes Road,  where our volunteers and members have got many of their wonderful items up for sale. You need to pop along … View moreGood morning to you all. Aranui Handiscope is happy to say we are holding a 'CRAFT SALE' this coming Tuesday 1st May from 12 noon till 3pm. At St Ambrose Church 309 Breezes Road,  where our volunteers and members have got many of their wonderful items up for sale. You need to pop along and see the wonderful range of items going on Sale, some great bargains - especially for Mother's Day  - lovely gifts. etc. Our group is for everyone and it has helped many with their stress, lonelyness, axiety, boredom - it given so much to many of our members with gaining new friends , learning new skills. With these new skills they can make items and have on our 'Sales Table' and makes them feel good about themselves.. Our funds raised  helps us with our running costs ( items that has been donated to us ) If you have any questions about our group or about our event, please don't hesitate to touch base - happy to answer any questions. Have a wonderul weekend - warm wishes Julie Williams Supervisor ( photo is just a small table we had at Christmas )

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2408 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2408 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2408 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2409 days ago

Tell us what you would like to learn at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Financial literacy?
Business advice?
CV writing?

Tell us what you would like to learn at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

Have your say and take the survey: bit.ly...

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