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856 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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857 days ago

Level 3 First Aid Instructor (actively recruiting across New Zealand)

The Team from Red Cross - North Canterbury Service Centre

Teach people new skills and give them confidence in medical emergencies. We are actively recruiting for Level 3 First Aid Instructors across New Zealand.

About NZRC and its culture:

New Zealand Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Our work is guided… View more
Teach people new skills and give them confidence in medical emergencies. We are actively recruiting for Level 3 First Aid Instructors across New Zealand.

About NZRC and its culture:

New Zealand Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

New Zealand Red Cross plays a vital role in providing assistance to vulnerable people in New Zealand and overseas. We are an organisation with 10,000 volunteers and over 500 staff.
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.
To be a successful applicant, to apply for the position, and to download the job description, please click the link below to be taken to New Zealand Red Cross Website.

Note: All applications must be submitted online, last date of submitting application is 8 August 2022.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Craig Gribble/Scott Walker at Craig.Gribble@redcross.org.nz / Scott.Walker@redcross.org.nz

857 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events
Held on the third Sunday of each month at 8:00am - 9:00am

Free monthly online meeting on Zoom with three 10 minute speakers and followed by member sharing. Anyone can join from their phone, desktop, mobile and tablet devices. ALL WELCOME



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858 days ago

Metabo Hedge Trimmer Hs 8165 S - Excellent Condition, Made in Germany - Christchurch Pick Up

Elisabeth from Addington

Be in quick and grab your Professional Heavy Duty Metabo Hedge Trimmer built to last. Made in Germany, Metabo is a manufacturer of high quality power tools for professional users. This power tool is ideal for any garage, workshop or man cave. This essential tool is built to last a lifetime and … View moreBe in quick and grab your Professional Heavy Duty Metabo Hedge Trimmer built to last. Made in Germany, Metabo is a manufacturer of high quality power tools for professional users. This power tool is ideal for any garage, workshop or man cave. This essential tool is built to last a lifetime and beyond.

It's time to jazz up your life home and garden with something unique. Treat yourself or someone special.

My father was an engineer and is winding down his reputable business. Check out my other workshop listings.

Dimensions
Total Length 104 cm
Length of blade 104 cm
Blade Width 7.5 cm

Buy now for only $160.

Healthy household and workshop with no pets or smoking.

Contact Liz today on 021 0255 7900 to arrange viewing or pick up near Addington Raceway off Birmingham Drive, Christchurch.

Price: $160

858 days ago

Popular ice cream product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Popular ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has recalled a specific batch of their product due to a low level chemical (ethylene oxide) contamination

The ice cream product is the Häagen-Dazs brand Classic Collection Mini Cups (4x95mL) with the Best Before dates from the 04.07.2022 up to and including … View more
Popular ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has recalled a specific batch of their product due to a low level chemical (ethylene oxide) contamination

The ice cream product is the Häagen-Dazs brand Classic Collection Mini Cups (4x95mL) with the Best Before dates from the 04.07.2022 up to and including 21.07.2023.

Ethylene Oxide has been found in the vanilla cup. This chemical is normally used as a fumigant for controlling post-harvest insects, moulds, and pathogens in a variety of food however there is low risk from ingesting this amount.

This product is sold in Pak'n Save, New World, Four Square, and Gilmours stores throughout the North Island and can be returned to these stores for a full refund.

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861 days ago

Terracotta planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

It’s easy to create this simple planter using a couple of terracotta pots and some Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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859 days ago

Re-energise your morning with the Sunday Star-Times

mags4gifts.co.nz

Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52. Subscribe now by clicking here!

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860 days ago

High Quality Solid Adjustable Swivel Home Office Chair - Christchurch Pick Up

Elisabeth from Addington

Be in quick and grab your quality and stylish height adjustable home office chair. Enjoy an extremely comfortable seat (47x44cm) with great back support. In excellent condition and of top quality, your New Zealand made durable brown swivel chair is built to last.

It's time to jazz up your … View more
Be in quick and grab your quality and stylish height adjustable home office chair. Enjoy an extremely comfortable seat (47x44cm) with great back support. In excellent condition and of top quality, your New Zealand made durable brown swivel chair is built to last.

It's time to jazz up your life and home with something unique. Treat yourself or someone special. Ideal for a home office, students studying from home or even at work.

Dimensions:
Seat size - 43x47 cm

Buy now for only $30.

Healthy household. Everyone is welcome.

Contact Liz today on 02102557900 to arrange viewing or pick up in Addington in Christchurch.

Price: $30

860 days ago

High Quality Solid Adjustable Swivel Home Office Chair - Christchurch Pick Up

Elisabeth from Addington

Be in quick and grab your quality and stylish height adjustable home office chair. Enjoy an extremely comfortable seat (47x44cm) with great back support. In excellent condition and of top quality, your New Zealand made durable brown swivel chair is built to last.

It's time to jazz up your … View more
Be in quick and grab your quality and stylish height adjustable home office chair. Enjoy an extremely comfortable seat (47x44cm) with great back support. In excellent condition and of top quality, your New Zealand made durable brown swivel chair is built to last.

It's time to jazz up your life and home with something unique. Treat yourself or someone special. Ideal for a home office, students studying from home or even at work.

Dimensions:
Seat size - 43x47 cm

Buy now for only $30.

Healthy household. Everyone is welcome.

Contact Liz today on 02102557900 to arrange viewing or pick up in Addington in Christchurch.

Price: $30

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862 days ago

Toyota Aqua problem

Lynlee from Sockburn

Help - can anyone troubleshoot this issue which my daughter ( in Auckland) is having with her Toyota Aqua? Ideas gratefully received! Here's her description below.

Car Details
Toyota Aqua 2014 110kms

Issue
- An unpredictable and sudden jamming of the brakes/wheels (unsure … View more
Help - can anyone troubleshoot this issue which my daughter ( in Auckland) is having with her Toyota Aqua? Ideas gratefully received! Here's her description below.

Car Details
Toyota Aqua 2014 110kms

Issue
- An unpredictable and sudden jamming of the brakes/wheels (unsure exactly) occurs when driving at speeds of between 60-80kmh around corners.
- It never happens driving uphill or on the flat, only while driving downhill.
- It doesn't occur when I am braking, only when my foot is sitting softly on the accelerator or when I am not accelerating at all.
- I feel a rattling under the accelerator (like a feeling of gravel rattling) and the traction control light flickers on and off intermittently. I also hear a slight electrical noise.

Further Detail
- The road conditions have never been wet or slippery when this issue occurs, and the road surface has always been even tarmac. I've also been driving within the recommended speed limit for the corners.
- The car drives with no issue around the city (speeds below 50kmh). The issue only occurs when driving on the open road out of town (higher speeds).
- Passengers notice the jamming, as it jolts the car when it happens.

Mechanic
- I took the car to Pitstop, as I originally attributed the issue to driving on a shingle road and possibly getting a little stone stuck underneath somewhere.
- They carried out a diagnostic scan which reported that everything was normal (no damage) and no stone / gravel stuck anywhere.

Summary
- The issue occurs infrequently, so is very unpredictable. This makes it difficult for a mechanic to just take it for a drive to experience the issue and assess whats wrong.

Possible issues
- Electrical issue or fault
- Traction control
- ABS
- Suspension
- Faulty wheel-speed sensors
- Tyres - size and condition
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862 days ago

Thule snow chains CB-12

Blair from Halswell

Used snow chains in good condition - see foto for tyre sizes.
Offers welcome 0272544500
Pickup from Halswell, must be collected within 7 days.

Negotiable

862 days ago

White Wedge Sandals

Jenny from Halswell

I received these sandals from overseas today but unfortunately they are a little too large. They are lovely sandals, and probably size 8 1/2, as I am a size 8.

Price: $35

862 days ago

First animal MRI clinic opens in Christchurch as more Kiwis willing to spend big on their pets' health

The Team Reporter from The Press

New Zealand’s first dedicated animal MRI clinic has opened in Christchurch as a growing number of Kiwis are willing to invest in their pets’ care, including one man who spent $75,000 flying his cat to Auckland to be operated on by a top animal surgeon.

Pacific Radiology has teamed up with … View more
New Zealand’s first dedicated animal MRI clinic has opened in Christchurch as a growing number of Kiwis are willing to invest in their pets’ care, including one man who spent $75,000 flying his cat to Auckland to be operated on by a top animal surgeon.

Pacific Radiology has teamed up with McMaster & Heap veterinary practice in Hoon Hay to offer the service using the same technology currently used to treat human patients.

Able to scan animals less than 180 centimetres in circumference, the wide bore MRI technology can be used on household pets, farm animals and some zoo animals, including tigers.

Costing upwards of $3500, MRI is considered the gold standard of veterinary diagnostic treatment according to McMaster & Heap veterinarian Michelle McMaster, but they have not been widely used on animals.

Used to look inside a body, Magnetic Resonance Imaging utilises magnetic fields and radio waves to create a three-dimensional image, providing accurate high resolution images of an animal’s brains, spine, limbs and joints.

For the past four years McMaster has been taking pets that needed an MRI to Forté Health, but the scans had to be fitted around human patients and were often undertaken at night.

With clients prepared to spend more money on their pets, McMasters, who has been working as a vet for over 30 years, has been helping scan up to nine animals a month alongside Pacific Radiology MRI Animal Imaging Lead Gareth Leeper using Forté Health.

Christchurch pet owner Justin, who did not want his last name used, knows all too well how important having an MRI facility close at hand is after Sashenka (pictured), his 14-year-old Norwegian Forest cat, became ill in 2019.

After many tests and with no diagnosis a CT scan eventually showed Sashenka had a meningioma tumour.

Considered to be his fur daughter, Justin, whose partner is expecting their first child, had no hesitation in making an appointment and flying her to Auckland to be operated on by a top animal surgeon.

There Sashenka could get an MRI scan that would enable the surgery to take place – without it she would not have survived.

“It was critical,” Justin says.

Sashenka made a miraculous recovery from the operation but required a further five scans, two CT scans and three rounds of chemotherapy before she died two years later.

Town and Country vet Roger Bay and his team euthanise a growing number of animals at home, where the pet’s last memory is of its happy place.

Although Justin estimates he spent around $75,000 on Sashenka’s care, he has no regrets and is part of a growing number of Kiwis willing to invest in their pet’s care.

“She was my everything…my fur daughter and my best friend.”

McMaster said most pet owners that come to her clinic will try and fix “everything”.

“We very rarely put anything down.”

PD Insurance NZ chief operating officer Michelle Le Long said year-on-year they have seen growth in the pet insurance market, although she thinks the market is still under-insured with less than 25% of the estimated 1.7 companion pets not insured.

Le Long said it wasn’t unusual to have pet owners in their early 20s signing on as the value of pets have increased.

A lot of insurers covered diagnostic MRI scans, she said.

868 days ago

The stadium: Should Christchurch put a lid on it?

The Team Reporter from The Press

A roof on Christchurch’s planned stadium is being described as key to making the venue competitive, despite its cost.

Following recently revealed cost blowouts, public feedback has been pouring in on whether Te Kaha stadium should be built as planned.

Rising construction costs have hiked the … View more
A roof on Christchurch’s planned stadium is being described as key to making the venue competitive, despite its cost.

Following recently revealed cost blowouts, public feedback has been pouring in on whether Te Kaha stadium should be built as planned.

Rising construction costs have hiked the forecast cost to build the 30,000-seat venue, described as a multi-use arena, from $533 million to $673m. Further escalations are possible.

City councillors will decide on July 14 whether to top up the budget, pause and redesign the project, or scrap it all together. Paying the extra would boost the average rates bill by $144 a year, or about $2.75 a week.

Read more here and tell us what you think of the stadium plan - and whether it should have a roof, or whether it should go ahead at all - in the comments below.

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863 days ago

Free Tai Chi / Qigong Introduction Workshop

Sandy from Aidanfield

Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Qigong Workshop: 10 -11:45 am, Wed. 20 July
Tai Chi/Qigong Workshop: 7 - 8:45 pm, Wed. 20 July

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
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Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Qigong Workshop: 10 -11:45 am, Wed. 20 July
Tai Chi/Qigong Workshop: 7 - 8:45 pm, Wed. 20 July

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield, Christchurch

Welcome to Experience Gentle, Flowing Meditative Movements with Energy Healing

Discover a great natural “medicine” to heal the body, mind and spirit
Gather the universal energy for rejuvenation
Enhancing your health, immune system, spine, flexibility, serenity, relaxation, pelvic floor muscles, core strength, energy, wellbeing and inner joy

Space limited, booking essential
Register now with Sandy: sandyjsky@gmail.com

Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy. It is the foundation to Tai Chi, but relatively simpler than Tai Chi.
Qigong includes dynamic and static forms.
Zhineng Qigong emphasises moving meditation rather than static meditation.
It uses the consciousness, body, breath, sound vibration and universal Qi(energy) to bring about a positive transformation of the body, mind and spirit.

“Since beginning Qigong, my asthma gradually got better, and my breathing has improved. I no longer take any medication for asthma.
My food intolerances have gradually resolved and I can now eat most of the foods that used to cause problems for me.
My energy levels have improved and my right hip pain is hardly noticeable.
My body feels light and I can often feel the qi moving through.
I feel much calmer and any anxiety I had is gone.”
~ Vicki Parr

“The gentle movements stretch every muscle in my body although they look very simple. My muscles feel stronger, and I am mentally stronger too. While practicing, I feel the sense of “unity with the universe.”
~ Susan Sky

“Through regular qigong practice, my back pain is healed and my spine is more flexible. I had also been suffering severe shoulder pain for months. Just like a miracle, after one qigong class the pain had gone. The pain did come back a couple of days later, but much milder. After regular practice, I am pain free. This was a wow fact for me. I LOVE the feeling of connection to the Universal Qi, and would like to share qigong with others.”
~ Graham Good

Regular Classes:
Wed
10 ~ 11:45 am Qigong beginners class starts 27 July.
7 ~ 8:45 pm Qigong beginners class starts 27 July.

Thu
10 ~ 1:45 am Qigong beginners class starts 28 July.
7 ~ 8:45 pm Tai Chi/ Qigong class starts 28 July.

Class fee for one term: $170 (10 weeks), $20 casual rate, school term
Qigong CDs, Qigong books and Tai Chi DVDs are available for your better improvement.

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