Wigram, Christchurch

2242 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2242 days ago

get well gift

Lynda from Halswell

get well gift $12
Visiting someone in hospital or a friend/family member who is ill. Then this original get well gift could be just the thing to cheer them up.
Penguins decoupaged onto a up-cycled jar and a get well balloon attached.

Small enough not to take up much room ideal for a hospital… View more
get well gift $12
Visiting someone in hospital or a friend/family member who is ill. Then this original get well gift could be just the thing to cheer them up.
Penguins decoupaged onto a up-cycled jar and a get well balloon attached.

Small enough not to take up much room ideal for a hospital locker but still big enough to make an impact.

Cheaper than flowers and will last longer.

Pick up Halswell

Price: $12

2243 days ago

Crusaders kick off Back2Back party

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Red and black fever took over central city today in celebration of the BNZ Crusaders' SuperRugby win!
Head to Newsline for more: bit.ly...

2243 days ago

Our new website is here

Tracy Pleasants from

Our newly designed website is now live, making it easier for you to book your plumbing, gasfitting, drainlaying & electrical jobs on your mobile or tablet. Check us out!

2243 days ago

Free seminar for parents of teens on Thursday

Grant from Halswell

Get the skills you need to guide your teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world.

If you are a parent or caregiver of secondary school aged children (Years 9-13) you'll learn how to support your teens in making informed decisions about … View more
Get the skills you need to guide your teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world.

If you are a parent or caregiver of secondary school aged children (Years 9-13) you'll learn how to support your teens in making informed decisions about their futures.

Topics covered in this free seminar at 7pm on Thursday 9 August include:
- The world of work: looking forward
- How to make informed career decisions now and in the future
- How parents can assist
- Career development resources.

Please register as spaces are limited.
www.canterbury.ac.nz...

NOTE: This seminar is NOT about study options at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC) – it is designed to help parents to help their teens consider ALL their options, whether this is work, university, polytechnic, an apprenticeship, private providers or other possibilities.

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2244 days ago

Desk and chair

Sue from Halswell

Study desk and chair for sale
$50.00 ono for both
Desk width 110cm x depth 58.5 cm
Please message Sue or phone 027 489 7912

Negotiable

2244 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary… View more
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Enter now

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2244 days ago

Superheroes raise money for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View more
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.

Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!

If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.

Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
Register now

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2249 days ago

COUNTRY CHIC JAR VASE FOR SALE

Lynda from Halswell

COUNTRY CHIC
an up-cycled jar painted then distressed with some decoupaging.
selling $15

Pick up Halswell

2246 days ago

"MAKING A DIFFERENCE" -BAKE SALE

Vicky from Wigram

Children from a local school are having a bake sale to raise money for Heart Kids. This is for their school project called "making a difference".
Its on TODAY at 3.30pm - 5pm at the Wilfield playground on Fairmont Rise in West Melton.
If you're out this way then come and say hi, … View more
Children from a local school are having a bake sale to raise money for Heart Kids. This is for their school project called "making a difference".
Its on TODAY at 3.30pm - 5pm at the Wilfield playground on Fairmont Rise in West Melton.
If you're out this way then come and say hi, buy some afternoon tea, and have a play on our awesome playground with flying fox.

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2246 days ago

Rugby fever hits Christchurch this weekend

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Super Rugby final match, the Takumi Japanese Drumming Group's annual concert, NZIFF and more...
Head to Newsline for our weekend event guide: bit.ly...

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2246 days ago

Men's trousers

Vera from Hillmorton

I am selling men's trousers:
- size M (48)
- new

- cotton

- sports/casual style

- comfortable

Price: $20

2246 days ago

Sunday 5th August

Activate Church Christchurch

Hi neighbours!


This Sunday, Gillian Brown, will be taking the final message in our series, God’s Answer to Anxiety. She'll be speaking on 'Fear not! God loves & forgives!' God’s love and his forgiveness go hand in hand. If he didn’t love us so much he wouldn’t have … View more
Hi neighbours!


This Sunday, Gillian Brown, will be taking the final message in our series, God’s Answer to Anxiety. She'll be speaking on 'Fear not! God loves & forgives!' God’s love and his forgiveness go hand in hand. If he didn’t love us so much he wouldn’t have sent Jesus to us. Join us this Sunday to find out why that's so important! You can also check out our website to hear earlier messages in this series - www.activatechurchchristchurch.com....

Our Sunday gathering starts 10.30am every week, coffee is hot from 10.15! We'd love for you to join us!

2246 days ago

How high are your power bills this winter?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?

We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.… View more
Hey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?

We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.

Do your power bills come in way higher than your friends and family? Do you know why, or does the amount always take you by surprise? Maybe, like the family who created an effective solar panel heater out of drink cans, or the blogger who enjoys free power generated by a converted washing machine, you've found a creative way to minimise your bills. If so, how do you do it?

Whether your bills are high and you're looking for ways to reduce them, or you have some secrets to low power bills that you're willing to share, we'd love to hear from you. Email homed@stuff.co.nz and one of our reporters will be in touch.

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2246 days ago

Serious Furniture for Fun People

Kim Booth from The Best Furniture Shop

We’re local, we’re friendly and we’re here to provide the best possible products and service!

We have the latest offerings in everything you could imagine, and a huge space! Recently, a large selection of new mattresses arrived at the Brighton Mall showroom. If you thought getting a new, … View more
We’re local, we’re friendly and we’re here to provide the best possible products and service!

We have the latest offerings in everything you could imagine, and a huge space! Recently, a large selection of new mattresses arrived at the Brighton Mall showroom. If you thought getting a new, super snugly warm mattress was going to cost the earth, think again! Our single inner-sprung mattresses start at $99.

Surrounding them are a variety of the latest Steiner chairs, heavy wooden drawers, industrial and rustic tables and minimalist items in the Scandinavian style. Subtle hues and bursts of colour reflect global trends and boutique tastes.

“Our whole philosophy is to keep overheads down so people can get the same items that are in a higher-end store, but cheaper.

Come in and enjoy... you’ll be so glad you did.
Find out more!

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