Wigram, Christchurch

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2623 days ago

Need inspiration for the school holidays?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to … View more
With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to build robots and rockets, launch a mission to Antarctica and explore Japanese language and culture. All of our October holiday workshops are FREE. To secure a place, register online today!
Find out more

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2624 days ago

Oilskin Coat for sale

Jane from Addington

Excellant condition. Hard wearing, will last a lifetime.
Hat is detachable and can be pulled tight round face..
4 front external pockets, 3 inside pockets (one of which is hidden).
Medium size (77cm length from neck and 62cm armpit to armpit).

Price: $175

2624 days ago

4 red geum plants

Grant from Halswell

These have become too big for where they were in our garden. 4 free plants - am sure they will come away again with fresh growth if you trim them back. Pick up from Longhurst Halswell

Free

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2625 days ago

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

Grant from Halswell

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre … View more
85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre and Court Theatre shows along with big name musicals such as Chicago, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wizard of Oz, La Cage aux Folles, Singing in the Rain and more.

Also some big name stars such as Dame Edna Everage, Pat Phoenix from Coronation Street in Gaslight, comedian Dave Allen, Kenneth McKellar, Andy Stewart, Dame Maggie Smith and international travelling shows such as The Irish Guards, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Disney on Parade and the Moscow Circus.

Huge variety - some programmes also include the tickets and reviews.

Great collection for theatre lover.

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Price: $40

2624 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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2625 days ago

Summer Wool Feast

Michelle from Hoon Hay

Come along launching my Crafty Knitting Machine and Crafty Knitting Needles free event www.facebook.com...

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2625 days ago

Hornby Toast,asters

Graeme from Upper Riccarton

We had agreat evening last Wed. It was our Humorous speech contest and table topics contest. Gabi won the humorous speech contest and Vonny won our table topics contest. Both did us proud at the Area G4 contest, finishing second in both competitions. Well done ladies. Also to cap of the night … View moreWe had agreat evening last Wed. It was our Humorous speech contest and table topics contest. Gabi won the humorous speech contest and Vonny won our table topics contest. Both did us proud at the Area G4 contest, finishing second in both competitions. Well done ladies. Also to cap of the night Nicola Robertson won the award for Toastmaster of the Year. Well deserved Nicola your won of many jewels at the Hornby toastmasters club. Come along and learn how to speak with confidence, learn how to do a presentation. Learn new skills, be a better leader. Great if your job envoles speaking to groups of people. We are a very friendly and supportive club, no pressure to join. Just come along and watch.

2625 days ago

Have you seen this butterfly?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.

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2626 days ago

9/9 at 9am at no 9- Garage Sale 9 Cricklewood Place

Rowena from Avonhead

Hi there
we are holding a garage sale tomorrow
Beginning at 9am
Don't come any earlier please - we will still be preparing I'm sure.
Special interest for jigsaw puzzle lovers
Beautiful rat cage with accessories
Queen sized slat bed.
and lots of the usual "treasures"

2626 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does waiata mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View more
Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does waiata mean?
  • 92.3% A song
    92.3% Complete
  • 4.3% A harbour
    4.3% Complete
  • 3.4% A river
    3.4% Complete
  • 0% A cloth
    0% Complete
117 votes
2626 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste Workshops

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A friendly reminder, the Food Lovers Masterclasses are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: … View more
A friendly reminder, the Food Lovers Masterclasses are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: bit.ly...

Wednesday 13 September Workshop: bit.ly...

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2627 days ago

Continued

Kate from Prebbleton

next thing I get notification from bank that my credit card was on hold due to suspicious activity. Rang them and sure enough charges on my credit card 😤😰😱 luckily westpac were onto it and spotted it. It's been a drama, o going, but be aware that unless emails from Apple end in … View morenext thing I get notification from bank that my credit card was on hold due to suspicious activity. Rang them and sure enough charges on my credit card 😤😰😱 luckily westpac were onto it and spotted it. It's been a drama, o going, but be aware that unless emails from Apple end in apple.com they are not legit!

2627 days ago

Summer Wool Feast

Michelle from Hoon Hay

Hi am showcasing at this event Crafty Knitting Machine will be selling also some samples off the machine and will have monster needles also on display items sold on the day will be recycled denim aprons worn while using this machine cots rugs and single blankets , but this day is set up to take… View moreHi am showcasing at this event Crafty Knitting Machine will be selling also some samples off the machine and will have monster needles also on display items sold on the day will be recycled denim aprons worn while using this machine cots rugs and single blankets , but this day is set up to take bookings for workshops for 2017 - 2018

Date - 25th November
Event - Summer Woolfeast
Venue - Hal swell Community Event Center
Time - 11am to 4pm

Come down and see this Knitting Machine make Blankets Rugs with Crafty wool T,shirt Wool and Rope Wool Denim wool and Roving Wool
Limited spaces for this year 8 students per class website up soon under Crafty Korner
Only 32 spaces for this year thankyou

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2627 days ago

1961 magazine

Lee from Halswell

I have kept this beautiful old English magazine for years but it's time for it to go - excellent condition and so interesting to look through
$10

Negotiable

2627 days ago

Spotlight on Employment Agreements (lack of . . .)

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Another part of the work Citizens Advice does is to track the sort of calls for help we get and shine a 'spotlight' on areas of concern.

Citizens Advice Bureau releases report that shows many employers are breaking the law

Media Release
7 September 2017

Employers are breaking … View more
Another part of the work Citizens Advice does is to track the sort of calls for help we get and shine a 'spotlight' on areas of concern.

Citizens Advice Bureau releases report that shows many employers are breaking the law

Media Release
7 September 2017

Employers are breaking the law by denying workers their entitlement to a written employment agreement. Citizens Advice Bureau has produced a report based on the situations of 473 clients who contacted the CAB in the six months from 1 December 2016 to 31 May 2017 who did not have written employment agreements and who were dealing with a range of other breaches of their employment rights.

“When there is no written employment agreement, employees are vulnerable to being treated badly by their employer”, said Jayne McKendry, Social Policy Advisor at Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand. Ms McKendry and her colleagues have looked closely at the 473 enquiries and they are appalled at the very clear breaches of law for these people.

“We have seen situations of employees not being paid wages owed to them, having their hours of work changed without discussion, and even being fired on the spot for taking a day’s sick leave” states Ms McKendry. “These are clear abuses of employees’ rights, rights which are very clearly stated in the law”, McKendry noted.

The CAB acknowledges that having a written employment agreement doesn’t guarantee that minimum standards of employment will be upheld, but they assert that a written agreement is a fundamental starting point for any employment relationship. They are calling on all employers, regardless of the size of their business, to make sure they understand their obligations to their staff.

“If you don’t know what’s legally required of you as an employer, it’s time you found out. There is plenty of information and support available to help you”, asserts McKendry.

CABs have seen many situations where things have gone awry at the end of the employment relationship, something that could have been prevented if there was a written employment agreement giving both parties a clear understanding about giving notice and about treating each other fairly and in good faith. “Having a written employment agreement makes life easier for both employers and employees” McKendry noted.

“CABs have received enquiries from clients who got fired on the spot for having a day off sick, or who’ve been told to either work longer hours or leave, or even for asking for an employment agreement. This is clearly unfair, and unlawful.”

“We’ve also talked to people who’ve just walked off the job with no, or very little, notice. In this situation, not having a written employment agreement doesn’t help the employer either”, Ms McKendry noted.

The Labour Inspectorate has statutory powers to enforce compliance with employment laws but given how widespread non-compliance is, they are seriously under-resourced to be able to respond to every breach. There is also currently nowhere for employees to go to safely report a breach of their rights and know that action will be taken in a way that will not back-fire on them.

The CAB believes that a more integrated cross-government approach is needed to address these issues, both in terms of educating employers and ensuring compliance with minimum employment standards.

The CAB hopes their report will prompt employers to get things in order and make sure every worker has a written employment agreement. “We also hope it will prompt government agencies to think of other ways to educate and upskill employers, to ensure there are consequences for those who knowingly disregard the law, and to make it easier for employees to report breaches of their rights without fear of losing their job if they do. We will certainly be advocating for this every chance we get,” Jayne concluded.

Link to full report attached

Also link on where to find us in Christchurch

Contact: Jayne McKendry, Social Policy Advisor, CABNZ, Phone 04 471 2735

Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent community organisation offering free, confidential and independent information, advice and assistance from 83 locations stretching from Northland to Invercargill. Last year volunteers received over 500,000 enquiries on issues ranging from health and family, immigration, housing and employment to consumer rights.

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