Yaldhurst, Christchurch

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2192 days ago

Budget Tips #1

Trish from Trish Greenwood Mortgage & Insurance Adviser

Budget tips for assist you save for your home deposit :)

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2193 days ago

Planned new Pak'n Save supermarket in Christchurch would cater for disasters

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs wants to build a big new Pak'n Save supermarket with facilities for disaster response and emergency.

The supermarket operator has applied for resource consent to build the new supermarket on its north Christchurch property, next to its head offices and former distribution centre.… View more
Foodstuffs wants to build a big new Pak'n Save supermarket with facilities for disaster response and emergency.

The supermarket operator has applied for resource consent to build the new supermarket on its north Christchurch property, next to its head offices and former distribution centre.

The new supermarket would be designed to function as a lifeline hub in an emergency, distributing goods including food, fuel and drinking water and accommodating Civil Defence.

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2193 days ago

Tech Support

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Hi All

Looking for user-friendly computer repairs and tech support? I've been working for myself for over 10 years and can help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally just making technology work.

Andrew
021 116-7074

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2193 days ago

winter roses, ake ake

Ingrid from Ilam

winter roses large pots $3 each
ake ake $1 each

Negotiable

2193 days ago

You can help break the silence...

The Warehouse New Zealand

New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure … View moreNew Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure that every call, text and email to Youthline gets answered.

Head to your local store to donate today! The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2193 days ago

Strength, balance and a good yarn!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best ways to build your core strength and reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great way to meet new people in your local community and have fun. Live Stronger for Longer have a variety of strength and balance classes designed for over … View moreIf you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best ways to build your core strength and reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great way to meet new people in your local community and have fun. Live Stronger for Longer have a variety of strength and balance classes designed for over 65-year-olds.

Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
Learn more

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2193 days ago

Little black hen

Julia from Avonhead

Hi there is a little black hen taken up it's home in Brookby Crescent Avonhead. Is anyone missing one from their fowlhouse?

2193 days ago

Are you at risk from Legionnaires' disease?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?

ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these … View more
Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?

ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these mixtures to wear a close-fitting face mask and gardening gloves. Find out what else you can do to protect yourself against Legionnaires' disease, here.

2199 days ago

Should school lunches be funded?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children in all primary schools. Is this something NZ should be doing too? Or should funding be focused elsewhere? Would funded lunches help your family? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2193 days ago

A chance to go to Catnap Cafe this friday evening and win a book for $5

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

=======LAST CHANCE TO ENTER A RAFFLE WHICH WILL WIN YOU AND A FRIEND A VISIT TO CATNAP CAFE THIS FRIDAY EVENING TO LISTEN TO HELEN BROWN (RENOWNED NZ AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST) AND A COPY OF HER LASTEST BOOK CALLED BONO.


CAT RESCUE HAS NOT HAD MANY TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD SO FAR SO YOUR CHANCES ARE … View more
=======LAST CHANCE TO ENTER A RAFFLE WHICH WILL WIN YOU AND A FRIEND A VISIT TO CATNAP CAFE THIS FRIDAY EVENING TO LISTEN TO HELEN BROWN (RENOWNED NZ AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST) AND A COPY OF HER LASTEST BOOK CALLED BONO.


CAT RESCUE HAS NOT HAD MANY TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD SO FAR SO YOUR CHANCES ARE GREAT.  IF YOU DO A TRANSFER TODAY AS PER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, WE WILL SEE YOUR DETAILS IN THE BANK STATEMENT FOR TOMORROW., AND CAN ENTER YOU IN THE DRAW.


RAFFLE DRAWN TOMORROW NIGHT, SO TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENTER.


ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CAT RESCUE AS CATNAP HAVE DONATED TWO TICKETS AND HELEN BROWN HAS DONATED THE BOOK.



**** IT'S RAFFLE TIME! ****

We have not done a fundraiser for awhile now and kitten season has started for us already! $5 a ticket details below <3

Did you miss out on buying Tickets to Catnap Cafe event on the 12th of October featuring NZ born Author and Columnist HELEN BROWN, giving a reading and book signing of her lastest bestseller book ‘Bono - the Rescue cat who helped me find my way home’

Cat Rescue Christchurch are raffling 2 tickets to the book reading and a brand new book (donated) by HELEN BROWN herself.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by following instructions below:-

1. Pay your $5 into Cat Rescue bank account with the following details:-

Cat Rescue Kiwi Bank
38-9006-0009314-00
Particulars - Raffle Helen B

2. Email us catrescue.chch@gmail.com, and once we have checked the bank account for payment we will write your details on a raffle and put ticket into jar and will reply with the raffle number. This will be done in evenings.

3. Like our page if you haven't already!

4. We will draw the raffle 8.00pm on Wednesday night 10th of October and will contact winner. Tickets and book will be at Catnap Cafe ready for pickup.

Read all about Helen Brown on her official website www.helenbrown.com.au...

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2193 days ago

Food Safety

Lynda from Bishopdale

I'm a registered Food Safety Consultant. If there are any small food businesses out there not sure what to do with the new Food Act 2014. I can help. I'm happy to offer free advice, develop your Food Control Plan and get you Registered with your local Council. I also deliver food … View moreI'm a registered Food Safety Consultant. If there are any small food businesses out there not sure what to do with the new Food Act 2014. I can help. I'm happy to offer free advice, develop your Food Control Plan and get you Registered with your local Council. I also deliver food safety workshops if you need it for you and your staff. If you need my help just message me.🙂

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2194 days ago

Firefighters battling fire at Ravensdown fertiliser factory in Christchurch

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

If you can see black smoke over the city, that's from a fire at the Ravensdown factory on Main South Rd, Hornby.

Firefighters were called to the blaze about 10.15am on Tuesday.

Police are urging the public to avoid the area.

To read the latest on the fire, click here.

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2194 days ago

Hot Deal's to Neighbouring!

Matthew from

Hot day with Hot Deal's not to be missed!!!!!!
☀️strawberries punnet at $2.99 a punnet.
☀️Bunch asparagus at $2.45
☀️Fresh Spinach at $1.99 , 2 for $3
☀️fancy lettuce at $1.99
Fennel bulb just landed in store!!!!!
Don't forget to bring in your colouring pages ,so can put… View more
Hot day with Hot Deal's not to be missed!!!!!!
☀️strawberries punnet at $2.99 a punnet.
☀️Bunch asparagus at $2.45
☀️Fresh Spinach at $1.99 , 2 for $3
☀️fancy lettuce at $1.99
Fennel bulb just landed in store!!!!!
Don't forget to bring in your colouring pages ,so can put up !!!!☀️🍑🍎🍏🍓🍈🍏🍎🍇🍎🍑🍓🥝🥑

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2194 days ago

Legionnaires' survivor wants to warn others of danger

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Levon Anderson, 41, is recovering in Christchurch Hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease and being in an induced coma for 12 days.

What started as a regular cough and cold accelerated into a life-threatening respiratory disease within hours, sister Stacey Breen says.

Doctors … View more
Levon Anderson, 41, is recovering in Christchurch Hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease and being in an induced coma for 12 days.

What started as a regular cough and cold accelerated into a life-threatening respiratory disease within hours, sister Stacey Breen says.

Doctors believed it was most likely he had contracted the disease from inhalation of the Legionella bacteria in the compost and gardening mix he was transporting for his job.

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2207 days ago

How are you coping with the increasing cost of driving?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase.

Stations in many parts of the South Island are now charging $2.409 a litre for regular petrol, the latest in a series of record highs seen in recent weeks. How have these … View more
Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase.

Stations in many parts of the South Island are now charging $2.409 a litre for regular petrol, the latest in a series of record highs seen in recent weeks. How have these changes affected you?

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