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2305 days ago

Legal Advice

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Do you know how to find a good lawyer, and where you can get legal advice if you can't afford a lawyer? We do run free legal advice clinics at our City and West Branches on Thursdays, or we can give you details of other legal services. Please call us for details on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR … View moreDo you know how to find a good lawyer, and where you can get legal advice if you can't afford a lawyer? We do run free legal advice clinics at our City and West Branches on Thursdays, or we can give you details of other legal services. Please call us for details on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB) or check our website for further information.
www.cab.org.nz...

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2305 days ago

August Open Days at Alpine View

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village is a new generation retirement village in Waitikiri, Christchurch. Alpine View offers a full continuum of care with options including: independent houses, serviced houses, serviced apartments, rest home and hospital level care.

At Alpine View we recognise that … View more
Alpine View Lifestyle Village is a new generation retirement village in Waitikiri, Christchurch. Alpine View offers a full continuum of care with options including: independent houses, serviced houses, serviced apartments, rest home and hospital level care.

At Alpine View we recognise that ‘Lifestyle is one of our most powerful medicines.’ We create; places, spaces, facilities, homes, food, events and activities that we, ourselves, would want!

Come along to one of our open days to enjoy a tour of our village.
When: Sunday 12th & Monday 13th August, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Alpine View Lifestyle Village, 448 Prestons Road, Waitikiri

For further information contact us on:
Phone: 03 383 1333
Email: Reception@alpineview.co.nz
Website: www.alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2307 days ago

Council finalises upgrade plan for 72 wells

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We've confirmed details for upgrading 72 wells, which will move us towards more unchlorinated water city-wide.
For the latest water update, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2306 days ago

Groynes Weed control August 14-23rd. **Please no swimming for dogs** read signs

Aaron Campbell from Aaron Campbell - Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Board

There have been concerns this year that the annual Take a Kid Fishing day which is held at the The Groynes in October might have to be postponed because of the weed infestation.
"A chemical treatment that’s harmless to fish and plant life will be used to eradicate an invasive weed choking … View more
There have been concerns this year that the annual Take a Kid Fishing day which is held at the The Groynes in October might have to be postponed because of the weed infestation.
"A chemical treatment that’s harmless to fish and plant life will be used to eradicate an invasive weed choking lakes."
"Environment Canterbury has publicly notified the plan to carry out aquatic spraying between Tuesday, 14 August and Friday, 17 August. Fishing lakes at the reserve will be closed to public use from Thursday, 9 August when warning signs will be put up.
***Dogs should be kept out of the fishing lakes and the Otukaikino Stream.***
The fishing lakes will re-open on 23 August when the signs will be taken down."
Photo: Marcus Girvan, Boffa Miskell

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2306 days ago

Poll: Does the South Island have cultural cringe about our native plants?

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Fiona Eadie, head gardener at Dunedin's iconic Larnach Castle, says she hears from gardeners all the time that New Zealand native plants are "boring". Do we have a native plant cultural cringe? And, if so, is there a difference between what gardeners in the North Island and the … View moreFiona Eadie, head gardener at Dunedin's iconic Larnach Castle, says she hears from gardeners all the time that New Zealand native plants are "boring". Do we have a native plant cultural cringe? And, if so, is there a difference between what gardeners in the North Island and the South Island think?

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Does the South Island have cultural cringe about our native plants?
  • 19.3% I grow heaps of natives and I'm in the South Island.
    19.3% Complete
  • 22.3% I'm in the South Island and I love pretty flowers, edibles and exotics.
    22.3% Complete
  • 22% I'm in the North Island and it's all natives at my place.
    22% Complete
  • 36.4% I love pretty flowers, edibles and exotics and I'm in the North Island.
    36.4% Complete
264 votes
2306 days ago

Spa Pool Sale starts this Friday

Alpine Spas

Hi neighbours, it’s Josh and the team here from the Alpine Spas Christchurch Showroom! We are just 2 days away from our amazing 4 DAY SPA POOL SALE, starting this Friday from 9am (10th August).

We’ve got some incredible deals across the range. Come on down and get the family in a Spa from … View more
Hi neighbours, it’s Josh and the team here from the Alpine Spas Christchurch Showroom! We are just 2 days away from our amazing 4 DAY SPA POOL SALE, starting this Friday from 9am (10th August).

We’ve got some incredible deals across the range. Come on down and get the family in a Spa from just $3,995. Or grab yourself a bargain with some of our lowest prices ever on Sellout Spas!

But you’ll have to hurry, as these deals will be available for 4 days only!

We are located at 105 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton and would love to see you!

Josh Townsend
Alpine Spas Christchurch Showroom Manager
Check out our range

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2307 days ago

Dear neighbourly

Matthew from

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We are going Banana crazy today at Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale.

Bananas: $1.25kg.

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook and Neighbourly. Tag your family and friends and share share share.

Also comment below on what you … View more
🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌

We are going Banana crazy today at Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale.

Bananas: $1.25kg.

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook and Neighbourly. Tag your family and friends and share share share.

Also comment below on what you would like to see on special this week.

Enjoy your Monday. 😊

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2307 days ago

You deserve better

Patrick from Bishopdale

One of my recent neighbors told me he had his waste disposal removed 2 years ago by one of the bigger named plumbing companies here in the city.
He also said it has been leaking since.
All customers deserve a top notch result whatever job they may require. My rate is also half the price of these … View more
One of my recent neighbors told me he had his waste disposal removed 2 years ago by one of the bigger named plumbing companies here in the city.
He also said it has been leaking since.
All customers deserve a top notch result whatever job they may require. My rate is also half the price of these “big named” companies.
Feel free to get in touch for a free quote.

Patrick
Professor Plumbing
(027 531 8004)

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2307 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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2307 days ago

Get ready to be D'Lighted

The Team from Christchurch City Council

From tomorrow, the Botanic D'Lights event will take over the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens.
Head to Newsline for the full story.

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2313 days ago

Burnside and Farrington pump stations chlorine free

Aaron Campbell from Aaron Campbell - Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Board

The council has stopped chlorine treatment at the Burnside and Farrington pump stations in the north west supply zone.

About 80,000 people are in the North West zone and turning off treatment at the Burnside and Farrington pump stations means 37 per cent of the zone is getting untreated water.
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The council has stopped chlorine treatment at the Burnside and Farrington pump stations in the north west supply zone.

About 80,000 people are in the North West zone and turning off treatment at the Burnside and Farrington pump stations means 37 per cent of the zone is getting untreated water.
The Council is working through a similar process to stop chlorination at the following pump stations:
Thompsons and Grampian in the North West zone
Hills and Lake Terrace in the Central zone
Woolston in the Ferrymead zone

**The below ground wells can only stop being used at times of low (winter) water demand. If demand goes up and water needs to be drawn from the below ground well heads, water from the pump station will need to be treated.

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2308 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...

2308 days ago

DO YOU NEED YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER????

Plumber (owner) from Kelly Plumbing Services Limited

GIVE (ME) KIERAN, YOUR LOCAL OWNER AND OPERATOR PLUMBER A CALL FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE NEEDS!!!!! TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST IN. YOUR LOCAL BISHOPDALE PLUMBER.

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2309 days ago

video update link- Chlorine/ North west zone wellhead

Aaron Campbell from Aaron Campbell - Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Board

Hi,
I know not everyone has a Facebook account however I can't post this video here
This is the latest info on what is happening at each of the 12 Pump Stations (alphabetically) in the NW Zone which supplies 80,000 people daily in Christchurch- Like, Share or Tag is welcomed
*a virtual … View more
Hi,
I know not everyone has a Facebook account however I can't post this video here
This is the latest info on what is happening at each of the 12 Pump Stations (alphabetically) in the NW Zone which supplies 80,000 people daily in Christchurch- Like, Share or Tag is welcomed
*a virtual chocolate fish is given to those who spot the photobombing cat*
After the introduction
1min.20s - Auburn (south of Riccarton Road)
1.54 - Avonhead (Russley Road)
2.15 - Belfast (Darroch St)
2.50 - Burnside ( Burnside Park)
3.14 - Crosbie (Crosbie Park)
3.42 - Farrington (Bishopdale)
4.05 - Gardiners (Gardiners Road)
4.28 - Grampian (Grampian St)
4.55 - Jefferys (Jefferys Reserve)
5.27 - Redwood (Prestons Road)
5.52 - Thompsons (Belfast/Northwood)
*Wrights Road is not in service. New wells need to be drilled

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2309 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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