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2077 days ago

Learn more about volunteering for Victim Support!

Victim Support

Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and support victims of crime and trauma in Canterbury?

Victim Support volunteers are people who give up some of their time each week to provide support and information to people affected by crime and tragedy.

Hear Tracy, Paul ,View more
Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and support victims of crime and trauma in Canterbury?

Victim Support volunteers are people who give up some of their time each week to provide support and information to people affected by crime and tragedy.

Hear Tracy, Paul , Apoorva and Karen talk about their volunteering experience or find out more now at victimsupport.org.nz

April - Canterbury Area Manager
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2078 days ago

Government to spend $80 million on Ashburton and Ellesmere colleges

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Nearly $80 million dollars will be spent redeveloping two high schools in Mid-Canterbury.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Thursday that Ashburton College and Ellesmere College would both undergo major redevelopments.

Ardern said both schools … View more
Nearly $80 million dollars will be spent redeveloping two high schools in Mid-Canterbury.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Thursday that Ashburton College and Ellesmere College would both undergo major redevelopments.

Ardern said both schools required more space for roll growth and needed warm, dry and modern classrooms.

2079 days ago

Finding friendship and support within the village

The Team from

Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.

Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View more
Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.

Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
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2081 days ago

Coping strategies for earthquake-affected children

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.

University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.

This … View more
The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.

University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.

This knowledge should reassure parents who believe their children's trauma and anxiety arises from the stress the Canterbury earthquakes have placed on many families, and remind schools dealing with quake-affected children not to engage in "parent shaming", Liberty says.

2092 days ago

Cops armed after shoot-out

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Canterbury's top police boss has directed all frontline officers in the region to be armed after a street shoot-out.

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2082 days ago

Hey Neighbourly family - we need your help!

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View more
In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.

KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Donate now

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2083 days ago

Which of these is New Zealand's Loveliest Letterbox?

Resene

Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View more
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.

Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
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2086 days ago

Polaris Ranger $1 trademe listing

Glen from Ashburton District

Check this trademe listing for this tidy Polaris Ranger 900 diesel .
We have decided to move it so letting the market decide the value.
Note, it is located on our farm in Woodlands, however we can arrange freight back to Canterbury for a small fee if you win it.

www.trademe.co.nz...

Negotiable

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2087 days ago

Historic community at Selwyn Huts in climate change limbo

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Selwyn Huts in Canterbury has been a community since 1895 - but now its future is uncertain.

It's one of NZ's only surviving hut communities – but climate change and an odd legal situation could destroy this old Kiwi way of life.

2087 days ago

A little movement can really help

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed … View moreIf you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed especially for those over 65.

They're fun, social and affordable. 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.
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2088 days ago

Need finance to grow your business?

Prospa

Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or … View more
Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or weekly) over terms from 3 to 24 months, and no security is required to access up to $100,000. Apply in 10 minutes and you could have the funds in 24-48 hours for whatever your business needs. Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.

*Conditions Apply
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2089 days ago

Teaching that changes us all

The Team from Ministry of Education

All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the … View more
All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the whole country. And because entering means sharing their achievements, other teachers can follow in their footsteps.

Be inspired by what teams at schools, kura and early learning services are doing for our children and young people – watch the videos now.

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2090 days ago

Award winning CATS, extensive tour of NZ in 2019.

Cats the Musical

One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

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One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April and May. As well as, being the first major theatrical performance at the $127.5 million refurbished Christchurch Town Hall it will also visit Auckland and Wellington and many of the larger regional theatres throughout New Zealand - details below.

Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries and has been seen by over 73 million people worldwide. CATS is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
Book your tickets now!

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2091 days ago

Self-Directed Life Drawing Sessions at Arts in Oxford

Life Drawing sessions starting again on 19th March at the gallery. Please contact the gallery for a registration form if you are interested. See attached image for more details.

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2091 days ago

New Exhibitions

Arts in Oxford Gallery is showcasing the "Shearers in the Shed" series of paintings by Roddy Kidd at the gallery 9 - 27 March. There will be an opening at 3pm on Saturday 9 March - all welcome to attend. The Shearers series has kindly been lent to the gallery for this show by John … View moreArts in Oxford Gallery is showcasing the "Shearers in the Shed" series of paintings by Roddy Kidd at the gallery 9 - 27 March. There will be an opening at 3pm on Saturday 9 March - all welcome to attend. The Shearers series has kindly been lent to the gallery for this show by John Manuel. Roddy also is exhibiting two new landscape paintings as well, one of which is shown here.

Opening on the same afternoon, in the main gallery we have a selection of works on the theme of 'the figure in action and inaction'. A group show with Gavin Chai, Quilliam Collister, Philip Beadle and Nigel Wilson.

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