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2251 days ago

Solid tiling business now for sale

ABC Business Sales

A & H Tiling has been around for over 25 years. On the market for the first time and it's waiting for a driven new owner to take it forward!

As there is an experienced team in place, a new owner is easily able to follow suit and put their focus into the sales side of the business.

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A & H Tiling has been around for over 25 years. On the market for the first time and it's waiting for a driven new owner to take it forward!

As there is an experienced team in place, a new owner is easily able to follow suit and put their focus into the sales side of the business.

Products are sourced from suppliers directly from Europe.

For the 2018 financial year, the business had total sales of around $3.2m with a return to the owner of over $270,000.
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2252 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2252 days ago

Dog owners prepare for tighter restraint laws

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A dog owner who believes all dogs in moving vehicles should be restrained is applauding new animal welfare regulations coming into force soon.

From next month, the regulations can mean fines for dog owners who don't have their pooches restrained on moving vehicles. Dogs on the back of a … View more
A dog owner who believes all dogs in moving vehicles should be restrained is applauding new animal welfare regulations coming into force soon.

From next month, the regulations can mean fines for dog owners who don't have their pooches restrained on moving vehicles. Dogs on the back of a truck, trailer or ute, travelling on a public road, had to be tied up with a leash or rope, if not in a cage or crate.

Those caught breaking that law could be fined up to $900 under new Animal Welfare Regulations from next month. Read more from Stuff here

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2253 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
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2254 days ago

Choosing a water heating system

Master Plumbers NZ - Canterbury

Did you know that hot water heating accounts for around 30% of your household energy bill?

Choosing the right system is a major decision, check out our blog to find out which one best suits your needs: bit.ly...

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2255 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
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2255 days ago

Kirwee School Casino Night

Scott from Darfield

The Friends of Kirwee School , are proud to be running in conjunction with the Malvern lions, a Casion Night Fundraiser for our new Playground, this Saturday 22nd September, up for grabs are some great prizes in our Silent and Funny money auctions.

2256 days ago

IDEAL EASY BUILD 629m2 SECTION

Rae from Oxford

No Covenants on this Section! Priced to Sell.

www.trademe.co.nz...

Enquiries over 125K.

Be in quick as this is the only section of this size now selling in Oxford!
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No Covenants on this Section! Priced to Sell.

www.trademe.co.nz...

Enquiries over 125K.

Be in quick as this is the only section of this size now selling in Oxford!

Surrounded by modern homes down a quiet laneway this section is private making this an extremely desirable place to be.

At 629m2 it is perfect for a good size home and as much or little garden as you want.

All services are to the boundary and section is very flat and well sited to build on.
Situated close to the amenities of Oxford its the ideal location for those who desire living in a rural setting, but with the benefits of a strong community very close by, with Oxford Area School, boutique shopping, cafes and workingmen’s club all within walking distance.

Rangiora is just a short 25min ride away.

Oxford is a lovely country town– clean air, Ashley & Waimak Gorge on your doorstep and the foothills of the Southern Alps offers many recreational and leisure activities.

Get the best of both worlds by working in town and living in the country. New motorways now makes the commute into Christchurch even easier.
A great size section for a family or those wishing to down size and live a comfortable life in a country township.

Available on Request

Copy of Geotech Report

Copy of initial Lim ReporT

Negotiable

2260 days ago

How many of these top restaurants have you been to?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from your city would you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from your city would you add to the list? Let us know in the replies!

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

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2257 days ago

ZOFS Karavan Kafe PledgeMe rewards make great Xmas pressies.https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5810-zofs-karavan-kafe-share-the-journey

Deborah from Ashburton District

Hi neighbours.After hubbies brain hemorrhage we need some neighbourly help.With hubby off work,and me half way through opening ZOFS Karavan Kafe in Mayfield I've decided to start a PledgeMe campaign offering great rewards.Gold Status pledge of $200 gets you $320 back in food/drink,plus your … View moreHi neighbours.After hubbies brain hemorrhage we need some neighbourly help.With hubby off work,and me half way through opening ZOFS Karavan Kafe in Mayfield I've decided to start a PledgeMe campaign offering great rewards.Gold Status pledge of $200 gets you $320 back in food/drink,plus your name or business on a special sponsorship/thank you board.Many other great rewards too.Please share with your friends and neighbours. www.pledgeme.co.nz...

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2257 days ago

ZOFS Karavan Kafe Mayfield PledgeMe rewards make great Xmas pressies. https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5810-zofs-karavan-kafe-share-the-journey

Deborah from Ashburton District

Hi neighbours.After hubbies brain hemorrhage we need some neighbourly help.With hubby off work,and me half way through opening ZOFS Karavan Kafe in Mayfield I've decided to start a PledgeMe campaign offering great rewards.Gold Status pledge of $200 gets you $320 back in food/drink,plus your … View moreHi neighbours.After hubbies brain hemorrhage we need some neighbourly help.With hubby off work,and me half way through opening ZOFS Karavan Kafe in Mayfield I've decided to start a PledgeMe campaign offering great rewards.Gold Status pledge of $200 gets you $320 back in food/drink,plus your name or business on a special sponsorship/thank you board.Many other great rewards too.Please share with your friends and neighbours. www.pledgeme.co.nz...

Negotiable

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2273 days ago

I don't want to call it 'over charging', but...???

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

Spluttering - have just learnt from a new client that another South Island lawyer (not Chch or North Canterbury) quoted $1500+GST+disbursements for a simple probate application. 'Disbursements' includes the $200 High Court fee.

My fee is $400 incl GST and courier to client. The … View more
Spluttering - have just learnt from a new client that another South Island lawyer (not Chch or North Canterbury) quoted $1500+GST+disbursements for a simple probate application. 'Disbursements' includes the $200 High Court fee.

My fee is $400 incl GST and courier to client. The client pays the High Court direct and pays for their own courier to the High Court.

It takes about 10 minutes of legal work, ie considering the information in the will and the information provided by the client, and ensuring that all legal requirements are met. The rest is secretarial or office work, or profit.

I am using technology to do most of the secretarial or office work for me. It takes me about 15 minutes to do what technology can't yet do.

Even at lawyer rates, slightly more than $300+GST is a good fee for 30 minutes' work.

The problem is - it looks 'too good to be true'. People are looking at my website but not taking up the offer. I need to make it more believable, with screen shots and maybe a video. I'll be working on that, over the next 2 weeks or so.

Feel free to share this (please!)......
www.kiwilaw.co.nz...

2258 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2259 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2259 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
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