Addington, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2567 days ago

Council spat deepening over the future of Christchurch's drinking water

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A battle has erupted between the city and regional councils over the future of Christchurch's drinking water.

The heated dispute was sparked by the decision on Wednesday of an Environment Canterbury (ECan)-appointed commissioner to approve Cloud Ocean Water's plans to extract water … View more
A battle has erupted between the city and regional councils over the future of Christchurch's drinking water.

The heated dispute was sparked by the decision on Wednesday of an Environment Canterbury (ECan)-appointed commissioner to approve Cloud Ocean Water's plans to extract water from a 186-metre deep bore at its Belfast bottling operation.

That decision, which locked members of the public and their opinions out of the consent process, enraged Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and city councillor Vicki Buck.

But ECan's chairman says the criticism is "ill-informed" and "off-the-wall".

What do you think? Read more at the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published)

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2561 days ago

Free - ergonomic desk/workstation

Kate from Wigram

Free ergonomic desk/workstation desk to give away - good used condition, getting rid of as getting a new desk for my office in the New Year and this has to go.

Must pick up from Main South Road Christchurch, will take it to pieces to make it easy for transport. Can coordinate timings with … View more
Free ergonomic desk/workstation desk to give away - good used condition, getting rid of as getting a new desk for my office in the New Year and this has to go.

Must pick up from Main South Road Christchurch, will take it to pieces to make it easy for transport. Can coordinate timings with interested party.

Length is 1.7m each way, depth 600mm, height 700mm

Free

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2561 days ago

Happy Holidays

TechMate

Merry Christmas and safe and happy holidays to our valued clients, supporters and neighbours. We're taking a break and will reopen for 2019 on Monday, 14 January.

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2561 days ago

gas heater

Steven from Merivale

free to a good home; gas heater no longer required; we used it last year, but no longer have a need for it and it's just taking up space.

Free

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2561 days ago

Look Good for Less with Red Cross Manchester st

The Girls from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Tons of gorgeous and stunning clothes for $3 and $5 @ The Red Cross Shop 320 Manchester St #ethical shopping #opshopdivas #recycling #non profit #opshop bargains #bargain hunting #designer

2561 days ago

We're open

Tracy Pleasants from

If you have a plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying emergency over the holiday period, we're open. We'll have someone out to you as soon as we can. Just call 343-0763.

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2582 days ago

Boy racers given the green light

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things … View more
Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things like stopping and accelerating, revving and burn-outs.

Do you think this will stop boy racers from revving loudly? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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2562 days ago

Wanted to Buy

Bev from Somerfield

Christmas Lillie’s

Price: $1

2562 days ago

Health & Safety in the Workplace

Paul from PB Employment Law Ltd

Identifying a workplace risk, but not following up to ensure it is controlled is bad health and safety business practice according to WorkSafe.
Another business has been fined for failing to ensure the correct Health & Safety of their staff while at work.
Agility Building Solutions Ltd has been… View more
Identifying a workplace risk, but not following up to ensure it is controlled is bad health and safety business practice according to WorkSafe.
Another business has been fined for failing to ensure the correct Health & Safety of their staff while at work.
Agility Building Solutions Ltd has been fine $150,000 and has to pay (only) $42,180.04 to the injured painter contractor who fell 2 metres from the scaffolding to the concrete floor. As he landed head first, he suffered multiple fractures to his skull, face and ribs and sustained a major brain trauma as a result of the fall - it was his first day on the job.

Companies are expected to provide the correct safety equipment to all staff and ensure they used them correct.

Contact Paul if you have any issue with the Health & Safety in your company.

03 22 22 385

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2562 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2562 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2563 days ago

Poll: Do you volunteer at a community garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a… View moreIn our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a community garden?

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Do you volunteer at a community garden?
  • 7.9% Yes
    7.9% Complete
  • 51.5% No
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.9% I used to, but not anymore
    5.9% Complete
  • 34.7% No, but I plan to one day
    34.7% Complete
340 votes
2563 days ago

Free Computer Classes

TechMate

Free, friendly classes in digital technology coming soon to Addington.net.

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2563 days ago

Kitchen items

Mary-Ann from Hoon Hay

Free kitchen items.

Free

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2564 days ago

Have an Ethical Christmas with Red Cross

The Girls from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Looking to have a different Christmas this year? Try choosing gifts for your family and friends at any one of our Red Cross Shops located in the central city, Rangiora and Church Corner. You'll find heaps of unique gift ideas that is guaranteed to make everyone smile...... and remember not … View moreLooking to have a different Christmas this year? Try choosing gifts for your family and friends at any one of our Red Cross Shops located in the central city, Rangiora and Church Corner. You'll find heaps of unique gift ideas that is guaranteed to make everyone smile...... and remember not everything at our stores is secondhand, we get a lot of new donations. Currently instore now we have some New Bears donated by Whitcoulls, new stock from Country Road including shoes and decorations.... you just don't know what you'll find! So come on in and see what treasures you can find!

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