Aidanfield, Christchurch

3038 days ago

Budgeting & How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Budgeting

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?

There are several non-profit organisations that can help you with budgeting advice.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can help you find a … View more
Budgeting

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?
How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

Where can I go for free budgeting advice?

There are several non-profit organisations that can help you with budgeting advice.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can help you find a budgeting service that suits your situation. Some CABs also run regular budgeting clinics.

The Financial Capability Trust website and the Family Services directory also list budgeting services and financial mentors around New Zealand.

You can also get budgeting and debt management information and advice on the Sorted website.

You might be interested in joining a local MoneyMates groups. These are support groups for people wanting to improve their budgeting skills.


How do I avoid getting into unmanageable debt?

It mostly boils down to living within your means – in other words, spending no more than the amount you earn and only borrowing money (e.g. a student loan) if you are confident of your ability to pay it back.

You can do this by putting together a budget which lists your total income and all of your expenses. You can download a budget worksheet for free from The Budgeting Hub website or the Work and Income website, or use the online budgeting tool on the Sorted website.

A budget advisory service (see above) can help you put a budget together and work out ways for you to reduce your spending or increase your income.

The Sorted website also has advice to help you manage your debt.

3038 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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3041 days ago

What's the key to the answer?

Christchurch Mail

Did you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments… View moreDid you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments in the Christchurch Mail, put a NFP on your comments.

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3039 days ago

Heavy rain forecast for the city

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch could be in for a soaking over the next few days.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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3039 days ago

Azaleas and Camellias

Pam and Ricky from Spreydon

Azaleas and Camellias for sale - great bargains
Small bushes
Phone 0210558973 - Barry or 3855 965
off Hills Road

Negotiable

3040 days ago

Chairs

Lee from Halswell

Four white vinyl dining chairs
Have been scratched by our cats !
May be suitable for recovering ?
$10

Negotiable

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3040 days ago

Craigs Jam Jars (Clean)

Stuart from Spreydon

FREE, Supermarket Bag of Craigs Jam Jars (empty & cleaned with lids) to give to a good home. Call Stu on 021 137 4004

Free

3039 days ago

RECYCLING MAN PAM'S CHARITY AUCTION

Matthew from Spreydon

RECYCLING MAN PAM'S CHARITY AUCTION
This Auction Start Wednesday 29th at 8 am end Friday 1st at 9 pm of September.

If you win the item please collect within 7 days or it will be Re-Auction, Thanks you.

When you won the Pam's Charity Auction, you buy any Pam's cans of food
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RECYCLING MAN PAM'S CHARITY AUCTION
This Auction Start Wednesday 29th at 8 am end Friday 1st at 9 pm of September.

If you win the item please collect within 7 days or it will be Re-Auction, Thanks you.

When you won the Pam's Charity Auction, you buy any Pam's cans of food
WITH THE PAM'S CHARITY AUCTION WE ONLY ACCEPT PAM'S no other cans please.

FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Ellesmere Food Bank
Delta Community Support Trust.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
Catholic Social Services.
Call MATT 02108439932

The Auction Finish at 9 pm, we will take the first bid at 9 pm.
Bid on the Recycling man page.
www.facebook.com...

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3041 days ago

Handmade Crochet and Knitted Toys

Gary from Spreydon

Hi neighbours, I love making cute knitted and crochet toys, and craft as a hobby. My friends loved them so much and kept asking me to make more for them to be purchased for their own children. Please support me by following and sharing my Facebook page www.facebook.com.... All toys will be lovingly… View moreHi neighbours, I love making cute knitted and crochet toys, and craft as a hobby. My friends loved them so much and kept asking me to make more for them to be purchased for their own children. Please support me by following and sharing my Facebook page www.facebook.com.... All toys will be lovingly made by me in a clean and smoke free environment ready for a new home and best friend :).
Here are some photos of my items for sale and others can be viewed on my facebook page. Thank you all for your time and your kind support. Regards, Elizabeth.

3040 days ago

Sports field spruce up

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

There is a narrow window of opportunity each spring to renovate and prepare the fields between the winter and summer sports changeover, and this year’s wet winter brings a warning the fields may look worse for wear during the renovation process.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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3041 days ago

small set of drawers for sale

Lynda from Halswell

A small set of drawers
hight 81 cm
width 51 cm
depth 44 cm
Painted in resene paint and waxed for protection with a clear wax all four drawer fronts and insides are decoupaged in a small flower patten and varnished.
Welcome to view.
Pick up Halswell
Listed elsewhere

Price: $80

3041 days ago

Spinathon for Canterbury Plunket - Airport/Spitfire Square

The Team from The Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust

Canterbury Plunket is putting on this Spinathon event as a fundraiser for Plunket.


This is a fun event day, with the chance for people to jump on a spin bike at their local Anytime Fitness, and raise some funds for Canterbury Plunket!

This event is running for 12 hours - from 6am-6pm on … View more
Canterbury Plunket is putting on this Spinathon event as a fundraiser for Plunket.


This is a fun event day, with the chance for people to jump on a spin bike at their local Anytime Fitness, and raise some funds for Canterbury Plunket!

This event is running for 12 hours - from 6am-6pm on Wednesday 6th September. There is a new session every hour, and each session runs for 50 minutes. There are 3 bikes available every hour.

Come on into your local Anytime Fitness - Airport/Spitfire Sqaure branch and spin to help Plunket continue our amazing services to families all around Canterbury.




Sign up and pay for your session today at your local Anytime Fitness branch. Each session is $15 or $40 for a team of 4 (one session per team member).

You can grab a free ticket from this site and bring it into your local Anytime Fitness branch to secure your time slot for your spinning session.




There will be lots of amazing prizes to be won and each ticket sign-up gives you a free entry into our raffle full of amazing goodies from local companies:

- Isupps

- Good Buzz Brewing

- Muscle Fuel

- Alive Foods

- Abe’s Bagel’s

- Honey Wrap

- Wild Fennel Co.

- Gold Band Taxi’s

- Inline Nutrition




All proceeds go to Canterbury Plunket.

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3041 days ago

Spinathon for Canterbury Plunket - Hornby

The Team from The Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust

Canterbury Plunket is putting on this Spinathon event as a fundraiser for Plunket.

This is a fun event day, with the chance for people to jump on a spin bike at their local Anytime Fitness, and raise some funds for Canterbury Plunket!

This event is running for 12 hours - from 6am-6pm on Wednesday… View more
Canterbury Plunket is putting on this Spinathon event as a fundraiser for Plunket.

This is a fun event day, with the chance for people to jump on a spin bike at their local Anytime Fitness, and raise some funds for Canterbury Plunket!

This event is running for 12 hours - from 6am-6pm on Wednesday 6th September. There is a new session every hour, and each session runs for 50 minutes. There are lots of spin bikes available every hour.

Come on into your local Anytime Fitness - Hornby branch and spin to help Plunket continue our amazing services to families all around Canterbury.




Sign up and pay for your session today at your local Anytime Fitness branch. Each session is $15 or $40 for a team of 4 (one session per team member).

To secure your ticket: Head into your LOCAL Anytime Fitness and ask at the counter

Every spinner gets a FREE Isupps protein shaker and lots of free goodies/snacks to keep them motivated on the day!



There will be lots of amazing prizes to be won and each ticket sign-up gives you a free entry into our raffle full of amazing goodies from local companies:

- Isupps

- Good Buzz Brewing

- Muscle Fuel

- Alive Foods

- Abe’s Bagel’s

- Honey Wrap

- Wild Fennel Co.

- Gold Band Taxi’s

- Sanitarium

- Cookietime

- Fresh As

- Be Nourished

- BurgerFuel

- Inline Nutrition

- Coffee Club Hornby

- Robert Harris Hornby

- The Hornby Florist

- Paper Plus Hornby



All proceeds go to Canterbury Plunket.

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