Aidanfield, Christchurch

2709 days ago

Dirty little secrets!

Kim Booth from The Best Furniture Shop

There's a little secret a lot of furniture retailers don't want you to know but which The Best Furniture Shop just loves to share: a huge amount of what's available at high end stores comes from exactly the same place.

The Best Furniture Shop owner Kim Booth grew up in a family of… View more
There's a little secret a lot of furniture retailers don't want you to know but which The Best Furniture Shop just loves to share: a huge amount of what's available at high end stores comes from exactly the same place.

The Best Furniture Shop owner Kim Booth grew up in a family of furniture retailers and decided to turn a traditional sales strategy on its head with the launch of the New Brighton store nine years ago. Instead of a plush showroom taking up high-demand real estate space, The Best Furniture Shop has a huge, simple fit-out in a low-rent part of town.

Savings from low-overheads would go straight to customers, with rock-bottom prices every day. Check it out on our website, or instore at 61 Hawke Street, New Brighton.
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2710 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2711 days ago

Free careers seminar for parents of teens

Grant from Halswell

Guiding teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world can be a challenge. At this seminar, UC Career Consultant Dave Petrie will talk with parents about how to support their children in making informed decisions about their futures.

Parents and … View more
Guiding teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world can be a challenge. At this seminar, UC Career Consultant Dave Petrie will talk with parents about how to support their children in making informed decisions about their futures.

Parents and caregivers of secondary school aged children (Years 9-13) are invited to attend one of three free seminars which will cover:

- The world of work: looking forward

- How to make informed career decisions now and in the future

- How parents can assist

- Career development resources

Light refreshments will be available after the seminar. This seminar is being held on 9 August and repeated on 16 and 23 August – so choose the one date that suits you best.

Dave Petrie is a Career Consultant with the UC Career Centre, helping students to identify, plan for, and pursue appropriate careers, internships and employment opportunities. He has over 20 years’ experience working in the career and employment field, including seven years involvement in Career Education in Schools with Careers New Zealand before joining UC.

NOTE: This seminar is NOT about study options at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC) – it is designed to help parents to help their teens consider ALL their options, whether this is work, university, polytechnic, an apprenticeship, private providers or other possibilities.

Please register as spaces are limited.

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2710 days ago

Countdown to All Blacks' Christchurch kick-off

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The game will not be broadcast on TV so make sure you get yourself to AMI Stadium on August 10!
Read more about the Game of Three Halves event on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2710 days ago

Do you recycle your long-life milk cartons?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are sent offshore.

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Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are sent offshore.

What do you think about this? Do you think it's time we get the right facilities to recycle our food waste in NZ? Let us know your thoughts in the replies! To read more about this, click here.

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2710 days ago

Quality Second Hand Furniture

Stephen Brian from Christchurch Auctions Clearance Depot

Hi Neighbour. Another set of school holidays its the dust and gosh don't you notice the difference in the traffic flow! Keep warm folks August is just round the corner. Pop in store we have a splendid array of quality second hand furniture plus loads of china and don't forget heaps of out… View moreHi Neighbour. Another set of school holidays its the dust and gosh don't you notice the difference in the traffic flow! Keep warm folks August is just round the corner. Pop in store we have a splendid array of quality second hand furniture plus loads of china and don't forget heaps of out door furniture ready for a new home. PLEASE NOTE! NEW HOURS FROM THE FIRST OF JULY 2018 10AM TO 5PM MONDAY TO THURSDAY FRIDAY 10AM TILL 4.30PM SATURDAY 9.30AM TILL 4PM AND SUNDAY 10.30AM TILL 4PM. Pop on in and have a browse. 4 Curletts Rd or check out our website www.christchurchauctions.co.nz......

2710 days ago

In remembrance: Positive force of nature

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Several thousand trees and shrubs were planted in Ouruhia Reserve on Wednesday, as part of the One Billion Trees programme, marking nationwide commemorations of the end of WWI 100 years ago.
Learn more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2710 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

2714 days ago
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2711 days ago

BOXES FOR MOVING

Joanne from Halswell

I have lots and lots of boxes of all sizes, please take them!

Free

2711 days ago

Up Coming Paint Technique Workshops

claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz from Mainland Chroma

Next season's Paint Technique Workshops.... watch this space!
If you've ever participated in a workshop run by Jackie Nicholls House on the Hill Design Company, you'll know they are packed with inspiration and heaps of paint technique tips.

We are busy planning the next seasons… View more
Next season's Paint Technique Workshops.... watch this space!
If you've ever participated in a workshop run by Jackie Nicholls House on the Hill Design Company, you'll know they are packed with inspiration and heaps of paint technique tips.

We are busy planning the next seasons schedule to be run at Mainland Resene so watch out for upcoming dates

2711 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2711 days ago

Water Filters for Chlorine

Manager from Bioremediation Services Ltd

We install under sink kitchen filters that filter all your drinking & food preparation water.
Installation & all parts & fittings $250.
We also install shower filters $108.

Go to bioremediationservices.co.nz for more details.

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2713 days ago

A bird themed bottle for sale

Lynda from Halswell

A bird themed bottle for sale
Painted in a blue with a bird scene decoupaged on. and sealed with a varnish
comes with candle
$15
Pick up halswell

2712 days ago

Mesh manufacturer Steel and Tube pleads guilty to 24 criminal charges

Steel Class Action - Adina Thorn Lawyers

If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for … View more
If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for stress and uncertainty. Act now. Visit www.steelclassaction.co.nz to find out more and register.

There is no cost to register, or at any stage.

For further information relating to charges please click on news article:
"Steel company pleads guilty to 24 charges"

Feel free to call us on (09) 304 0662.
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