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Water polo is back at Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre! The new deep water pools have allowed teams from around the country to compete in Christchurch for the first time since the earthquakes.
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Hospitals have been emptied out and will be reduced to essential services tomorrow as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.
What you need to know:
• Canterbury DHB staff will notify patients if their appointments … View moreHospitals have been emptied out and will be reduced to essential services tomorrow as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.
What you need to know:
• Canterbury DHB staff will notify patients if their appointments change.
• If patients need to check on their appointment, they can call the number on their appointment letters. If possible, quote the NHI number which is usually in the upper right-hand corner of the letter. If people can't find their appointment letter, they can call 03 364 0640 and ask to be put through to the appropriate department.
• On the day of the strike, people should still go to hospital if the matter is urgent. Dial 111 for emergencies or an ambulance.
• Otherwise, people should visit their GP or a local pharmacy.
• Free medical advice is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.
Read more here.
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View moreClean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Wallace Cotton’s Winter sale is on now, but hurry it finishes soon. There’s 10-50% off everything instore and online. Save up to 50% on soft cotton duvet covers, high thread count sheets, beautiful sleepwear and more. Add a touch of affordable luxury to your home today.
ARE YOU SICK OF TRYING TO CONTROL FOOD? Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help. There are three meetings per week in Christchurch. For more information please visit www.AEAnz.org... or phone (03) 662 9128.
Heading to the Terrace? Make sure you park your car where specifically signposted, not along Oxford Terrace, a street shared by pedestrians, cyclists and the tram.
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Nominated by the NZ Rose Society, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens' rose gardens were awarded at an international rose convention in Denmark last week.
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Having read the responses to the original post I note that not one person put their hand up to say they will stand at the next election and do a better job than the incumbents even though they criticize the present mayor and councilors. I am a harsh critic of council and don't agree with much … View moreHaving read the responses to the original post I note that not one person put their hand up to say they will stand at the next election and do a better job than the incumbents even though they criticize the present mayor and councilors. I am a harsh critic of council and don't agree with much of what they do or how they do it, but the reality is they are governed by rules, regulations and laws which often makes decision making painfully slow. Our world is being strangled by consultants and RED TAPE.
While nobody likes rate increases, the reality is most of us want and expect more and more from our councils, if we don't want a rugby stadium with a roof, others will want one for concerts and on and on it goes.
Christchurch rates are lower than many other towns and cities even though we have had far greater adversity than anyone else.
Many object to contributing to the Cathedral rebuild, but the amount they are being asked to pay is pittance, about $65 over 10 years.
My largest objection is the cycle-ways and I am certain the majority agree. The amount being spent on them and walkways is just totally ridiculous.
Council have to consult and advertise the projects they intend to carry out, but in most cases the information is so scant it is a waste of time as a lay person is unable to decipher or understand, whereas I am sure if the information was made easily available and understandable in full detailed drawings many projects wouldn't be acceptable to ratepayers.
I am sure the council would get so much more "buy in" if they detailed projects with clear drawings and descriptions and also if they put up alternative ways of doing things with cost comparisons. It is the manner which council does things in "over the top" "Rolls Royce" approaches that really gets "the backs up" of ratepayers. Another revamp of Cathedral square is a prime example.
Council also needs to take a "deep breath" and question their motive and continuance to run loss making events such as The Buskers Festival etc etc - even the "free" Concerts in the Park cost us the ratepayers a lot of money.
Many residents want more and more (additional rates) - whereas many more of us "thinking" ratepayers are wanting less and less (stable rates).
We have been working with the Central City Business Association, Canterbury Police, Christchurch City Mission and other social and health agencies.
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.
- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
… View moreThinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.
- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
We have 3 or 4 rolls of underlay roughly 3x2 mtres left over in good condition came from a smoke and per free home can deliver for free within Christchurch
Just incase you don't have anything on tonight:
50 Ferrymead Park Dr, Ferrymead, Christchurch
Today at 4 PM - 8 PM
*Gold Coin Entry per person.
*Stalls *Food Vendors
*Entertainment - Bouncy Castle - Face Painting
*Bring Cash!
*Sorry no dogs allowed except for service dogs.
*Smoke and… View moreJust incase you don't have anything on tonight:
50 Ferrymead Park Dr, Ferrymead, Christchurch
Today at 4 PM - 8 PM
*Gold Coin Entry per person.
*Stalls *Food Vendors
*Entertainment - Bouncy Castle - Face Painting
*Bring Cash!
*Sorry no dogs allowed except for service dogs.
*Smoke and vape free except for the designated smoking area.
*Tram - Gold Coin
*Print Shop, Post Office, the Theatre, and Curragh House are open.
*Make sure you bring ample cash for this event as there are no ATM's. We do not offer cash out.
*Some stalls and most food stands have eftpos
*Please consider public transport to help ease parking.
King Street Sydenham. 9 am start
Clothes, toys, house hold goods, wet suits , scooters, baby clothes, books, cds, etc etc.
The Tall Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time in 18 years for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series. Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...
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