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3303 days ago

In Brief: A summary of today's decisions

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Every wonder what happens in council meetings? Be informed, find out what decisions were made today!

3303 days ago

Keeping your animals safe

Susan from Richmond

Hi everyone. Just a friendly reminder to please please make sure your pets/animals have shade and plenty of fresh water now the hot weather seems to be here finally. Hearing of so many animal cruelty cases one way or another lately, gives me tons of sleepless nights. Thanks for reading. Sue.,

3304 days ago

How do you share the road?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We want people to be safe on the road, so we want to encourage you to think about how you share it. Visit CCC's Cycle Safely webpage to find out how to be safe and considerate of other road users.

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3305 days ago

Old fridge and oven

Shoaib from Christchurch Central

I have one old fridge and one oven at home and want to get rid of them where can I throw them? I mean is there any recycling depot around here? Regards

3304 days ago

Can you pour a standard drink?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A standard drink has 10g of pure alcohol in it. But how do you know exactly how much that is? How full should you fill the glass? Try this online tool and put your knowledge to the test.
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3304 days ago

The Migrant Times, Issue 14, December 14, 2016 - January 10, 2017

Kevin Park from Canterbury Migrants Centre

The Migrant Times Issue 14 is out!

You can pick up your free copies at the supermarkets near you or the public libraries.

Equal footing for Chinese companies in New Zealand is desired: Consul General Jin Zhijian in Christchurch
and

* Nurse Maude Showcase: Caring since 1896
* … View more
The Migrant Times Issue 14 is out!

You can pick up your free copies at the supermarkets near you or the public libraries.

Equal footing for Chinese companies in New Zealand is desired: Consul General Jin Zhijian in Christchurch
and

* Nurse Maude Showcase: Caring since 1896
* Philippines - Every Filipino living in NZ is a potential diplomat: Domingo
* Names: North Canterbury will remove racist names
* Festival: The Garden City gets a Taste of Korea
* Recap 2016
* Policing: CAB hosts seminar for migrants in Ashburton
* Radio: African Flava
* Waimakariri: English classes for migrants
* Police: Use caution on State Highway 7, Lewis Pass alternate highway during holidays

" Learn from What We Eat" Programme

* Education: International students well-being into focus in the South Island

* Parade: Santa comes to town

Happy reading.
We will come back with the first issue on 11th January 2017.
We would like to extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season.

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3304 days ago

December Bathroom Promotion

Plumb'In Bathrooms Christchurch

T'is the season for decking halls or bathrooms - and if you are decking out your bathroom with some new products then take advantage of our December Promotions.

Negotiable

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3304 days ago

Tech-tip - Securely Disposing of Your Mobile Device

Consultant from Divine Technology Ltd

Overview

Mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, continue to advance and we continue to change these on a yearly basis or as soon as a new device is available. This just means we now have a lot of devices carrying information about us and others close to us.

Your … View more
Overview

Mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, continue to advance and we continue to change these on a yearly basis or as soon as a new device is available. This just means we now have a lot of devices carrying information about us and others close to us.

Your Information
Mobile devices store far more sensitive data than you may realize, oftentimes more than even your computer. Typical information can include:

Where you live, work, and places you frequently visit
, employee details, IRD numbers (making it easy for identity theft)
•The contact details for everyone in your address book and applications, including family, friends, and coworkers

Call history, including inbound, outbound, and missed calls

SMS (texting), voice, and multimedia messages

Chat sessions within applications like secure chat, games, and social media

Location history based on GPS coordinates or cell tower history

Web browsing history, search history, cookies, and cached pages

Personal photos, videos, audio recordings, and emails

Stored passwords and access to personal accounts, such as your online bank or email

Access to photos, files, or information stored in the Cloud

Any health-related information, including your age, heart rate, blood pressure, or diet


When disposing of your mobile device, be sure to do a factory reset and remove the SIM and any SD cards if your device has them.
(so many resources are available to assist you do the above on the net and most vendor sites some with videos)

J
3304 days ago

Recoreds

Jen from St Albans

I think I did the last one wrong. Selling many books and recoreds and CDs. Ph or txt 027 2399 808

Negotiable

J
3304 days ago

Records

Jen from St Albans

Books, records, and CDs. In Purchas St, St. Albans.
Ph or txt 027 2399 808

3305 days ago

Free Coffee ?? well BUY 1 and we'll give you 1 FREE

Tony from XPRESSO DRIVE THRU CAFE

Hi all out there in Neighbourly land - call into Xpresso Drive Thru at 251 Colombo Street - just opposite Mitre 10 - and mention you'd like the buy 1 get 1 FREE that you saw online !! Go on - we dare you too ....Buy 1 and get 1 of the same size free !! See you soon at Xpresso Drive … View moreHi all out there in Neighbourly land - call into Xpresso Drive Thru at 251 Colombo Street - just opposite Mitre 10 - and mention you'd like the buy 1 get 1 FREE that you saw online !! Go on - we dare you too ....Buy 1 and get 1 of the same size free !! See you soon at Xpresso Drive Thru......for the best Coffee on Colombo Street...

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3305 days ago

1993 Nissan Terrano,

Koren from Phillipstown

1993 Nissan Terrano
Petrol
New WOF
REGO till October 2017

Price: $4,200

3314 days ago

Pet sitting/Pet care services

Brooke from Waltham

Hi all, as holiday season is fast approaching, and everyone is rushing to find suitable temporary placements for their much beloved pets to stay while they are away, but are finding the cost is through the roof or you just cant find any where suitable for your nervous pets. Well look no further, I … View moreHi all, as holiday season is fast approaching, and everyone is rushing to find suitable temporary placements for their much beloved pets to stay while they are away, but are finding the cost is through the roof or you just cant find any where suitable for your nervous pets. Well look no further, I offer cheap and affordable pet care services from $10 a day! Your pets can stay in their own environment and I come and feed and spend time with them daily.
 
-I come and visit your pets and spend an hour a day with them plus feed twice daily.
-take dogs out for walks/to the beach 3x a week or $5 for each extra day. I can also help with collecting mail, putting bins out, watering plants and anything extra you may need done while you are away.
-I hold a certificate in animal care and I am currently studying animal grooming, so would be happy to groom pets free of charge (for practice ☺) this will only include brushing and bathing.

 -Generally I would be happy to have your pets stay at my house however will be full from the 19th of Dec through to the 31st.
-Also I am open to in house stays but please enquire with further information. Also can provide references. 

- for the non holiday goers I'm happy to do general dog walking/beach runs, price neg.


My services are for ALL animals ranging from Dogs, cats, rabbits etc  to horses and farm animals at extra cost.


ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE.


Please email at brooke.gommans@hotmail.co.nz to enquire.


Thanks all, and have a great day x

( Will be in auckland from the 8th of jan - 28th of jan studying dog grooming, so will be looking for pups to practice on once I am back (: )

3306 days ago

Nominate your Neighbourhood Champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to… View moreWe all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to the neighbourhood champion of the month. How does it work? You can nominate a champion in your neighbourhood by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz with the story, a picture if you have one, and your neighbourhood champion's contact number or address if you have it so we can get in touch with the if they win. We will post the story and the picture on our facebook page. The story that gets the most likes that month wins the gift of thanks. Our first gift is this beautiful Pohutukawa Pendant from Paul Harris Art and Design .... perfect summer gift, and a perfect gift of thanks.

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3309 days ago

UHF FREEVIEW WANTED TO BUY!!!!

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Linwood

Hi there i am looking to buy a freeview box preferably UHF but digital would be fine so if anyone has 1 lying around that they don't need anymore please let me know an also price thank you!!!

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