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Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

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3207 days ago

Surviving 7.8 - the story of New Zealand's response to the Kaikoura earthquake

HarperCollins

It was one of the most violent earthquakes ever felt. Arriving by stealth after midnight on November 4th, the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake and its aftershocks shook NZ’s heartland to its core and creative a damage zone of epic proportions.

Radio NZ’s Phil Pennington was on the job … View more
It was one of the most violent earthquakes ever felt. Arriving by stealth after midnight on November 4th, the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake and its aftershocks shook NZ’s heartland to its core and creative a damage zone of epic proportions.

Radio NZ’s Phil Pennington was on the job minutes after the earthquake, capturing the drama as it unfolded. His book, Surviving 7.8, is a tough but fascinating study of resilience. It includes stories from the people affected – locals and tourists alike – covering the immediate reaction, the uncertainty and the turmoil, as well as the do-it-yourself attitude and steely resolve that defines who we are as Kiwis.

Sales of Surviving 7.8 support the New Zealand Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal.
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3207 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every… View more
This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every week we voluntarily train to prepare for disasters when emergency services require additional support in searches for missing people, sandbagging to protect properties from flooding, and helping limit damage to people and properties following events such as tornadoes, storms and tsunamis. As a group of volunteers, we are not paid for any of this activity. Since the equipment is exposed to extreme weather events and difficult environments, it regularly needs to be replaced. There is some vital equipment we are in need of in order to be able to continue our dedicating our time to helping keep people safe. VOTE NOW!

Riverton Community Garden Project
Our goal is to create a self-funding, sustainable food producing garden that can eventually start to give back to those most in need within our community, such as struggling families, and the elderly. We rely on various age groups to look after the garden, including the Riverton Primary School, Aparima College (local high school) and Riverton Childcare and other local volunteers. We are seeking funding to establish infrastructure to support the garden for many years to come. VOTE NOW!
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3208 days ago

Rimu coffee table for sale

Jacqui from Hoon Hay

Well loved solid Rimu coffee table with 2 drawers for sale. 118 cm length. 63 cm width. 39 cm height.

Price: $100

3208 days ago

Organic rubbish collection life cycle

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Find out what happens to the contents of your green bin at our Organics Processing Plant Open Day, this Saturday! Take a tour of the plant, get up close to one of the big green trucks, plus prizes and giveaways throughout the day!

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3208 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

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Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Youth & Search Rescue Trust - Tauranga
14 to 18 year old students from the whole Bay of Plenty are trained in volunteering and helping rescue people. They learn First Aid, searching in urban and back country situations, water safety, leadership and many more amazing life changing subjects. This organisation receives no government funding and relies on grants and donations to train these amazing young people. VOTE NOW!

Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
Seddon is our small rural township located to the south of Blenheim on SH1. Rocked and devastated (again) by the quakes in November 2016. With the loss of access to Christchurch via the Main North Line, and SH 1, we are at the “end of the line”. Every one of our self employed residents has taken a huge hit, many of whom can no longer support themselves especially with the removal of all emergency funding as of the 14th February. we are hoping to be able to provide to the whole community, access to essential first aid kits at reasonable and affordable costs to all the residents. It is for this initiative we are seeking some funding in order to subsidise these kits. VOTE NOW!!
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3208 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community - vote now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

Vote now for your most deserving local community group or charity so they can be in to win 1 of 3 “Freezell” fridges, designed and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Vote now

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3208 days ago

Join us for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.

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3211 days ago

GEORGES MEIS JIGSAW PUZZLES X 4

Joanne from Halswell

The Most Beautiful Jigsaw Puzzles in the World - Georges Meis.
The Paved Pathway, Aegean Sunset, The Blue Entrance, Whitewashed Terrace. All 748pc. 310mm x 830mm.

Price: $35

3209 days ago

Lyttelton Library is reopening!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Lyttelton residents can now borrow library books and access Council customer services under one roof. Read more at NEWSLINE:

3209 days ago

Pay off your mortgage quicker and pay less interest as a result.

Chrys Horn from Halswell Community Project

We still have some spaces left for this talk.
Would you like to pay your mortgage off quicker?
Over the lifetime of a standard mortgage you will very likely pay as much or more interest than the amount you actually borrow but by using standard bank tools, it is possible to halve the cost of the… View more
We still have some spaces left for this talk.
Would you like to pay your mortgage off quicker?
Over the lifetime of a standard mortgage you will very likely pay as much or more interest than the amount you actually borrow but by using standard bank tools, it is possible to halve the cost of the interest charged on your mortgage even for those on a modest income?
Money not spent on mortgage interest increases your cash flow and enables you to pay off your debt much sooner than you could have dreamt.
The Halswell Community Project has asked Linda Hart to come and talk to us about mortgages and the different ways in which they are, and can be structured and what strategies can help us alongside the mortgage.
Linda has 14 years’ experience helping people to reduce their debt. She is happy to share her knowledge and answer questions. If the concept interests people, she offers a further free consultation and analysis of your personal mortgage situation , so you can assess whether you want to use her assistance and see a brighter future. A link to her website is provided below.
Date: Tuesday 14th March – 7.30- 9.00pm
Venue: Koaro Room at Te Hapua.
Cost: $3 to cover the cost of the room hire.

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3212 days ago

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPY FOR SALE

Yvonne and Tony from Halswell

Miniature schnauzer puppy, male, black with white back feet, born on 21 January 2017.
He is a beautiful puppy, one of two in the litter and raised in our home, friendly, well handled, and used to children and other dogs.
Schnauzers are non-shedding so are perfect for people with allergies, great … View more
Miniature schnauzer puppy, male, black with white back feet, born on 21 January 2017.
He is a beautiful puppy, one of two in the litter and raised in our home, friendly, well handled, and used to children and other dogs.
Schnauzers are non-shedding so are perfect for people with allergies, great for a family or as a companion dog.
He has had vet checks, been wormed fortnightly since he was 2 weeks old, and will have had his first vaccination.
He will be ready to go to his forever home after 22 March.

Please phone us on 03 322 8803 or 0274 161609 for further information or to arrange a time to visit him.

Price: $1,650

3211 days ago

Good Night, Sleep Tight

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Being cold and uncomfortable at night really wrecks a good sleep.
And a bad sleep more often than not translates into a bad day, especially for school age children.

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3213 days ago

Sewing Machine Servicing

Milly from Halswell

Hi! I am looking for someone to service my brother sewing machine and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations!
Thanks!

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