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3114 days ago

Burglaries in Christchurch

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Are you a recent victim of a burglary in Christchurch? We'd like to hear from you. Please email reporters@press.co.nz or send us a private message.

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3115 days ago

Dress up your walls with our latest wallpaper...

Resene

Modern, traditional, colourful or neutral, Resene has thousands of wallpapers available to suit all homes and projects. Come in and browse through the huge Resene wallpaper library to find the right wallpaper for your place. Use the Resene in-store colour library to find your favourite Resene paint… View moreModern, traditional, colourful or neutral, Resene has thousands of wallpapers available to suit all homes and projects. Come in and browse through the huge Resene wallpaper library to find the right wallpaper for your place. Use the Resene in-store colour library to find your favourite Resene paint colours to complement your new wallpaper.

Come in and see your local Resene ColorShop, your paint and wallpaper experts.
View wallpaper

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3117 days ago

GARAGE SALE 13a Brynley Street, Hornby

Avryll Dawn from Hornby

Hi folks...I am having a garage sale on Saturday 17th June, starting not before 10am. Items include. lge round pedestal table, 2 sets dining chairs. narrow bifold doors, push mower/catcher. Acquatica double sink unit. Lge round Formica table, metal legs. Leather Moroccan style foot stool (lge … View moreHi folks...I am having a garage sale on Saturday 17th June, starting not before 10am. Items include. lge round pedestal table, 2 sets dining chairs. narrow bifold doors, push mower/catcher. Acquatica double sink unit. Lge round Formica table, metal legs. Leather Moroccan style foot stool (lge and used). Single upright chairs... Old sofa bed, but Mobilier bed excellent, Oh and really cheap, great for sleep out. Can't deliver I'm afraid.
Then: when kitchen is finished, will have: Simpson Polaris range, Ceramic top. $100, Med. Upright Freezer $20. Fridge freezer 64cms x 150cms H, Self closing doors $100. These two items still in use but will be able to be seen on Saturday (excuse the magnets)..and will be clean and tidy after 4th July. Also available, double tap/swivel spout sink mixer taps for $15 to neighbourly people. Other small bits and bobs like a Berber style rug, and for art lovers, a few pictures, maybe books, oh just about all sorts......nothing wrong with fridge/freezer except light does not work....oven range all AOkay...just having new kitchen put in.
Prices are all super reasonable - need to clear the garage.
Neighbourly folks can have 'looksees' before Saturday if required....

3115 days ago

Here's our ultimate guide to growing your own fruit trees

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

So many people asked for this, we came up with a second edition. This hits newsstands today! Get your copy before they're all gone.

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3116 days ago

Elder Abuse Awareness

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Age Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted … View moreAge Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted by the general public, but for thousands of older New Zealander's the abuse happens in their own home. Please get in contact with your local Age Concern if you suspect a family member, friend or neighbour is being abused. We can Help. #WEAAD #alwaysrespected

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3116 days ago

Board $40 night per person

Lois from Halswell

Lovely warm double furnished room in my new townhouse with light breakfast and one course meat meal provided. Orangeline bus to Public and Burwood hospitals and CBD.

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0276347493

3117 days ago

Do you deserve a FreshChoice Community Fund?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Proudly supporting local New Zealand communities, every FreshChoice store makes regular charitable grants as part of the FreshChoice Community Fund.

If you are a community group such as a club, school or trust, or an individual with a community project underway and just need a hand, you could be… View more
Proudly supporting local New Zealand communities, every FreshChoice store makes regular charitable grants as part of the FreshChoice Community Fund.

If you are a community group such as a club, school or trust, or an individual with a community project underway and just need a hand, you could be chosen as a recipient of a $500 donation!

Bonus tip: Throughout the year there are FreshChoice Community Fund Double Up Months with at least $1,000 per store available.
Apply now

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3117 days ago

Free Rent In Darfield

Joanne from Hornby

Janelle Rudman ( On Facebook )

2 June at 19:43 ·
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Looking for someone to help out can offer free rent needing someone to be here in mornings to get kids off to school and kindi and then pick up after and watch them until I get home from work.
Have three bedrooms in the home to choose from … View more
Janelle Rudman ( On Facebook )

2 June at 19:43 ·
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Looking for someone to help out can offer free rent needing someone to be here in mornings to get kids off to school and kindi and then pick up after and watch them until I get home from work.
Have three bedrooms in the home to choose from kids school and kindi are 5 minutes or less walk away from house all start at 8.30am the 2 boys walk and get home about 3.30pm and our 3 yr old girl needs to be picked up at 5pm if you know anyone interested plz let me know asap

Free

3119 days ago

Where's the best place for a sweet treat in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!

Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky … View more
You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!

Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky Neighbourly member a $50 birthday Prezzy® card!

*T&Cs apply.

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3118 days ago

Moving House, Need Gone.

Cindy from Somerfield

Moving house in a few weeks, and have started going through some things.

- Portable Fish Smoker $30
- Sangentic Nappy Bin ( Just need bags ) $20
- Walking Bag $10
- 2x Helmets $5
- 2x Baby Carriers $5

Price: $30

3118 days ago

Look out New Zealand - the Lions are coming!!

New Zealand Police

We want everyone to have an absolute blast while they're here... but most importantly we want everyone to stay safe on our roads. Download the PDF attachment below and share it with your English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish mates. Learn more

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3118 days ago

Flatmate's wanted

Sarah from Spreydon

Needing Flatmate's for my house in barrington
Have 1 sleepout available which is a few metres away from the house. $120 per week excluding power and internet.

Also have a double room for rent with built in wardrobe which gets the main lot of sun each day. $140 per week excluding power and … View more
Needing Flatmate's for my house in barrington
Have 1 sleepout available which is a few metres away from the house. $120 per week excluding power and internet.

Also have a double room for rent with built in wardrobe which gets the main lot of sun each day. $140 per week excluding power and internet.

Currently me and 1 male living there. We are insanely clean, keep to ourselves, work and have a great sense of humour.

2 cats, 1 dog and a bird so no more animals sorry

Please contact me on 0278792487 for photos and more information.

Kind regards

3119 days ago

Cute Labrador - Jetson ❤️

Yvette from Cashmere

www.trademe.co.nz...

Came across the listing for this wee chap on TradeMe and thought I would share the link and increase his chances of finding a new loving home 🙂 *I do not know the owners, at all* If you are interested you will need to reply directly to the TradeMe add, not comment here. … View more
www.trademe.co.nz...

Came across the listing for this wee chap on TradeMe and thought I would share the link and increase his chances of finding a new loving home 🙂 *I do not know the owners, at all* If you are interested you will need to reply directly to the TradeMe add, not comment here. Thank you 😊

3119 days ago

SCAMS - General Tips

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Scams

There seems to be a scam for every demographic - people with money to invest, shopaholics buying online, online banking customers and new migrants from countries where corruption is rife.

The people who operate scams use increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud you from your money, … View more
Scams

There seems to be a scam for every demographic - people with money to invest, shopaholics buying online, online banking customers and new migrants from countries where corruption is rife.

The people who operate scams use increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud you from your money, and are getting better at posing as legitimate organisations when they contact you. This includes developing fake websites and organisation letterheads that look like the real thing.

They rely on common human vulnerabilities, such as:

a belief in the legitimacy of companies and websites
a willingness to trust others
a wish for greater wealth
feeling obliged to follow through with something that was agreed to
not wanting to miss out on products or services that might only be available for a short time.
Your best defence is to educate yourself in the way that fraudsters work. You can find out about the wide range of scams on Consumer Protection’s ScamWatch website.

Some recent scams to be aware of include:

calls targeting migrant communities, claiming to be from Immigration New Zealand. They demand payment (sometimes in the form of iTunes vouchers) on threat of deportation or arrest;
emails claiming to be from a courier company, telling you that you missed a delivery and asking you to provide personal information so that you can retrieve the item.

There's a lot you can do to protect yourself. Below are a few tips:

Government agencies will never call, email or text demanding payment or threatening deportation. Banks will never call or email you to ask for your PIN or Internet banking password.
Salespeople and charity donations collectors will always wear clothing or accessories that identify them as such.
Microsoft is unlikely to call you to offer IT support services over the phone. Your internet provider is not likely to try to fix your internet problem by remotely controlling your computer. If you get an unexpected call with an offer to fix “problems” with your computer over the phone, just hang up.
If a bargain sounds too good to believe, it may be a stolen item – it may not even exist.
Before doing business with an unfamiliar company, do some research on them so you can be sure they are reputable.
Be careful about who you give your personal details to, as someone could use this information to steal your identity.
Check your banking and credit card statements regularly and look out for unexpected or unusual account transactions.
Be suspicious if the person you met online starts talking about their problems and suggesting that only you can help them.
If you didn’t buy a lottery ticket then it’s not possible for you to have won the lottery.
Don’t let anyone pressure you into making a decision quickly, whether it’s about investing, purchasing or donating.
If you receive a suspicious email, letter, fax or phone call, you can check whether it is a known scam. Reported scams are recorded on a number of websites:

The Department of Internal Affairs’ list of reported scams;
On the website of the business or organisation which the scammer wants you to believe they are representing (e.g. Inland Revenue, Immigration New Zealand);
You can also try doing an Internet search on the name of the organisation supposedly contacting you, followed by the word “scam”.

If you suspect it’s a scam but it isn’t listed as a reported scam, you can easily report it (on NetSafe's website, The Orb) so that others don't fall victim to it.

If you believe you have become a victim of a scam, report it to the Police. If you gave out your personal banking details you’ll also need to tell your bank.

www.cab.org.nz...

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