Ilam, Christchurch

2237 days ago

Are you attending Cup Day 2019?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The New Zealand Trotting Cup – contested at Addington Raceway on Tuesday – is the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country. More than 20,000 punters will swarm the race course, with some lucky to spot a single horse, for a day synonymous with fashion, betting and booze.
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The New Zealand Trotting Cup – contested at Addington Raceway on Tuesday – is the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country. More than 20,000 punters will swarm the race course, with some lucky to spot a single horse, for a day synonymous with fashion, betting and booze.

Are you there? Use the hashtag #nzcup19 on Twitter or Instgram or send in photos to reporters@press.co.nz to show off your Cup Day outfits.

You can also follow all the action live online here.

2245 days ago

Have you ever been frustrated by how your family has been treated on a day out?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Suspecting they'd been over charged, Kim Sze asked to see the receipt after ordering breakfast at Coffee Supreme, Christchurch.

What she didn't expect was to read a strange insult targeted at her two-year-old daughter, Micah. Instead of asking for a name for the table, the receipt showed… View more
Suspecting they'd been over charged, Kim Sze asked to see the receipt after ordering breakfast at Coffee Supreme, Christchurch.

What she didn't expect was to read a strange insult targeted at her two-year-old daughter, Micah. Instead of asking for a name for the table, the receipt showed that staff had called their table "Family with the terrifying kid".

Sze said Supreme Coffee's management had "apologised profusely" after she contacted them, but she was still frustrated about how young families can be treated when they go out.

2238 days ago

Elusion is working right thru Christmas and New Year

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

This year Elusion Electrical was super excited to have Shan on holiday over Christmas which is abnormal when you live with a ED Nurse. Holiday was in the planning and then out 2 beautiful teens landed jobs and committed to working all hours over this period (actually very proud of them). So on … View moreThis year Elusion Electrical was super excited to have Shan on holiday over Christmas which is abnormal when you live with a ED Nurse. Holiday was in the planning and then out 2 beautiful teens landed jobs and committed to working all hours over this period (actually very proud of them). So on reflection we have decided to stay OPEN ALL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS period. Its great news to all our customers who may have things go wrong over this period but also if you have been delaying those bigger jobs due to thinking no trades will be around over that time we say GO FOR IT, we are here.
Also just to remind you we will always come out to urgent jobs, even on public holidays. We don't want to see any of our clients without power or hot water or unable to keen their Christmas dessert cold.

Speaking of warmer weather and the silly season remember your home security. Keep doors and windows locked when out in the garden and think seriously about alarms and or security cameras.
We have a friend whos family is being targeted with eggs and stones thrown at their house over a 3 month period. Police cannot do anything without evidence of who it is so we are looking at putting in cameras for them to help keep their family safe. Even more devastating is this appears to be racially motivated, and this family also lost friends on March 15th, but it could happen to anyone.

Happy cup week everyone
Stay safe and above all be kind

2238 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
2238 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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2238 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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2239 days ago

SOCIAL WORK BOOKS

Amanda from Avonhead

The lot for $80
Working with abused children -Celia Doyle
Social work in action- Robyn Munford & Mary Nash
Social work practice -Jonathan Parker & Gret Bradley
Social Policy -Peter Alcock (4th ed)
Pursuing social justice in New Zealand -Ruth Porter
Developing communities -(3rd Ed-Susan … View more
The lot for $80
Working with abused children -Celia Doyle
Social work in action- Robyn Munford & Mary Nash
Social work practice -Jonathan Parker & Gret Bradley
Social Policy -Peter Alcock (4th ed)
Pursuing social justice in New Zealand -Ruth Porter
Developing communities -(3rd Ed-Susan Kenny)
Research Methods for Social Work

Price: $80

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2239 days ago

Poll: Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?

Neighbourly.co.nz

People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.

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Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?
  • 80.7% Absolutely - I’ve personally dealt with bad neighbours
    80.7% Complete
  • 14% No - tenants could be evicted unfairly
    14% Complete
  • 5.3% I don’t have an opinion
    5.3% Complete
1381 votes
2239 days ago

We’re giving a North Canterbury business a $20k megaphone.

2degrees

Hi Neighbours,

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving one local business a $20,000 advertising package. Apply before 20th November at 2degrees.nz/ShopLocal

Apply at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal. Hurry, entries close November 20.

T&Cs apply.
Apply now

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2239 days ago

Retro electric trike scooter

Elizabeth from Bishopdale

two front wheel driven electric scooters one for parts one running fine other needs speed controller and throttle (20 off ebay) 4 12 volt battery's two as new two older ones battery's require a 12 volt car charger as charger that came with them i could not get to charge them

Price: $150

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2244 days ago

PayPal Users

Tony from Bishopdale

PayPal users beware, PayPal is not secure.
My PayPal account has been hacked (at Paypal) and over $3000 of transactions processed in 24 hours. All the transactions were in Europe, mostly in Euros, even for a takeaway. PayPal have declined my claim that they were fraudulent by saying that they … View more
PayPal users beware, PayPal is not secure.
My PayPal account has been hacked (at Paypal) and over $3000 of transactions processed in 24 hours. All the transactions were in Europe, mostly in Euros, even for a takeaway. PayPal have declined my claim that they were fraudulent by saying that they fitted in with my transaction history ??? I average 2 transactions a month.


Check on google "PayPal account hijacking"and see how common this is.
Would advise anyone with a PayPal account to close it

2240 days ago

Taking oath and signing declaration

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

Taking oath and signing the declaration as a Community Board member, in the presence of Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner and Dawn Baxendale, CEO of Christchurch City Council.
The amazing aspect of New Zealand is that Andrew Turner and I have arrived here within the last 20 years and Dawn Baxendale the … View more
Taking oath and signing the declaration as a Community Board member, in the presence of Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner and Dawn Baxendale, CEO of Christchurch City Council.
The amazing aspect of New Zealand is that Andrew Turner and I have arrived here within the last 20 years and Dawn Baxendale the last few months!

2240 days ago

Job Search

Zachary from Avonhead

Hey there!

Just recentally got back from Overseas and am looking for some work as I wait for job applications to be put through!

I can do anything such as lawn mowing, window washing, dog walking, vacuuming, juggling, you name it.

If you want to get a hold of me just text me at 022 170 1776 or … View more
Hey there!

Just recentally got back from Overseas and am looking for some work as I wait for job applications to be put through!

I can do anything such as lawn mowing, window washing, dog walking, vacuuming, juggling, you name it.

If you want to get a hold of me just text me at 022 170 1776 or email friesenzac@gmail.com

Thank you

2241 days ago

Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Mags4Gifts

This Christmas, Save up to 30% off your favourite magazine titles like NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, TV Guide and many other magazine titles.

Visit Mags4gifts or call 0800 624 444 to order! Sale ends Boxing day 2019.

T&Cs apply.
Order now

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2241 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

💪A healthy outside
starts from the Inside😋
🥑🥚🍍🍓🥝🍅
🥦Broccoli 2 For $3 or $1.69
🍅Tamirillos $2.99 kg
🥑Avocados 5 For $3
🥒Cucumber 88c each!!!!
Plenty of other great deals in store, so pop in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St. Where fresh produce tastes … View more
💪A healthy outside
starts from the Inside😋
🥑🥚🍍🍓🥝🍅
🥦Broccoli 2 For $3 or $1.69
🍅Tamirillos $2.99 kg
🥑Avocados 5 For $3
🥒Cucumber 88c each!!!!
Plenty of other great deals in store, so pop in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St. Where fresh produce tastes best! We'll see you soon!

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