Wanted : caring, fun-loving host families for our female Japanese high school students
If you have a spare room, are keen to share NZ culture, learn about Japanese culture and earn some extra money, then hosting could be a good option for you. Our female, Japanese high school students are coming to Christchurch next April and we are looking for some welcoming host families who are willing to become their kiwi family for a year.
Southern Cross Language Institute is a well-established language school in Merivale and offers excellent host family support and competitive board rates.
To find out how you can start your hosting experience, please contact Lisa at 022 010 5288 or email lisa@scli.co.nz
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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37.5% Yes
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62.5% No
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