1531 days ago

About 120 volunteers pitch in to clean up seaside suburb

The Team Reporter from The Press

Just over 100 people rolled up their sleeves and grabbed the tools for a mass cleanup of one of Christchurch’s seaside suburbs.

Coastal ward community board member and lifelong New Brighton resident Jo Zervos said she was “very grateful” for the 120 odd volunteers from numerous community groups and businesses who showed up for the cleanup she helped organise on Sunday.

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25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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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3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
  • 35.9% Yes
    35.9% Complete
  • 64.1% No
    64.1% Complete
39 votes