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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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I have single mattress to give away. It is an older mattress but is in good order apart from a couple of rips on the under-side where it has caught on a nail. I live on Mackenzie Ave.
6weekly come along and enjoy;afoot bath,nail trim,foot massage,hot drink for $10,supported by Anglican Care and Linwood Resource Centre...Please note this is simple nail cutting and not a Podiatry service,please contact me and l will arrange appt,could suit your elderly family members.
Hi all, I have a big double bedroom, fully furnished. available for someone keen on temporary accommodation. Rent is $185 per week which includes wifi and power but it can be negotiated for the right person. Pm a bit about yourself etc. suitable for travellers and students as is very close to town.
Christchurch, we’ve got a radical DIY garden project for you this weekend...
Let's cover Christchurch in native green mistletoe so the city can become a haven for native bellbirds. The Backyard Mistletoe Project is led by Christchurch City Council graduate ecologist Kristina MacDonald.
… View moreChristchurch, we’ve got a radical DIY garden project for you this weekend...
Let's cover Christchurch in native green mistletoe so the city can become a haven for native bellbirds. The Backyard Mistletoe Project is led by Christchurch City Council graduate ecologist Kristina MacDonald.
Pick up your seeds from the Christchurch Botanic Gardens this Friday or Saturday and sow the seeds before Sunday night.
Watch the video and read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...
There’s just two weeks left until you can bid to take one of our amazing playhouses home for your family. We’d love to see you at the live auction at 4pm on Saturday 1 July at The Star Home and Leisure Show, Horncastle Arena.
RECYCLING MAN PAM'S BAKED BEAN'S CHARITY AUCTION
The clock needs some repairs on the hinds and it come in to part.
It chimes on the hour and play a tune on the hour.
Height 78 inches.
This Auction Start Sunday 18th at 9 30pm end Tuesday 20th at 8pm of June.
If you win the item … View moreRECYCLING MAN PAM'S BAKED BEAN'S CHARITY AUCTION
The clock needs some repairs on the hinds and it come in to part.
It chimes on the hour and play a tune on the hour.
Height 78 inches.
This Auction Start Sunday 18th at 9 30pm end Tuesday 20th at 8pm of June.
If you win the item please collect within 7 days or it will be Re-Auction, Thanks you.
WITH THE PAM'S CHARITY AUCTION WE ONLY ACCEPT Pam's Baked Beans and Spaghetti, no other cans please.
FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Ellesmere Food Bank
Delta Community Support Trust
Catholic Social Services.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
Christchurch City Mission.
Phone MATT 02108439932
The Auction Finish at 8 pm, we will take the first bid at 8 pm.
Bid on the Recycling man page.
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Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New … View moreEvery day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New Zealand Red Cross is here for good, not just in Christchurch, but around New Zealand.
This year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities … View moreThis year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities strong and healthy.
The benefits of being a volunteer are well-documented. There's better health and the feel-good endorphins that volunteering releases; around how volunteering can help with job prospects; and other health benefits such as extending longevity and reducing depression in many people. As poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself.
National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to start volunteering or, if you already volunteer, it's a great time to invite a friend to join you. The positive message for the Week celebrates the joy that volunteers bring to their communities. It also reminds us that volunteers reap the reward of a happier, more engaged life because they feel connected to their communities.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew
I would like to use this opportunity to recognise the huge amount of work done by just over 100 Volunteers for the Christchurch Area Citizens Advice Bureau (3 Branches and 2 satellites). There is extensive training to start with and then they commit to on going training to keep up to date. I am in awe of the service you provide with diligence, care, sympathy and empathy to help anyone who seeks out assistance.
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I have just spent a day with community patrol teams from around Canterbury and and South Island. We had informative sessions from the police and the day was capped off with a great awards dinner. There must be more people in this wonderful community of ours who could help out a few hours one day … View moreI have just spent a day with community patrol teams from around Canterbury and and South Island. We had informative sessions from the police and the day was capped off with a great awards dinner. There must be more people in this wonderful community of ours who could help out a few hours one day or evening a week/fortnight to be a presence in the community. We have people involved from young people wanting to get involved with the police as a career to retired folk wanting to give back to the community, and everything in between. If you have a clean police record and want to help support your community then contact your local area police.
Hi I'm looking for a cheap tv for my son who is on the invalids benefit must be in good working condition and have built in Freeview will look at all reasonable offers
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
This is a strange request but I'm looking for an unwanted golf ball for my turtle to play with. A couple would be good. Thanks.
Hi all,
My partner Conor and I are available between mid July and mid September.
We are fully experienced with house sitting and can provide multiple referees.
Feel free to message if you have questions!
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