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From Monday 3ist October until further notice all buses travelling towards New Brighton will detour away from a large section of Pages Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Pages Rd onto Breezes Rd, Rowses Rd, Marlow Rd, Hampshire St, Wainoni Rd and Anzac Dr back onto Pages Rd … View moreFrom Monday 3ist October until further notice all buses travelling towards New Brighton will detour away from a large section of Pages Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Pages Rd onto Breezes Rd, Rowses Rd, Marlow Rd, Hampshire St, Wainoni Rd and Anzac Dr back onto Pages Rd to continue the normal route. All bus stops heading east on Pages Rd between Breezes Rd and Anzac Dr will be closed during this time and passengers can use temporary stops located on Pages Rd (just south of Breezes Rd), Rowses Rd and Marlow Rd instead. Buses travelling towards the city are not affected. View detour map and temporary stops attached.
We wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.
For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:
- Make … View moreWe wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.
For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:
- Make it a family affair and go trick or treating with your kids or a group from your neighbourhood.
- Call your neighbours in advance to make sure it’s okay to call in to trick-or-treat
- If you don’t want trick-or-treaters calling print or make a sign for your letterbox or window saying no thanks. (New Zealand Police have had downloadable signs)
- If you are a trick-or-treater, respect the people who have a sign asking for you to stay away
- Keep your lights on and guests outside
- Keep your eye out for your older family members, friends and neighbours this Halloween and make sure we all get to enjoy the celebration.
Remember you can help make this a great celebration for your family and community and a great opportunity to connect with your older neighbours.
If you want to go one step further Age Concern New Zealand would like to encourage all Kiwis to sign up to their Dignity Champion Campaign to show a commitment to breaking down ageism and stereotypes and encouraging dignity and respect for older people.
Become an Age Concern Dignity Champion www.ageconcern.org.nz... this Halloween and involve and celebrate the older people in your lives.
Hi all, our fitness and nutrition club has a monthly fitness challenge starting this Monday 31st October. Normally $60, for this month only we are making the challenge Free!!(You still pay the $60 as a commitment bond, and because we are serious about you getting results, $60 will be returned to … View moreHi all, our fitness and nutrition club has a monthly fitness challenge starting this Monday 31st October. Normally $60, for this month only we are making the challenge Free!!(You still pay the $60 as a commitment bond, and because we are serious about you getting results, $60 will be returned to you at completion of challenge) We are based at 7 Lincoln Lane, you choose 2 sessions a week, times available are 10am Monday/Friday and 6pm Monday/Thursday and it's going to be great, come join us and get fit
The time for the kiwi summer classic, a feed of fish and chips, is upon us.
We want to know where to get the best Fish and Chip.
What is your order and where from?
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Consumer credit without tears
You know that you should really educate yourself about your consumer rights – but it all sounds like a lot of hard work doesn’t it?
The Commerce Commission has developed a series of fun-to-watch animations aimed at helping you understand some of the big … View moreConsumer credit without tears
You know that you should really educate yourself about your consumer rights – but it all sounds like a lot of hard work doesn’t it?
The Commerce Commission has developed a series of fun-to-watch animations aimed at helping you understand some of the big consumer and credit issues, and have a bit of a laugh at the same time.
The series, called It’s all good, follows Herman (a solo dad with a soft spot for big-ticket consumer products), Aunty (“one of Manukau’s sharpest legal operators”) and Marcus (a financial high-achiever with a heart).
In the first episodes Herman decides to get a loan to buy a high definition flat screen TV – conveniently forgetting that he’s already servicing several other loans, and oblivious to how much it’s all going to cost him.
Accompanying the series is a handy summary of key information that you need to know if you’re thinking of taking out a loan or buying stuff on credit, plus a list of organisations that can help if you need it.
If this whets your appetite for learning about your rights and obligations in a consumer credit contract, visit the Commerce Commission website for more.
www.cab.org.nz...
If you follow the cab web link you will have access to other links in the article to watch the recordings referred to here.
But for now - click, watch, enjoy and enlighten yourself.
This coming Sunday there will be a ' Hoop Jam' from 1-2pm at Hagley Park next to the children's playground.
Come and have a go at hooping, all ages welcome. There will be some spare hoops if you want to try or bring your own. Bring friends, family and smiles. Meet some happy … View moreThis coming Sunday there will be a ' Hoop Jam' from 1-2pm at Hagley Park next to the children's playground.
Come and have a go at hooping, all ages welcome. There will be some spare hoops if you want to try or bring your own. Bring friends, family and smiles. Meet some happy hoopers, learn how to hoop and some other cool tricks you can do with a hoop.
Hooping is guaranteed to make you smile so come along if you're free and give it a go:)
It's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.
Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, … View moreIt's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.
Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, we want to hear about them. We're proud to be recognising and celebrating outstanding Kiwi businesses in every corner of New Zealand.
Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Hi all,
Just a note to you as I've sent out the Event page and what the New Brighton Spring Music Festival is about and how to get tickets - please take a look at the page itself so you can see the bands that are playing, the children's entertainment, the Foodies and the sponsors who … View moreHi all,
Just a note to you as I've sent out the Event page and what the New Brighton Spring Music Festival is about and how to get tickets - please take a look at the page itself so you can see the bands that are playing, the children's entertainment, the Foodies and the sponsors who have helped get this gig going. I update regularly and usually when more things are added, so please do take a look.
www.facebook.com...
And don't forget to get your tickets from Eventfinda:-
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Many thanks
Raewyn Murray (New Brighton Neighbourly Lead)
Event Manager / Photographer
New Brighton Spring Music Festival
Make a plan with your family that includes what you’ll do if you can’t get home, who can help you and who in your neighbourhood might need your help. www.happens.nz...
We've been waiting a long time, but finally the consultation on the red zone is about to begin. Read all about it, and how you can help to clean up Bexley in our latest newsletter us12.campaign-archive1.com...
Between Wednesday 19th October and Friday 21st October the Pages Rd detour will change slightly while road works are carried out on Marlow St as well. Buses will detour off Pages Rd onto Breezes Rd, Rowses Rd, Rowan Ave, Eureka St, Marlow Rd, Hampshire St, Wainoni Rd and Anzac Dr back onto Pages… View moreBetween Wednesday 19th October and Friday 21st October the Pages Rd detour will change slightly while road works are carried out on Marlow St as well. Buses will detour off Pages Rd onto Breezes Rd, Rowses Rd, Rowan Ave, Eureka St, Marlow Rd, Hampshire St, Wainoni Rd and Anzac Dr back onto Pages Rd to continue the normal route. All bus stops on Pages Rd between Breezes Rd and Anzac Dr will be closed during this time. Temporary stops are available on Rowses Rd, Rowan Ave and Hampshire St instead. Buses travelling towards the city are not affected. View detour map attached.
Hello Neighbour, my name is Ruud, I'm a local Electrician living in your area. Our vans are the ones with the distinctive swirl on the side. I'm hoping you may have seen us working in your area!!
We specialise in residential and commercial repairs and installations. We would love to … View moreHello Neighbour, my name is Ruud, I'm a local Electrician living in your area. Our vans are the ones with the distinctive swirl on the side. I'm hoping you may have seen us working in your area!!
We specialise in residential and commercial repairs and installations. We would love to help with any electrical work you may have, large or small. Whether its new lighting in the home or office, ventilation systems, extra power points or complete home or office design and installation.
We are 100% locally owned but have the backing and support of a well-established National Brand (Kinetic Electrical). We now have more than 70 electricians across New Zealand. Our size and our reputation ensures we deliver quality solutions at reasonable prices. It’s not too late to get those 2016 ideas and projects finished (or at least underway) so give us a call.
To get in touch you can contact me via Neighbourly, call me, or send an email.
Phone: 027 2137760
Email: christchurch@kinetic-electric.co.nz
Website: www.kinetic...
Bird of the year heats up: kōtare concedes, backs kea
The national Bird of The Year competition is heating up, with a shock concession from one of the contenders.
The kōtare, or kingfisher, has conceded it will not win the poll, and flown in behind one of the two leading candidates, the kea.
… View moreBird of the year heats up: kōtare concedes, backs kea
The national Bird of The Year competition is heating up, with a shock concession from one of the contenders.
The kōtare, or kingfisher, has conceded it will not win the poll, and flown in behind one of the two leading candidates, the kea.
The kōtare has notched up 229 votes in the first week of the two-week ballot. But two birds are clear leaders in the hard-fought election race: kea on 1246 votes and kōkako on 1368.
Kōtare campaign manager Greening the Red Zone said the people had spoken, and for the integrity of the competition it was important for minor players to step back and focus on electing the best representative for all New Zealand’s birds.
“We love our kōtare, and want to see many more of them throughout a regenerating red zone,” said Greening the Red Zone co-chair Ashley Campbell. “But it’s clear that this is not the kingfisher’s year.
“The kōtare’s time will come, but in this electoral battle we need to throw our support behind best candidate for right now.
“We believe that candidate is the kea – the world’s only mountain parrot, and one that’s facing serious decline,” Ms Campbell said.
“While we will never see kea in the red zone, we want to make sure they stay forever in our mountains, entertaining tourists, rearranging windscreens, and just being the amazing birds they are.
“Besides which, we are troubled by the electoral track history of the kōkako and don’t want to see this important national poll mired in yet another voting scandal,” Ms Campbell said (see www.forestandbird.org.nz...).
You can #VoteKea at www.birdoftheyear.org.nz.... You can read more about Greening the Red Zone’s plans for a native forest and wetland park in Christchurch’s Avon River Red Zone at greeningtheredzone.nz.
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We're hosting a working bee at Horseshoe Lake Reserve this coming Saturday the 29th October from 9am to Midday. We will be watering the plants we put in the ground last month and sorting out the combi guards. Also will continue with weed control if we have time. Bring your gardening gloves, … View moreWe're hosting a working bee at Horseshoe Lake Reserve this coming Saturday the 29th October from 9am to Midday. We will be watering the plants we put in the ground last month and sorting out the combi guards. Also will continue with weed control if we have time. Bring your gardening gloves, water and a snack, and have strong footwear. Equipment will be supplied. For further details ring Scott Butcher 3881-056 or email butcher_scott@hotmail.
For more information visit: our Facebook page: www.facebook.com...
or website: www.avonotakaroforestpark.co.nz...
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