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Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:
- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View moreEvery year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:
- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when you’ll be back.
- Don’t drive when you are tired.
And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Canterbury’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 664 missions keeping Kiwis safe.
Stay safe in Chopper Country.
The Westpac NZ Team
Commuter towns must take their share of new residents as greater Christchurch's population balloons by as much as 50 per cent in the next 30 years, a new report says.
The draft report says a combination of population growth and social change means up to 86,000 new homes, more that previously … View moreCommuter towns must take their share of new residents as greater Christchurch's population balloons by as much as 50 per cent in the next 30 years, a new report says.
The draft report says a combination of population growth and social change means up to 86,000 new homes, more that previously thought, will be needed by 2048. However, it warns the growth in satellite towns like Rangiora and Rolleston will lead to increased traffic congestion without better public transport.
Estimates have put greater Christchurch's population in 30 years at between 618,000 and 742,000, up from 428,000 now.
Read the full story by clicking the link below and tell us what you think in the comments (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).
Hi neighbours,
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.
A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process… View moreHi neighbours,
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.
A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process of multiple surveys so the scammers can collect more information about the Facebook user in the hope of collecting personal details, including bank accounts. To read all about the scam, click here.
A fraud education manager says:
- People are helping the scammers by liking and sharing the post as it spreads the virus
- As soon as you like the Facebook post it gives scammers access to information
- If unsure whether it's a scam or not, look for terms and conditions - often these scams do not have them
- If you think you've been made a victim of an online scam, contact Netsafe and report it immediately. You can access Netsafe's page here.
"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance … View more"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance classes to keep you steady on your feet.
Go to livestronger.org.nz to find out more and keep loving your independence. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission."
Artists from the exhibition 'Māua Tahi: Ranui Ngarimu and Paula Rigby', have generously offered their time to again be weaving in the gallery. Ranui on 1 December and Paula on 9 December from 1 - 3.30 pm on both days. Come in and see the beautiful work of these two esteemed senior … View moreArtists from the exhibition 'Māua Tahi: Ranui Ngarimu and Paula Rigby', have generously offered their time to again be weaving in the gallery. Ranui on 1 December and Paula on 9 December from 1 - 3.30 pm on both days. Come in and see the beautiful work of these two esteemed senior Canterbury weavers and have a chat.
Paula's workshop remains unchanged for 9 December.
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.
Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!
The Warehouse, … View moreThe Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.
Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.
For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
South Island bereaved families, that is.
Every day, the Christchurch High Court gets 25-30 probate applications to process, forwarded from Wellington where they all start. Some are for North Island applications. So let's say 20 are South Island. That's (say) 100 per week.
I haven't… View moreSouth Island bereaved families, that is.
Every day, the Christchurch High Court gets 25-30 probate applications to process, forwarded from Wellington where they all start. Some are for North Island applications. So let's say 20 are South Island. That's (say) 100 per week.
I haven't (yet) found a South Island lawyer who charges less than $1500 for a probate application. Some charge $3000. (Tell me if you know differently.)
In most cases, Kiwilaw will provide the paperwork for $400. It takes about an hour, or less. That's a reasonable hourly rate for a lawyer.
$400 compared with $1500 or $3000. 100 per week. Do the math.
(If you dare, then do the math for a year.)
www.kiwilaw.co.nz...
There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.
Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.
But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.
… View moreMayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.
But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.
What do you think? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...
A new 1km regatta course at Kerrs Reach is proposed for Christchurch's red zone instead of a rowing lake rejected for straining the city's underground water supply.
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Be aware neighbours,
A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.
A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.
Police were investigating the matter, she said.
To read more as this… View moreBe aware neighbours,
A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.
A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.
Police were investigating the matter, she said.
To read more as this story develops, click here.
Hi neighbours,
Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.
… View moreHi neighbours,
Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.
Have you ever met quadruplets, or do quadruplets run in your family? Share your well wishes with us in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.
Popup Homes … View moreIt's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.
Popup Homes are a way to:
- get into your first home
- set up a holiday bach
- make space for family
- accommodate renters or farm workers
- create a mobile office, cafe or expo booth
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