Pleasant Point - Temuka, Pleasant Point

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3229 days ago

Metro customer update - 3.30pm Friday 17 Feb

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

Afternoon Metro customers we are happy to report that the 145 Westmorland - Eastgate route has been able to return to its normal route as roads have reopened. The Blue Line is still affected by road closures and all trips will continue to end at Princess Margaret Hospital until further notice.

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Afternoon Metro customers we are happy to report that the 145 Westmorland - Eastgate route has been able to return to its normal route as roads have reopened. The Blue Line is still affected by road closures and all trips will continue to end at Princess Margaret Hospital until further notice.

Our Real Time Information systems are also back up and running however the network remains fragile and if we do loose them again over the weekend please refer to the timetables for when your bus or ferry will arrive.

Metro would like to thank our customers for your patience over the last few days and hopes all customers remain safe over the weekend.

3230 days ago

Celebrating salmon and wine

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

The Twizel Salmon and Wine Festival will take place on Saturday.

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3230 days ago

Christchurch Metro customer update - Thurs 16 Feb

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

Our situation with our Real Time Information disruptions and detours on the Blue Line and 145 Eastgate - Westmorland remain the same this afternoon. We are not expecting any change to those detours overnight unless emergency authorities lift road closures. Detailed information is below. We thank … View moreOur situation with our Real Time Information disruptions and detours on the Blue Line and 145 Eastgate - Westmorland remain the same this afternoon. We are not expecting any change to those detours overnight unless emergency authorities lift road closures. Detailed information is below. We thank all our customers for your patience and understanding during this time.

Our Real Time Information systems continue to be affected by the fire and a number of buses are unable to be tracked. This means some buses will not show in our "next bus" online tools and most bus finders displaying the ETA's of buses on street will not work. It is likely that our systems will be affected for a number of days and we ask that if your bus does not appear on "next bus" tools that you use the bus timetables instead. Metro thank all fire fighters for their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe.​

As of Thursday 16 February two bus services are affected by the fire, they are;
- Blue Line - all trips will end at Princess Margaret Hospital, no trips will travel to Cashmere Hill
- 145 Westmorland - Eastgate - all trips will end and start their trips on Rose St until further notice.

3230 days ago

Teaching kids to swim

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

Hi neighbours,

Altrusa International of Timaru are holding a high tea this weekend to raise money to give 14 South Canterbury children swimming lessons.

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3231 days ago

Massive.

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

This puts it into perspective a little - just what our emergency services - and our neighbours - are facing. Kia kaha.

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3231 days ago

Taking care of yourself through the smoky days

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The smoke is unpleasant, but carries no risk to their health. However, smoke may irritate the eyes, nose, throat and airways. More serious symptoms include runny or sore eyes, dry or sore throat, sore nose, cough, tightness of the chest or difficulty breathing. If you're short of breath, see … View moreThe smoke is unpleasant, but carries no risk to their health. However, smoke may irritate the eyes, nose, throat and airways. More serious symptoms include runny or sore eyes, dry or sore throat, sore nose, cough, tightness of the chest or difficulty breathing. If you're short of breath, see the closest doctor. If it's not urgent, but still troublesome, see your GP.

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3231 days ago

Staying informed - and staying away from the fires

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Our colleagues at the Press are updating the stuff.co.nz live blog minute by minute, so if you're unsure where to go for information, it's a great place to start. We'll do what we can to share information here as well. Please, wherever you are, stay safe and if you can, stay well … View moreOur colleagues at the Press are updating the stuff.co.nz live blog minute by minute, so if you're unsure where to go for information, it's a great place to start. We'll do what we can to share information here as well. Please, wherever you are, stay safe and if you can, stay well away from the Port Hills.

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3231 days ago

Message for all Metro Christchurch users

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

​ Our Real Time Information systems continue to be affected by the fire and a number of buses are unable to be tracked. This means some buses will not show in our "next bus" online tools and most bus finders displaying the ETA's of buses on street will not work. It is likely that … View more​ Our Real Time Information systems continue to be affected by the fire and a number of buses are unable to be tracked. This means some buses will not show in our "next bus" online tools and most bus finders displaying the ETA's of buses on street will not work. It is likely that our systems will be affected for a number of days and we ask that if your bus does not appear on "next bus" tools that you use the bus timetables instead. Metro thank all fire fighters for their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe.

3231 days ago

3C Computer

Dan from Timaru

Bringing best price and highest quality computer and phone solutions to Timaru and South Canterbury local towns.
iPhone 4/4S :$69
iPhone 5/5c :$99
iPhone 5S :$109
iPhone 5SE :$119
iPhone 6 :$139
iPhone 6Plus :$179
iPhone 6s :$249
iPhone 6sPlus :$349
(Includes both LCD+Screen+Glass+Touch)
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Bringing best price and highest quality computer and phone solutions to Timaru and South Canterbury local towns.
iPhone 4/4S :$69
iPhone 5/5c :$99
iPhone 5S :$109
iPhone 5SE :$119
iPhone 6 :$139
iPhone 6Plus :$179
iPhone 6s :$249
iPhone 6sPlus :$349
(Includes both LCD+Screen+Glass+Touch)
Samsung
S3 :$99
S4 :$120
S5 :$159
S6 :$199
S7 :$219
S6 Edge :$249
S6Edge+:$349
S7Edge :$379
iPads
iPad 1/2 :$99
iPad 2/3 :$109
iPad Air :$179
iPad Air2 :$249
iPadMini1/2:$129
iPad Mini3 :$149
iPad Mini 4: $199
Samsung & iPads are screen repairs, we do LCD replacement too, please ask for pricing.
Laptop screen replacement starts from $199, please ask for pricing.
We also do new computer setup, with all the data transfer(email, photos, documents, favorites, music, videos) migration of programs ( office, antivirus, accounting) for home and buisness for Windows, Mac-apple and Android Operating system computers.
All services are same day or overnight.
We are @ 23, Royal Arcade, opposite to Cocoon hair design - from Stafford street, arcade going through JayJays.
Ph: 036845055
0277566661

Negotiable

3232 days ago

I heart my hood

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

This month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you … View moreThis month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you personify your community or ‘hood’. This year we’re doing it a little differently. To help focus (excuse the photography pun) we’ve chosen three themes.

1 – I Heart the History of My Hood

Everywhere we live has history, and stories. Do you know your hood’s history? Or maybe you know someone who has lived in the community for what seems like a million years, and know the place like that back of their hand. Was your hood the birth place of the women’s vote, or maybe site of the biggest lamington ever made way back in 53′ ….(Yes I know, random, but honestly we’re interesting in anything and everything)… By the way – this is also an awesome way to get our older ‘story tellers’ involved.

2 – I Heart Diversity in my Hood

New Zealand really has become a melting pot and that brings with it the rainbow of diversity of all kinds. Maybe you have the ‘united nations’ living on one street, maybe your neighbourhood pot luck dinners are better and more interesting than an international food fair could every dream of! We want to see and hear about it.

3 – I Heart My Healthy Hood

With our clean green image, amazing fresh foods, picture perfect outdoor environment, we know there are neighbourhoods out there that personify ‘health’. Is your neighbourhood or neighbour one of them? It could be through a neighbourhood walking group, or a ‘from garden to plate thanks to the shared neighbourhood community garden’ kind of thing. It might be a neighbourhood that has committed to getting the kids off screens and outside, or maybe its a whole street of cross fit power vegans ….. probably not … but you never know. What ever it is, we want to see and hear about it.

To enter go to our website and ‘share your story’

So get snapping and chatting. We have more information on I Heart My Hood available on facebook and on our website.


Here is a link to our first posting - I heart my healthy hood by Heather of Glen Eden. neighboursday.org.nz...

3236 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View more
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!

*60-80ml testpot
Find out more

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3237 days ago

Spot your neighbour this summer!

FreshChoice Geraldine

When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a … View more
When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a coin donation into the Melanoma New Zealand coin collection box next time you visit us in-store.
Spot it. Stop it!
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