Are you a Senior, or do you have a Senior in your life, who is looking to build their confidence online? CERT NZ’s Staying Safe Online for Senior’s webinar is coming up on the 20th of February and is designed to empower seniors, as well as friends and whānau, with the know-how to safely navigate … Continued
Read More >>The next local body elections will be held on Saturday 12 October 2019. In Christchurch this includes elections for Christchurch City Council and Community Boards, Environment Canterbury and the Canterbury District Health Board. The election will be held by postal vote and voting papers will be delivered from 20 September 2019. Voting closes at noon … Continued
Read More >>Being admitted to hospital is often a challenging time but being prepared can make your stay and return home a little easier. Canterbury DHB is reminding patients to prepare for their hospital stay by packing a bag with all the items they might need. “It’s helpful for patients to always bring in any medications from … Continued
Read More >>Organisers of this year’s Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga have issued a call to action – Let’s Get Learning! and during the first week of September hundreds of events will showcase adult learning all over the country. Whether it’s te reo, sign language, cartooning or cooking, people will be able to ‘get learning’ something … Continued
Read More >>The Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes has been offering grants for insulation since July 2018. Thanks to generous contributions from organisations in our community, the cost to homeowners has been free or low cost in many areas. From 1 July 2019, Warmer Kiwi Homes also offers lower-income homeowners grants for heaters. Grants will cover two thirds … Continued
Read More >>Written by Nicole Lawton (Reprinted from Stuff) Elderly New Zealanders have been hit by a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police representatives, convinces victims to withdraw or transfer tens of thousands of dollars from their … Continued
Read More >>If you still have an unresolved insurance claim from the 2010/11 earthquakes, the newly-established Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal can help bring your claim to a conclusion – fairly, speedily and inexpensively. You can apply to the Tribunal if you: • are the homeowner • have an unresolved insurance claim relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of … Continued
Read More >>Today Spark has today introduced two new products for New Zealand seniors: the first nuisance-call blocking home phone (landline) available in New Zealand; and the cheapest advertised pay monthly mobile plan on the New Zealand market – tailored to the needs of those over 65 years. Both of the products help strengthen Spark’s offering to … Continued
Read More >>New Zealand Police want to help prevent your loved ones falling victim to scams – and we need you to spread the word with your friends and families. We know that scams are often targeted towards more vulnerable members of society who may not have the knowledge or information to protect themselves. Sadly this often … Continued
Read More >>On the 31st of August 1959 the doors to The Princess Margaret Hospital were officially opened by the then Governor General Viscount Cobham. Building of the hospital commenced in 1952. The main contractors were Chas S Luney Ltd of Christchurch and the architect was Mr Allan Manson of Manson, Seward and Stanton of Christchurch The … Continued
Read More >>Age Concern Canterbury are fundraising with Entertainment! and selling the popular Entertainment Book. The brand new memberships have only just launched, and feature over $20,000 worth of local and international offers including many amazing Christchurch businesses; King of Snake, Miro, Earl, Universo, multiple EntX restaurants, and many more! We are raising funds for Age Concern … Continued
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