Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

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2256 days ago

Poll: Is it okay for neighbours to use your rubbish bin?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you … View moreThere has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you think - is it okay to put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?

Is it fair game to use a neighbour's bin if it's out on the street? Vote in the poll below!

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Is it okay for neighbours to use your rubbish bin?
  • 15.8% No it's not okay!
    15.8% Complete
  • 52.8% It's okay if they ask first
    52.8% Complete
  • 30.7% Doesn't bother me
    30.7% Complete
  • 0.6% I have no opinion
    0.6% Complete
5566 votes
2256 days ago

Have your say on Trade for All

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.

- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?

Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz

Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
Have your say

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2256 days ago

People the key to post-quake city

Reporter The Press

Christchurch isn't rebuilding, writes Vicki Anderson. We are ''reimagining'' ourselves as a city.

2256 days ago

Share your tomato-growing tips, and win a prize!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!

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2262 days ago

Did you see the meteor in Canterbury?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did you hear a "sonic boom" and see an object flying across the Canterbury sky? Many residents witnessed a suspected meteor this week.

The burning rock was at least the size of a fist – much larger than what astronomers usually see above New Zealand. Usually the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did you hear a "sonic boom" and see an object flying across the Canterbury sky? Many residents witnessed a suspected meteor this week.

The burning rock was at least the size of a fist – much larger than what astronomers usually see above New Zealand. Usually the objects are about the size of a grain of sand.

The arrival of a meteor can be impressive, with even something pebble-sized lighting up in the sky, Canterbury Astronomical Society president Euan Mason says.

So what did you think of the meteor? Where were you when you saw it? And do you see them often from your place? Let us know in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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2258 days ago

Spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!

Manchester Unity Friendly Society

We're celebrating our launch on Neighbourly! Join Manchester Unity during September, October or November 2018 and take out a funeral benefit or join one of our medical schemes and be in the draw to spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!*

Request a new member pack and start … View more
We're celebrating our launch on Neighbourly! Join Manchester Unity during September, October or November 2018 and take out a funeral benefit or join one of our medical schemes and be in the draw to spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!*

Request a new member pack and start enjoying all the benefits of being a member of one of the oldest organisations in New Zealand.

- Enjoy kiwi holiday homes
- Meet like-minded people
- Save money
- Protect your family’s health
- Receive kids’ scholarships
- Enjoy togetherness

Use our national network of branches. We have 26 branches nationwide that we call Lodges. The Lodge is where we meet to organise projects that help local members, discuss the local and national business of Manchester Unity, learn meeting skills and get together with friends.

* dates subject to availability
Find out more

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2272 days ago

Flower vase for sale

Lynda from Halswell

Flower vase for sale $10
Up-cycled from a jar.
Has been painted and decoupaged with a lady on the front and a straw hat on the back,finished of with a gold ribbon.

Pick up Halswell

2260 days ago

Get in the to draw win this car!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This month we're giving away a car. Not just any car, but a brand new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690 to one lucky member. To make sure you're in the draw just click the button below - it's that easy. Good luck! Winner

T&Cs apply.
Put me in the draw!

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2286 days ago

箸. バンボースティック, 結ばれたバンボースト そして カクテルスティック

Lynda from Halswell

Four up-cycled jars comes complete with chop sticks, bamboo sticks. tied bamboo sticks , and cocktail sticks. The jars have been decoupaged with Japanese writing.Then glued to a painted wooden board making them easy to carry around. Two chopsticks painted gold also glued onto wooden board
$25
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Four up-cycled jars comes complete with chop sticks, bamboo sticks. tied bamboo sticks , and cocktail sticks. The jars have been decoupaged with Japanese writing.Then glued to a painted wooden board making them easy to carry around. Two chopsticks painted gold also glued onto wooden board
$25
Pick up Halswell

2260 days ago

$12 million makeover for QEII mooted

Reporter The Press

A new playground, basketball half court and disc golf course are among the proposed plans for the multi-stage upgrade.

2260 days ago

Weekend events guide

The Team from Christchurch City Council

WORD Fest celebrates the written word, Anne Frank's life story is on display, and the Tannery's Spring Market offers boutique treasures. Head to Newsline for our weekend events guide: bit.ly...

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2268 days ago

PINE CONES

Joanne from Halswell

I have bags of pine cones $5

2261 days ago

Food Lovers Masterclass

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Did you know the average family throws away $563 of food per year? Learn how to reduce food waste at our Food Lovers Masterclass on Thursday 13 September from 6.30pm. Find out more here: bit.ly...

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2263 days ago

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER NEEDED

Lynda from Halswell

Any mobile hairdresser who could come to Halswell to trim pensioners hair.

2261 days ago

Freedom camping in Akaroa

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Should we limit Freedom Camping in Akaroa?
There’s still a few days left to have you say on a proposal to ban Freedom Camping in Akaroa township except for one area. Making a submission is quick and easy. To have your say now, visit: bit.ly...

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