Bromley, Christchurch

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

533 days ago

Plan for your future

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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537 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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533 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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533 days ago

We’ve got you covered this weekend

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve loaded all the clothes racks, updated books, cd’s and records, refreshed homewares all ready and waiting for you. Plus we have 25% off duvet covers.
Open 7 days Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

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536 days ago

Delightful Candle Holders

Marie from Linwood

Approximately 23cm high and 10cm across.

Complete with beautifully scented, large pillar candles.

Brighten up your winter nights whilst bagging a bargain.

$20. Open to reasonable offers.

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Approximately 23cm high and 10cm across.

Complete with beautifully scented, large pillar candles.

Brighten up your winter nights whilst bagging a bargain.

$20. Open to reasonable offers.

Please contact

mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com if outside Neighbourly.

534 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
Find out more

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534 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
Find out more

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535 days ago

Windback Wednesday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

An ancient craft: Mr E Parish and his assistant, Mr F Gill, make repairs to the thatching of a sod house being rebuilt at the Ferrymead Bridge in 1944.

Photo: Press Historic Collection

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536 days ago

Beautiful collection of glass bowls and decor

Marie from Linwood

Contact mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com if outside Neighbourly.

Wonderful collection of bowls for any occasion. Perfect for table dressing, events, home staging, or just beautifying your home.

The low, flatter bowls look incredible with floating candles.
They also come with beautiful balsa … View more
Contact mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com if outside Neighbourly.

Wonderful collection of bowls for any occasion. Perfect for table dressing, events, home staging, or just beautifying your home.

The low, flatter bowls look incredible with floating candles.
They also come with beautiful balsa wood flowers and curls designed for fragrance oils. Not only do they look good, but they smell wonderful when scented.
Various shells and glass pebbles included.
2 small fish bowl type measures approximately 11cm across, 12cm high, 42cm circumference.
Large fish bowl type measures approximately 76 circumference, 20cm high.

3 flat bowls measure approximately 77cm circumference and 10cm high.
Large tapered bowl measures approximately 13cm at base and 31cm at top, 17cm high. Selling for a fraction of replacement cost.

$50.00 or reasonable offer.

536 days ago

Long term rental needed. A++ References

Kelly from South New Brighton

A wonderful hard working Mum I work with has just been told the house she thought she’d be renting for the rest of her life has been sold & will be changing ownership in a few days!! This came as a huge shock as the landlord had told her the house was his retirement fund (he’s a long way … View moreA wonderful hard working Mum I work with has just been told the house she thought she’d be renting for the rest of her life has been sold & will be changing ownership in a few days!! This came as a huge shock as the landlord had told her the house was his retirement fund (he’s a long way off retirement) anyway if anyone knows of a 3 bedroom or even 2 bedroom home for long term rental please please contact me. If possible a home on the east side for anything under $450 would be great but anything will be considered. This woman is the perfect tenant, she always pays her rent, has amazing rental references as well as character references from some amazing people & places. Her son is quite unwell so this is an urgent need. Any help or even advice would be appreciated. If you can help I will put you in contact with her. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this post.

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536 days ago

Absolutely Gorgeous, Fully Lined Dress Skirt. Brand new and under half price.

Marie from Linwood

Please contact mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com if outside Neighbourly.

Beautiful skirt with ruffle detail for something a little special. Size 10. Brand new.
A surprisingly elegant skirt which was a steal even at full price.

Here's your chance to look like a million bucks for a fraction… View more
Please contact mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com if outside Neighbourly.

Beautiful skirt with ruffle detail for something a little special. Size 10. Brand new.
A surprisingly elegant skirt which was a steal even at full price.

Here's your chance to look like a million bucks for a fraction of the price. 😊

It's not faded in any way - the shading in the photos is just a result of the lighting.

Back of skirt has invisible elastication. So measures from 38 to 46cm laying flat. Length is 67cm and split is 22cm. All measurements approximate. Fully lined.

$25.00

536 days ago

Enjoy life on your terms

The Team from

Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind … View more
Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind Guarantees you can you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village.

Enjoy the everyday and have financial certainty with Ryman.
Learn more

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536 days ago

We’re in the pink this week

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Redcross Woolston are promoting pink this week in support of Bully-Free New Zealand. If you’ve got “pink shirt day” happening in your household, pop in and check out our selection.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683… View more
Hi everyone
Redcross Woolston are promoting pink this week in support of Bully-Free New Zealand. If you’ve got “pink shirt day” happening in your household, pop in and check out our selection.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

541 days ago

Do you think dental care in New Zealand needs to be overhauled?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch Hospital’s dental service has been inundated with GP referrals and self-admissions for treatment, a situation the New Zealand Dental Association says is not sustainable.

The association has called on the Government to improve funding for community dental care to prevent services … View more
Christchurch Hospital’s dental service has been inundated with GP referrals and self-admissions for treatment, a situation the New Zealand Dental Association says is not sustainable.

The association has called on the Government to improve funding for community dental care to prevent services in hospitals from being clogged up.

It wants free dental care extended from age 18 to 25, an age group more financially disadvantaged than others. It also urged the Government to expand income thresholds for dental grants and enable Ministry of Social Development dental grants to be used for check-ups.

What do you think of the availability and cost of dental care in New Zealand? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

You can also read reporter Kristie Boland's full story on the issue here.

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537 days ago

Women’s Wednesdays at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

If you want to learn to swim or go swimming to improve your fitness it can be difficult to make that first step. But did you know that at Linwood Pool it is Women's Wednesday from 3.30pm.

Check out the link under 'Read More' for more information.

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