Thank you for using Neighbourly
Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!
Whether you’re treating yourself to a weekend of exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
The Garden City is home to top-of-the-line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and … View moreWhether you’re treating yourself to a weekend of exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
The Garden City is home to top-of-the-line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and plenty of activities to nourish body and soul.
The $1.8 million demolition project is expected to take a year and started this week with three workers salvaging two stone angels from the front of the historic building.
The church plans to build a school, church headquarters, parking building, and a replacement for the quake-damaged Cathedral … View moreThe $1.8 million demolition project is expected to take a year and started this week with three workers salvaging two stone angels from the front of the historic building.
The church plans to build a school, church headquarters, parking building, and a replacement for the quake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament between Victoria Square and the Avon River.
Read more here.
Several prominent Christchurch landmarks will be lit up this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the first major Canterbury earthquake.
New Brighton Pier, the New Regent St shops, the Town Hall Ferrier fountain, the Vaka a Hina sculpture in the east frame, the Fanfare sculpture at Chaney’s … View moreSeveral prominent Christchurch landmarks will be lit up this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the first major Canterbury earthquake.
New Brighton Pier, the New Regent St shops, the Town Hall Ferrier fountain, the Vaka a Hina sculpture in the east frame, the Fanfare sculpture at Chaney’s Corner, Christchurch Airport, and the State Highway 1 Memorial Bridge will all be lit up in green on Thursday and Friday.
What word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?
As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.
We're collecting your submissions to create a word … View moreWhat word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?
As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.
We're collecting your submissions to create a word cloud to be published on the 10th anniversary.
It may be a word that describes how your life or your community has changed, or one that takes you back to that very moment the earth shook on the morning of September 4, 2010.
To share the word you believe best sums up the 10 years since the quake, click here or email stuffnation@stuff.co.nz
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.
Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Temperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.
MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet … View moreTemperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.
MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet and rain to most southern centres.
Is snow affecting your area? Send us your pics/tell us what you see in the comments below.
Not an un-masked face could be seen at the Christchurch Bus Interchange as the first day of mandatory use on public transport came into force.
Bus drivers and passengers were happy to abide by the rules and in some instances, gifted face masks to other bus users and drivers.
Do you support … View moreNot an un-masked face could be seen at the Christchurch Bus Interchange as the first day of mandatory use on public transport came into force.
Bus drivers and passengers were happy to abide by the rules and in some instances, gifted face masks to other bus users and drivers.
Do you support mandatory face masks on public transport? Vote below.
Read more here.
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of … View more1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).
However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
A message from my Dad.....
"I am a Grandad and want to teach my Grandchildren how to grow plants from seeds . Has anyone got any old wooden seed boxes they don’t want anymore, that you could giveaway Ring me please on 0212292260 and I could collect. Thank you"
Hi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.
It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.
“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.
Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.
Click here to read more.
Many of us know that our home may not be as energy efficient as it should be. We have provided a list of ways you could make your home more energy efficient.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.
Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).
What you need to know:
- The NZTA… View moreUPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.
Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).
What you need to know:
- The NZTA has advised motorists to fit their vehicle with chains if travelling through SH73
- Metservice has forecast snowfall of 10-15cm to fall in the area around Porters Pass above 500m
-Porters Pass is now closed to towing vehicles
See the SH73 Traffic Map for all the latest road alerts
For weather related updates, head to MetService's Weather Warnings Page
If you've ever wanted to watch a movie with your dog somewhere other than your lounge, this event is for you.
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Christchurch at The Hollywood Cinema, Sumner, on Saturday, October 31, and you can bring your dog.
You and your four-legged friend can expect to see… View moreIf you've ever wanted to watch a movie with your dog somewhere other than your lounge, this event is for you.
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Christchurch at The Hollywood Cinema, Sumner, on Saturday, October 31, and you can bring your dog.
You and your four-legged friend can expect to see two hours of entertaining and heart-warming films about the joy of dogs.
If your dog can sit on your lap, they are included in your ticket price, if your dog needs its own seat you'll have to bring a towel to cover the cinema chair (how New Zealand is this?).
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
