Fendalton, Christchurch

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2449 days ago

Free Bass Guitar and Amp.

Duncan from St Albans

Is anyone out there learning bass? This is free to a good home. I think the amp is dodgy but the guitar is fine. No cord.

Pick up in St Albans.

Text 0212443346 if interested.

Free

2449 days ago

Go wild at the zoo these holidays!

Orana Wildlife Trust

Hi neighbours – are you looking for something wild to do this summer? Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. Located on McLeans Island Road Christchurch, Orana is home to New Zealand’s only gorillas … and now the country’s only orang-utans too.

It’s a … View more
Hi neighbours – are you looking for something wild to do this summer? Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. Located on McLeans Island Road Christchurch, Orana is home to New Zealand’s only gorillas … and now the country’s only orang-utans too.

It’s a full day of fun for everyone at Orana; you can travel through the Lion Reserve (costs and conditions apply), hand feed majestic giraffe, meet mighty rhino up close, observe iconic kiwi and much more.

Like us on Facebook and go in the draw to win 1 of 2 family day passes.

The Orana Wildlife Park Team
Learn more

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2450 days ago

Another Unfortunate Experiment - Diabetes in Situ?

John Veitch from Open Future Health

At NZ's National Women's Hospital, 30 years ago women diagnosed with carcinoma in situ (CIS), were not all treated with the best available care. This became known as "The Unfortunate Experiment."

In NZ today, because insulin testing is only available in main hospitals and … View more
At NZ's National Women's Hospital, 30 years ago women diagnosed with carcinoma in situ (CIS), were not all treated with the best available care. This became known as "The Unfortunate Experiment."

In NZ today, because insulin testing is only available in main hospitals and can only be ordered by a few specialists, a pre-diabetic condition Dr Joseph Craft calls "diabetes in situ" is not diagnosed.

Diabetes in situ is something most people over 40 have developed, even though your doctor says, "You are healthy." This is about where you draw the line between sickness and health. It's also about when you first understand that if you don't make some changes to your lifestyle, you are headed for major problems.

In the diagram below, we're showing the insulin response to a glucose drink over four hours. (You usually see the glucose response on a similar graph.) The people on the red line using the common HbA1c test , or a fasting glucose test would be diagnosed as diabetic. The people on the blue line are healthy. Those on the yellow or orange line, according to Joseph Kraft, have diabetes in situ, but in NZ, they would not be identified as being at risk.

So are you at risk? If you are over 40, and you live in NZ, probably, even when your doctor says you are "healthy."

Here are some clues. Do you weigh more than you did at 25? Do you have problems controlling your weight? Do you eat snack foods a lot? In your blood tests, are any of the following high: blood pressure, triglycerides, or fasting glucose. Is your HDL cholesterol low? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you retain water easily? Family history of diabetes, stroke or heart disease?

Does that include most of us? I guess so. What can we do? There's lots you can do. Read the link attached to this post. Read the two previous posts. That will keep you busy for a while. Become aware, and take an active interest in your own future.

2451 days ago

Kapa Haka performance group

Maggie-Lee from St Albans

Hello everyone

I'm wondering if anyone has contacts for a Kapa Haka performance group. My work is organising an international conference at end of January. For our conference dinner we are having a BBQ and would like to have a Kapa Haka group perform for our visitors. WE are having … View more
Hello everyone

I'm wondering if anyone has contacts for a Kapa Haka performance group. My work is organising an international conference at end of January. For our conference dinner we are having a BBQ and would like to have a Kapa Haka group perform for our visitors. WE are having difficulty identifying a group to do this. Any suggestions?

Many thanks

2451 days ago

NZ V8 Touring Cars

MTF is proud to support Chelsea Herbert in the NZ V8 Touring Cars. We wish Chelsea all the best for the racing this weekend at Ruapuna!!

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2451 days ago

Computer Desk great for small space.

Caroline from Ilam

Computer desk size 775 x 730 x 730mm metal structure and very sturdy.
white colour. ph 027-2207348

Price: $40

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2451 days ago

What to do with Molesworth?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

The lease on the Molesworth Station expires in 2020 and the Department of Conservation is looking for ideas on what should be done with it - retain it as a working farm or open it up to more recreation? Have you been through the Molesworth? What do you think should become of the massive gem in the … View moreThe lease on the Molesworth Station expires in 2020 and the Department of Conservation is looking for ideas on what should be done with it - retain it as a working farm or open it up to more recreation? Have you been through the Molesworth? What do you think should become of the massive gem in the South Island crown?

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2453 days ago

In need of a post-holiday, holiday?

Readers Rail Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - … View more
Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - presented by Sunday Star-Times
When: Saturday, 12 May - Friday, 26 May

South Island - presented by The Press
When: Thursday, 19 April - Wednesday, 2 May

Book now and be in to win one of five double-passes to an NZ House & Garden House tour of your choice. Simply quote "NEIGHBOURLY" when booking over the phone or online in the voucher section.
Find out more

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2453 days ago

Cat Rescue needs some Expert Help removing some BUMBLEBEES

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We have BUMBLEBEES living under the Cat Rescue equipment shed which we are needing to shift!
Does anyone know someone who can help with relocation of these bees please?
If you do, could you email your contact details to fundraising.catrescue@gmail.com

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2459 days ago

Do you shun public transport?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

A story in todays Press says Christchurch is the car capital of the country, with more of us choosing to take the car than cycle or use public transport. Why do you think that is? When was the last time you got on the bus? What was it like? Do you own a bike, and bike around the city? Keen to get … View moreA story in todays Press says Christchurch is the car capital of the country, with more of us choosing to take the car than cycle or use public transport. Why do you think that is? When was the last time you got on the bus? What was it like? Do you own a bike, and bike around the city? Keen to get some feedback and see what's behind the results of the MoT survey.
** Please note we may use comments in our Conversations page in the Christchurch Mail. If you're not comfortable with your comments appearing in print, please include NFP (Not For Print) in your comments. Thank you!

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2453 days ago

Lace parasol and fan

Tracey from St Albans

Lace parasol and lace fan. Champagne colour

Price: $30

2454 days ago

Fundraising

Emma from St Albans

Hi everyone! We've created a fundraiser to give our special boys a trip later this year for their milestone birthdays of 13, 10 and 5. We are a little family with our eldest two having disabilities. They are such wonderful little guys who just carry on even when its hard, especially when i … View moreHi everyone! We've created a fundraiser to give our special boys a trip later this year for their milestone birthdays of 13, 10 and 5. We are a little family with our eldest two having disabilities. They are such wonderful little guys who just carry on even when its hard, especially when i cant be around, ive had a rough year with my mental health so we are wanting to have a break and take our boys away and have quality time with them later in the year. Please take a look at our page, and share it with your friends. We're going to be saving all year for this and any assistance you can give to help us on our journey would be very much appreciated! givealittle.co.nz...

2454 days ago

What's in a name?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

A colleague just told me about a friend of his, who has two sets of twins - no mean feat! The thing that stuck out for me, though, were their names: Bernie and Dorothy, and Betty and Delilah. We figured they'd been named after family members, or Mum has a love for old-fashioned names. But it … View moreA colleague just told me about a friend of his, who has two sets of twins - no mean feat! The thing that stuck out for me, though, were their names: Bernie and Dorothy, and Betty and Delilah. We figured they'd been named after family members, or Mum has a love for old-fashioned names. But it got me to thinking - do you have an unusual name? Where did it come from? Has it been a blessing or a curse? My brother (Kylee) tried to buy my name off me when we were teenagers, but he's now settled into his moniker. Of course, it gets a little confusing sometimes, with his partner named Kylie...
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