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1761 days ago

Council staff to rifle through recycling in bid to improve waste collection

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the … View more
Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the wrong items out for recycling.

If you get it right? You get a gold sticker slapped on your bin.

But if you've mixed your shopping receipts, bottle lids or plastic bags in with your beer bottles and plastic trays you can expect a note in your letter box with tips on how to recycle correctly.

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1761 days ago

Want free gardening tips, advice and prizes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees. … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees.

Discover the true identity of that unnamed plant in your garden and enter to win the latest issue of NZ Gardener and Naturally Neem and Sea-Hume Granules.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1761 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1762 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
1762 days ago

A thought for the Year 2020

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

Pooh has a lovely message for us:

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1762 days ago

Specials for January 2020 at Musgroves

General Manager from Musgroves Limited

Enjoy our featured January specials, don't miss out!
15% off all recycled 5-rib iron - bit.ly...
15% off all recycled architraves and skirtings - bit.ly...
5% off new 140x30mm pine decking - bit.ly...

1762 days ago

Tai Chi for Joy Class starting 20 Jan

Sandy from Aidanfield

Tai Chi for Joy Class
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Improving balance, posture, memory, flexibility, energy, relaxation, and well-being and proven to prevent falls, protecting bones and joints.

Free 1st visit: Come… View more
Tai Chi for Joy Class
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Improving balance, posture, memory, flexibility, energy, relaxation, and well-being and proven to prevent falls, protecting bones and joints.

Free 1st visit: Come and try the graceful Tai Chi movements

~ the combination of yoga, gentle stretching, energy healing and meditation ~

Time: Mondays, 8 classes a term
Classes start from January 20, 2020

Beginners: 1~ 2 pm
$72 per term ($9) or $11 casual,
$56 per term ($7) or $9 casual for Community Service card or SuperGold card holders

Experienced: 1 ~ 2:30 pm
$104 per term ($13) or $15 casual,
$88 per term ($11) or $13 casual for Community Service card or SuperGold card holders

Contact your Tai Chi teacher: Sandy Jiang 03 260-125, sandyjsky@gmail.com

1763 days ago

Neighbours bemoan 'monstrosity' in leafy Christchurch suburb

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Construction of a controversial new house labelled a "monstrosity" by neighbours could be halted after "potential inaccuracies" were found in the resource consent plans.

Neighbours believe the house under construction on Rata St in Riccarton may have been approved based on … View more
Construction of a controversial new house labelled a "monstrosity" by neighbours could be halted after "potential inaccuracies" were found in the resource consent plans.

Neighbours believe the house under construction on Rata St in Riccarton may have been approved based on inaccurate figures.

However, owners Mike and Lynn Dore say they followed the advice of consultants and believe the consents are correct.

1763 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

Best of all - it’s FREE to join!

Click below to learn more and find your nearest group today...

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1764 days ago

Make a visit to start a conversation.

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

Talking to a family member about care can be difficult. To help start a conversation, you’re invited to visit our Open Day this Sunday.

This is a chance for you, and your family members, to experience the feeling of community at Ryman Care, first-hand.
Find out more

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1764 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1764 days ago

Free Tai Chi / Qigong Introduction Workshop

Sandy from Aidanfield

Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Welcome to Try Gentle, Flowing Meditative Movements With Energy Healing

Tai Chi Workshop: Wed, 22 Jan, 7 - 8:45 pm
Qigong Workshop: Wed, 22 Jan or Thu, 23 Jan 1-2:45 pm

Blue Sky … View more
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Welcome to Try Gentle, Flowing Meditative Movements With Energy Healing

Tai Chi Workshop: Wed, 22 Jan, 7 - 8:45 pm
Qigong Workshop: Wed, 22 Jan or Thu, 23 Jan 1-2:45 pm

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield, Christchurch

Spaces limited, booking essential
Register now with Sandy: sandyjsky@gmail.com, 03 2601256

Balance, Strength, Posture, Flexibility, Relaxation, Calmness, Joy & Well-being

Qigong is the foundation to Tai Chi. It is relatively simpler than Tai Chi and has more healing than Tai Chi.

Qigong includes dynamic and static forms.

Zhineng Qigong emphasises a moving meditation rather than static meditation. It uses the consciousness, body, breath, sound vibrations and the universal Qi (energy) to initiate positive transformation within the body, mind and spirit.

Regular practice can improve your health, immune system, spine, pelvic floor muscles, core strength, serenity, relaxation and inner joy.

Beginners classes start from 29 Jan Wed. and 30 Jan Thu. (school term).

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1764 days ago

Otago University Study

Donna from Rolleston

Dear Neighbours I am a PhD student at the University of Otago Christchurch Campus. I am looking for participants for my research with men with disabilities. If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 65 years, living with the on going effects of injury or illness and have a spare hour to chat to … View moreDear Neighbours I am a PhD student at the University of Otago Christchurch Campus. I am looking for participants for my research with men with disabilities. If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 65 years, living with the on going effects of injury or illness and have a spare hour to chat to me about your experiences, I would like to hear from you. If you are interested or have any further questions please feel free to contact myself on 0800 626 596 or email ritdo724@student.otago.ac.nz
Thanks
Donna

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1764 days ago

Raspberry Canes 2+ years old $5.00 each

Valerie from Rolleston

well established Raspberry Canes 2+ years old were propagated for a friend who was transferred - 14 available... will sell a few or all as required $5.00 per cane. If they are cut back and planted now, lovely fruit for next year!

These are summer Nov/Dec fruiting raspberries and are gorgeous.
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well established Raspberry Canes 2+ years old were propagated for a friend who was transferred - 14 available... will sell a few or all as required $5.00 per cane. If they are cut back and planted now, lovely fruit for next year!

These are summer Nov/Dec fruiting raspberries and are gorgeous.
021 0421 526

Negotiable

1764 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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