Halswell, 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!

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2303 days ago

Jars!

Emma from Prebbleton

Hi Prebbleton! We are looking for small jars! If you happen to have any and are willing to give them to locals instead of the wheelie bin we would love to take them! If you would be happy to part with them you could drop them at the gate of 208 Blakes Road. Thank you in advance lovely neighbours!

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2304 days ago

1000 people apply for positions at Christchurch's new central library

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.

Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central … View more
Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.

Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central library, which was demolished after the February 2011 earthquake.

It's expected to open later this year, but an exact date is yet to be confirmed.

2306 days ago

Are Christchurch residents disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.

St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to… View more
Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.

St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to and from the $240 million motorway past their doors when it opens in 2020.

Locals, including Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb, have made submissions and more than 100 others have launched a petition asking the Christchurch City Council to rethink how to link the motorway to the central city.

"Why are Christchurch residents having to be disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury being forced down our roads?," the petition asks.

"These are people from a different district that don't pay rates here, but the residents and business in St Albans, Mairehau and Edgeware are paying the costs socially and financially to accommodate these people so they can get to or from the city a few minutes faster."

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2303 days ago

Canterbury architecture celebrated at NZIA awards

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Congratulations to everyone involved in the impressive post-earthquake builds and rebuilds celebrated at the 2018 NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards.

Here's a tiny selection of the award-winning properties, some of which you may have spotted in and around Christchurch. See more, here.

2303 days ago

Council steps up pressure on 'barrier site' owners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

"It is important we get action on these sites because we want to create a more positive impression of parts of our central city," says Council's Carolyn Ingles.
Find out the latest on the city's 'barrier sites' on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2303 days ago

Poll: What do people want to hear from St John on Neighbourly?

The Team from St John New Zealand

We want to help you and the communities with messages you want to hear.

What do people want to hear from St John on Neighbourly?
  • 52.1% First aid tips
    52.1% Complete
  • 2.6% Event medical services
    2.6% Complete
  • 3.2% Medical alarms
    3.2% Complete
  • 4.7% How you can support St John
    4.7% Complete
  • 5.5% Youth and community services
    5.5% Complete
  • 16.9% Volunteering opportunities
    16.9% Complete
  • 5.1% Ambulance services
    5.1% Complete
  • 9.9% First aid kits
    9.9% Complete
939 votes
2303 days ago

This weekend's events

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Matariki, the New Zealand Baby Expo and plenty of sports... Check out some of the events happenng around the city this weekend: bit.ly...

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2303 days ago

St John's message this winter

The Team from St John New Zealand

St John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms,… View moreSt John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms, St John Youth programme, and a wide range of community and volunteer programmes.

This winter, St John urges the public to prioritise health & wellbeing. The most important thing you can do is be immunised against influenza and seek advice from a health professional if you are unwell. Each winter the surge of 111 ambulance calls continues to increase, which despite St John’s best efforts to triage and treat people in-home, places a lot of pressure on the ambulance service and the hospital emergency departments.

St John has issued five key messages to the public to help them look after themselves and each other this winter – read them here: goo.gl...

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2303 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite Stuff Pix!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Disney/Pixar movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Incredibles 2 family packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great Disney/Pixar movies on stuffpix.co.nz/disney-pix

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Vote for your favourite Stuff Pix!
  • 22.9% The Incredibles
    22.9% Complete
  • 10.7% Coco
    10.7% Complete
  • 8.9% Finding Dory
    8.9% Complete
  • 31.8% Finding Nemo
    31.8% Complete
  • 25.7% Toy Story
    25.7% Complete
2880 votes
2304 days ago

Milestone reached in Riccarton Road works

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Riccarton Road upgrades are one step closer with the works between Deans Avenue and Harakeke Street nearing completion.
Read about it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2304 days ago

Vandals further delay completion of Ngā Puna Wai athletics track

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A long-overdue athletics track at Christchurch's Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub has been delayed again, but this time due to vandals.

The track's surface was damaged after vandals broke into the site in the early hours of May 13 and drove a contractor's utility machine over a newly … View more
A long-overdue athletics track at Christchurch's Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub has been delayed again, but this time due to vandals.

The track's surface was damaged after vandals broke into the site in the early hours of May 13 and drove a contractor's utility machine over a newly coated section of the track.

2304 days ago

Bowel Cancer – You’re never too young

Bowel Cancer New Zealand

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.

The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New … View more
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.

The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and more than 1,200 will die. That’s as many as breast and prostate cancer combined.

Check out the symptoms, or make a donation to help us raise awareness, at www.nevertooyoung.org.nz
Donate now

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2304 days ago

Ski season opens the white way

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Ski season is upon us! The latest snow dump has been welcomed by Mt Hutt, just in time for their opening weekend.
Check it out on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2310 days ago

What do you think of this new look for your city?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Christchurch,

By 2019, Cashel St is going to look a whole lot different! Fifty new businesses could be trading this time next year, as construction surges ahead. Which new food and drink places are you most excited about? Is there anything you'd like added? Let us know in the replies! … View more
Hey Christchurch,

By 2019, Cashel St is going to look a whole lot different! Fifty new businesses could be trading this time next year, as construction surges ahead. Which new food and drink places are you most excited about? Is there anything you'd like added? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.

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2305 days ago

Looking for dressmaker

Judith from Halswell

Looking for someone to advise if a formal dress can be altered for my daughter...dress purchased from Australia but fits everywhere except the bust area...

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