Halswell, Christchurch

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

440 days ago

Please welcome the Heart Foundation!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View more
We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes

Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
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440 days ago

Make Hope the Headline

The Giving Store

We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of… View more
We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
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441 days ago

Meeting Time

Oaklands Toastmasters Club

We meet every Monday 7.15pm at Halswell Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, please call Steve Edwards Vice President Membership 0276407766,

442 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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446 days ago

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View more
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

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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446 days ago

Covid update w/e 2nd July

Gordon from Halswell

New cases continue to drop 7700 but are still pretty high.
While deaths stayed at last week's level of 40.
That is nearly 6 people per day dying around us. It is hard to believe that it was supposed to be no worse than the flu

443 days ago

Free Backup Check

Matthew from Computer Help NZ

Drop in your laptop (or desktop, iMac, MacBook, AIO or PC) and your backup device (probably an external hard drive) to our workshop at 160b Selwyn Street, Christchurch, for a FREE check. We'll inspect your computer backup and check if it's working correctly. This usually takes about 15 … View moreDrop in your laptop (or desktop, iMac, MacBook, AIO or PC) and your backup device (probably an external hard drive) to our workshop at 160b Selwyn Street, Christchurch, for a FREE check. We'll inspect your computer backup and check if it's working correctly. This usually takes about 15 minutes, so drop it off and grab yourself a cup of coffee. After the inspection is complete, we'll let you know what we found. If your backup isn't working well, we'll give you expert advice on what we think the best solution would be. At that point, we'll leave it up to you to decide what you want to do. No obligation. Genuinely.
For details, click on the link.

Free

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443 days ago

Tops

Suzanne from Hoon Hay

I have two bags of tops size 28 to 30 most are new will sell for $60

Negotiable

445 days ago

Have you got a favourite spring salad? Send us the recipe!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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446 days ago

Joining Timebank

Fiona Murray from Selwyn Timebank

If you would like to know more about timebanking, click on the following link to find out more...
mailchi.mp...

446 days ago

Coffee

Fiona Murray from Selwyn Timebank

We're having another coffee get-together this Friday 7th July in Tai Tapu at 10.30 am, followed by a visit to The Loft Pre Love Boutique (second-hand store). Email selwyntimebank@gmail.com if you would like to come along!

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446 days ago

The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

Sunday Star Times

This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View more
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
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446 days ago

Plastic Flight Darts

Gerald from Hoon Hay

9 Red, 5 Green various lengths weights condition. Ideal for home dart board.
Pick up Hoon Hay. Ph/Txt 021 1704 179

Price: $10

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447 days ago

Bright Spots is extended!

Resene

We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View more
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter now

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449 days ago

Libertia plants

Penny from Cashmere

Five large clumps, dug up yesterday. Native, lots of white flowers early summer. Drought tolerant. Likes full sun. Soil attached. Free to anyone to collect (Cashmere) for landscaping, or could break up and pot up.

Free

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