Heathcote Valley, 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!

2735 days ago

Have a heart of gold - support the St John Annual Appeal

St John New Zealand

Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

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Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Donate now!

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2737 days ago

Leather lounge suite

Tony from Clifton

Selling our American oversized leather lounge suite. Includes 3 seater, 2 seater, Ottoman and 8 leather/suede cushions. All in soft supple leather and excellent condition.
Call me for the sizes of all this suite.
Tony 022 685 6869

Price: $2,990

2737 days ago

Dinner sorted

Jennifer from Woolston

Do you hate sorting out what's on for dinner every night? Green Dinner Table makes it easy to have delicious, restaurant quality meals 3 or 5 nights a week with their local plant-based subscription food box service. Check them out at www.greendinnertable.co.nz...

Price: $99

2741 days ago

landscape gardening

Jim from Woolston

can anyone recommend a good landscape gardener who can plan and design a garden

2761 days ago

person trapping cats

Suzanne from Bromley

hello I would like to put a warning out there for all cat owners. There is a person trapping cats in maces road Bromley. Please keep your pets safe.

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2746 days ago

Vegetation growing out from peoples street side boundaries.

John from Woolston

If you walk our streets and roads, you are a postie, a young mother walking her children or an older person with limited sight you will be familiar with the problem of trees, and general vegetation growing beyond peoples boundaries. In many cases you have to duck, brush aside or circumvent these … View moreIf you walk our streets and roads, you are a postie, a young mother walking her children or an older person with limited sight you will be familiar with the problem of trees, and general vegetation growing beyond peoples boundaries. In many cases you have to duck, brush aside or circumvent these obstructions.
There is a LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT which states that vegetation must not extend past roadside boundaries, but if it does it must be at a minimum of 2.5 metres above the footpath and the grass verge between the boundary and footpath. If it extends over a roadway it must be a minimum of 5 metres above.
There is on the council website an opportunity to report these problems or the council can be contacted directly. Council will inspect and send notification to remedy, but if that is not done within a time frame, council contractors will remedy the problem and the property owner will be billed.
I doubt that many know about these requirements, but if they did I am sure the majority would conform.

2738 days ago

Have you discussed your funeral with family?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.

Taking the time to talk

Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.

It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you … View more
Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.

Taking the time to talk

Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.

It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you take the time to consider how you would like to be fare-welled and talk about it with your family, then you could save your family some stress when the time comes. Instead of having to make decisions about coffin finishes and song sheets, your family can focus on supporting each other in their bereavement.

Follow this link to more on this subject and plenty of other advice:

www.cab.org.nz...

2738 days ago

Tsunami warning sirens to sound on Sunday

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The sirens will be tested on Sunday at 11am.

They will sound for up to three minutes and will only be heard within a few blocks of the coast between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake.

If the sirens sound for more than 10 minutes it is no longer a test and you should move inland to higher ground.

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2738 days ago

Always on the go? We’ve got good news!

NZ Post

You can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you … View moreYou can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 Prezzy® card. Ts & Cs apply. Find locations now!

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2738 days ago

Glassons warehouse clearance sale 31 March to 2nd April

Glassons

Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!

Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday … View more
Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!

Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April.
Learn more

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2739 days ago

Questionable Council Approach

John from Woolston

Every year on the grass area beside the Heathcote River along parts of Richardson and Clarendon Terraces saplings and seedlings from a single specie of tree grow. On the bend of Richardson Tce. approaching the 2 overhead bridges they have become a real danger to road users as they obscure vision of… View moreEvery year on the grass area beside the Heathcote River along parts of Richardson and Clarendon Terraces saplings and seedlings from a single specie of tree grow. On the bend of Richardson Tce. approaching the 2 overhead bridges they have become a real danger to road users as they obscure vision of the road ahead. Each year after prompting, contractors come and cut these off. Because they don't poison these plants when they cut them off they grow again next year along with new seedlings. The longer they do this the greater their root systems will become.

A WORD OF WARNING for walkers; they have just been cut off and in many cases a stub several inches long has been left. Be careful as they will trip you up if you don't see them, or if you inadvertently stand on them they could easily penetrate footwear, causing nasty injuries.

Several different approaches could be taken by Council, namely removing the offending trees (which I am not in favour of as if I am correct in identifying them they are beautiful mature exotic specimens.) Digging or pulling the saplings and seedlings out, which in my opinion is impractical, which leaves cutting and poisoning. I am aware many will be against poisoning, which is your belief, but is that belief ill founded ? If you are against poisoning please give a practical cost effective alternative solution.

2739 days ago

Annual Plan - recreational facilities

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good … View more#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good idea?

Tell us your thoughts below or make a formal submission at: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2739 days ago

Love your neighbourhood - and your garden?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90). Sign up now

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2739 days ago

Save money by creating tasty burgers at home!

SuperValue New Zealand

Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!

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Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!

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