Hillsborough, Christchurch

An independent lifestyle

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Enjoy your own townhouse with the added benefit of a thriving and vibrant community.

Whether you fancy a quiet night in or you’re fond of entertaining, your townhouse lets you go with the flow. Best of all, your base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior … View moreEnjoy your own townhouse with the added benefit of a thriving and vibrant community.

Whether you fancy a quiet night in or you’re fond of entertaining, your townhouse lets you go with the flow. Best of all, your base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance.

We currently have a townhouse available now, priced from $573,000.*

Call Lynne on 03 337 6500 to join our welcoming community today or click read more for more information.

*Pricing subject to availability.

Poll: What's your mortgage interest rate?

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you noticed that home loan rates are increasing?
Share your current mortgage interest rate to find out if you might be paying more than you need to.

What's your mortgage interest rate?

• Under 6%
• 6-7%
• 7-8%
• More than 8%

Vote View Results

• 30.6% Under 6%
  30.6% Complete
• 40.6% 6-7%
  40.6% Complete
• 17% 7-8%
  17% Complete
• 11.8% More than 8%
  11.8% Complete

389 votes

Don't miss out on $15,000 back...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 March if you sign up … View moreIt could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 March if you sign up for one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*.

There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.

*Terms and conditions apply Find out more

Free Alo Vera Plants

Gerhard from Clifton

Collect from 32 Kinsey Tce, 4 m downhill from the garage on your right.

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Embrace the autumn vibes with a tree-mendous transformation

Melissa Thompson from The Tree People

Embrace the beauty of autumn with a little tree TLC!

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New Lottery, New Home ...

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Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Thinking about going green this St. Paddy's?

Discover the different types of sustainable energy sources and how they combat climate change.

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Ryman residents tempted with exciting menus

Essie Summers Retirement Village

The feel-good factor around a sumptuous meal served up professionally in the village dining room can help Ryman residents’ overall sense of wellbeing. Eating well and with pleasure will also help their health.

That is the view of Ryman’s Food Team and village Senior Lead Chefs who have been… View moreThe feel-good factor around a sumptuous meal served up professionally in the village dining room can help Ryman residents’ overall sense of wellbeing. Eating well and with pleasure will also help their health.

That is the view of Ryman’s Food Team and village Senior Lead Chefs who have been planning mouth-watering recipes and food selections that will make up autumn, winter, spring, and summer menus for 2024.

Menu Development Chef Matt Orr alongside the Chefs Panel are working tirelessly to create a menu for all seasons.

Click read more for the full article.

Bathroom makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Bring out the best in your bathroom with a feature wall in your favourite Resene colour. Find out how to get started with our easy advice.

WIN one month FREE Broadband

The Team from NZ Compare

March into savings with our epic Easter deals! SWITCH now to WIN a month of FREE broadband!

Simply switch your broadband or power plan using Broadband Compare or Power Compare by 2/4/2024 to be in to WIN!

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BIG BARGAIN BOOK SALE on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 March

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Christchurch Libraries are having their BIG BARGAIN BOOK SALE
- Friday 15 March 9am to 7pm
- Saturday 16 March 9am to 4pm
- at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield

It is the best place to grab great books at cheap prices.
📚Fiction and Non-fiction $3
… View moreChristchurch Libraries are having their BIG BARGAIN BOOK SALE
- Friday 15 March 9am to 7pm
- Saturday 16 March 9am to 4pm
- at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield

It is the best place to grab great books at cheap prices.
📚Fiction and Non-fiction $3
📕Books for kids and teens only $1
📔Magazines are 20 cents each (10 for $2)
💽Audio-visual items such as DVDs, CDs, talking books etc are $3
📖Premium books (including books on art, landscape, gardening, and New Zealand) are at marked prices ($20 and under)

Check out full details, such as location map, on link under 'Read More'

Crocky

The Team from Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

“My name’s Crocky... the nickname I've had my whole life. When I was six I had a possum skin hat like the American folklore hero Davy Crockett. I never wanted to take off the hat.
Where I feel most at home is the Southern Lakes where I was born, but I had my school years in Christchurch … View more“My name’s Crocky... the nickname I've had my whole life. When I was six I had a possum skin hat like the American folklore hero Davy Crockett. I never wanted to take off the hat.
Where I feel most at home is the Southern Lakes where I was born, but I had my school years in Christchurch after my mum moved here when my parents divorced.
I buggered off overseas in the 2000’s, at one point I lived in New York. In the last 10 years I lived in Wellington, it had everything of a big city but like a small village, everything is accessible. Now I'm back again in Christchurch.
I squirrelled and saved and saved and just brought my first home. It's a new build with a vintage feel. I try and get around on my electric motorbike or my push bike, makes me feel like I'm on a mission. It's the best way to see the city. I feel bad using a car when I'm the only one in it. I like going tramping and nature is really good for me.
My biggest thing at the moment; I have an addiction to thrift shopping. I think thrifting is so cool - there's a real market for it, you know what you're looking for and it's great for reselling stuff that's already been created. I have a full time job that's stable so it’s kinda become a bit of a side hustle.
I'm currently collecting digital cameras. I have about 15, op shops think they are no good as everyone is using their phones. I source the chargers and clean the cameras up and sell them on and give them new life. Everyone's going back to the Y2K era for nostalgic reasons, the noise of them clicking a photo - very cool.”

- Crocky

View more stories, or nominate someone: @humansofchch
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Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
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The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday, which … View moreMonthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
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The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday, which is this Sunday 17 March, except in September and December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.


ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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We've got March savings for you neighbours!

Resene

Refresh your interior, get wallpapering, finish your floor, do your deck, fancy up your fence or re-stain your exterior… or you can do them all!

Bring out the best in your home with 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops! Come in and … View moreRefresh your interior, get wallpapering, finish your floor, do your deck, fancy up your fence or re-stain your exterior… or you can do them all!

Bring out the best in your home with 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops! Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop for expert advice and great savings. Find out more

Think you know where NZ's biggest pothole is?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Stuff is on the hunt for the biggest potholes in New Zealand and the list is growing. Got a local pothole doing your head in? Share it on Stuff!