Ilam, Christchurch

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1477 days ago

We Say, You Say: Horse Racing

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Canterbury,

Addington Raceway was a sell-out for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup, the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country.

With the event attracting racegoers around Aotearoa, officials agree that this race has a positive impact on the local economy. On the… View more
Hi Canterbury,

Addington Raceway was a sell-out for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup, the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country.

With the event attracting racegoers around Aotearoa, officials agree that this race has a positive impact on the local economy. On the other side, animal rights activists SAFE states that using horses for sport puts immense pressure on a horse's anatomy and that the sport should not be continued.

Do you think horse racing should be banned?

*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment to be printed in our Conversations section.

Image
J
1475 days ago

**GARAGE SALE **BOOK SALE**

Julie from Avonhead

Saturday 14 November
8 am start
Housewares.....Books.......Manchester.......Games......Dog toys......
96 Withells Road, Avonhead

1475 days ago

Macpac Hornby Garage Sale on Now

Macpac

We’re hosting our annual Garage Sale at Macpac Hornby, so pop in-store and grab an extra 25% off Clearance items, plus stock up on Christmas goodies for the whole family.

Make this summer the best one yet.

On for a limited time, from 13th-15th November.
Know more

Image
1476 days ago

Sample Korean culture

Hyeza Neighbourly Lead from Ilam

Overseas travel might be off the cards but you can still get a taste of Korean life and culture this weekend.

The Korean Day 2020 festival from 11am to 3pm on Saturday is a family-friendly event that will introduce you to various aspects of Korean culture. There will be K-pop dancing, taekwondo … View more
Overseas travel might be off the cards but you can still get a taste of Korean life and culture this weekend.

The Korean Day 2020 festival from 11am to 3pm on Saturday is a family-friendly event that will introduce you to various aspects of Korean culture. There will be K-pop dancing, taekwondo demonstrations, traditional dances and Korean food to sample.

The festival is being held at Burnside High School’s Aurora Centre and entry is free.

1476 days ago

Let's work together to make Aotearoa New Zealand a more compassionate place.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines
View more
To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines

+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone

+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police

+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer

+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity

1476 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View more
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Learn more

Image
1477 days ago

Endangered butterfly given fighting chance of survival thanks to these kids

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Kids are on a mission to help save a one-of-a-kind butterfly, only found in the Canterbury region.

The tiny butterflies, which are yet to have an official name, have been declining in numbers due to their natural habitat rapidly disappearing.

After hearing about their plight from “Bug man” … View more
Kids are on a mission to help save a one-of-a-kind butterfly, only found in the Canterbury region.

The tiny butterflies, which are yet to have an official name, have been declining in numbers due to their natural habitat rapidly disappearing.

After hearing about their plight from “Bug man” Ruud Kleinpaste, children from Burnside Primary School have been championing the “Five B’s Project”, Bring Back Burnside’s Boulder Butterfly, working to rebuild the stone-covered habitats where the purple and orange-coloured butterflies live.

Watch the video above as KEA Kids News reporter Riley Goodall, 10, of Burnside Primary helps his classmates find butterflies in the wild and release them into their new home.

1491 days ago

Riddle me this!

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

What kinds of dogs and how many of each kind does Troy have? Leave your answer in the comments below!

Image
1478 days ago

Secure your home for Summer

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

We are very happy to announce that Exceed is now an Authorised Crimsafe Licensee.

All our teams around New Zealand can now supply and install THE BEST HINGED SECURITY SCREENS for front and back doors to improve the security of your home.

Crimsafe has been tried and tested for over 20 years and … View more
We are very happy to announce that Exceed is now an Authorised Crimsafe Licensee.

All our teams around New Zealand can now supply and install THE BEST HINGED SECURITY SCREENS for front and back doors to improve the security of your home.

Crimsafe has been tried and tested for over 20 years and are the leaders in the security screen industry providing quality and superior protection.

WHY CHOOSE CRIMSAFE?

✔️All Crimsafe security doors installed by Exceed are custom-made-to-measure without compromising on strength and style.

✔️ With Crimsafe hinged security doors you can enjoy natural light, airflow, unhindered views and improved energy efficiency without detracting from their visual appeal.

WHAT MAKES CRIMSAFE SCREENS SO STRONG?

It’s unparalleled combination of a thicker mesh and a screw-clamp system that is proven to be significantly stronger and harder to break into. This unique system allows security screens to withstand tremendous force by absorbing and dispersing impact around the frame, making the screen highly resistant to attack.

If you want to learn more about Crimsafe security screen doors click the following link or give us a call on ? 0800 25 25 00

1478 days ago

Open homes reveal Belfast’s Kapuatohe heritage

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Local residents have stepped back in time, making the most of a rare opportunity to visit the historic Kapuatohe Dwelling and neighbouring cottage in Belfast.

The former local schoolmaster’s house and the workman’s cottage have both undergone extensive repairs and strengthening work following … View more
Local residents have stepped back in time, making the most of a rare opportunity to visit the historic Kapuatohe Dwelling and neighbouring cottage in Belfast.

The former local schoolmaster’s house and the workman’s cottage have both undergone extensive repairs and strengthening work following the 2010-11 earthquakes. Both the dwelling and cottage’s chimneys have been strengthened and repaired and cracking on the inside walls fixed.

In the cottage, the kitchen floor has been re-levelled and new vinyl and kitchen joinery installed.

They will soon become private residences, prompting a special “open home” for local residents at Kapuatohe Reserve.

Early principal Henry Wilson was the first to live in the schoolmaster’s house with his family. The building continued to house school staff until 1972.

English architect Thomas Cane, who designed the Gothic Revival-style timber house, was also responsible for the Timeball Station in Lyttelton.

Image
1500 days ago

Sarah Pallett promises 'more inclusive' style after defeating Gerry Brownlee in Ilam

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

As she turned away from her roaring fans on Saturday night, Labour’s Sarah Pallett was at a loss for words when asked if she had dreamed of such a victory.

“I dared to hope – we dared to hope. It’s something that we put a lot of work into, and we’re obviously surprised and completely … View more
As she turned away from her roaring fans on Saturday night, Labour’s Sarah Pallett was at a loss for words when asked if she had dreamed of such a victory.

“I dared to hope – we dared to hope. It’s something that we put a lot of work into, and we’re obviously surprised and completely delighted.”

Pallett had just pulled off perhaps the most unlikely of election night coups – ousting National’s Gerry Brownlee to win Ilam, a seat the National grandee held since 1996.

Brownlee called her to concede victory about 10.30pm, leaving her with tears in her eyes and needing the steadying reassurance of campaign manager Megan Woods as the enormity of what had happened hit home.

1480 days ago

Shower Glass Restoration

Robert from Easy Clean Glass Solutions

Hi All

Do you have water staining on your shower glass you just can’t remove? At Easy Clean Glass Solutions we are the experts in restoring stained glass, whether it be shower glass, windows or balustrades.

We can restore your stained shower for just $99 and if you never want to scrub it again,… View more
Hi All

Do you have water staining on your shower glass you just can’t remove? At Easy Clean Glass Solutions we are the experts in restoring stained glass, whether it be shower glass, windows or balustrades.

We can restore your stained shower for just $99 and if you never want to scrub it again, ask about our protective glass coatings to keep it looking great for years to come.

For more information or to book in your showers contact us

Web: www.easycleanglass.co.nz...
Phone: 0800 EZCLEAN
Email: Robert@easycleanglass.co.nz

K
1479 days ago

Flat furniture needed

karen from Russley

Hi I need to set my son up in a flat at the start of December, everything is needed from bed and bedding to kitchenware etc if anyone has things they want to discard to help me with the set up please contact me - many thanks Karen

Free

1479 days ago

HOMED Saturday 14th November

Reporter Homed - The Press

What's your favorite Canterbury property from this week's issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

Image
1479 days ago

Elusions new look

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

Patrick and family from Eluison are excited to have a slightly new look. Now we have been doing so many heatpumps we needed more space so we have largely retired the Elusion Red ute and upgraded to being a man with a van. Still has plenty of red, same quality service and same high quality services.… View morePatrick and family from Eluison are excited to have a slightly new look. Now we have been doing so many heatpumps we needed more space so we have largely retired the Elusion Red ute and upgraded to being a man with a van. Still has plenty of red, same quality service and same high quality services.

One of our clients has drawn us these awesome pictures of Patrick and his new van! Shan just loves the likeness.

While the weathers getting warmer you may want to think about upgrading or new installation of heatpumps for keeping you cool during summer....we hear its ment to be a hot dry one so get in quick for one of our free quotes with a smile.

Also great timing to think about your outdoor entertainment lighting, outdoor plugs for swimming pools, spas, or garden tools. Get in quick to avoid being dissapointed before your Christmas holidays


As always give us a call on 021525123, or elusionelectrical@gmail.com . Remember to mention if you have a gold card, or CDHB member for your discount.

Have a great week
Patrick, Shan and family

Top