Islington, Christchurch

2025 days ago

Coping strategies for earthquake-affected children

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.

University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.

This … View more
The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.

University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.

This knowledge should reassure parents who believe their children's trauma and anxiety arises from the stress the Canterbury earthquakes have placed on many families, and remind schools dealing with quake-affected children not to engage in "parent shaming", Liberty says.

2025 days ago

Consultation underway on change of use for Kyle Park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Consultation has begun on whether the Reserve Act classification on Kyle Park should be changed to allow new community facilities to be built on the site.

Christchurch City Council wants to use part of Kyle Park to build the new Hornby library, customer services and leisure centre.

However, the … View more
Consultation has begun on whether the Reserve Act classification on Kyle Park should be changed to allow new community facilities to be built on the site.

Christchurch City Council wants to use part of Kyle Park to build the new Hornby library, customer services and leisure centre.

However, the Kyle Park Management Plan and the reserve classification of the park need to change before any development can occur there.

The changes, if approved, will only apply to the north-east corner of the park, adjacent to Waterloo Road and Smarts Road.

The public have until Monday 15 April to make submissions on the proposed changes.

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2036 days ago

Cops armed after shoot-out

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Canterbury's top police boss has directed all frontline officers in the region to be armed after a street shoot-out.

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2026 days ago

Lawnmaster 400 reel lawn mower

Lesley from Halswell

Reel is 18" (450 mm) wide. Tecumseh 3.0 hp, 4 stroke engine. Made in NZ by Steelfort Engineering.
Shed stored, cuts well.
This mower deserves a larger lawn than we have now.

Price: $50

2026 days ago

Hey Neighbourly family - we need your help!

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View more
In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.

KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Donate now

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2028 days ago

Bright begonias now have scent, stripes and spots

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Begonia specialist Graham Milne has also gone on to develop and breed one of the largest collections of tuberous begonias in the country.

2027 days ago

Which of these is New Zealand's Loveliest Letterbox?

Resene

Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View more
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.

Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
Vote now

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2028 days ago

Ever wondered what happens to the contents of your green bin?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along to The Organics Plant Open Day and find out how our green waste gets processed. Don't forget to bring the kids!

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2028 days ago

Sunday 10th March

Activate Church Christchurch

Hi neighbours!

This Sunday, we finish our series on Freedom in Jesus, based on the biblical book of Galatians. Hope you can join us - the coffee is hot from 10.15am!

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2028 days ago

Bright begonias now have scent, stripes and spots

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Begonia specialist Graham Milne has also gone on to develop and breed one of the largest collections of tuberous begonias in the country.

2037 days ago

Consultation to open in March on Christchurch's Kyle Park use

The Team from Christchurch City Council

You will be able to have your say on the future use of Kyle Park. Consultation opens next month.

Find out more here at Newsline.

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2036 days ago

Christchurch water restrictions to start from Monday

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Water restrictions will be in place across Christchurch from Monday through to the end of May while work is done to upgrade the city’s well heads.

People can water their lawns and gardens on alternate days only, using hand-held hoses. Unattended hoses, sprinklers or garden irrigation systems … View more
Water restrictions will be in place across Christchurch from Monday through to the end of May while work is done to upgrade the city’s well heads.

People can water their lawns and gardens on alternate days only, using hand-held hoses. Unattended hoses, sprinklers or garden irrigation systems cannot be used.

We would like to remind people that this is not an issue around water supply.

You can find our more here at Newsline.

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2029 days ago

Sebo K1 Hunter Airbelt Vacuum cleaner for sale

Ray from Avonhead

Quality German Vacuum cleaner available 2100 Watts
In near new condition plus 5 cleaner bags
Variable power adjustments from lift the carpet to a low suck
Free demonstration
Phone 0273583162 anytime first in best dressed

Price: $60

2031 days ago

Red sticker prevents public access to McLean's Mansion in Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hundreds of people turned up to tour one of the world's largest timber homes on the weekend, only to find the gates closed.

Organisers were forced to make a last minute decision on Friday to cancel the open days at the 118-year-old, 53-room McLean's Mansion, in central Christchurch, when… View more
Hundreds of people turned up to tour one of the world's largest timber homes on the weekend, only to find the gates closed.

Organisers were forced to make a last minute decision on Friday to cancel the open days at the 118-year-old, 53-room McLean's Mansion, in central Christchurch, when it was discovered the building was structurally unsafe and still subject to a Section 45 notice (red sticker).

It's not yet known how long it will take for the notice to be lifted, but if it could be lifted this week there is a chance the open days could still be held before scheduled work begins later this month. Otherwise the open days will be delayed until October.

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2030 days ago

2003 Mitsubishi Diamante ES station wagon

Gwyn from Sockburn

2003 Mitsubishi Diamante ES station wagon, 3.5 litre V6, 310,854km. 16" factory mags, 4 good tyres (front: 215/60R16 95V, rear 216/60R16 95H), wheel alignment done September 2018. Cruise control. Loadmaster towbar and trailer plug.

Sony MEX-N5150BT Bluetooth stereo with pillar-mounted … View more
2003 Mitsubishi Diamante ES station wagon, 3.5 litre V6, 310,854km. 16" factory mags, 4 good tyres (front: 215/60R16 95V, rear 216/60R16 95H), wheel alignment done September 2018. Cruise control. Loadmaster towbar and trailer plug.

Sony MEX-N5150BT Bluetooth stereo with pillar-mounted microphone for hands-free use.

Recently travelled Christchurch to Invercargill and back, and it didn't miss a beat - 8.5l/100km.

Reg (21/3/19) and WoF (Nov 2019). Cam belt, tensioner and water pump done about 12 months ago. Usual wear and tear for a vehicle this age - it's been a great car for me since 128,00kms.

Contact me on 0274 363 007 to view.

Price: $1,700

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