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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2398 days ago

Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than … View more
On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than 300,000 New Zealanders who served their country and the 30,000 who have died in service, and had been a public holiday since 1921.

A list of the main services across the region is included in the link below. For local services contact your RSA.

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2398 days ago

Catherine Morris, you've won a prize!

Anne-Marie Neighbourly Lead from Hornby

See the Neighbourly blog www.neighbourly.co.nz...
If anyone knows Catherine, please tell her to get in touch with Neighbourly to claim it

2427 days ago

Safe water on tap as Christchurch swallows its pride

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Over the next few weeks, chlorine will be introduced to the water supply at each of Christchurch's 56 pump stations.

Treatment will be rolled out in stages across the city, starting in Brooklands, Kainga and Spencerville on Monday (March 26) and then Riccarton, Halswell, Parklands, … View more
Over the next few weeks, chlorine will be introduced to the water supply at each of Christchurch's 56 pump stations.

Treatment will be rolled out in stages across the city, starting in Brooklands, Kainga and Spencerville on Monday (March 26) and then Riccarton, Halswell, Parklands, Heathcote Valley and around Lyttelton harbour in the coming weeks.

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2403 days ago

bike

Leanne from Broomfield - Hei Hei

hi I just wondered does anyone out their have a mountain bike ladies for sale or where I could get one cheap as mine was stolen from work today. they cut through the padlock with bolt cutters and I am still in shock and digusted would appreciate any feedback thanks

2399 days ago

Heat Pump Sale

Shanae from Rolleston

Hi All
We currently have a heat pump sale at work (with finance options available). Head over to the Smart Sparks Electrical Limited Facebook page or phone 033840225 for more info!

Negotiable

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2399 days ago

Front loader Washing machine

Claire from Wigram

Any one have front loader washing machine plz?txt me :my phone 0210783102

2400 days ago

Cat Rescue has a stall at the Pet Expo this coming weekend. 28th and 29th of April

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Cat Rescue Christchurch and a lot of other animal related vendors/charities have stalls at the Pet Expo on the Sat/Sun (being the 28th/29th of April) at the Pioneer Leisure Centre.


We are going to be having amazing raffles (a donated Cat House from Happy Cat Tree guy (facebook) and a … View more
Cat Rescue Christchurch and a lot of other animal related vendors/charities have stalls at the Pet Expo on the Sat/Sun (being the 28th/29th of April) at the Pioneer Leisure Centre.


We are going to be having amazing raffles (a donated Cat House from Happy Cat Tree guy (facebook) and a voucher from the Cattery Barn in Prebbleton, crafts, facepainting, and a gentleman from Crystal Glasses (re installation of microchipped cat doors)


We have a competition running on our Cat Rescue Christchurch facebook page that you can enter to win ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD DAY TICKETS so best be in quick.  Remember to like our main page and our fundraising page so you don't miss out on opportunities to enter in future.


We also have ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD DAY TICKETS up for auction on Webfair under Cat Rescue Charity (currently sitting at $2 bid).  You can have the fun of auction (which closes on Thursday 26 with ticket pickup from Sydenham) or you can buy now for $10 .


1.  Go to Cat Rescue Facebook to enter competition
2. Go to www.webfair.co.nz... and either bid on the tickets or do the buy
    now of $10 (saying $5 on face value of tickets).


What a great activity to end the school holidays.


Psssss as this is a Christchurch wide post, my good deed for the day is to find someone who knows CATHERINE MORRIS FROM CHRISTCHURCH, as you have a neighbourly prize to collect by 5pm  of Thursday 26th

2400 days ago

Cat Collection today at Halswell New World 9.00-5.00

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Cat Rescue Christchurch is having a collection at Halswell New World today from 9.00 to 5.00

We are hoping the community can support us with donations of monies, kitten and cat food and kitty litter.

I have also compiled a notice board (see photo below ) showing some of CR kittens currently … View more
Cat Rescue Christchurch is having a collection at Halswell New World today from 9.00 to 5.00

We are hoping the community can support us with donations of monies, kitten and cat food and kitty litter.

I have also compiled a notice board (see photo below ) showing some of CR kittens currently looking for their furever home of love and security.

First photo is our collectors from 9-11 who are two locals so make sure you give them a smile.


The second photo is our current foster kittens up for adoption on Trade Me.  Some of them have been in foster homes for a while so they are abit older than the usual cute kitten, but they still deserve a loving home.  If you are interested, go and have a look at Trade Me -Cats to Adopt and read their profiles..........Kitty Dating Page.

2400 days ago

Anzac day collection

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Anzac day is on Wednesday! Your wheelie bins will be emptied one day later than normal this ANZAC Day and the days following.
Find out what you need to know: bit.ly...

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2425 days ago

NZ Post is increasing the cost of posting a letter from $1 to $1.20 to cover 'significant loss of revenue'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of sending letters, parcels and couriers will increase next year, NZ Post says.

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2401 days ago

What are you up to this weekend?

The Warehouse Hornby

Rally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we … View moreRally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we live in and love. Join us in helping to beautify our communities, take heaps of pictures, and share them with #CleanupNZ. Let’s get to work!

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2405 days ago

Do you think wheel clamping should be illegal?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard Transport Minister Phil Twyford's views on wheel clamping? He says it either needs to be banned or regulated - and he was working on legislation to see it banned. What are your thoughts? To read more, click here.

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2402 days ago

Tell us what you want to see and do at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Book clubs?
Writing workshops?
Author visits?

Tell us what you want to see and do at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

Have your say and take the quick survey: bit.ly...

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2402 days ago
2402 days ago

Anzac day wheelie bin collection

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Anzac day is coming up, do you know what day your bin will be emptied?Find out what you need to know: bit.ly...

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