Islington, Christchurch

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341 days ago

Office Chair

Julie from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Colour: Charcoal. Adjustable height and back. Smoke free home. No longer required.

Price: $50

341 days ago

100% of the love, for 50% of the fee! Half-price adoptions at SPCA start 27 January

The Team from SPCA Christchurch - Centre & Op Shops

Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...

From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals … View more
Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...

From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals into loving homes this summer.

Life is just better with animals – so why wouldn’t you? Head over to www.spca.nz... to find your new best friend.

341 days ago

Covid update - National figures

Gordon from Halswell

Two aspects to these figures:
1) It looks like this wave is slowing down
2) Reports are that it is not quite as bad as previous waves.
However, it is still around and still making people sick/death.

New cases - Deaths

7016 - 22 -- Last week
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Two aspects to these figures:
1) It looks like this wave is slowing down
2) Reports are that it is not quite as bad as previous waves.
However, it is still around and still making people sick/death.

New cases - Deaths

7016 - 22 -- Last week
8040 - ??
7417 - 27
7880 - 27
6656 - 20
6814 - 22
7881 - 20
5947 - 36
3934 - 44
4018 - 26
3916 - 17
3571 - 15
2968 -
2998 - 18

342 days ago

Poll: What issues have you encountered?

The Team from NZ Compare

New Year, New Connection! How's your broadband holding up?
Have you encountered any issues with your current broadband service in the past year? Share your thoughts and let's help each other out!

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What issues have you encountered?
  • 22.5% Slow speeds
    22.5% Complete
  • 40.2% Unstable Connection
    40.2% Complete
  • 28.6% Expensive Monthly Bills
    28.6% Complete
  • 4.9% Bad Customer Service
    4.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Limited Coverage
    3.7% Complete
405 votes
343 days ago

Visit to Rakaia

Fiona Murray from Selwyn Timebank

Join us for an excursion to Rakaia this Friday! On Friday 26th Jan, Selwyn Timebank is going on a trip to Rakaia to meet members from the Mid Canterbury Timebank based in Ashburton.

It will be a great time to meet other timebankers and get to know what another timebank is doing. We'll meet… View more
Join us for an excursion to Rakaia this Friday! On Friday 26th Jan, Selwyn Timebank is going on a trip to Rakaia to meet members from the Mid Canterbury Timebank based in Ashburton.

It will be a great time to meet other timebankers and get to know what another timebank is doing. We'll meet at a cafe and then visit community initiatives with a local expert as our guide.

All welcome, members and non-members! Please RSVP by Wednesday 24th Jan to selwyntimebank@gmail.com

Selwyn Timebank is an initiative of Lincoln Envirotown. If you would like to learn more about Selwyn Timebank go to lincolnenvirotown.org.nz...

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343 days ago

RIDGELINE TRAMPING BOOTS Brand New $185

Murray from Halswell

RIDGELINE APACHE TRAMPING , BOOTS BRAND NEW .Still in Box.
Size UK 08 / EURO 42 $185.00
Brand New Never unused still in box sell $185.00 I got the wrong size .

www.gearshop.co.nz...

My loss is your gain. These Cost me $300

Price: $185

343 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 22-26 January 2024

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

OUR CITY BRANCH OPENS ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY AT THEIR NEW LOCATION AT 133 BRIGHTON MALL (SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE) – 03 366 6490

We have several free clinics coming up this week. See details below for JP, general Legal advice and specialist ACC advice.

1. Justice of the peace – … View more
OUR CITY BRANCH OPENS ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY AT THEIR NEW LOCATION AT 133 BRIGHTON MALL (SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE) – 03 366 6490

We have several free clinics coming up this week. See details below for JP, general Legal advice and specialist ACC advice.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 22nd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. CAB volunteers in the community
- Tuesday, 23rd - 11am-2pm – Eastgate Mall upstairs in the Library. Look out for our yellow flag. Drop in if you have a problem you want to discuss.

3. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 25th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

4. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 25th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (Small business accounting office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

5. ACC advice – Thursday, 25th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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343 days ago

What’s on in Canterbury - share your events with us

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Did you know you can share details of community events with your fellow neighbours on Neighbourly? Please let us know if you’ve got a school fair, community market, workshop or other event coming up that the public can attend! Click the Events tab within Neighbourly for more details.

We can … View more
Did you know you can share details of community events with your fellow neighbours on Neighbourly? Please let us know if you’ve got a school fair, community market, workshop or other event coming up that the public can attend! Click the Events tab within Neighbourly for more details.

We can also share this info in The Press’ weekly What’s On column (published Fridays in print and online at thepress.co.nz). You can email event info to us directly too at reporters@press.co.nz - please include the date, time, location, info on any costs/ticket requirements, info on what the event is and a photo, if possible.

There is no charge to submit an event for this column, but inclusion is not guaranteed. Submissions need to be in by the end of business on Tuesday to be considered for that Friday’s column.

343 days ago

Cloudy tap water in Lincoln

Will from Lincoln

Hi all

Is it common in the region for tap water to come out cloudy and settle clear? We've noticed this at our place since we moved in. It settles and clears but it's super cloudy if you fill a glass or the dog bowl.

Just wondering if this is a 'thing' or if we need to get … View more
Hi all

Is it common in the region for tap water to come out cloudy and settle clear? We've noticed this at our place since we moved in. It settles and clears but it's super cloudy if you fill a glass or the dog bowl.

Just wondering if this is a 'thing' or if we need to get this checked.

Cheers

343 days ago

Ride on mower

Richard from Hornby

Rideon mower 17.5hp engine runs mint no smoking at all new battery.
Good catcher blades in good condition starts easy and is easy to operate can be used without the rear catcher on as well.
The mower was assembled in 2003 engine transmission and deck belts and trans belts strong blades in great … View more
Rideon mower 17.5hp engine runs mint no smoking at all new battery.
Good catcher blades in good condition starts easy and is easy to operate can be used without the rear catcher on as well.
The mower was assembled in 2003 engine transmission and deck belts and trans belts strong blades in great condition

Price: $1,400

344 days ago

Vampire Power: Avoid the Invisible Lurker

The Team from NZ Compare

Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?

But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your … View more
Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?

But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your energy bills in check.
Learn more now

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354 days ago

Extreme Heat

Mohan Neighbourly Lead from Sockburn

Today at 10am, I observed the sparrows are chirping in an unusval way messaging a holocaust like situation. I understand this due to lack of water to quench their thrust in todays sudden hike in temperature. They are flying like fainted, and found one dead in my front lawn. As a help, I put a … View moreToday at 10am, I observed the sparrows are chirping in an unusval way messaging a holocaust like situation. I understand this due to lack of water to quench their thrust in todays sudden hike in temperature. They are flying like fainted, and found one dead in my front lawn. As a help, I put a tubful of water in my backyard. Would like to know our neighbourhood about this similar situation.

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346 days ago

Duck Eggs

Janette from Broomfield - Hei Hei

I have 4 dozen Duck eggs for sale $10 per dozen

Price: $10

346 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for pumpkin?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, our readers love learning things from other readers, so we're looking for recipes for pumpkin to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by January 26, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the March issue of NZ Gardener.

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347 days ago

Covid update - National figures

Gordon from Halswell

The figures were not available for each week over Xmas/New Year but the new cases for last week are correct and we are in the throws of another 'wave' which Xmas will surely have contributed to, although it was rising pre-Xmas.
If you have or think you have COVID-19, please do not keep … View more
The figures were not available for each week over Xmas/New Year but the new cases for last week are correct and we are in the throws of another 'wave' which Xmas will surely have contributed to, although it was rising pre-Xmas.
If you have or think you have COVID-19, please do not keep it a secret from workmates, let them have the choice to take a risk working with you, or not, or wear a mask, even if you will not.

New cases - Deaths
8040 - ?? Last week
7417 - 27 -
7880 - 27
6656 - 20
6814 - 22
7881 - 20
5947 - 36
3934 - 44
4018 - 26
3916 - 17
3571 - 15
2968 -
2998 - 18

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