Islington, Christchurch

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2669 days ago

The political survey

Avryll Dawn from Hornby

Hi everyone, I tried so hard to complete the survey.......the black cursor would not move, and on the two occasions it did, it move totally against my direction and went to negative and not positive. Just a waste of time.

2669 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste Workshops

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Looking for inspiration to reduce your household food waste and save money at the same time? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclasses with Kate Meads on the 12 and 13 September.
All workshop attendees walk away with a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now!

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Looking for inspiration to reduce your household food waste and save money at the same time? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclasses with Kate Meads on the 12 and 13 September.
All workshop attendees walk away with a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now!

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: bit.ly...

Wednesday 13 September Workshop: bit.ly...

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2669 days ago

WE ARE FINALISTS!!!

Vickie from Pure Style Home & Garden

So excited to announce that Pure Style Home & Garden is one of four finalists across NZ for OUTSTANDING START UP BUSINESS in the Network NZ Business Awards! We are also up for the People's Choice Award - so excited, honoured and totally blown away!!! 😃 Please head to the link below … View moreSo excited to announce that Pure Style Home & Garden is one of four finalists across NZ for OUTSTANDING START UP BUSINESS in the Network NZ Business Awards! We are also up for the People's Choice Award - so excited, honoured and totally blown away!!! 😃 Please head to the link below and give us a vote and give us a 'like' on our Facebook page to keep updated as the awards progress. Thanks so much to all our neighbourly neighbours, loyal supporters, clients, friends and family - Kayne & Vickie xx

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2669 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori:: what does powhiri mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Here's our second challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after … View more
Here's our second challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori:: what does powhiri mean?
  • 3.8% A child's toy
    3.8% Complete
  • 90.6% A welcoming ceremony
    90.6% Complete
  • 3.8% A song
    3.8% Complete
  • 1.9% A traditional costume
    1.9% Complete
106 votes
2669 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2669 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2684 days ago

retro mirror

Lynda from Halswell

a retro mirror for a dressing table
pick up halswell

Price: $55

2670 days ago

Rooster

Raeline from Rolleston

12 month old rooster to give away, doesn't like my new turkey

Free

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2670 days ago

Quality second hand furniture

Stephen Brian from Christchurch Auctions Clearance Depot

Hi neighbours. Lovely weekend it was for the ducks! The start of another week and sunshine is on the wish list, with so many butter coloured daffodils out it must be spring☺ Enjoy your week folks and do call in and say hi. We are 7 days now so come on in and have a leisurely look. 4 Curletts Rd … View moreHi neighbours. Lovely weekend it was for the ducks! The start of another week and sunshine is on the wish list, with so many butter coloured daffodils out it must be spring☺ Enjoy your week folks and do call in and say hi. We are 7 days now so come on in and have a leisurely look. 4 Curletts Rd or check out our website www.christchurchauctions.co.nz......

2670 days ago

Dog's Day Out - The Breeze Walking Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

How does your dog react when you mention the W word? Take your four-legged dog friend on a walk as part of The Breeze Walking Festival. Go on, make their day. For more information about the event go to: bit.ly...

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2670 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2670 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2670 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does kia kaha mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no … View more
Kia ora! Next week is Māori Language Week and we're planning a special edition, celebrating the tangata whenua of our region.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

***What does kia kaha mean?

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Mahuru Māori: what does kia kaha mean?
  • 97.3% Stay strong!
    97.3% Complete
  • 0% Look out!
    0% Complete
  • 2% Hot food!
    2% Complete
  • 0.7% That hurt!
    0.7% Complete
147 votes
2671 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2672 days ago

Landscaping sand

Dianne from Wigram

Approx 3 wheelbarrows of landscaping sand that is used to mix with cement etc when paving or other landscaping projects.
You can even have the tarpaulins pick up Wigram.Txt 0211806933
Now going for free as We want it GONE!!!!

Free

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