Islington, Christchurch

598 days ago

What's your best onion recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for onion recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 20, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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598 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power … View more
Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

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600 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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605 days ago

Tech Support and Computer Repairs

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Looking for user-friendly computer repairs and tech support? I can help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally just making technology work.

Andrew King
021 116-7074

603 days ago

Mini BioBlitz at the Mahoe

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Event description
Join Mike Bowie from Lincoln University who will be conducting a search for various species in the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. You'll be on the hunt for anything that flies, grows, crawls and hides! This free event is suitable for all ages. Your observations are … View more
Event description
Join Mike Bowie from Lincoln University who will be conducting a search for various species in the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. You'll be on the hunt for anything that flies, grows, crawls and hides! This free event is suitable for all ages. Your observations are uploaded to iNaturalist.NZ as part of The City Nature Challenge 2023.

You can also download the iNaturalist app to your own mobile device and use the app to upload your own photos of organisms to iNaturalist NZ.


Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.

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606 days ago

Do you know any 'Boomerang Babies'?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our … View moreIn previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our communities and have you noticed it in yours?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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604 days ago

Grab an epic broadband and power deal!

The Team from NZ Compare

The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe … View more
The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe you’d like to bundle and get your first 2 months of broadband FREE with Electric Kiwi! Or sink your teeth into a $100 welcome credit with Flick.

There is more so hop to it Neighbours before they go!
GET EPIC EASTER DEALS

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605 days ago

Why don't CCC date their web pages?

John from Upper Riccarton

www.ccc.govt.nz...

I made the model below based on what I understand to be the present High Density Residential Zone Sunlight Access Qualifying Matter requirements

Northern Boundary 1.5 m setback 3m up at boundary 50 degree recession
West/East Boundary 1m setback 3m up at boundary 60 degree… View more
www.ccc.govt.nz...

I made the model below based on what I understand to be the present High Density Residential Zone Sunlight Access Qualifying Matter requirements

Northern Boundary 1.5 m setback 3m up at boundary 50 degree recession
West/East Boundary 1m setback 3m up at boundary 60 degree recession.
the old MDRZ (everyone is far more draconian)

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604 days ago

green cooking apples

Gwenda from Rolleston

These are mostly windfalls so they will need cooking up fairly soon. $1/kg

Price: $1

606 days ago

Save at your local Resene ColorShop!

Resene

Bring out the best in your home.

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops!

Hurry Resene sale ends Tuesday 11th April.
Shop online at shop.resene.co.nz or visit your local Resene ColorShop.
Learn More

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606 days ago

FREE - HP Design Jet T120 printer and stand

Kate from Wigram

** gone pending pickup

Free to anyone needing or wanting a printer for A1 plans or drawings.
HP Design Jet T120 printer and stand
Needs a new print head but otherwise in good condition, just no longer used
Had new cartridges installed
Stand included, paper excluded
Pick up from central … View more
** gone pending pickup

Free to anyone needing or wanting a printer for A1 plans or drawings.
HP Design Jet T120 printer and stand
Needs a new print head but otherwise in good condition, just no longer used
Had new cartridges installed
Stand included, paper excluded
Pick up from central CBD or Wigram by arrangement

Free

613 days ago

Mayor holding public meeting to talk annual plan, Three Waters and housing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and city councillor Sam MacDonald will host a public meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the council’s latest annual plan, property valuations, Three Waters and housing intensification.

“Part of rebuilding trust and confidence in council is being out in the … View more
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and city councillor Sam MacDonald will host a public meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the council’s latest annual plan, property valuations, Three Waters and housing intensification.

“Part of rebuilding trust and confidence in council is being out in the community, answering questions and understanding people’s concerns,” Mauger said.

MacDonald said the latest annual plan had been “particularly challenging”, with interest rates, inflation and insurance adding significant pressure to the council budget.

“We have worked hard to minimise the impact to below inflation,” he said.

”We are hopeful we will get a lot of people along, the issues being discussed impact everybody.”

The meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday at St Christopher’s Church, Avonhead Rd.

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607 days ago

It's time to have your say on the Draft Annual Plan.

Christchurch City Council

This outlines what Christchurch City Council plans to spend on projects and day-to-day services in the next year and how we'll pay for it.

Find out more and have your say by Monday 10 April.
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607 days ago

Giving back to the Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Jaleel found purpose in life through the Graeme Dingle Foundation's programmes.

Losing two special people as a teenager left her lost and scraping by daily. But with the Foundation’s programmes; Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K, she found mentors who believed in her and taught her life … View more
Jaleel found purpose in life through the Graeme Dingle Foundation's programmes.

Losing two special people as a teenager left her lost and scraping by daily. But with the Foundation’s programmes; Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K, she found mentors who believed in her and taught her life skills, self-belief and the importance of asking for help.

Winning the Project K Excellence Award inspired her to work with the Foundation, which led to her becoming a Kiwi Can Leader. Jaleel hopes to continue working with the Foundation.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps kiwis like Jaleel.
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610 days ago

Gelz by Sonia - affordable gel nails in Prebbleton

Anne-Marie Neighbourly Lead from Hornby

Hi everyone, two months ago I posted about my friends business and she has had such a lovely response from Neighbourly, thank you all so much!
I just wanted to share the nails she did for me today.

Sonia trained in gel nails in 2005, and after taking a break to have her children, she has … View more
Hi everyone, two months ago I posted about my friends business and she has had such a lovely response from Neighbourly, thank you all so much!
I just wanted to share the nails she did for me today.

Sonia trained in gel nails in 2005, and after taking a break to have her children, she has recently opened a home studio.

To update her portfolio, she is offering very reasonable rates.
Look her up on Facebook as Gelz by Sonia, or email at soniabrougham@yahoo.co.nz.

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