Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

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115 days ago

Lamb’s brains

Dominique & Hugh from Kaiapoi

Good morning all, Does anybody out there ,know where I could buy lambs brains ? I rang several butchers but it appears that as there is little demand in NZ for them, they are now exported overseas. 😥. I used to buy them in Merivale when my girls were little some 50 years ago !! 😱 Someone … View moreGood morning all, Does anybody out there ,know where I could buy lambs brains ? I rang several butchers but it appears that as there is little demand in NZ for them, they are now exported overseas. 😥. I used to buy them in Merivale when my girls were little some 50 years ago !! 😱 Someone suggested “ home kills”. I would really appreciate any suggestions. Many thanks.

115 days ago

Where To Get Rid Of Your Polystyrene...

Fiona from Redwood

Hi Neighbours,

If you want to get rid of your polystyrene out of all your appliance boxes and to save putting it all in your red bin which then goes into our land fills please do.your bit for the Planet and drop it all off at your nearest Mitre 10 they have a huge big sack back in Store near … View more
Hi Neighbours,

If you want to get rid of your polystyrene out of all your appliance boxes and to save putting it all in your red bin which then goes into our land fills please do.your bit for the Planet and drop it all off at your nearest Mitre 10 they have a huge big sack back in Store near the drive thru area.
It gets all recycled and made into big blocks of under floor installation which is so good to know...

133 days ago

Where's the worst pot hole in your neighbourhood?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Canterbury is set to receive more than $50 million over three years to prevent potholes on local roads.

The money is part of a three-year, $4 billion road maintenance spend announced by Transport Minister Simeon Brown on Thursday.
About half will go towards state highways, with the rest … View more
Canterbury is set to receive more than $50 million over three years to prevent potholes on local roads.

The money is part of a three-year, $4 billion road maintenance spend announced by Transport Minister Simeon Brown on Thursday.
About half will go towards state highways, with the rest destined for local roads.

In 2018, Christchurch was dubbed the pothole capital of the country, after it was revealed the city council had spent significantly more than other councils on road repairs, which it blamed on harsh winters and post-quake roadworks pushing traffic onto roads unaccustomed to heavy traffic loads.

Read the full article by reporter Keiller MacDuff here (subscription required, but your first two articles each month are free).

And tell us in the comments below: Where's the worst pot hole in your neighbourhood and how long has it been there?

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115 days ago

Mirror Dresser

Natasha from Rangiora

Smoke free home. All drawers work well.
Length 1175mm
Depth 450mm
Height 1770mm
Couple of scratches as pictured.

Must be able to collect from Rangiora within 2 days.

Price: $150

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116 days ago

WINTER CLOTHING WANTED

Arthur from Rangiora

CITY MISSION OP SHOP RANGIORA. We need Winter donations of, Men's and Women's jackets, coats, woolen jerseys, hoodies, hats, children's winter jackets, also jeans, or any other good quality clothing. Please call or drop off donations at our shop behind New World in the Gables Arcade … View moreCITY MISSION OP SHOP RANGIORA. We need Winter donations of, Men's and Women's jackets, coats, woolen jerseys, hoodies, hats, children's winter jackets, also jeans, or any other good quality clothing. Please call or drop off donations at our shop behind New World in the Gables Arcade between Mon to Sat 10 am to 4 pm phone 03 313 50 27 .

116 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And… View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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116 days ago

Knee high leather boots

Pauline from Rangiora

9cm heel dark Grey colour full leather only worn a few times size 40 9 -9.5 good for a wider calve inside half zip happy for you to try on before buy excellent condition PM or text 0212095513 originally purchase price $199

Price: $75

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116 days ago

Hoover M550 washing machine (in working order)

Andre from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Hi all

This item has found a new owner and is no longer available.

We have a 5.5kg Hoover washing machine to give away. It is old but in working order. No manuals are available, even online. It spent a few years in our barn, tested it today and it does still work. Needs a good clean in- and … View more
Hi all

This item has found a new owner and is no longer available.

We have a 5.5kg Hoover washing machine to give away. It is old but in working order. No manuals are available, even online. It spent a few years in our barn, tested it today and it does still work. Needs a good clean in- and outside though.
Please - PLEASE - only request it if it is for your personal use and not resale. We can put it on Trade-Me ourselves. All we want is to help someone out in need of a washing machine (preferably to someone who doesn't have the money to buy one).
Pick up is near Swannanoa. If you don't have a trailer, we will figure something out to get it to you.

Free

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116 days ago

Residents ‘dig’ Ryman’s Trees for Fees initiative

The Team from Ryman Northwood Retirement Village

With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with … View more
With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with Trees for Survival Charitable Trust to achieve this goal.

Click read more for the full story.

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117 days ago

The Easiest & Most Effective Anti - Aging Treatment You can GET

Rae from Room To Heal

Hello Neighbours

My Microdermabrasion crystals are my go to once a week.

Its benefits include: softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps to smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of scarring, decreases pore size, and reduces superficial hyper-pigmentation, also known as age … View more
Hello Neighbours

My Microdermabrasion crystals are my go to once a week.

Its benefits include: softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps to smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of scarring, decreases pore size, and reduces superficial hyper-pigmentation, also known as age spots. Microdermabrasion also makes it easier for high quality skin care products to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin its youthful appearance.


The surface skin cell turnover will be enhanced and skin will feel visibly fresher. Age spots and fine lines are reduced, pores are unclogged, acne is diminished, collagen is stimulated and a more uniform tone is evident. Essentially it is a controlled way to shed skin of impurities and dead layers of skin. It can be used to successfully treat concerns such as dull, weathered skin, uneven or blotchy pigmentation, freckles, black heads, sun damage and fine lines.

Add the Microdermabrasion crystals to your own lotions, creams/cleansers etc and you will create your own microdermabrasion treatment. Use your hands to rub the cream into your face, pushing the crystals against your skin so that they grab and remove the dead cells of the stratum corneum (top layer of skin). Rinse then moisturise. Please remember to use on backs of hands, arms, chest, legs etc just work it all over your body for a silky smooth sensation!

If your skin needs a lift then purchase here: www.immersioncosmetics.co.nz...

Pickup Available at Room to Heal

Room to Heal in Rangiora
Reiki Practitioner
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Bioptron Medical Light Therapist
Love and Light
Rae

Price: $12.95

124 days ago

Do you volunteer or know someone who does?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all … View more
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!

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117 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Don't quit before the miracle happens

I didn't know I had a problem with food, not at first. I was an active child and not yet overweight, but not as petite as my family so I had a perception that I was fat. I was always hungry and there never seemed to be enough food. I had an … View more
Don't quit before the miracle happens

I didn't know I had a problem with food, not at first. I was an active child and not yet overweight, but not as petite as my family so I had a perception that I was fat. I was always hungry and there never seemed to be enough food. I had an obsession but didn’t know it yet.

When I was thirteen, I worked in a restaurant and all of the sudden food was so accessible and I couldn't stop eating.

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120 days ago

Kate

The Team from Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

"I was in Cambodia for work. It was a very hot night, and I literally swept my hand down my body and said out loud, ‘Oh, it's so hot!’ And I felt this lump, It felt like half the size of a golf ball. I thought, I'm not going to be too worried about it, but I emailed my doctor and… View more"I was in Cambodia for work. It was a very hot night, and I literally swept my hand down my body and said out loud, ‘Oh, it's so hot!’ And I felt this lump, It felt like half the size of a golf ball. I thought, I'm not going to be too worried about it, but I emailed my doctor and made an appointment.

They've said all along you're very lucky you caught it early.

I guess there's some people who go through this sort of thing who are not information seekers. But I'm like, ‘tell me everything!’. My oncologist, at our first meeting, said, ‘our job is to take your body to the very edge to kill the cancer. We take you to the edge, knowing that once we stop, the systems that we are affecting will recover.’ So it is scary stuff.

I just asked questions all the time. I'm a pretty cynical person, but I'm so impressed with the quality of care. I was told when I was first diagnosed, you're in the best city in New Zealand for breast cancer care. When you go in for your chemo you are given a nurse for the day, and she looks after you. They're super resilient these women I mean, obviously they have to be.

When I was heading into chemotherapy, I think the vision I had was that it would be a very quiet, somber place. Oh, no! It's like, hi!, hi! Hi! it's bustly, people are laughing. I actually come away from my chemotherapy sessions feeling quite uplifted because the talk's very lively, and there's just this feeling of caring and concern.

I'm at the pointy end of the treatment now, and although I'm only having treatment every three weeks, the drugs that I'm having now are very heavy duty. I'm just holding my head above water with work.

I continue to turn up with full makeup, I'll put earrings on. And my eyebrows, which I draw on fastidiously every morning and sometimes I end up with like Groucho Marx and sometimes I end up looking like Twiggy. It just depends on my mood. People say to me, oh, gosh, she's looking so well. That helps me too because it's a bit of normality in a very abnormal situation.

Perspective is really important. Getting your head out of what might happen, and bringing yourself back to the present is really important. Counseling helps, right? Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Society both fund counselling.

At the beginning, I was trying to be upbeat about it all the time. I'm not now. I acknowledge when I have down days, those are the days when my sister rushes around and gives me a foot massage.

Actually, for the last week, I felt really afraid of dying. Most of the time, I'm not, because I have faith. So it’s just like, I’ve got this job to do this year, which is an absolute shit job. But it will come to an end.

Boy, have I developed as a person and I'll continue to develop right to the end of this journey, whatever that looks like. Because it just forever changes you. Physically and mentally and emotionally. Spiritually. I've got people praying for me all over the world, and I believe that has made a difference."

- Kate

View more stories, or nominate someone: @humansofchch
www.humansofchch.org...

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118 days ago

Some tickets still available, with one week to go!

Mark from Rangiora

“ Just home from Strictly Sex Factor (on Ice) and Murder in Little Grimley. What an awesome fun evening. Well done to the cast and company.”

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118 days ago

New Lottery, New Home

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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