Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

1912 days ago

Red Cross Journey 2019

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.

This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.

Walk, run, dance, jump, or… View more
Red Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.

This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.

Walk, run, dance, jump, or hop 10,000 steps a day and learn about global and local events and get to know real people who have been affected by disaster or conflict. Your fundraising efforts will go towards helping others, just like the people you will learn about.

Registrations are now open!

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1914 days ago

Driveway Gates

Kaylah from Parklands - Marshlands

Looking for some reasonably priced driveway gates, in tidy useable condition, needing to be approx 2.3m wide (give or take) and around 1.5m high. Thank you 😊

1914 days ago

10 things that don't belong in your recycling bin

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A lot of what we're putting in our recycling bins cannot be recycled.

Paul Evans, chief executive of waste management industry body WasteMinz, says in 2018 about 10 per cent of each Auckland household's recycling bin was "contamination" – items that people… View more
Hi neighbours,

A lot of what we're putting in our recycling bins cannot be recycled.

Paul Evans, chief executive of waste management industry body WasteMinz, says in 2018 about 10 per cent of each Auckland household's recycling bin was "contamination" – items that people had put in hoping for the best, but which could not be recycled.

To read more, click here.

If you're in doubt whether something belongs in the recycling bin, the best practice is to simply leave it out.

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1912 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food pantry, help someone with a broken down car or flat tire, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month also coincides with World Humanitarian Day on August 19th and Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1913 days ago

Poll: What's the most popular night to eat fish and chips?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Sunday Star Times

While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View more
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)

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What's the most popular night to eat fish and chips?
  • 1.3% Monday
    1.3% Complete
  • 1.6% Tuesday
    1.6% Complete
  • 3.1% Wednesday
    3.1% Complete
  • 6.2% Thursday
    6.2% Complete
  • 68.1% Friday
    68.1% Complete
  • 12.8% Saturday
    12.8% Complete
  • 6.8% Sunday
    6.8% Complete
1635 votes
1913 days ago

Should you be leaving your heat pump on?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.

And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.

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1913 days ago

The Great Britain Rugby League Lions return!

GB Rugby League Lions Tour and Oceania Cup 2019

International Rugby League returns to the South Island with a doubleheader at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium.

The New Zealand Kiwis, the Great Britain Rugby League Lions, Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Fiji Bati will be in action in the Garden City on November 9.

The first game of the … View more
International Rugby League returns to the South Island with a doubleheader at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium.

The New Zealand Kiwis, the Great Britain Rugby League Lions, Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Fiji Bati will be in action in the Garden City on November 9.

The first game of the doubleheader sees Oceania Cup Pool B rivals Fiji Bati and Papua New Guinea Kumuls play. Followed by historical rivals the Kiwis and the Great Britain Rugby League Lions battle it out for supremacy in their final Test match against each.

Tickets from $20 + fees (Adults) and $10 (kids) + fees.
Buy tickets

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1914 days ago

Become a Teacher

Ministry Of Education

Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View more
Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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1929 days ago

My Website

Lynda from Kaiapoi

Hiya neighbours. I am still looking for someone who can modify my existing website. I normally maintain it myself but it's not mobile phone friendly and needs a re-jig. Can anyone help?. You can have a look at it www.whiteheadsigns.co.nz... Thanks to all, Lynda W.

1914 days ago

Kids Yoga Classes

Stacey from Belfast

Hi all, I run Yoga classes for babies, preschoolers, kids, pre-teens and adult restorative in my own purpose built (created) studio in Belfast.

I am a fully trained Rainbow Yoga Teacher and LOVE yoga and children! I teach 11x classes a week and would love to have some new faces come and join the… View more
Hi all, I run Yoga classes for babies, preschoolers, kids, pre-teens and adult restorative in my own purpose built (created) studio in Belfast.

I am a fully trained Rainbow Yoga Teacher and LOVE yoga and children! I teach 11x classes a week and would love to have some new faces come and join the fun!!

My studio is called "The Yogi Tribe" and is on Facebook if you would like to have a look at the types of things we get up too. My website is currently being created =)

Contact Stacey Cox
0273875513 (text and Il you call back)
theyogitribe@yahoo.com
for more details =)

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1914 days ago

Heavy snow warnings issued for South Island's east coast

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The coldest blast of winter so far is starting to move on to the south of the country ahead of expected disruption from heavy snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

MetService has issued heavy snow warnings for much of Canterbury and Marlborough, and parts of Central Otago, from Tuesday evening … View more
The coldest blast of winter so far is starting to move on to the south of the country ahead of expected disruption from heavy snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

MetService has issued heavy snow warnings for much of Canterbury and Marlborough, and parts of Central Otago, from Tuesday evening until Wednesday afternoon, advising that snow will fall as low as 200 metres causing problems for travellers and farmers.

Below 200m, sleet and heavy rain may also be a problem for Christchurch and parts of Banks Peninsula on Wednesday morning.

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1915 days ago

Heavy snow watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

Heavy snow may disrupt travel in affected areas and could damage trees and powerlines. Cold conditions may cause stress for livestock.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little told Stuff New Zealanders needed to prepare for a shock.

Area: Southern Lakes, Central Otago from Omakau southwards, and… View more
Heavy snow may disrupt travel in affected areas and could damage trees and powerlines. Cold conditions may cause stress for livestock.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little told Stuff New Zealanders needed to prepare for a shock.

Area: Southern Lakes, Central Otago from Omakau southwards, and inland parts of Southland and Clutha.

Valid: 8 hours from 2:00pm to 10:00pm Tuesday.

Forecast: Snow is expected to fall above 300 metres during this time. Snow accumulations may approach Warning criteria above 500 metres.
Read more

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1915 days ago

Want to serve the Community

The Team from

Perhaps you have just moved into the area, perhaps you would like to serve your Community or make new friends. The Lions Club Of New Brighton will always welcome any Male or Female of good standing to come along to one of our meetings, where you will enjoy some fellowship, meet our members and on … View morePerhaps you have just moved into the area, perhaps you would like to serve your Community or make new friends. The Lions Club Of New Brighton will always welcome any Male or Female of good standing to come along to one of our meetings, where you will enjoy some fellowship, meet our members and on your first visit you will enjoy a meal on us. We meet on the 1st & 3rd wednesday of the month at The New Brighton Bowling Club premises at 6pm. Give us a call Ph Alistair Rankin on 0210717889. LIONS, THE LARGEST SERVICE CLUB IN THE WORLD.

1915 days ago

Money box- Mini Cooper

Joseph from Belfast

Missing the bung on the bottom but duct tape works fine

Price: $10

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1916 days ago

Feature Wallpaper

Vicky from Belfast

3 x rolls of European feature wallpaper

Price: $100

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