Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Rejuvenate or refresh the colour of concrete inside or out with Resene ConcreteWash, a wash of sheer colour that can help to warm up the look of concrete without the need to replace it.

2532 days ago

World Buskers Festival 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

14 countries.
11 nights.
10 days.
55 artists.
13 performance spaces.
400 performances & shows!
25 years!
Buskers 2018!
Book now: nz.patronbase.com...

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2532 days ago

Pram for paper round

Katrina from Belfast

Would anyone like this mountain buggy? We have been using it for my sons paper round, it is excellent for this purpose - also comes with a rain cover. Don't want any money for it but it does need a new wheel. I got the other back wheel replaced a while ago and it cost $45. Text on … View moreWould anyone like this mountain buggy? We have been using it for my sons paper round, it is excellent for this purpose - also comes with a rain cover. Don't want any money for it but it does need a new wheel. I got the other back wheel replaced a while ago and it cost $45. Text on 0276844484 if interested 🙂

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2532 days ago

​Important calculations when looking to invest...

When choosing to make a property investment, the most important thing you can do is to approach the transaction
as a business decision. ​

You are not buying a home - which is an emotional purchase, and as much about listening to your heart as to your head. The property investment dream is to… View more
When choosing to make a property investment, the most important thing you can do is to approach the transaction
as a business decision. ​

You are not buying a home - which is an emotional purchase, and as much about listening to your heart as to your head. The property investment dream is to secure a high yield property in an area which will ultimately allow you to make good capital gains.

Therefore one of the most important calculations you will need to make is what the yield of a particular property will be. Yield is simply the rent a property could earn over a year, expressed as a percentage of the purchase price: Example, a $350,000 property rented at $350 a week will return a gross rental yield of 5.2%.

You can then use this figure to compare the returns you could get from a property against those provided by other types of investments, such as shares or bank deposits.

Whilst the gross rental yield is a simple calculation to use it's important to note that it doesn't take expenses into account. A property may have a high rental yield but may also have high expenses, making the rental return low when taken into consideration.

If you do want to want a more precise calculation you will need to know (or estimate) the total expenses of property including both purchasing and transaction costs (legal fees, building inspections, any start up loan fees, etc.) and annual costs such as vacancy costs (lost rent and advertising), repairs and maintenance, property ​management fees, home and contents insurance, rates etc.

​As a general rule of thumb, cheaper houses will achieve better yields than more expensive properties.

Knowing all the extra costs can be daunting, however a Harcourts Twiss-Keir property manager can put you in touch with finance and tax specialists for assistance when deciding on an investment property.

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2532 days ago

AA maps

Mel from Spencerville

Morning neighbours, I’m on the hunt for AA maps, specifically the regional ones that as an AA member u can get for free but not the latest version which has green on the front but the YELLOW ones. Why u ask ... I’m right in the middle of a craft / upcycling project three quarters finished &… View moreMorning neighbours, I’m on the hunt for AA maps, specifically the regional ones that as an AA member u can get for free but not the latest version which has green on the front but the YELLOW ones. Why u ask ... I’m right in the middle of a craft / upcycling project three quarters finished & I need 1 more fold out map. Does anyone have 1 lying around in a cupboard or on a bookshelf that r collecting dust that they could give me?? I’m happy to pick up, love to hear from u. Thanks in advance. Mel 0273622495

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2533 days ago

Punga treeferns for sale

Carl from Rangiora

From $20 each for wee ones and guaranteed to survive.(conditions apply).
Discounts for larger orders.
I've been selling barerooted treeferns,harvested from private land that's going to be cleared,for nearly 20 years,supplying local garden centres,the UK export market and direct to the … View more
From $20 each for wee ones and guaranteed to survive.(conditions apply).
Discounts for larger orders.
I've been selling barerooted treeferns,harvested from private land that's going to be cleared,for nearly 20 years,supplying local garden centres,the UK export market and direct to the public sales.
Please tx Carl on 0204PUNGAS (786427) To order.
I can deliver.

Price: $20

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2532 days ago

Lancaster Park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!

We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.

Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, … View more
Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!

We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.

Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, cheering on the Crusaders or enjoying a live concert, send in your images for a chance to have them featured on signage around the site ahead of, and during, the deconstruction.

Learn more: cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz...

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2533 days ago

Colour Your Community - we doubled the winners!

Resene

Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View more
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.

Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.

ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Read more about the nominations

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2533 days ago

Looking for Labrador x puppy

Lou from Rangiora

Hi we are looking for lab x puppy we can offer a loving home large garden and lots of love and walks please if anyone know any one let me know thanks

2535 days ago

What’s happened to Spags?

Anne from Kaiapoi

Hi,
I’ve tried to go to Spagalimis in Kaiapoi twice recently and they’ve been closed. The second time there was mail wedged in the door. Have they closed down does anyone know?
Thanks

2533 days ago

Metro Sports facility

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Government has ordered an urgent review of plans for the Metro Sports facility amid concern the project will come in $75 million over budget. Read more at NEWSLINE:

www.ccc.govt.nz...

2533 days ago

Garage Sale with a difference

Gillian from Woodend

Have a garage sale downsizing 25th November (Saturday) 9am-2pm selling household items, Possum products collars,scarfs cushions etc, materials,cottons somethink for everyone come along and have a look you may beable to to some christmas shopping look forward to seeing you here.

Price: $100

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2533 days ago

Queenspark School Fair - Friday November 24th 5pm

Emma from Parklands - Marshlands

Queenspark Primary are holding their school fair friday the 24th 5pm to 8pm
🐘 white elephant
🌭hot food
🍫 chocolate wheel
🏍 rides and bouncy castles
🎫 raffles and more
please come and support your local school

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2534 days ago

theives

Dorothy from Kaiapoi

white old car black rims around clarkville looking in letterboxes

2536 days ago

Rowing machine

Nola from Rangiora

We are looking for a rowing machine in good working order, please message me if have one you are not using anymore.

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2534 days ago

Free stuff

Lee from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Free to any home.

One funky looking desk and one brown mirrored, single glass shelved cabinet.

Desk has seen better days however cabinet thing is a prime candidate for upcycling.

Please PM if you are interested.

Free

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