Thank you for using Neighbourly
Happy New Year!
We are back - We have had a couple of weeks to recharge our energy, reflect on 2020, and put a plan of action together to reach our goals for 2021.
2020 was a challenging year. It seemed to be going on for much longer than 365 days. However, my reflections over the last weeks have… View moreHappy New Year!
We are back - We have had a couple of weeks to recharge our energy, reflect on 2020, and put a plan of action together to reach our goals for 2021.
2020 was a challenging year. It seemed to be going on for much longer than 365 days. However, my reflections over the last weeks have reminded me that 2020 has had many positive facets.
I thought I'd share the up and downs of 2020 with you:
At the beginning of the year, we built up a very strong customer base in and around Christchurch. We managed to find and provide the right service at the right price for businesses and home users and were able to grow rapidly. We started putting plans in place to hire new staff.
All of a sudden, just before lockdown in March, it started to look very dire for ITstuff[ed]. We invested a lot of time and effort to come up with the right solution for our newly gained customers. Some, unfortunately, weren't sure about their future; contracts were put on hold or cancelled altogether. It was a difficult time to get motivated and keep going.
During the lockdown, we strived to support and work in with businesses we were looking after. For us to see our work making a real difference for our customers brought back the fire inside to keep going.
We were also deemed an essential service. We managed to get through the lockdown by supporting and with the support of our families and community.
Thank you @switchespresso @newbrightonmuseum @extremecarpetcleaning
After lockdown, it was time to reassess and readjust. With the learnings, we redefined our services. We started taking on new and larger clients. We helped many businesses to transition to a remotely accessible workplace in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We put e-commerce solutions in place. We got homes ready to access faster internet - so people can do work efficiently and watch streaming services. We started working with many community organisations. We were very lucky that we were able to support causes we believed in, for example, @xchch and @specialchildrenschristmasparty
This is one of my fondest memory of 2020: Businesses that we supported through difficult months started to thrive again. They did not start to thrive just because of us but I'd like to think that we had something to do with it.
In September we picked up from where we had left off before lockdown. We hired Jayden, who also lives on the east side of Christchurch - we were incredibly lucky to have found the perfect person for the job. You will see more of Jayden on here soon too.
Thank you, Lisa, from @socialcurrency for your support in this process.
The remaining months of 2020, we kept chipping away at contracts that we had picked up over the last few months, completing most of them before Christmas. (Apologies Martha and Emily at the @NBproject, we will get you up and running first thing when you are back from your well deserved holiday, first thing in 2021.)
For the final weeks of the year, we managed to find some time to review and streamline our internal processes and to gain some more clarity.
What 2020 has shown me is, that we as a community in Christchurch are very strong. We care about each other; We care about you as a person and we care about the businesses we support. We are very fortunate to be able to express our sense of caring by looking after you, your computers and IT systems.
For 2021, personally and as a business, we endeavour to grow further, create more opportunity for other people to help us grow and grow with us.
We hope you had a wonderful time over the holiday season, got a chance to reflect and got some goals set for yourself
An aerial view of old The Press building in Cathedral Square in 2007 shows the construction under way for a new hotel nearby.
Hi neighbours :) I'm looking for an old trailer to buy. Doesn't have to be wof'd. As long as it has a decent subframe / wheel bearings and 'towable'. Surface rust isn't a big problem. Happy to come and look at what's out there and offer a fair price. Photo … View moreHi neighbours :) I'm looking for an old trailer to buy. Doesn't have to be wof'd. As long as it has a decent subframe / wheel bearings and 'towable'. Surface rust isn't a big problem. Happy to come and look at what's out there and offer a fair price. Photo is for fun only... lol. Thanks for reading :) 0221 858 302
We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?
Available for sale. Worm Wee Garden Fertiliser that prompts good plant growth and is a natural fertiliser. One point five litre bottles for $10. Phone 021 958 109
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you… View moreYour 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you in store soon!
8 x 3 meters (length ) x 1.84 meters (height).
2 fences have gates in them (doorways)
$85.00 each. 1 x gate 1.9 mtr height x 970 length
Contact 033890-673 - or 0211322985
Is Christchurch lacking Christmas cheer? Are the city’s street decorations perhaps a bit lame?
Watch the video from Stuff reporter Charlie Gates and visual journalist Alden Williams below, and tell us in the comments if you've found some Christmas cheer in Christchurch this year.
Revellers welcome in the start of 2015 at the New Year's Eve Concert in North Hagley Park
, Christchurch.
This year in Hagley Park, Kiwi band The Black Seeds is the headline act for family-friendly festival The Edge NYE20.
The Black Seeds will be joined by neo soul duo Dillastrate, indie … View moreRevellers welcome in the start of 2015 at the New Year's Eve Concert in North Hagley Park
, Christchurch.
This year in Hagley Park, Kiwi band The Black Seeds is the headline act for family-friendly festival The Edge NYE20.
The Black Seeds will be joined by neo soul duo Dillastrate, indie artist Emily Browning, jazz vocalist Georgie Clifford, songstress Lissel Stewart and reggae-rockers Dolphin Friendly. Read more about the show here.
How will you be celebrating the arrival of 2021?
I have a beautiful antique burr walnut upright piano to sell or give away depending on your circumstance. It is of gorgeous tone. Needs a tune. Will need to be picked up.
Hi we have been quoted ridiculous amounts for a new one of these! Would be just as happy with a second hand one, just to keep dogs safely in back of van.
Please text even if you have an old or unused van cargo barrier, as it may be alterable. Alternatively if anyone makes these at a sensible … View moreHi we have been quoted ridiculous amounts for a new one of these! Would be just as happy with a second hand one, just to keep dogs safely in back of van.
Please text even if you have an old or unused van cargo barrier, as it may be alterable. Alternatively if anyone makes these at a sensible price we would be happy to discuss. Please text 02102518818 to discuss further!
Many thanks neighbours and let’s hope 2021 is kinder to us than this year has been!
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
