Mairehau, Christchurch

2118 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2119 days ago

Dog companion

Alexandra from St Albans

Hi , I have a super cute Shih Tzu dog who needs some company during the day a few days a week while I’m at work. I’m thinking an older person in our community who might need some company. She is well trained and very sweet and sociable.
Please contact me if you are interested or know of … View more
Hi , I have a super cute Shih Tzu dog who needs some company during the day a few days a week while I’m at work. I’m thinking an older person in our community who might need some company. She is well trained and very sweet and sociable.
Please contact me if you are interested or know of someone who needs some company. Thanks.

2119 days ago

Wilbur Smith Books x4

Penny from Papanui

Great condition . $25 ono for all four. To be sold as a set
Please message only through Neighbourly.
Thanks

Price: $25

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2119 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2120 days ago

Weekend events guide

The Team from Christchurch City Council

It's another busy weekend ahead here in the city!

Get into the Christmas spirit at the New Brighton Seaside Christmas Paradetomorrow, or take a dip at Tots and Toddlers at Waltham summer pool!, the Ecosort Recycling Centre Open Day 2018! and more!

Weekend events here at Newsline: … View more
It's another busy weekend ahead here in the city!

Get into the Christmas spirit at the New Brighton Seaside Christmas Paradetomorrow, or take a dip at Tots and Toddlers at Waltham summer pool!, the Ecosort Recycling Centre Open Day 2018! and more!

Weekend events here at Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2120 days ago

Have a Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the Elves at Resene

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2122 days ago

Volunteers make Edmonds garden sure to rise

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Happy International Volunteer Day!
Have a read about the work done by the dedicated Friends of the Edmonds Factory Garden volunteers, here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2120 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

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2123 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2121 days ago

What do you think of Christchurch's new sculpture?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by … View more
Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by carver Fayne Robinson, and commemorates the significant Treaty signatories and by extension would support the achievements and memory of Queen Victoria. To read more, click here.

What do you think of the sculpture? Will it add something new to Victoria Square? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2120 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in … View more
Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. BOOK NOW!
Find out more!

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2126 days ago

New Brighton's original whale pool swims aside to make way for hot salt water pools

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the … View more
After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the $5m neighbouring playground, which opened in December 2017, but seeing the original whale go had been hard for some people, North Beach resident and Coastal Burwood Community Board chairwoman Kim Money says.

2123 days ago

New school to open in the centre of town

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says … View more
Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says they will use the city as their playground, library, and museum. What do you think of this concept - would you like your child to go to a school in the city centre?

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2121 days ago

Cognitive impairment and wandering

Gareth from Burwood

Cognitive impairment and wandering

Do you know of someone who sufferers from cognitive impairment who has a tendency to wander and get disorientated or lost? WanderSearch Canterbury Charitable Trust can assist.

Since 2010 WanderSearch Canterbury have been working with the community to help keep … View more
Cognitive impairment and wandering

Do you know of someone who sufferers from cognitive impairment who has a tendency to wander and get disorientated or lost? WanderSearch Canterbury Charitable Trust can assist.

Since 2010 WanderSearch Canterbury have been working with the community to help keep such vulnerable people safe, by providing tracking devices that help locate them quickly if needed.

We currently have an increased supply of devices for purchase or free loan to people who need these. Email Linda today if you would like to find out more about how these devices can protect your loved one, please email Linda@wandersearch.nz or phone 021 2398946

2125 days ago

Jewellery Valuation

Susan from Richmond

Hi all, does anyone know of a reasonably priced jeweller to get a gold necklace valued? I was quoted $120 from a jeweller in the mall and thought that was pretty expensive. So if anyone knows of someone/somewhere.. It would be appreciated.

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