Merivale, Christchurch

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

19 days ago

What’s the most overrated Christmas tradition, in your opinion?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbours, we are looking ahead to December 25th and it's always a busy time.

Each family does things a little different and we'd love to know where you stick to tradition and where you strongly differ. Perhaps there's a tradition that you think is just overrated! Share your … View more
Neighbours, we are looking ahead to December 25th and it's always a busy time.

Each family does things a little different and we'd love to know where you stick to tradition and where you strongly differ. Perhaps there's a tradition that you think is just overrated! Share your thoughts below.

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15 days ago

Ryman brings Christmas cheer

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village

Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.

Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand … View more
Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.

Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand families having to cut back on essentials.

Ryman residents were overwhelmingly in support of the idea, with many volunteering to help choose the gifts to fill over 1000 shoeboxes with thoughtful items.

Click read more for the full story.

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36 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to … View moreKia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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15 days ago

Have you shown us your Christmas tree?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Less than a week left to enter this merry competition.

With lots of spot prizes to win (as well as the title of NZ's Merriest Home), it's worth getting out your camera phone and taking a picture of your festive abode!

Check out the Christmassy homes here.
Enter now

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22 days ago

Poll: Are quality products on the decline?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?

Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!

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Are quality products on the decline?
  • 92.3% Yes
    92.3% Complete
  • 7.1% No
    7.1% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
1721 votes
17 days ago

🎄 Need a gift for the hard-to-buy-for?🎄

Mags4Gifts

Why not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines – there’s something for everyone in your whanau!

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful secret Santa … View more
Why not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines – there’s something for everyone in your whanau!

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful secret Santa gift or something special to put under the tree, we’ve got you covered with a great selection for all interests.

Don’t miss out – shop now at Mags4Gifts.com and enjoy the savings!
Find out more

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18 days ago

Novelty hand chair

Karyn from Edgeware

Free to good home, making space. Must pick up. Little dirty but should clean up. Still swivels will and comfy.

Free

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18 days ago

Maidenhair fern

Kelly from Bryndwr

Native fern, makes an excellent indoor plant or understory planting in very shadey damp conditions. 2 available, approx 700ml pots.

Price is per plant, pickup in Bryndwr. Payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $15

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19 days ago

Online phishing scam

The Team from New Zealand Police

With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a … View more
With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a trustworthy person or organisation to try and get a victim’s personal information.
Police has received a number of phishing scam reports with offenders targeting people who are selling items or services online like Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace.
The offenders pretend to be an interested buyer, and urgently request to buy your product and arrange a courier pickup.
The victim receives a fake courier website link to complete a verification process asking for personal details, like bank account numbers, passwords, and phone numbers.
Once provided these details, the offender uses these to access a victim’s bank account, tricking the victim into proving any multifactor authentication code sent from the victim’s bank.
The money in the victim’s bank account is then taken by the offender once access is gained.
Police are urging members of the public to be cautious, especially when someone in person or online is asking you to give them money or your personal details like bank accounts and passwords.
Never comply with a request asking you to provide or ‘verify’ your online banking details.
Legitimate organisations will never ask you to do this.
If you are unsure if it is real, please contact your bank by the phone number on their official website or go to your nearest branch.
If you receive a courier website link from a potential buyer, this is likely a scam.
Please do not fill out the verification process.
Use the social media/trading platform’s reporting tools to report the scam and the user involved.
You can also make a report to Netsafe at report.netsafe.org.nz.
If you have handed over your online banking details, contact your bank immediately and suspend your account.
If you think you have been scammed (provided your banking details and/or suffered a loss), please gather as much information you can and make a report to Police online through 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.

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19 days ago

Casserole Carriers - great Christmas present

Pam & Steve from Fendalton

Brightly coloured fabric 15 in. diameter food carriers with padded bottom layer. Perfect for transporting hot dishes or fragile cakes etc.
One offs so choose your fabric or colour. More than in the photos.
Buy 2 for $40.

Price: $25

19 days ago

Hot Bowl Covers - A great Christmas present

Pam & Steve from Fendalton

A necessity for reheating dishes in the microwave e.g. soup or breakfast cereals instead of using teatowels or handtowels , or just burning your hands! Once you try these you will wonder how you ever coped without them.
Brightly coloured double-sided padded covers in 3 sizes, 11in, 10, or 9 in. … View more
A necessity for reheating dishes in the microwave e.g. soup or breakfast cereals instead of using teatowels or handtowels , or just burning your hands! Once you try these you will wonder how you ever coped without them.
Brightly coloured double-sided padded covers in 3 sizes, 11in, 10, or 9 in. across cornerwise. Most have one plain side.
The middle size is the most popular as it takes most cereal bowls, see main photo. All one offs, so chose your fabric or colour.
$12 for large, $10 for mediium and $8 for small.

Price: $10

19 days ago

Festive foliage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Get creative by making a gorgeous leaf-printed tablecloth and gift your guests the perfect hand-painted decoration all painted in Resene testpot paint colours.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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19 days ago

Berry Plants for sale

Nicola from Mairehau

We are selling the following berry plants:
Gooseberry, thornless black berry, red and black currants, cape gooseberry, raspberry and apple of the earth. Prices range from $4-15 depending on size. Pick up in Mairehau. Please message or text to make a pick up time. 0212677172

Price: $5

20 days ago

Planters for Xmas/ made to order

Bruce from Edgeware

Variety of planters🌿 made to order be in before Xmas

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20 days ago

garden pod or planter box.

Chris from Papanui

1.200 x .500 x .200, this is made of recycled timber, but the timber is in good condition. There is no stand, but l could make one if needed. There is a roof cover, but it needs to be recovered. phone Chris on 0275493828

Price: $44

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