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1978 days ago
1978 days ago

Inclusive Communities – July 1st to 31st 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There’s many ways to take … View more
This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!

Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZinclusivecommunities

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1982 days ago

Have you see any tūī in your garden recently?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Tūī are beginning to thrive again in Canterbury, as a garden survey shows a 250 per cent increase in Tūī sightings over the past 10 years.

The Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research State of New Zealand Garden Birds 2018 report, released this week, shows positive trends in garden bird counts for … View more
Tūī are beginning to thrive again in Canterbury, as a garden survey shows a 250 per cent increase in Tūī sightings over the past 10 years.

The Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research State of New Zealand Garden Birds 2018 report, released this week, shows positive trends in garden bird counts for three native species – kererū, tūī and fantail – while the decline of silvereye is slowing.

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1978 days ago

Violin Shoulder Rest

Isaac from Mairehau

Violin shoulder rest, if I remember correctly is a 1/2 or 3/4 size...
I took a photo with the tape next to it for comparison, so please don't take my word on the sizing.

Apart from a few scratches, this is in good condition and should last for many years. Selling as I stopped the violin some … View more
Violin shoulder rest, if I remember correctly is a 1/2 or 3/4 size...
I took a photo with the tape next to it for comparison, so please don't take my word on the sizing.

Apart from a few scratches, this is in good condition and should last for many years. Selling as I stopped the violin some years ago.

Price is negotiable...

Please text or neighbourly message if interested: 02040714121

Price: $20

1979 days ago

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids

Triton Hearing

When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
Learn more

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1980 days ago

Better deals on quality furniture

The Best Furniture Shop

A curious feature of the furniture market is that if you know where to look, you can often find better deals at independent retailers than big chain stores.

We’ve got freedom to choose what we stock, which is how we get some pretty exclusive, fabulous furniture that is so affordable.

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A curious feature of the furniture market is that if you know where to look, you can often find better deals at independent retailers than big chain stores.

We’ve got freedom to choose what we stock, which is how we get some pretty exclusive, fabulous furniture that is so affordable.

Founded 10 years ago, The Best Furniture Shop has gone from strength to strength. We don’t have a massive markup because we don’t have high overheads. That’s how we keep the prices down.

Filling The Best Furniture Shop’s large, warehouse-like store is a wide variety of quality furniture for every room of the house. Items exactly the same as found in big name stores but without the high mark-up.

For Christchurch shoppers, delivery is just $50 for as many items as will fit in the van.
Shop now

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1980 days ago

Have you nominated yet?!?!?!

Women of Influence

Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View more
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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1980 days ago

Integrated water strategy

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you live in the northern suburbs or around Riccarton, this week we’re hosting information sessions where you can drop in and talk with us about the Draft Integrated Water Strategy.

Belfast School - Wednesday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Upper Riccarton Library - Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm

For more … View more
If you live in the northern suburbs or around Riccarton, this week we’re hosting information sessions where you can drop in and talk with us about the Draft Integrated Water Strategy.

Belfast School - Wednesday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Upper Riccarton Library - Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm

For more info, including the full draft strategy and ways to have your say, visit ccc.govt.nz/ourwater.

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1980 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
1981 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Find out more

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1981 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Find out more

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1983 days ago

Oven steam clean

Gus from St Albans

I provide a steam clean oven service to restore your oven back to original condition for $45

1985 days ago

Ambitious memorial proposed for Christchurch mosque attack response

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Ambitious proposals for a memorial to the March 15 terror attack response include a large ornamental water feature, a playground and a conference centre.

The New Zealand Federation of Islamic Associations has drawn up concept plans for a memorial to "capture the legacy of how New Zealanders … View more
Ambitious proposals for a memorial to the March 15 terror attack response include a large ornamental water feature, a playground and a conference centre.

The New Zealand Federation of Islamic Associations has drawn up concept plans for a memorial to "capture the legacy of how New Zealanders all came together as one" after the shootings at two Christchurch mosques.

The architecture firm behind the concept plans, Apa Architects in Rotorua, estimated the project would cost between $10 million and $15m to build.

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1983 days ago

HALF PRICE MOVIES!

Stuff Pix

We've got a super special offer for Neighbourly members with 50% off a movie of your choice at Stuff Pix. Simply sign-up for free at stuffpix.co.nz, choose your movie from over 1,000+ titles and enter the rewards code: LOCALHALFPRICE

With hits like Aquaman, Glass, Mortal Engines and … View more
We've got a super special offer for Neighbourly members with 50% off a movie of your choice at Stuff Pix. Simply sign-up for free at stuffpix.co.nz, choose your movie from over 1,000+ titles and enter the rewards code: LOCALHALFPRICE

With hits like Aquaman, Glass, Mortal Engines and A Star is Born ready to stream what are you waiting for?

One redemption per user. Code expires 30 July 2019. Stuff Pix T&Cs apply.
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1983 days ago

Chop and serve!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?

We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy … View more
What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?

We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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