Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs, Christchurch

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

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1411 days ago

Affordable holiday house in the high country

Sarah from Opawa - Saint Martins

Hi neighbourly people, just a mention for anyone wanting an affordable break in Canterbury High Country our comfortable holiday house in Mt Somers. The house is well cared for and suits couples/families alike, sleeps up to 6, very sunny aspect, large garden, great views to the mountains, endless … View moreHi neighbourly people, just a mention for anyone wanting an affordable break in Canterbury High Country our comfortable holiday house in Mt Somers. The house is well cared for and suits couples/families alike, sleeps up to 6, very sunny aspect, large garden, great views to the mountains, endless outdoor opportunities close by, tramping, cycling, high country lakes. It's always really satisfying to offer local people an affordable break. Prices start from $70 for weekday nights (based on 2 people) feel free to message for more info. Thanks for Reading :)

1414 days ago

Reno blogging saved one couple $35k... but it didn't come cheap

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good,… View more
I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good, you might be given a couple of cans of paint from your local hardware store, to help you on the way - but that would be the icing on the tip of the social media cake.
Few of us would have the energy or knowhow to turn their reno into a part time side hustle that's both creatively fulfilling, and engaging.
But that's exactly what Moochstyle's Shayden and Georgia Whipps have done - with some pawsome help from their gorgeous dog Frankie. They've been blogging their Christchurch villa reno since they bought their home and Shayden shared their story with us for the final episode of First Rung, our podcast. A first time homeowner and renovator, Shayden is such an inspiring guy to chat with. He makes you want to jump in and give it go. Check out his story and let us know what you think.

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1411 days ago

We Say, You Say: Horse Racing

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Canterbury,

Addington Raceway was a sell-out for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup, the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country.

With the event attracting racegoers around Aotearoa, officials agree that this race has a positive impact on the local economy. On the… View more
Hi Canterbury,

Addington Raceway was a sell-out for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup, the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country.

With the event attracting racegoers around Aotearoa, officials agree that this race has a positive impact on the local economy. On the other side, animal rights activists SAFE states that using horses for sport puts immense pressure on a horse's anatomy and that the sport should not be continued.

Do you think horse racing should be banned?

*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment to be printed in our Conversations section.

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1410 days ago

Macpac Hornby Garage Sale on Now

Macpac

We’re hosting our annual Garage Sale at Macpac Hornby, so pop in-store and grab an extra 25% off Clearance items, plus stock up on Christmas goodies for the whole family.

Make this summer the best one yet.

On for a limited time, from 13th-15th November.
Know more

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1410 days ago

Let's work together to make Aotearoa New Zealand a more compassionate place.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines
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To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines

+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone

+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police

+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer

+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity

1411 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View more
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Learn more

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1411 days ago

Allegations of 'Trump-style' politics in coup to oust community board chairwoman

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Allegations of “Trump-style” politics and “despicable” actions have beset a Christchurch community board as members of the Labour-aligned People’s Choice move to oust the board’s chairwoman.

Five People’s Choice members of the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote board – including … View more
Allegations of “Trump-style” politics and “despicable” actions have beset a Christchurch community board as members of the Labour-aligned People’s Choice move to oust the board’s chairwoman.

Five People’s Choice members of the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote board – including city councillors Jake McLellan​ and Yani Johanson​ – have written to Christchurch City Council chief executive Dawn Baxendale​ outlining their intention to hold a vote on November 30 to remove chairwoman Alexandra Davids​.

The move came less than a month after People’s Choice member Sunita Gautam​ was elected to the board in a by-election following the death of long-time member Sally Buck.

Gautam’s win gives People’s Choice a majority on the nine-person board. The Local Government Act says a vote to remove a chairperson can be called for if the majority of members support it.

Buck stepped down from the chairwoman role in April and one of her last actions was to vote for Davids as her replacement as chairwoman.

McLellan said Davids and many other members always understood another vote would be needed after the by-election.

But Davids and the other three independent members on the board – Cr Sara Templeton, Tim Lindley and Darrell Latham – said there was no such understanding.

Templeton labelled the antics as nothing more than “people playing politics” when they should be getting on with the job of advocating on behalf of the community.

Latham said he was “saddened and incredibly disappointed” in the actions of the other five board members.

“This Trump, ‘lets roll them’, political style has no place nor is it befitting of a community board working to do the best for the Linwood-Central-Heathcote communities.”

Lindley said the actions of the five were “despicable and disgraceful”.

He had high expectations of Davids and she had exceeded those, he said.

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1413 days ago

Three Christchurch electorates backed cannabis reform

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Cantabrians were almost as divided as the nation over cannabis reform, with three electorates voting for legalisation and four against.

In Banks Peninsula 51 per cent of voters backed cannabis legalisation, while in Christchurch Central and Christchurch East it was 54 per cent.

The preliminary … View more
Cantabrians were almost as divided as the nation over cannabis reform, with three electorates voting for legalisation and four against.

In Banks Peninsula 51 per cent of voters backed cannabis legalisation, while in Christchurch Central and Christchurch East it was 54 per cent.

The preliminary results of the cannabis referendum, released on Friday October 30, showed 53.1 per cent of voters said “no” to a question of whether the Government should legislate to legalise recreational cannabis.

In the suburbs of Ilam and Wigram, 53 per cent and 51 per cent voted no.

In the mid-Canterbury electorates there was a more resounding response, with Selwyn (58.9 per cent) and Waimakariri (58.3 per cent) voting no.

Christchurch Central’s 54 per cent backing of cannabis reform contrasts with Wellington Central, where 72 per cent voted yes.

And in Auckland Central – where Green Party drug reform spokeswoman Chloe Swarbrick is the MP – 67 per cent of people voted yes.

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1413 days ago

'Exceptional and inspiring' youth hub in central Christchurch gets the green light

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The $20 million hub, planned for Salisbury St and Gracefield Ave, has been granted a resource consent, despite vehement opposition from neighbours.

The facility will provide accommodation for up to 40 people in need, aged 16 to 24. Most will stay from three to 18 months at a time, providing they … View more
The $20 million hub, planned for Salisbury St and Gracefield Ave, has been granted a resource consent, despite vehement opposition from neighbours.

The facility will provide accommodation for up to 40 people in need, aged 16 to 24. Most will stay from three to 18 months at a time, providing they are involved in formal education or actively looking for work.

In a decision released on Monday, commissioner Ken Lawn ultimately decided the city-wide community benefits of the hub “marginally outweigh” adverse effects on neighbours, despite his view that the facility would be inconsistent with the district plan.

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1412 days ago

Stall sites available!

Bev Adams from Woolston Development Project

on Saturday, 5 December from 10am to 3pm as part of our Craft Market and Lego Christmas Grotto experience. $10 a site Call Bev 3894448 to book a site or email w.dp@xtra.co.nz

1413 days ago

Christmas gift collection for children living with violence

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Aviva is collecting gifts for children living with violence.

Please read the below message if you're interested in gifting to another family this Christmas:

The past year has left an impact on our communities that will be felt for years to come.

But you can help, by ensuring a family in … View more
Aviva is collecting gifts for children living with violence.

Please read the below message if you're interested in gifting to another family this Christmas:

The past year has left an impact on our communities that will be felt for years to come.

But you can help, by ensuring a family in your community has a gifts to open on Christmas morning.

Bring a gift to The Loft (Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre) by Friday December 11 to support children or families living with violence.

Don't know what to give? Here are some ideas:

New children’s books, games, and toys, new clothes, sports equipment,
presents for older teens, presents for Mum, Dad, or other parental figures, petrol and grocery vouchers, warehouse and mall vouchers, entertainment passes for families.

Gifts must be unwrapped please.

Toy weapons such as nerf guns or water pistols can't be accepted.

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1413 days ago

HOMED Saturday 14th November

Reporter Homed - The Press

What's your favorite Canterbury property from this week's issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

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1414 days ago

Charisma Spring Dance

Christine from Woolston

Thankyou to everyone who attended my Charisma show at Avondale golf club , I had a great night entertaining you. I hope you will come again .

1415 days ago

Looking For Keith & Alison

Melissa from Woolston

Hi
I'm looking for a potential family relative named Keith who lives or lived in Holton St Chch.
Any info would be appreciated.

1420 days ago

HOMED Saturday 31st OCTOBER

Reporter Homed - The Press

So many beautiful properties in this week's edition of HOMED.
Which open homes will you be attending?

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