Northwood, Christchurch

1460 days ago

Works on Main North Road nearing an end, council says

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey Neighbours,

Work to install a northbound bus lane on Main North Rd between Winston Ave and Sawyers Arms Rd is nearing an end, Christchurch City Council says.

The work began at the start of this year and has taken longer than the six months originally envisaged due to Covid-19 disruptions.
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Hey Neighbours,

Work to install a northbound bus lane on Main North Rd between Winston Ave and Sawyers Arms Rd is nearing an end, Christchurch City Council says.

The work began at the start of this year and has taken longer than the six months originally envisaged due to Covid-19 disruptions.

The new northbound bus lane will be operational from Monday, September 28.

The pre-existing southbound bus lane on Main North Rd, previously used only during the morning peak in traffic, will now also be used during the afternoon peak as well.

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1461 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Wonderland - the 1906 equivalent of a theme park - was set up in Christchurch's Hagley Park during the New Zealand International Exhibition.

It included a "most riotous" water chute, which sent people hurtling into Victoria Lake on a small boat.

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1461 days ago

Happy New Zealand Sign Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.

1462 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
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1462 days ago

Reverse Equity Mortgage gives you options.

SBS Bank

Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the … View more
Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.

For more details visit our sbsbank.co.nz/, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.

Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply.
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1462 days ago

Webcam/Handycam style

Mike from Northwood

Handycam type that can be connected to a computer if possible please?

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1462 days ago

Desktop Computer Table please.

Mike from Northwood

Solo Mum needs one for her recently donated computer if you have one you no longer need please.

Free

1462 days ago

Health & Wellbeing Expo – Saturday 26th September – Heaton Intermediate, Christchurch

Brenda from Northwood

Health & Wellbeing Expo – Saturday 26th September – Heaton Intermediate, Christchurch

This Saturday at Heaton Intermediate, 11 - 4pm. Make sure you pop along and join us for a bit of pampering, massage, reflexology, de-stress with a healing, check out the wellbeing products, Crystal's… View more
Health & Wellbeing Expo – Saturday 26th September – Heaton Intermediate, Christchurch

This Saturday at Heaton Intermediate, 11 - 4pm. Make sure you pop along and join us for a bit of pampering, massage, reflexology, de-stress with a healing, check out the wellbeing products, Crystal's and reduce your anxiety.

$5 entry under 12 free.

For more information:
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1463 days ago

What should happen to the former Shirley Community Centre site?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Local residents can help realise the potential of the former Shirley Community Centre site by sharing their ideas for the open space.

People can have their say on the Shirley Rd space, particularly offering innovative ideas that do not require the construction of extensive built infrastructure on … View more
Local residents can help realise the potential of the former Shirley Community Centre site by sharing their ideas for the open space.

People can have their say on the Shirley Rd space, particularly offering innovative ideas that do not require the construction of extensive built infrastructure on the site.

Submissions online or via a form close on Monday, October 12, with the findings going to the board by November.

Anyone wanting to discuss the project can contact community board advisor Elizabeth Hovell via email - elizabeth.hovell@ccc.govt.nz

What would you like to see done with the space?

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1464 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

There is a new generation of New Zealander, seeking a new way to live in retirement. They are living their lives with passion and purpose, striving to push further, to create better, to go beyond the ordinary.

A new generation of Kiwis are not retiring from life; they’re finding a new way to … View more
There is a new generation of New Zealander, seeking a new way to live in retirement. They are living their lives with passion and purpose, striving to push further, to create better, to go beyond the ordinary.

A new generation of Kiwis are not retiring from life; they’re finding a new way to live. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.
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1464 days ago

Guinea Pig needs a new home *Update*

Sarah from Papanui

* Update *
Thanks for all your interest. We found her a fantastic new home on a farm with 5 other piggies and one of her younger siblings!!

We do now have a beat up old hutch I’m happy to give away if anyone is interested... it will be going to the dump otherwise. Cheers.

Sadly we lost one of … View more
* Update *
Thanks for all your interest. We found her a fantastic new home on a farm with 5 other piggies and one of her younger siblings!!

We do now have a beat up old hutch I’m happy to give away if anyone is interested... it will be going to the dump otherwise. Cheers.

Sadly we lost one of our guinea pigs yesterday and now it’s time to find the other one a good home if possible. So if you keep piggies and are interested let me know. There is a hutch available as well but it has lots of wear and tear and needs some tlc.

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1466 days ago

Plan to turn Christchurch rest home into boarding house baffles residents

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The residents of a Christchurch rest home might have left a long time ago, but a new breed of “professionals” could soon move in.

The facility, in a quiet Papanui street occupied by just 32 homes, is being remodelled into a boarding house to accommodate up to 75 people aged between 25 and 45.
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The residents of a Christchurch rest home might have left a long time ago, but a new breed of “professionals” could soon move in.

The facility, in a quiet Papanui street occupied by just 32 homes, is being remodelled into a boarding house to accommodate up to 75 people aged between 25 and 45.

Residents are vehemently opposed to the 57-room facility and about 25 have written passionate submissions pleading for the boarding house not to be consented.

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1467 days ago

Retirement village information webinar

The Team from

Are you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and… View moreAre you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and moving into a village is a big decision, so register today and let our experts guide you through what you and your family need to know so you can be sure you make the right choice.

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1468 days ago

Kia ora neighbours!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori … View more
With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori below to go into the draw to win one of four $25 prezzy cards - let's kōrero!

1466 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants… View more
In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants and upcycle an old pallet into a multipurpose tray. Plus go in the draw for Yates wildflower seeds and Manuka Doctor honey from Palmers.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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