Phillipstown, Christchurch

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1632 days ago

GARAGE SALE at 19 Clydesdale Street, Woolston Sat. 30 May 2020

Tanya from Woolston

Between 8am and 1pm. Massive clear out . Old and new items. Ferrymead rotary fundraiser. CD's, DVD's, New outdoor chairs, small indoor furniture, toys, kitchenware, art, too much to list. Everything must go so reasonable pricing!!! MUST SEE!!! Photos are only an indication of how … View moreBetween 8am and 1pm. Massive clear out . Old and new items. Ferrymead rotary fundraiser. CD's, DVD's, New outdoor chairs, small indoor furniture, toys, kitchenware, art, too much to list. Everything must go so reasonable pricing!!! MUST SEE!!! Photos are only an indication of how much we have for sale!!!

Negotiable

1632 days ago

Poll: What do you think of CCTV on private homes?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If … View more
I'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If you've got a strong opinion about them, drop me a line and let me know what you think.

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What do you think of CCTV on private homes?
  • 92.4% Yes, they're OK.
    92.4% Complete
  • 4.6% I'm not sure.
    4.6% Complete
  • 3% No, they're not OK.
    3% Complete
1959 votes
1632 days ago

Ryman pioneers certainty

Ryman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care … View moreRyman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care options. These are just some of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

*Some conditions apply.

Visit our website to find the village that’s right for you.
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1633 days ago

Will you make the most of changes to DIY rules?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about the changes to building consent rules for low-risk home projects?

The government says the change will save homeowners time and money, but pro builder and The Block NZ foreman Peter Wolfkamp, is advising caution if you're planning a DIY sleep-out or … View more
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about the changes to building consent rules for low-risk home projects?

The government says the change will save homeowners time and money, but pro builder and The Block NZ foreman Peter Wolfkamp, is advising caution if you're planning a DIY sleep-out or office. Find out why, here.

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1633 days ago

WordPress Website Hosting

Jamie from Breeze Marketing

Do you have a WordPress Website?
Are you keeping yours up to date?

Failing to keep your WordPress Version up-to-date and ensuring all the latest plugins have been update can cause you website to become vulnerable to hackers, slow you site down or even break certain parts of your website … View more
Do you have a WordPress Website?
Are you keeping yours up to date?

Failing to keep your WordPress Version up-to-date and ensuring all the latest plugins have been update can cause you website to become vulnerable to hackers, slow you site down or even break certain parts of your website completely.

Breeze Marketing have a managed hosting solution so you know all this is taken care of!

Another reason to host your Website with Breeze Marketing. Hosting packages start from just $15 per month.

Send us a message to find out more or get started & keep it local!

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1636 days ago

Concreting

Maxine from Bromley

Could anyone please recommend a concreter to do a job approx 3metres x 4metres & also will have a 2m2 spa on it thanx

1633 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 website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.

Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply.
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1634 days ago

How to attract and keep quality tenants during the Covid 19 downturn

Ruby Housing from Ruby Housing

Between tenancies:
1. Bring forward planned maintenance such as repainting the bathroom or living areas
2. Update landscaping with easy care shrubs and plenty of mulch
3. Add extra heating or ventilation systems, such as a heatpump or air exchange/ HRV type system near bedrooms.
4. Replace the … View more
Between tenancies:
1. Bring forward planned maintenance such as repainting the bathroom or living areas
2. Update landscaping with easy care shrubs and plenty of mulch
3. Add extra heating or ventilation systems, such as a heatpump or air exchange/ HRV type system near bedrooms.
4. Replace the kitchen benchtop with a durable and contemporary material
5. Update kitchen units with new handles and re-sprayed door fronts
6. Replace the letterbox to a modern style
7. Repaint the front door in a bright and contemporary colour
8. Clean out gutters and replace any broken or leaking downpipes
9. Add a french drain to deal with water pooling and soggy lawns
10. Waterblast paths and steps to remove moss and improve the look of accessways
11. Repaint window exteriors
12. Replace south facing bedroom windows with double glazing
13. Have the house exterior commercially cleaned before photos
14. Replace damaged fence palings

Easy updates during tenancies:
1. Add a bathroom heater and heated towel rail
2. Replace lighting with LED for lower energy costs
3. Update older style curtains to lined, warm fabrics in neutral colours
4. Add a front porch canopy
5. Fit security motion detector lights to the front and rear of the house
6. Add an auto garage door opener
7. Cut back overhanging trees and shrubs to allow more light and fresh air into the home
8. Scarify lawns and re-sow bare patches
9. Install a paved path to the clothesline
10. Extend or add hard paving for an outdoor seating area in Summer
11. Install additional power points
12. If there is space consider adding a dishwasher
13. Have storage systems installed in the wardrobes and garage

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1634 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

1635 days ago

open Dallington Craft Shop

Wendy from Avonside - Dallington

Dallington Craft Shop 9808191
Open again .... Cnr gayhurst & McBratneys Rd 10.30 until 3.00 love to see all the old & new customers come in & share a cuppa with us

1635 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1635 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Find out more

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1636 days ago

Todd Muller - Singing from the same tune! Simon Bridges

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

I thought we had enough of this and that National might do something different! But sadly just the same old Stale, pale, male!! Should have been Nikki Kaye and Maureen Pugh!!
Yesterday saying one thing then today another - Muller went on to chronicle Labour's failings, saying they had failed… View more
I thought we had enough of this and that National might do something different! But sadly just the same old Stale, pale, male!! Should have been Nikki Kaye and Maureen Pugh!!
Yesterday saying one thing then today another - Muller went on to chronicle Labour's failings, saying they had failed to deliver on almost every measure they had put up and did not have the capacity to handle the economic crisis that lay ahead.

1636 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1636 days ago

Two Faced National at it again...Todd Muller today - Now I'll Deal to Labour

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

Yesterday -
New National Party leader Todd Muller: 'I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake'
Todd Muller says his "absolute focus" as the new National Party leader will be New Zealand's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
"First and … View more
Yesterday -
New National Party leader Todd Muller: 'I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake'
Todd Muller says his "absolute focus" as the new National Party leader will be New Zealand's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
"First and foremost I am about what's best for you and your family, not what's wrong with the government.
"I'm not interested in opposition for opposition's sake. We're all tired of that kind of politics.

LIAR! Let the liar count begin! Sounds very Trump?

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