Phillipstown, Christchurch

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2659 days ago

Two weeks until playhouse auction!

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

There’s just two weeks left until you can bid to take one of our amazing playhouses home for your family. We’d love to see you at the live auction at 4pm on Saturday 1 July at The Star Home and Leisure Show, Horncastle Arena.

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2659 days ago

The meals must get through

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New … View more
Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New Zealand Red Cross is here for good, not just in Christchurch, but around New Zealand.
Check out Meals on Wheels

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2660 days ago

National Volunteer Week - 18 to 24 June 2017

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

This year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities … View moreThis year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities strong and healthy.

The benefits of being a volunteer are well-documented. There's better health and the feel-good endorphins that volunteering releases; around how volunteering can help with job prospects; and other health benefits such as extending longevity and reducing depression in many people. As poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself.

National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to start volunteering or, if you already volunteer, it's a great time to invite a friend to join you. The positive message for the Week celebrates the joy that volunteers bring to their communities. It also reminds us that volunteers reap the reward of a happier, more engaged life because they feel connected to their communities.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew

I would like to use this opportunity to recognise the huge amount of work done by just over 100 Volunteers for the Christchurch Area Citizens Advice Bureau (3 Branches and 2 satellites). There is extensive training to start with and then they commit to on going training to keep up to date. I am in awe of the service you provide with diligence, care, sympathy and empathy to help anyone who seeks out assistance.

www.nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

www.cab.org.nz...

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2660 days ago

Community patrol

Sarah from Phillipstown

I have just spent a day with community patrol teams from around Canterbury and and South Island. We had informative sessions from the police and the day was capped off with a great awards dinner. There must be more people in this wonderful community of ours who could help out a few hours one day … View moreI have just spent a day with community patrol teams from around Canterbury and and South Island. We had informative sessions from the police and the day was capped off with a great awards dinner. There must be more people in this wonderful community of ours who could help out a few hours one day or evening a week/fortnight to be a presence in the community. We have people involved from young people wanting to get involved with the police as a career to retired folk wanting to give back to the community, and everything in between. If you have a clean police record and want to help support your community then contact your local area police.

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2678 days ago

Cheap Tv

Margaret from Sydenham

Hi I'm looking for a cheap tv for my son who is on the invalids benefit must be in good working condition and have built in Freeview will look at all reasonable offers

2661 days ago

Cheers to the Volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View more
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers

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2662 days ago

OLD BATH

Hayley from Richmond

Hey Neighbours
Does anyone have an old bath preferable metal that we can have at our community garden to convert into a worm farm?
We will arrange to come and get it from you.
Message me or call me on 0299827180
Hayley

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2662 days ago

Golf ball wanted

Sarah from Phillipstown

This is a strange request but I'm looking for an unwanted golf ball for my turtle to play with. A couple would be good. Thanks.

2662 days ago

Irving Builders build progress

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

Irving Builders are also well under way with the construction of their "futuristic" playhouse. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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2662 days ago

FREE Info Sessions for New Home Builders!

The Team from Jennian Homes

If you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an … View moreIf you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an environmentally-friendly home - and save money.

Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your dreams made achievable. They're free - and they're taking place near you. Click here to register and to reserve your complimentary seats.
Register now

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2663 days ago

Statute of limitation for claim & also change in District Court limit

Emma from Opawa - Saint Martins

FYI Just had the following from my lawyers newsletter.. Not sure though what happens about/where that leaves botched repairs/re-repairs - suggest you get legal advice

"Limitation: TIME RUNNING OUT ON CLAIMS"

"Last year insurers issued statements about dates on which they would… View more
FYI Just had the following from my lawyers newsletter.. Not sure though what happens about/where that leaves botched repairs/re-repairs - suggest you get legal advice

"Limitation: TIME RUNNING OUT ON CLAIMS"

"Last year insurers issued statements about dates on which they would rely on a defence under the Limitation Act(s) that require court proceedings to be brought within 6 years on which a homeowner could first sue otherwise the claim is no longer enforceable. Those dates are fast approaching."

"AA, Vero, FMG, MAS, and the IAG brands agreed not to plead a limitation defence for any residential earthquake damage claim where proceedings are filed in Court before 4 September 2017. Southern Response will not rely on a limitation defence until 4 September 2018. If an insured does not sue before these dates the claim dies. This includes claims that are under cap, but may go over cap post limitation expiry. Insureds ought to prepare to sue now."

"District Court limit now $350,000.00
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"On 1 March 2017 the District Courts Act 2016 came into effect. The District Court can now accept claims up to $350,000 rather than the previous $200,000.

This will enable many insurance/EQC earthquake claims to be filed in the District Court with its cheaper filing fee ($200 vs $1350). The District Court also operates a fast track for earthquake claims shortening time frames for events"

2662 days ago

Kids get chance to create public art work

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch’s budding young artists and designers are being given the opportunity to create a unique public art work for Hagley Park.


As part of its Re:ACTIVATE programme SCAPE Public Art is on the hunt for young creatives who want to stamp their mark on Christchurch by having an art work … View more
Christchurch’s budding young artists and designers are being given the opportunity to create a unique public art work for Hagley Park.


As part of its Re:ACTIVATE programme SCAPE Public Art is on the hunt for young creatives who want to stamp their mark on Christchurch by having an art work they designed super-sized and publicly displayed for a six-week season, beginning in October.

Last year seven-year-old George Lewis’ drawing was turned into a 1.9 metre by 1.45 metre artwork, titled Sunbeam and displayed in the Re:Start Mall.

This year the best two art works will be displayed in Hagley Park.

More information can be found here, on Newsline, ccc.govt.nz...

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2663 days ago

QEII Recreation and Sport Centre

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Visitors to QEII Park now get to see the new QEII Recreation and Sport Centre take shape above ground.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2664 days ago

PLYWOOD

Renee from Waltham

Hi neighbours,

I'm looking for a piece of plywood preferably 2.2m x 1.030 for my funky new shed floor. If anyone has some they want to discard please let me know. Many thanks!!!

Renee

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