Russley, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1488 days ago

‘Green’ plane takes off in Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

New Zealand’s first passenger battery electric aircraft has taken flight from Christchurch.

Christchurch-based ElectricAir has brought the aircraft to the city to highlight zero exhaust-emission technology.

Launched at Christchurch International Airport on Friday, the plane will be used for … View more
New Zealand’s first passenger battery electric aircraft has taken flight from Christchurch.

Christchurch-based ElectricAir has brought the aircraft to the city to highlight zero exhaust-emission technology.

Launched at Christchurch International Airport on Friday, the plane will be used for trial flights, training and will be available for hire to qualified pilots.

The Pipistrel Alpha Electro can fly for an hour, plus half an hour reserve, which is the ideal duration for training flights.

Operators can recharge the aircraft, which will operate from both Christchurch and Rangiora, in under an hour, using a dedicated charger at Christchurch International Airport.

Along with the low-cost maintenance, the aircraft is about 70 per cent quieter than normal aircraft.

The project has been supported by a $40,000 grant from the Christchurch City Council Innovation and Sustainability Fund and a $19,000 grant from the Christchurch Agency for Energy Trust.

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1488 days ago

Flashback Friday: The Sign of the Takahe

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming … View more
Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming evident as the work progresses. January 09, 1940.

Photo 3: Night Study Of The Sign Of The Takahe - The architectural beauty of the completed Sign of the Takahe road house on Cashmere hills is shown to full advantage in this photograph, which was taken by moonlight at a late hour. May 20, 1949.

Photos from The Press archives.

1488 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1488 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1490 days ago

Better Digital Futures for Seniors

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Do you have a senior (+65yrs) family member, friend, neighbour that would like to learn how to use a computer?

Digital Inclusion Waitaha are offering FREE courses here at the Community Centre. The 1st course, Digital Introductory Pathway is for complete beginners and is a great introduction for … View more
Do you have a senior (+65yrs) family member, friend, neighbour that would like to learn how to use a computer?

Digital Inclusion Waitaha are offering FREE courses here at the Community Centre. The 1st course, Digital Introductory Pathway is for complete beginners and is a great introduction for older adults to becoming digitally connected. (Computers provided for the course)
Starts: Monday 2nd November 1.30 - 3.30pm for 4 weeks (each session 2hrs)

Limited to 10 people (still a couple of spaces available) Registrations essential: please phone Linda on 021396425 or email linda@hornbycc.org.nz

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1489 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1490 days ago

HOMED Saturday October 24th

Reporter Homed - The Press

What's your favorite property from our October 24th issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

1490 days ago

Allergy Season

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

Allergy Season has arrived.

Hayfever symptoms can make you feel really yuck, while there is no cure for allergies we can treat symptoms.

Come in store to speak with one of our friendly team about which product would be best suited for you, or order online.

Click and collect or delivery … View more
Allergy Season has arrived.

Hayfever symptoms can make you feel really yuck, while there is no cure for allergies we can treat symptoms.

Come in store to speak with one of our friendly team about which product would be best suited for you, or order online.

Click and collect or delivery available.

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1495 days ago

Christchurch council takes hard line on recycling rule breakers

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Almost 1500 Christchurch households could soon have their recycling bins confiscated as the city council cracks down on people who refuse to separate their waste.

About 180 yellow wheelie bins have already been removed and the council has sent final warnings to another 1450 residents.

To get the … View more
Almost 1500 Christchurch households could soon have their recycling bins confiscated as the city council cracks down on people who refuse to separate their waste.

About 180 yellow wheelie bins have already been removed and the council has sent final warnings to another 1450 residents.

To get the bins back, they will have to pay $97.65 and sign a statement promising to abide by the rules. Their bins will be monitored to make sure they keep that promise.

Christchurch City Council has spent close to $1.5 million sending almost 1500 truckloads of contaminated material from yellow bins to landfill since May. That equates to about 41 per cent of all yellow bins.

Do you agree with council's strict recycling approach? Let us know below.

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1490 days ago

Popular baby product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View more
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020

If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.

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1493 days ago

Cardiovascular Risk Screening

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

Coronary heart disease and stroke is the Number 1 cause of death in NZ with 1 in 20 adults diagnosed.

Over 50% of hospitalisations with coronary artery disease (CAD)
have NORMAL cholesterol levels

There are significant, even lifesaving benefits in early detection of any issues with your heart and… View more
Coronary heart disease and stroke is the Number 1 cause of death in NZ with 1 in 20 adults diagnosed.

Over 50% of hospitalisations with coronary artery disease (CAD)
have NORMAL cholesterol levels

There are significant, even lifesaving benefits in early detection of any issues with your heart and arteries.

Why is this test different?

This Gold Standard test uses the SphygmoCor® a scientifically validated TGA/FDA approved Pulse Wave Analyser (PWA), a non-invasive device, used in the top 20 hospitals in the USA. youtu.be...

This test not only looks at your Brachial (arm) blood pressure, it analyses your;

Central (aortic) heart pressure,
Peripheral (arteries) resistance,
Cardiac efficiency (SEVR) and
Abnormalities in heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

We will be able to show you an overview of your heart health and, if necessary, recommend very simple, achievable, pleasant, and low-cost ways to improve your heart health (think: “ increase your Omega 3”, “eat a piece of chocolate-a-day” type of interventions).

Book now,
unichempharmacy.co.nz...
Or call Katrina 02102319502

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1492 days ago

Celebrate with Mobil!

Mobil

Mobil Wigram now has a brand-new car wash, to celebrate we’re running a half price car wash offer from 27th – 29th October only.
T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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1492 days ago

Dog Harness Ruff Wear for small to medium sized dogs

Alison (elle) from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Ruff wear dog harness in red, fully adjustable.
Bought for my dog when she was overweight. Now it's too big even though it's supposed to be XS it is more like a medium.
Would fit a bichon frise, Jack Russell, pug, poochon to King charles spaniel, small to medium terriers etc.
My dog is a… View more
Ruff wear dog harness in red, fully adjustable.
Bought for my dog when she was overweight. Now it's too big even though it's supposed to be XS it is more like a medium.
Would fit a bichon frise, Jack Russell, pug, poochon to King charles spaniel, small to medium terriers etc.
My dog is a Griffon/Pomchi cross and quite small.
Bought for $82 about a month ago. It has been washed and is in perfect condition.
These harnesses are designed to be used in all conditions from normal walks to tramping and sports activities, no pressure on the neck, fully padded made of tough fast drying material ideal for active lifestyle dogs. Listed on trademe Listing #: 2834257462

Negotiable

1492 days ago

stiletto heel calf length boots lilac/grey

Alison (elle) from Broomfield - Hei Hei

UK 39 (NZ 8) soft suede type finish lylic boots with stiletto heels, new no tags. new condition

Price: $15

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1492 days ago

Woman's short boots

Alison (elle) from Broomfield - Hei Hei

UK 39 (NZ 8) soft suede finish flat black boots by Vagabond.
As new condition

Price: $10

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