Sockburn, Christchurch

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

346 days ago

Poll: What's Your Gift Ideas?

The Team from NZ Compare

Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the … View more
Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the goodies from your favourite brands.

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What's Your Gift Ideas?
  • 9% Tech Marvels
    9% Complete
  • 32.2% Gourmet Delights
    32.2% Complete
  • 9.8% Outdoor Adventure Gear
    9.8% Complete
  • 15.7% Beauty & Fashion
    15.7% Complete
  • 33.3% DIY and Handmade Wonders
    33.3% Complete
255 votes
346 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.


The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.


The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. For December it will be Sunday 17th at 9.00am

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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347 days ago

Severe Thunderstorm warning

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Metservice has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for people in the following local areas:
Marlborough, Christchurch and Canterbury Plains
Hurunui, Selwyn and Waimakariri
Darfield, Glentunnel, Hororata, Oxford, Sheffield, Kirwee and Charing Cross.
Cust, Eyrewell Forest and West Eyreton
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Metservice has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for people in the following local areas:
Marlborough, Christchurch and Canterbury Plains
Hurunui, Selwyn and Waimakariri
Darfield, Glentunnel, Hororata, Oxford, Sheffield, Kirwee and Charing Cross.
Cust, Eyrewell Forest and West Eyreton
Oxford, Rangiora, Ashley Forest, Lees Valley

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain, large hail and damaging wind gusts.

What you need to know:
- Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
- Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, and make driving conditions hazardous.
- Very strong wind gusts can break branches from trees, damage roofing, and make driving hazardous especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Get back to land, if outdoors on the water;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.

During and after the storm, you should also:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
- Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.

Keep up to date with active MetService warnings here.

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348 days ago

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A … View more
If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A highlight in her rowing career was in 2017 when Judy, along with her rowing partner Alison, competed in The World Masters Games, winning a silver medal in the 1000m Women’s Pairs.

She currently holds the title of top women's single sculler in the 70-75 year age group in New Zealand and is second in the North Island for the 65-75 year age group.

Adventure is in Judy’s DNA. She’s always up for hitting the open road and exploring the fantastic wilderness that Aotearoa has to offer. When she’s not rowing, Judy loves to hike. And she’s no stranger to several hard South Island trails.

Having a lifestyle this active and busy means that Judy doesn’t want to be worrying about her home while she is away. She chose Ryman’s Murray Halberg Village because it suits all her needs, right down to the location near the water as well as all the safety and security benefits.

“It’s a lock up and leave it situation,” she says.

Click to read the full story.

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349 days ago

Childs Cane Chair

David from Ilam

Childs cane chair in very good condition.
Metal legs.
Fits child up to age 10yrs

Price: $45

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349 days ago

Jewellery Bag

David from Ilam

Kapricho Jewellery case black handbag. Excellent condition.
Opens to 3 compartments. Clip close.
Base 15 x 11cm. Height 9cm.

Price: $12

350 days ago

Small dog carry kennel used once

Dave from Aidanfield

Small dogs kennel used once to bring small dog from north island very clean weight 1.75kgs ideal for someone travelling this summer cost $162.99

Price: $80

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350 days ago

Selection of fabric

David from Ilam

Ends of fabric - use for cushions or covers. Variety of sizes.
X2 35cm zip included

Price: $10

350 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I was never thin enough

Growing up in my family, we all fought over food, but when I think back now, I don’t remember any of them eating stale baking. I loved stale baking because I knew I’d get to eat it all – no one else wanted it. Back then quantity was everything, I wanted more, more, … View more
I was never thin enough

Growing up in my family, we all fought over food, but when I think back now, I don’t remember any of them eating stale baking. I loved stale baking because I knew I’d get to eat it all – no one else wanted it. Back then quantity was everything, I wanted more, more, more.

Alongside this preoccupation with food was a preoccupation with myself. I was a shy, scared, secretive child. I may not have been saying much, but I had a lot of thinking.

Coming into the teenage years I became very conscious of my body. I was fussy about my looks, the clothes I wore and what people thought of me. I had an insatiable need to be liked.

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351 days ago

Body found - Avon River

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cordons are in place near the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Police are at the scene.

What you need to know:
- A body has been found in central Christchurch.
- The body was located next to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the Avon River on Friday morning.
- Cordons are being established.… View more
Cordons are in place near the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Police are at the scene.

What you need to know:
- A body has been found in central Christchurch.
- The body was located next to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the Avon River on Friday morning.
- Cordons are being established.

Follow updates on Stuff.

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361 days ago

Does Christchurch have enough public toilets, and is it easy enough to get around?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hi neighbours, despite billions of dollars being spent and years of rebuilding since the earthquakes, some experts say the structure of the city could still better serve people’s wellbeing.

Public health doctor Anna Stevenson believes one of the main problems is accessibility.

“If you … View more
Hi neighbours, despite billions of dollars being spent and years of rebuilding since the earthquakes, some experts say the structure of the city could still better serve people’s wellbeing.

Public health doctor Anna Stevenson believes one of the main problems is accessibility.

“If you want to get from one part of the city to the other part, if you’re a fully able-bodied person with courage and the wind behind you, you can usually manage," she says. "But if you have a pushchair and have small children or a wheelchair … you would actually find it very difficult to navigate the city safely.”

Public toilets and water fountains are scarce too, she claims.

Do you agree? Read the full story by reporter Maddy Croad here (subscription required) and share your thoughts in the comments below.

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351 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Switch it up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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351 days ago

New Brighton Seaside Christmas Parade - Saturday, 9 December

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Meet Santa on the Beach and watch a fun community parade. Shop around the Seaside Market for your Christmas gifts while some great entertainment happens and Santa meets the kids.

They will have a huge array of arts, crafts, gift-ware and delicious food, a bouncy castle for the littlies and free … View more
Meet Santa on the Beach and watch a fun community parade. Shop around the Seaside Market for your Christmas gifts while some great entertainment happens and Santa meets the kids.

They will have a huge array of arts, crafts, gift-ware and delicious food, a bouncy castle for the littlies and free face painting

-10am - Market opens
-10.15am - Meet Santa as he arrives on New Brighton Beach
-10.30am - Parade begins, corner of Marine Parade and Hawke Street
-11.30 approx - Market entertainment Begins after the Parade
-11:30 - 1:30 - Meet Santa in his grotto
-2pm - Market closes

See 'Read More' for a link to their Facebook page

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351 days ago

Win a family vacation to the Solomon Islands

Stuff NZ

Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! You could be the lucky winner of a mesmerising 4-night getaway to the breathtaking Solomon Islands sponsored by the film Migration and thanks to our friends at Solomon Airlines – all exclusively for our subscribers! Terms and conditions apply.
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Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! You could be the lucky winner of a mesmerising 4-night getaway to the breathtaking Solomon Islands sponsored by the film Migration and thanks to our friends at Solomon Airlines – all exclusively for our subscribers! Terms and conditions apply.

What’s included?
Return flights for a family of 4 from Auckland to Munda, Solomon Islands via Solomon Airlines, a 4-night stay in a family bungalow at Zipolo Habu Resort, the use of kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling equipment, and return Munda Airport transfers are all provided by the accommodation.

Don't miss your chance to turn your dreams into reality. Your ticket to paradise is just a click away! Enter now.

The team at Stuff
Find out more

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353 days ago

Council requests a pause to controversial housing density plans

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The future of Christchurch’s housing intensification plan now sits with the new environment minister.

The Christchurch City Council decided on Wednesday to ask Environment Minister Penny Simmonds to pause the $4.2 million independent hearings process, which is considering housing density rules… View more
The future of Christchurch’s housing intensification plan now sits with the new environment minister.

The Christchurch City Council decided on Wednesday to ask Environment Minister Penny Simmonds to pause the $4.2 million independent hearings process, which is considering housing density rules imposed by the former Government.
Due to existing laws the council can not make the decision itself.

The intensification plan being considered allows three residential buildings of three storeys each to be built, without a resource consent, across vast parts of the city. It also allows for higher limits in main suburban centres.

The plan, which has garnered strong opposition from residents’ groups, provides enough space for housing for the next 150 years.
But the new Government has said it would make the density standards optional for councils.

Read the full story from reporter Tina Law here (subscription required).

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