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1454 days ago

Trail of brightly-coloured giant penguins goes on display in Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fifty giant penguin sculptures have been installed throughout Christchurch and in the surrounding towns of Akaroa, Rolleston, Lincoln and Kaiapoi..

Each giant penguin sculpture has been decorated by commissioned artists, while 65 smaller penguins have been decorated by schoolchildren.

Visitors … View more
Fifty giant penguin sculptures have been installed throughout Christchurch and in the surrounding towns of Akaroa, Rolleston, Lincoln and Kaiapoi..

Each giant penguin sculpture has been decorated by commissioned artists, while 65 smaller penguins have been decorated by schoolchildren.

Visitors are encouraged to visit all the sculptures on the trail, upload photos of each, and vote for their favourite. This can all be done via the phone app Pop Up Penguins 2020. It contains information about each penguin, its artist and a map of where they can all be found. Read more here.

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1454 days ago

Tomorrow is International Volunteer Day...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who make Neighbourhood Support possible across Aotearoa!

If you know someone who is giving back in your community, show them some love. Don't let their acts of generosity go unnoticed.

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1454 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords Tip

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Here’s an excellent way to remember the difference between “affect” and “effect”, two commonly confused words!

1454 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter December 2020

Office for Seniors

Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it … View more
Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it and pass it on to others you think might be interested bit.ly...

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1456 days ago

Christchurch Christmas markets - where do you go for gifts?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan … View more
The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan market offering in late December.

Do you go to markets for your Christmas shopping?

What is your go-to market each year to attend?

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1454 days ago

Santa's grotto and christmas market - 10-5 Saturday 5th December

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational … View more
The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational opportunities for children, women and families - see the link below to their website for more information about the work they do. Why not pop along to 497 Ferry road and support the great work they do.

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1455 days ago

Nature- and neighbour-friendly Christmas lights

Kat from Governors Bay

Warm-white or amber LEDs need only slightly more energy than cold-white LEDs. If you want to create the appearance of real candles, use Amber-LEDs with not more than 2200 K. This light looks amazing and has almost no influence on the biological clock of neighbours, or garden wildlife.

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Warm-white or amber LEDs need only slightly more energy than cold-white LEDs. If you want to create the appearance of real candles, use Amber-LEDs with not more than 2200 K. This light looks amazing and has almost no influence on the biological clock of neighbours, or garden wildlife.

www.nachhaltig-beleuchten.de...

1456 days ago

$50 challenge: How to spend a day in Christchurch on an (almost) $50 budget

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 … View more
With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 budget.

What are your tips for free or cheap eats and entertainment in Christchurch?

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1455 days ago

The Broons and Oor Wullie Books

Chrystal from Spreydon

The Broons and Oor Wullie the Glory Years 1956-1969

The Broons and Oor Wullie At War 1939-1945

Price: $50

1455 days ago

Doggy Dolittle group dog adventures

Charles from Beckenham

Let your dog join the fun on my popular dog adventures! Im an experienced and trusted dog walker here in Christchurch.
Includes a pick up and drop off service and we travel to enjoyable locations for some dog play and exercise.
You will have a happy, well socialised and healthy dog!
Contact … View more
Let your dog join the fun on my popular dog adventures! Im an experienced and trusted dog walker here in Christchurch.
Includes a pick up and drop off service and we travel to enjoyable locations for some dog play and exercise.
You will have a happy, well socialised and healthy dog!
Contact me here on Neighbourly! I look forward to hearing from you :)

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1456 days ago

SMEG knives promo

Jacqui from Sydenham

Hi,
I’m collecting the New World SMEG knives, well just 1 and I need about 33 stickers to complete a card. I’m currently not employed and cannot afford to spend enough to reach the goal. I’d love for anyone who has excess or not wanting the voucher to gift me some. Any extras I shall pass … View more
Hi,
I’m collecting the New World SMEG knives, well just 1 and I need about 33 stickers to complete a card. I’m currently not employed and cannot afford to spend enough to reach the goal. I’d love for anyone who has excess or not wanting the voucher to gift me some. Any extras I shall pass on. Thanks

1455 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View more
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

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1456 days ago

Did you know these facts about Lyttelton Harbour?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Not everyone knows that Lyttelton was the port of arrival for the first four ships to arrive from England to begin the colonisation of New Zealand.

Already a bustling harbour with safe anchorage and natural resources, it gradually grew as ships arrived and people began to settle there and further… View more
Not everyone knows that Lyttelton was the port of arrival for the first four ships to arrive from England to begin the colonisation of New Zealand.

Already a bustling harbour with safe anchorage and natural resources, it gradually grew as ships arrived and people began to settle there and further afield.

Lyttelton received category one historic area status in 2009, recognising historical, social, architectural and archaeological significance to the early pioneers.

Despite significant damage from earthquakes, the township still has a wide range of buildings covering New Zealand's colonial history.

The newly redeveloped historic colonial walk of Lyttelton celebrates this history in a tour of the central township using photographs to show the changing face of the port town and a narrative to accompany each point on the tour.

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1456 days ago

Pokemon Books

Chrystal from Spreydon

Pokemon Platinum Strategy Guide - $30

Pokemon Black and White Collectors Edition Strategy Guide - $40

Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 Collectors Edition Strategy Guide -$40

Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver Manga Collection -$35
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Pokemon Platinum Strategy Guide - $30

Pokemon Black and White Collectors Edition Strategy Guide - $40

Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 Collectors Edition Strategy Guide -$40

Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver Manga Collection -$35

Pokemon Pocket Comics Box Set $25

Pokemon Adventure Collection $15

Kalos Region Handbook $15

Deluxe Essential Handbook $20

Negotiable

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1456 days ago

Sabrina the teenage witch books

Chrystal from Spreydon

Sabrina the teenage witch books

Price: $40

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