South New Brighton, Christchurch

2545 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2546 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2546 days ago

ARGO co-working Marine Parade

Collaborative Manager from ARGO beach Co-working

Hi Neighbours,

ARGO is a co-working space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, small businesses and anyone who needs a stylish work space thats not the kitchen table.
I would so love and appreciate your support to share my business with everyone you know. We are doing awesome up here at ARGO, it … View more
Hi Neighbours,

ARGO is a co-working space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, small businesses and anyone who needs a stylish work space thats not the kitchen table.
I would so love and appreciate your support to share my business with everyone you know. We are doing awesome up here at ARGO, it would be even more awesome to have some locals join us.
We'd love a like and share on Facebook :)

Pop up and visit, Level 1, 215 Marine Parade.

Thanks so much :)

2547 days ago

Trademe scam today

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Linwood

nbly.nz...

2548 days ago

Join us this Weekend!

Resene

All Christchurch neighbours are invited to join us for the SCAPE Season Opening! The artwork has been created using Resene colours and will fly in the sky! FREE entry for everyone all weekend long.

Saturday kicks off with family-friendly art activities, giveaways, a barbecue and performance … View more
All Christchurch neighbours are invited to join us for the SCAPE Season Opening! The artwork has been created using Resene colours and will fly in the sky! FREE entry for everyone all weekend long.

Saturday kicks off with family-friendly art activities, giveaways, a barbecue and performance from the NZ Secondary Students’ Choir AND a SCAPE Public Art Walkway guided or self guided tours. Sunday features public talks in the Botanic Gardens Ilex Function Room. We'll see you and the kids there!

Place and Time:
10am-2pm Saturday 7 October, Hellers Family Event, Margaret Mahy Playground
11am-4pm Sunday 8 October, Botanic Gardens - Ilex Function Room

2548 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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2549 days ago

Congratulations to our winners!

Student Job Search

Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done! Find out more

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2552 days ago

Oven Cleaner Service

Gina from Bromley

Hi can anyone please recommend a good oven cleaning service and if you know the price details as well.
It would be much appreciated 🙂

2549 days ago

Muka Park Flying Fox

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A new home is being sought for Muka Park's flying fox. Read more at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...

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2550 days ago

Editor's picks - What's On

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

There's so much happening in and around Christchurch, I thought I'd share my favourites, to make it easier for you to find something fun to do. I'll be updating the list every Monday, and keep an eye out on Friday's for my top tips for things to do over the weekend. Have a great… View moreThere's so much happening in and around Christchurch, I thought I'd share my favourites, to make it easier for you to find something fun to do. I'll be updating the list every Monday, and keep an eye out on Friday's for my top tips for things to do over the weekend. Have a great week!
Shannon (Ed).
FRI OCT 6:
Circus, have-a-go Plus a Show: try out trapeze, globe, juggling, tightwire, and other circus arts at this Christchurch Circus Trust fundraiser at the Roy Stokes Hall, 152 Seaview Rd, New Brighton, 10.30am-1pm. Plus a performance from the trust's talented circus team. Entry by donation, $5-$10 appreciated.

SAT OCT 7:
Are Pasifika (House Pasifika): Local and international artists provide a feast of public art work for six weeks from Oct 7-Nov 18. Popping up all around the city, the artworks are linked via the SCAPE Public Art Walkway and connected by the theme Time in Space (territories and flow). Expect to be wowed by giant sculptures, intrigued by some complex themes, and even experience art in the sky. Managing curator, Heather Galbraith.

SUN OCT 8:
Spring Fling: annual Country Fete fundraiser held at Broadfield Garden with entertainment, stalls, garden tours and more. 11am- 4pm, Broadfield Garden, 250 Selwyn Rd, Broadfield. Pre-purchased tickets Adult $15, children free, Gate sales $20, from Eventfinder or Community Care ph (03) 325 2007

MON OCT 9:

Ministry of Fear: Ray Milland stars in this ultra-noir adaptation of Graham Greene's novel about Nazi saboteurs in wartime London, perhaps Fritz Lang's most Kafka-esque work. 1944, PG low level violence. Doors open at 7pm, show at 7.30pm at the Christchurch Art Gallery auditorium for Canterbury Film Society screening. More info at www.canterburyfilmsociety.org.nz... or phone membership secretary Michelle on 021 157-6605. Final screening for CFS's 2017 season. The 2018 program will be released in February and start in March.

WED OCT 11:
Heaven Help Us: Tim Hambleton's farcical comedy staged by Elmwood Players, Elmwood Auditorium, 31 Aikman's Rd, Merivale. Christchurch premier runs to Oct 14 (Wed-Sat) directed by Phil Dean Tickets: $20 waged/$17 unwaged/ To book: call 355 8874 or book online Real life police officers in this one. at www.elmwood...
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Poetry in Performance: The Canterbury Poets Collective performances with an open mic and guest readers, at Ara Imagetech Lecture Theatre, 5 Madras St, every Wednesday from now to November 15. Cost $6.

THU OCT 12:
Step Ahead: annual art exhibition opens Oct 2 at 3.30pm at the Eastside Gallery (cnr Worcester St/Stanmore Rd. Runs to Oct 13. Inquiries (03) 981 2881. Coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week. Provides goal for Step Ahead trust members to work toward and opportunity to recognise their skill and achievement. Step Ahead provides social, physical, creative and educational activities for people with mental illness in Christchurch, Rangiora and Ashburton. Contact us on (03) 389 4001, 0800 688 732 or info@stepahead.org.nz


SAT OCT 14:

Emirates Team New Zealand: The victorious team and the America's Cup will be at the Airforce Museum of New Zealand, Wigram, 7pm-9pm for an auction to raise funds for the quake-damaged Pleasant Point Yacht Club. Hear from Team boss Grant Dalton and speak to members of the team. Top auction prizes include a helicopter ride with Richie McCaw to a mystery destination, a ride in a dual sulky behind Monkey King, New Zealand's top earning harness racer, a Hot Lap around the Mike Pero Motorsport Park race with Greg Murphy and a signed, framed Emirates Team New Zealand Shirt. More on Galabid.com. For tickets, visit universe.com and search for Emirates Team New Zealand - No door sales.


SUN OCT 15:
Passchendaele WW100: The Woolston Brass and the Christchurch Youth Choir will commemorate the Battle of Passchendaele at the Charles Luney Auditorium, 12 Winchester St, Merivale at 3pm. Door sales. Adult $30, seniors/unwaged $25, child $15, adilt and 1 child $30. Early bird tickets at www.dashtickets.co.nz...



WED OCT 18:
Ghana Grooves: traditional music and dance, 7.30pm, Orange Studios, Ferrymead. Kofi Shabba, Kofi Kunkpe and Koffie Figah, three master drummers and dancers. Tickets $25 GA or $20 Concession available from Cosmic Ticketing.

SUN OCT 29:
Richie and Rosie: 'The Sunday Sit Down Get Down', the Blue Smoke's own folk club event. Featuring New York folk artists coming to Christchurch. Blue Smoke, The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Christchurch. 4pm, doors open at 3pm. Tickets $15 online at Under the Radar.

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