South New Brighton, Christchurch

2589 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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2591 days ago

Looking for Guess Who Game if anyone has one to pass on or sell

Deborah from Burwood

Wanting Guess Who Game wanting for a workshop if someone has one they no longer need or sell .
Thanks in advance. Deb

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2590 days ago

Transport life in Christchurch

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We wanted to know what Christchurch residents thought about transport. So we asked, and more than 4,500 people responded. Do you agree with them?
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2590 days ago

Unleashed dogs a risk for Port Hills lambs

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Tracks don't close for lambing and the next four to five weeks are the most crucial time for new lambs. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash - and spread the word with your neighbours.

Read more here at Newsline

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2590 days ago

Free organ

Joy from South New Brighton

Hello,
Rather than having this collect dust, it would be great if someone would enjoy this - I noticed some posts in the past few months about another one like this and there was a fair bit of interest, and so I am wondering if you could advise how you will use it? It must be collected this … View more
Hello,
Rather than having this collect dust, it would be great if someone would enjoy this - I noticed some posts in the past few months about another one like this and there was a fair bit of interest, and so I am wondering if you could advise how you will use it? It must be collected this coming weekend... thanks so much :), Joy

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2590 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Experience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t … View moreExperience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t wait! Go to www.artsfestival.co.nz... to find out more #gowild #chchartsfest

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2590 days ago

Report outlines multi-use arena costs

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Have a look at the results of the pre-feasibility study on a multi-use arena for Christchurch.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2590 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View more
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.

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2595 days ago

Aurora australis

Chris from Linwood

Hi all, solar conditions were favourable to produce auroral displays last night, but Chch was clouded over at 9pm so I thought I'd just get into bed about 11pm - a quick glance out the window at 11 however and I could see stars in the southern sky, so I popped out to Motukarara and started … View moreHi all, solar conditions were favourable to produce auroral displays last night, but Chch was clouded over at 9pm so I thought I'd just get into bed about 11pm - a quick glance out the window at 11 however and I could see stars in the southern sky, so I popped out to Motukarara and started snapping away at around midnight... got a couple of not bad shots, but needing strong coffee today...lol

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2599 days ago

Piano Stool

Colin & Alison from Burwood

Piano stool wanted. Prefer double with music storage under lid.
Any condition considered. Please Tele Colin. m. 021537474.

2591 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
2591 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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2593 days ago

Suzuki Liana 2007 for sale

Dianne from Burwood

Great car, only selling as we have upsized to a SUV. Viewings welcome. Call 383 3691 in the evenings for more info.

See Trade me for more details- trademe.co.nz...

Price: $6,450

2593 days ago

Brooker Reserve Planting and Corsers Stream Walk

Rachel Cullens from Avon-Ōtākaro Forest Park

We will be planting at Brooker Reserve, weeding and watering. Then we plan to walk the length of Corsers Stream to see what biodiversity is there. Bring a spade and your gloves to help with expanding the area we have already planted. Having a few old buckets for watering would be great too. Event … View moreWe will be planting at Brooker Reserve, weeding and watering. Then we plan to walk the length of Corsers Stream to see what biodiversity is there. Bring a spade and your gloves to help with expanding the area we have already planted. Having a few old buckets for watering would be great too. Event will run from 10am-12pm Sunday 20th. tinyurl.com...

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