South New Brighton, Christchurch

2846 days ago

Connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season - Tip 2

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

2. Pop over with a hand-made card from a child
A little note to say Happy Holidays can make the world of difference to an older neighbour. Have your son or daughter make up a card or get your crafty hat on and make one yourself. It’s a great excuse to pop over and have a nice chat.

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2845 days ago

If you have to think, don't drink

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you wonder if one or two drinks will have you over the limit? It's as simple as not getting behind the wheel. Today we launch a road safety campaign as we head into the festive season. Check out what Scott Pearson has to say after 20 years working as an emergency doctor. ccc.govt.nz...

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2845 days ago

DVD Collection - Kid's Movies for the Holidays!

Graeme from Burwood

DVD's for sale! Dvd's have be used, thus, sold as is.

SOLD AS IS = OFFERS!

Inspector Gadget 1 - part of a two DVD set.
Inspector Gadget 2 - part of a two DVD set.

A Bugs Life - Collectors Edition - two DVD's.
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DVD's for sale! Dvd's have be used, thus, sold as is.

SOLD AS IS = OFFERS!

Inspector Gadget 1 - part of a two DVD set.
Inspector Gadget 2 - part of a two DVD set.

A Bugs Life - Collectors Edition - two DVD's.

Night At The Museum.

Contact me on 022 041 3283 if your interested. Buyer pick up only. Cash only.

Price: $25

2845 days ago

An easy way to give this Christmas!

FreshChoice New Zealand

What is your favourite Christmas treat? Mint sauce, scorched almonds, salted peanuts, picked onions? FreshChoice Supermarkets are encouraging customers to give non-perishable food items to their local community through the Give Local in store. So when you are putting your fav into the trolley add… View moreWhat is your favourite Christmas treat? Mint sauce, scorched almonds, salted peanuts, picked onions? FreshChoice Supermarkets are encouraging customers to give non-perishable food items to their local community through the Give Local in store. So when you are putting your fav into the trolley add a second one for the donation trolley. An easy way to give locally this Christmas. Learn more

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2846 days ago

Pioneer Leisure Pool

After Hours from Christchurch City Council

Good afternoon everyone. Our Leisure Pool at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre is currently closed for unscheduled maintenance, and is expected to re-open at 5:00pm this afternoon. Our Lane Pools, Spa, Sauna and Steam Rooms are still operational. ^SW4

2849 days ago

Where can I get the Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Gold'?

Michael from Aranui

Anywhere in Chch at all? Thanks!

2848 days ago

Last chance to enter our Christmas letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

Untangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and … View moreUntangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Find out more

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2849 days ago

Connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

1. Invite your older neighbour to share a meal or a cup of tea
Christmas can be a tough time for older people, especially those who live alone. Invite your older neighbour over for a meal this holiday season. This will give you a chance to build a relationship with them.

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2849 days ago

Long or strong, get gone

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately … View more
All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately to high ground, or as far inland as possible.
The earthquake is your first warning, tsunami waves can arrive within minutes. Do not wait for official advice or warning systems.
Contact your local civil defence group for tsunami zone maps and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Talk to your neighbours about where you will go, and who might need your help.

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2849 days ago

Football pack winners announced!

McDonald's

We had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your … View moreWe had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your little Kiwis active by enrolling them in McDonald's Junior Football. You might just have the next All White or Football Fern kicking around your backyard. Check the winners!

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2849 days ago

60 Hillmorton - Southshore bus service route changing in CBD Monday 19th Dec

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

​From Monday 19th December the 60 Hillmorton - Southshore route will no longer travel down Worcester St as a new cycle way is being built along the road. Instead this service will now travel via Hereford St in both directions. All bus stops on Worcester​ St between Fitzgerald Ave and Stanmore … View more​From Monday 19th December the 60 Hillmorton - Southshore route will no longer travel down Worcester St as a new cycle way is being built along the road. Instead this service will now travel via Hereford St in both directions. All bus stops on Worcester​ St between Fitzgerald Ave and Stanmore Rd will be closed from this date and passengers can use new stops on Hereford St instead. You can see the new stops at the link below.

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2850 days ago

New Brighton Santa Parade Saturday December 10

Luke Thomas from Transport for Christchurch

The annual New Brighton Christmas Parade will soon be upon us. In order to conduct the parade safely, a number of roads in New Brighton will be closed from 9am to 1pm this Saturday.

Road closures:

-Marine Parade closed from Lonsdale St to Hood St
-Seaview Rd closed from Hardy St to Marine … View more
The annual New Brighton Christmas Parade will soon be upon us. In order to conduct the parade safely, a number of roads in New Brighton will be closed from 9am to 1pm this Saturday.

Road closures:

-Marine Parade closed from Lonsdale St to Hood St
-Seaview Rd closed from Hardy St to Marine Parade
-Shaw Ave closed from Hawke St to Seaview Rd
-Hawke St closed from Sgaw Ave to Marine Parade
-Beresford St closed from oram Ave to Marine Parade

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2850 days ago

Turn off your hose in Halswell/Hornby/Hillmorton/Harewood/Heathcote/Hillsborough/Hoon Hay/Huntsbury

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Here's the first tip in our summer water conservation series: If your garden's getting green, that's great, just remember to water early or late! For more summer water saving tips, check out ccc.govt.nz/waterwise #waterwatch

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2850 days ago

What will your house be worth in 12 months?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will … View more
How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will change your home's value. Find out now using the House Value Calculator.
Check your house value

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2851 days ago

Drop, Cover, Hold in an earthquake

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share … View more
All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share with your friends and family.

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