South New Brighton, Christchurch

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

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Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

911 days ago

Odd questions people from overseas ask about NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View more
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.

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911 days ago

Over dealing with SLOW internet?!

The Team from NZ Compare

Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View more
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.

Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!

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916 days ago

Extreme temperatures test housing materials!

Climate Insights

More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our … View more
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!

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913 days ago

A gift from us

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

When you book an in-person appointment you can be reassured that we have all Covid-safe protocols in place. If you prefer, we can arrange an online appointment. Contact us today to book a time that suits you.

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913 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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914 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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914 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I love our way of life
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of … View more
I love our way of life
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of calories. It was well below what I needed to eat as a growing child, but I didn’t see it that way at the time. I just wanted to get rid of my squishy stomach and eat a little less.

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915 days ago

Kiwis spend over $2.6 billion on gambling

The Team from PGF Services - Christchurch

New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the … View more
New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the regulations for harm minimisation for Class 4 gambling machines (pokies). Make sure to have your say!

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915 days ago

Keen to be a volunteer?

Administration Team from Dogwatch Variety Shop

Our second hand Variety Shop is looking to increase our volunteer numbers. We are a small team, in a small shop, so we have been looking at diversifying our operations so we can provide the same great service in front of shop, and get the donations sorted and priced out back in a timely manner, so … View moreOur second hand Variety Shop is looking to increase our volunteer numbers. We are a small team, in a small shop, so we have been looking at diversifying our operations so we can provide the same great service in front of shop, and get the donations sorted and priced out back in a timely manner, so our customers get to grab some awesome bargains. To do this, without overloading our already incredible crew, we are needing more Sorters, over most days of the week. If this sounds like your cup of tea, pop into the shop and collect an application form or email our Personnel Manager for the online application link:
patria.carter@dogwatch.co.nz

Volunteer Poster - Variety Shop 2022 A4.pdf Download View

915 days ago

Keen to Volunteer?

Administration Team from Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust Adoption Centre

We are looking for keen energetic people who would like to help us at our Adoption Centre in Bromley. We are looking for Shelter Assistants, to assist with meal prep and feeding, cleaning dog kennels, general chores to keep our facility spic and span, and assisting in providing enrichment for our … View moreWe are looking for keen energetic people who would like to help us at our Adoption Centre in Bromley. We are looking for Shelter Assistants, to assist with meal prep and feeding, cleaning dog kennels, general chores to keep our facility spic and span, and assisting in providing enrichment for our dogs. We have various shifts across the day.
All volunteers are able to have interaction with most of our dogs (not all of them), however, as a new recruit, this is under supervision by a staff member or your volunteer "buddy".
If you are interested in knowing more, please email our Personnel Manager for an Information Pack: patria.carter@dogwatch.co.nz

Volunteer Poster - Adoption Centre 2022 A4.pdf Download View

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924 days ago

Do you have an egg chair you would like to sell?

Tanya from Burwood

Hi everyone,

My daughter is on the lookout for an egg chair that we can hang in her room to make a nice quiet reading space. She's saved up $250, so if you have one that you no longer use and would be interested in selling it to her that would be within her budget we would really love to … View more
Hi everyone,

My daughter is on the lookout for an egg chair that we can hang in her room to make a nice quiet reading space. She's saved up $250, so if you have one that you no longer use and would be interested in selling it to her that would be within her budget we would really love to hear from you. Given the space available in her room it would be ideal if it was one of the smaller sized ones (I've included a picture to show the type of ones that would fit and an example of the bigger ones that wouldn't). It doesn't have to come with its stand since we'll be hanging it inside.

Thanks so much,

Tanya :-)

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916 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
Find out more

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922 days ago

Lawn mowing

Colleen from Avondale

Looking for a reliable retiree to mow the lawn fortnightly when needed,supply own lawn mower

919 days ago

Happy St Patrick's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!

The team at NZ Compare wish you all good health, good luck and happiness for 2022.

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919 days ago

The Antidote: Five happy things to read about

The Team Reporter from Stuff

A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.

Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St … View more
A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.

Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St last week, before taking it home and giving it a clean. Read more here.

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered direct to your inbox.

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