St Albans, Christchurch

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

57 days ago

$100 Petrol vouchers go to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

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Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

Anne Fahey from Woolston

They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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58 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

Enjoy relaxed living in breathtaking Blenheim, Marlborough.

For just $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home, valued at over $1 million.

You can make this property your permanent residence, a holiday retreat, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets… View more
Enjoy relaxed living in breathtaking Blenheim, Marlborough.

For just $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home, valued at over $1 million.

You can make this property your permanent residence, a holiday retreat, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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76 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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59 days ago

A quality three tier planter

Bruce from Edgeware

600 long x 200 boxes or made to order

Price: $150

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59 days ago

Three planters/ two double seats

Bruce from Edgeware

450 square planters/ 850 long seats

Price: $230

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61 days ago

Hebe traversii

Kelly from Bryndwr

Hebe with white flowers. Grows to approximately 2.5m but can be kept trimmed to 1-2m. Flowers December to February.

Canterbury sourced. Pickup in Bryndwr. Payment by cash or bank transfer, price is per plant. 15 available at time of listing


See my other listing for more native plants.

Price: $8

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61 days ago

Lacebark

Kelly from Bryndwr

Native bushy tree with white flowers. Quick growing, attractive to pollinators.

Canterbury sourced. Pickup in Bryndwr. Payment by cash or bank deposit, price is per plant. 15 available at time of listing.


See my other listings for more native plants.

Price: $8

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61 days ago

Wallflowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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61 days ago

Shaken and stirred

Resene

Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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71 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
3610 votes
63 days ago

Online Shopping warning

The Team from New Zealand Police

As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
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As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.

Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz

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63 days ago

Community Market

Julie from Bryndwr

Condell Retirement Village Community Market
53 Condell Ave, Ch'Ch
3 Nov 2024
11am-2pm

Craft stalls, sausage sizzle, coffee, raffle and lots of fun.

All welcome.

CASH ONLY

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63 days ago

'RETIRED' OR ABOUT TO STOP WORKING?

Ian from Richmond

I'm wanting to establish a discussion group for people who are either nearing 'retirement' or who have recently ceased their paid working lives. The programme would be a couple of hours a week for several weeks and each week would open up a different topic. My first step is to … View moreI'm wanting to establish a discussion group for people who are either nearing 'retirement' or who have recently ceased their paid working lives. The programme would be a couple of hours a week for several weeks and each week would open up a different topic. My first step is to gather together up to twelve people and run a proof of concept. Anyone interested?

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63 days ago

Quality Outdoor planters

Bruce from Edgeware

Planters made to measure to suit your needs will quote on different sizes

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64 days ago

garden Pod

Chris from Papanui

1.200 x .500 x .200, this is made of recycled timber, but the timber is in good condition. There is no stand, but l could make one if needed. phone Chris on 0275493828

Negotiable

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