Templeton, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2610 days ago

Merrin School security

Julia from Avonhead

The gate from Beatrice Place into the Merrin School grounds has been vandalized. The larger gate has been wrenched away from the hinges, obviously with some force, allowing it to be opened for cars to rip up the grass. This has happened overnight as it was fine yesterday when I used it. I looked up… View moreThe gate from Beatrice Place into the Merrin School grounds has been vandalized. The larger gate has been wrenched away from the hinges, obviously with some force, allowing it to be opened for cars to rip up the grass. This has happened overnight as it was fine yesterday when I used it. I looked up the school contacts but there is no after hours contact. Who is the contact for these issues?

2610 days ago

Tsunami siren testing

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Reminder, it’s a test! Tsunami sirens are being tested this Sunday 24 September at 11am.

This is a good time to check if you are in a tsunami zone.
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2612 days ago

Christchurch Bible Challenge

Samuel from Hornby

Can you name all the 12 disciples of Jesus? If you can, then you should enter the great Christchurch Bible Challenge!
Now’s the time to have fun and meet like-minded Bible Brainiac’s!
Shekinah is inviting you to enter the great Christchurch Bible Challenge every Saturday starting from October … View more
Can you name all the 12 disciples of Jesus? If you can, then you should enter the great Christchurch Bible Challenge!
Now’s the time to have fun and meet like-minded Bible Brainiac’s!
Shekinah is inviting you to enter the great Christchurch Bible Challenge every Saturday starting from October the 7th at select sites across the city.
Hurry and register your team NOW for this fun high-speed online quiz!
Fantastic prizes worth hundreds of dollars are waiting to be won!
Visit shekinah.org.nz and register NOW!

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2612 days ago

Tsunami Siren testing

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

This Sunday the clocks are going forward an hour. This means it's time to test tsunami sirens in Christchurch along the coast from Brooklands to Taylor's Mistake. Tsunami sirens will sound at 11am Sunday 24 September for approximately three minutes.
Remember, this is a test - no need to … View more
This Sunday the clocks are going forward an hour. This means it's time to test tsunami sirens in Christchurch along the coast from Brooklands to Taylor's Mistake. Tsunami sirens will sound at 11am Sunday 24 September for approximately three minutes.
Remember, this is a test - no need to evacuate!
Want to know more about tsunamis? Visit: ccc.govt.nz...

2612 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champions

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Do you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is … View moreDo you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is supported and valued. Join our social movement to combat ageism in New Zealand by signing up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion. It is FREE and we will even send you a Welcome Pack.

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2613 days ago

DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINSTHIS SUNDAY!

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

Spring forward, Fall back.

The usual reminder about checking or changing batteries in smoke alarms is relevant.

Looking forward to Summer!!!!

2613 days ago

The hours are on us!

Student Job Search

ENTER to WIN a hand around the house – on us! 49% of Neighbourly members said they’d like help with gardening, do you agree? Enter your details to WIN 5 hours of work from a local student in your neighbourhood! Whether it be household maintenance, help with the kids, or something else – … View moreENTER to WIN a hand around the house – on us! 49% of Neighbourly members said they’d like help with gardening, do you agree? Enter your details to WIN 5 hours of work from a local student in your neighbourhood! Whether it be household maintenance, help with the kids, or something else – Student Job Search has you covered. We’ll be picking THREE lucky winners so enter now! It’s free to list a job with SJS and we make sure to find the perfect student for your job. Enter HERE and find out for yourself! Enter now

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2614 days ago

High country station taken over by bank

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

One family's 100-year reign at a prized high country station has come to an end.
Craigieburn Station near Arthur's Pass has been put on the market under a mortgagee sale.

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2614 days ago

Councillors raised state of emergency idea during Port Hills fires well before call made

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Two Christchurch City councillors raised the idea of calling a state of emergency during February's Port Hills fires more than 24 hours before the declaration was eventually made.

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