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.

2642 days ago

Jackknifed truck closes State Highway 1 in Rakaia

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Emergency services attended a truck crash at the Rakaia bridge, south of Christchurch, this afternoon. The driver was out of the vehicle and uninjured, but access to the bridge was blocked following the crash about 3pm on Wednesday, a police spokeswoman said.

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2658 days ago

Ballroom Dancing

Helen from Prebbleton

Hello Neighbours
Does anyone know of Ballroom Dance classes for adults?.
Thank you
Helen

2642 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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2642 days ago

Poll: Alpine Parrots Go (like the Pokemon game, get it?)

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

With the new online kea database up and running, kea sightings can be logged to give conservationists a huge amount of data on the world's only alpine parrot. Read all about the initiative below. Have you seen a kea in the wild?

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Alpine Parrots Go (like the Pokemon game, get it?)
  • 100% Yes, I've seen one of the cheeky wee fellas.
    100% Complete
  • 0% Nope, never seen one in the feathers.
    0% Complete
7 votes
2642 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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2642 days ago

Woohoo!

Anneke Woodhouse from Arthur's Roof and Property Services Hornby

Great weather for roof maintenance! We've been lucky enough to have been having calm, windless days - perfect for silicone sealing, waterblasting, moss removal/proofing, or a fresh lick of paint!
Give us a call on 03-3472635 to book yours in today!

2642 days ago

Woohoo!

Lucy Hawkes from Arthur's Roof and Property Services

Great weather for roof maintenance! We've been lucky enough to have been having calm, windless days - perfect for silicone sealing, waterblasting, moss removal/proofing, or a fresh lick of paint!
Give us a call on 03-3472635 to book yours in today!

2642 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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2642 days ago

Old Church, new owner

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The Old Church on SH1, Dunsandel, is set for a rebirth. Who's thinking they might chip in some time to help with the renovations?

2642 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...

2642 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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