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2098 days ago

๐ŸŒˆ Celebrate Community โ€“ Mar. 1st to 31st ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽ‰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all… View more
Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn't the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it's the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary from March 22nd to 31st. To help you get started, we love their suggestions for 10 little and 10 big ways to get involved. (link below)

Let us know how you're celebrating this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2099 days ago

We love visitors

Shelley Knowles from New Brighton Community Gardens

Free range toddlers carry such happy delight around with them, so it's wonderful having little people visiting the gardens and bringing their wonder & delight with them ๐ŸŒธ Thanks for visiting us again Senna. We hope to see you again soon ๐ŸŒธ

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2099 days ago

lime scooters

Graeme from Shirley

yay lime scooters to stay in Christchurch for another year :) l.facebook.com...

2114 days ago

Poll: $1000 to drive a scooter into the water

Brittney Reporter from Stuff

Would you accept the challenge for $1000?

One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight … View more
Would you accept the challenge for $1000?

One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight off the edge, plunging into the water metres below.

To read more click here.

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$1000 to drive a scooter into the water
  • 50.6% Definitely, it's $1000!
    50.6% Complete
  • 38.3% No way, not worth the risk
    38.3% Complete
  • 11% Maybe for more money...
    11% Complete
1912 votes
2100 days ago

Bunny Rabbit

Erin from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi everyone.
Does anyone know of an older female Netherland Dwarf rabbit that needs a good home and wants to be part of the "Tales of Two Rabbits" family?
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2101 days ago

Playcentre Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2019

The Team from Playcentre Aotearoa

Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 โ€“ 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a childโ€™s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 โ€“ 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a childโ€™s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.

During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.

If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.

With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.

Good for your child and good for you.

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2101 days ago

Go solar and save up to 50% off your energy bill!

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sunโ€™s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial โ€“ not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sunโ€™s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial โ€“ not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to learn more.
Check out our brochure!

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2102 days ago

Dogwatch fundraiser collage for sale

Kat from Waimairi Beach

My latest fundraiser collage "Ice Cream Dreams" is for sale on TradeMe.

ALL proceeds from this one will go to Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust. I have raised over $1300 from my artwork for Dogwatch.

www.trademe.co.nz...

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2102 days ago

camera and accessories

Judith from Avondale

Canon EOS 300D. digital camera with many extras.
90-300mm Canon zoom lens
Carry bag plus a Canon DSLR backpack which will carry all the accessories
Slik Compact tripod
Extra battery
Remote control for camera
Camera rest (the red beanbag)

Negotiable

2102 days ago

Are you part of a community organisation?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you need funding to make projects happen? Apply for funding from our Strengthening Communities Fund!

Applications for funding are open from 4 March until 9 April 2019.

If you're interested, or have any questions, head along to tomorrow's information session in the Coastal-Burwood … View more
Do you need funding to make projects happen? Apply for funding from our Strengthening Communities Fund!

Applications for funding are open from 4 March until 9 April 2019.

If you're interested, or have any questions, head along to tomorrow's information session in the Coastal-Burwood Community Boardroom (corner of Beresford and Union Streets).

We'll be there between 9.30am โ€“ 10.30am!

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2102 days ago

Waste Free with Kate Meads

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Are you interested in reducing waste? Waste Free with Kate will be holding workshops on waste free parenting, waste free living and reducing food waste from next week.

Spaces are limited, so book your tickets through Eventfinda here: bit.ly...

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2102 days ago

Resene Shed of the Year 2019

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Final call for entries! โ€‹You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us … View moreFinal call for entries! โ€‹You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us by this Thursday, Feb 28. To enter: โ€‹Tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos to mailto:mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz.

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2113 days ago

Environment Canterbury's 8.9 per cent total rates rise in draft plan

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It's not as "grim" as it sounds, Environment Canterbury (ECan) says about its proposed 8.9 per cent total rates rise for the 2019-20 year.

On Thursday afternoon the ECan council approved its draft annual plan, which, after consultation and changes, has to be adopted by July 1.

If … View more
It's not as "grim" as it sounds, Environment Canterbury (ECan) says about its proposed 8.9 per cent total rates rise for the 2019-20 year.

On Thursday afternoon the ECan council approved its draft annual plan, which, after consultation and changes, has to be adopted by July 1.

If the proposed rise goes ahead unchanged, that will amount to another $25 a year on the rates bill for the owners of a $570,000 property in Christchurch, an extra $152 a year on a $5.1 million rural property in the Waimakariri district and about $13 a year on a $250,000 house in Waimate.

2104 days ago

Register your Neighbours Day Aotearoa event - and win!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

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Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

The 10th annual Neighbours Day Aotearoa is taking place from March 22-31, 2019. Why not challenge yourself to get to know your neighbours this year? You can find out more here.
Register Now

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2105 days ago

Large Xmas Ornament

Gareth from Burwood

Approx 30cm high.
about 10cm deep
Previous winner changed their mind, so is still available.

Free

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