Waimairi Beach, Christchurch

2443 days ago

Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

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Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?
  • 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
    80% Complete
  • 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
    9.1% Complete
  • 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
    10.9% Complete
  • 0% I'm on the fence
    0% Complete
55 votes
2443 days ago

Will you support the Kaimanawa cause?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Did you know 230 horses could be slaughtered next month if they aren't rescued in time? Of the 300 wild Kaimanawa horses in need of rescuing, only 66 have homes to go to. Are you able to support the cause?
To read more click here.

2444 days ago

Have you heard? National's Jonathan Coleman bows out

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.

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2444 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite NZ town?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View more
Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!

To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.

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What's your favourite NZ town?
  • 14.3% Wellington
    14.3% Complete
  • 11.9% Auckland
    11.9% Complete
  • 2.4% Napier
    2.4% Complete
  • 4.8% Palmerston North
    4.8% Complete
  • 14.3% Christchurch
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.4% Invercargill
    2.4% Complete
  • 11.9% Nelson
    11.9% Complete
  • 7.1% Rotorua
    7.1% Complete
  • 0% Queenstown
    0% Complete
  • 7.1% Dunedin
    7.1% Complete
  • 23.8% Other
    23.8% Complete
42 votes
2444 days ago

Spooky Men are coming!

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Christchurch Mail

The Spooky Men's Chorale - founded by Christchurch born Stephen Taberner - are coming to the city this weekend! Do you have tickets? Their Saturday evening show is sold out but the 4pm family show will still pack the full Spooky experience.
There is also a singing workshop hosted by the men … View more
The Spooky Men's Chorale - founded by Christchurch born Stephen Taberner - are coming to the city this weekend! Do you have tickets? Their Saturday evening show is sold out but the 4pm family show will still pack the full Spooky experience.
There is also a singing workshop hosted by the men at Cathedral College tomorrow. See the story below for details and links.
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2444 days ago

Operatunity Concert Rat Pack Returns!

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

Join Operatunity for the Rat Pack Returns! Led by crowd pleaser Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and accompanied by a live band, we pay tribute to The Rat Pack. Featuring many of the all-time favourites like My Way and Fly Me to the Moon. Joining them is the multi-talented Rutene Spooner - he promises to … View moreJoin Operatunity for the Rat Pack Returns! Led by crowd pleaser Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and accompanied by a live band, we pay tribute to The Rat Pack. Featuring many of the all-time favourites like My Way and Fly Me to the Moon. Joining them is the multi-talented Rutene Spooner - he promises to reprise his amazing version of Mr Bojangles - and our exciting newcomer Tainui Kuru.

Take a walk down memory lane as our singers blend vocally with tight harmonies and melodious singing, and enjoy the camaraderie and antics that the original Rat Pack were famous for.
Buy tickets now!

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2444 days ago

City council must find another $1.6 million to finish Christchurch's delayed Ngā Puna Wai sports hub

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council needs to find another $1.6 million to complete the delayed first stage of the multimillion-dollar Ngā Puna Wai sports hub.

Stage one's athletics and hockey facilities are now expected to open this winter, while tennis facilities will open next summer and rugby… View more
The Christchurch City Council needs to find another $1.6 million to complete the delayed first stage of the multimillion-dollar Ngā Puna Wai sports hub.

Stage one's athletics and hockey facilities are now expected to open this winter, while tennis facilities will open next summer and rugby league facilities will open in autumn 2019.

2445 days ago

Neighbours Day this Weekend!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018

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2446 days ago

work wanted

Paul from Kainga - Brooklands

good afternoon neighbours looking for some extra work lawn mowing setting out new gardens garden mantiance sprinkling systems installed waterblasting if you need help with any of the above feel free to contact one offs or weekly

2445 days ago

Have your say on the future of tax

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
Find out more

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2445 days ago

Fully escorted Japan 2019 trip

Kellie from Parklands - Marshlands

If you are looking at Japan as a destination for next year then check out House of Travels fully escorted trip. Any questions on this or perhaps another trip, feel free to email me at work kelliew@hot.co.nz

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2446 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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2448 days ago

Rotary Clothesline to give away

Fane from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi
We have a rotary clothes line in good condition to give away if anyone would like it. It's on a locking socket so just lifts out of the ground. It winds up and down and also locks in one position.
Contact me via a message or on 027 399 6200.
Regards Fane

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2448 days ago

Garden Bugs

John from New Brighton

Have you or your children noticed some pretty little black bugs with yellow or white spots that sort of look like ladybugs in your vege garden lately?
They could be on your bean plants, tomatoes, grape vines or various other plants.
The bad news is that they aren't ladybugs or even pretty … View more
Have you or your children noticed some pretty little black bugs with yellow or white spots that sort of look like ladybugs in your vege garden lately?
They could be on your bean plants, tomatoes, grape vines or various other plants.
The bad news is that they aren't ladybugs or even pretty in any way. They are in fact the nymphs of the green vegetable bug (Nezara viridula), a sap sucking bug that will suck the life out of your tomatoes, beans, grape vines and all sorts of other garden plants. The green vegetable bug is also known as, green stink beetle as they emit a pungent smell when crushed and also shield bugs because of their shape in adult form. I have found that fly spray seems to upset the little buggers in their nymph form which seem to be active now, and but of course there are more active remedies available from your favourite garden shop. Always check under leaves for the eggs which will be in a group of about 60 and rub them off. The green vegetable bug (Nezara viridula) has been in NZ since1944.
PLEASE NOTE, these are not the brown marmorated stink bug/Asian stink bug that MPI want reported to them if seen.
nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz...

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2447 days ago

A beginner's guide to upcycling

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life … View more
Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life into pre-loved treasures. We'd love to see the results of your own upcycling projects - you can share your before and after pics here. And don't forget you can enter them in Neighbourly's Upcycling awards too!

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