Yaldhurst, Christchurch

Can you Identify Please.

Paul from Bishopdale

We are trying to put names to faces or what the group is, in the photos. Pictures taken around 60s to the 80s. Likely to have been taken in Dunedin. May have been reunions.
Hope you can help
Paul Sharapoff

A chance to say thank you

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View moreLet’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.

Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do. Share your message now

Tree Acer Rubrum Columnare (Red Canadian Maple)

Clarrie from Bishopdale

A truly beautiful tree which has to be removed as it has been planted in a space that cannot let it thrive. This tree matures to around 6 meters in height and 3 meters wide unchecked, or you can keep it clipped to around 3 meters. In the spring and summer it has a rich green foliage and in the … View moreA truly beautiful tree which has to be removed as it has been planted in a space that cannot let it thrive. This tree matures to around 6 meters in height and 3 meters wide unchecked, or you can keep it clipped to around 3 meters. In the spring and summer it has a rich green foliage and in the autumn the leaves change to a spectacular ember red. Now is the right time to transplant it. We will leave it in the ground until sold. When purchased it cost $69.95. Included in the photos is an example of a full grown specimen.

Price: $20

Poll: Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.

Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

• Give them to your friends
• Give them to your enemies
• Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
• Throw them in your compost

Vote View Results

• 61.6% Give them to your friends
  61.6% Complete
• 17.1% Give them to your enemies
  17.1% Complete
• 6.6% Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
  6.6% Complete
• 14.7% Throw them in your compost
  14.7% Complete

890 votes

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How eco-friendly is your home and lifestyle?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View moreAs more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.

Poll: Should international visitors be charged a levy?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?

Should international visitors be charged a levy?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 77.3% Yes
  77.3% Complete
• 22.7% No
  22.7% Complete

2415 votes

Dear neighbourly

Matthew from

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Saturdays stunning specials at Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale.

Organic Free Trade BANANAS: 99c kg
Whole Pumpkins: 1 for $1.69 2 for $3
Fresh Ginger: $3.99kg
Aus Orange's: $3.99kg

We are also very happy to announce that… View more🍌🍪🍊🎃🍌🍪🍊🎃🍌🍪🍊🎃🍌🍪🍊🎃

Saturdays stunning specials at Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale.

Organic Free Trade BANANAS: 99c kg
Whole Pumpkins: 1 for $1.69 2 for $3
Fresh Ginger: $3.99kg
Aus Orange's: $3.99kg

We are also very happy to announce that Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale are now selling Girl Guide Biscuits. $3.50 a packet. Plain, chocolate and mini chocolate. Don't forget, this is the last year you will be able to purchase the Girl Guide Biscuits, so get in quick.

We have many more specials in store with amazing fresh locally grown produce available.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone. 😊

#girlguidebiscuits #yummy #getinquick

Are you doing great work in the community?

The Warehouse New Zealand

Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.

Applications close on the 23rd of June. Apply now

What should the Government's $300 million for Christchurch be spent on?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Alongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you … View moreAlongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

Poll: Do you think the Cathedral Square plans are right for the area?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Should the city council charge derelict property owners for using public spaces?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Owners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St … View moreOwners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St properties, The Peterborough apartments complex and the council's own Our City building on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester St.

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Have you visited the newly opened Taiora QEII centre yet?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Thousands of people have flocked to Christchurch's newest swimming pool complex this weekend, with some waiting 45 minutes for a swim.

The new $38.6 million Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre hit maximum capacity on Saturday afternoon and again at 10am on Sunday and by mid afternoon … View moreThousands of people have flocked to Christchurch's newest swimming pool complex this weekend, with some waiting 45 minutes for a swim.

The new $38.6 million Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre hit maximum capacity on Saturday afternoon and again at 10am on Sunday and by mid afternoon the same day, swimmers were waiting 45 minutes to get inside the pool hall.

IT secures head-start on sustainable savings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

With the help of Kilmarnock Enterprises, Council has made the shift from desk phones to headsets, an effort saving around $20,000 a year. Learn more about the project here on Newsline: bit.ly...