Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

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.

2360 days ago

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as … View more
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as well as predicted peak times.

Important tips from NZTA:
- Bear in mind localised events and winter conditions
- Allow extra time as weather and road conditions can change in a relatively short period of time at this time of year
- Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving and stocked with food, water and blankets in case of any delays.
- Central Otago drivers: The Brass Monkey Rally, Idaburn Dam, Oturehua: Please take care whether you are in a car or on a motorbike with many more motorcyclists using the highways leading to and from Idaburn Dam this long weekend.

Check the latest weather conditions and warnings here:
- Keep updated with - Metservice's weather updates.
- Motorists can get real-time information from 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
- Follow traffic updates at the NZTA website.

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2360 days ago

Waterblasting Services

Connie from Sefton

Activewaterblasting is your local waterblasting services operating in your area, from house washing, patios, fencing,driveways,guttering,roofs,cars,
Commercial buildings,offices,car parks, to Agriculture dairy farm cow sheds, farm buildings,tractors,machinery to piggeries and chicken housing you … View more
Activewaterblasting is your local waterblasting services operating in your area, from house washing, patios, fencing,driveways,guttering,roofs,cars,
Commercial buildings,offices,car parks, to Agriculture dairy farm cow sheds, farm buildings,tractors,machinery to piggeries and chicken housing you name it we do it. Free quote and fixed pricing offered. Chemical,non chemical and organic washing.
Visit: www.activewaterblasting.co.nz...
Site Safe approved and operator's of Health and Safety NZ.
Contact us now for your door to door services.

2360 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2361 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2361 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
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2361 days ago

Meadow hay lg rounds

Debbie from Loburn

Lg compact rounds meadow hay available. Nice and dry.
$45.00 each
Phone (03) 3103244

2362 days ago

Do you let your dog run up to strangers?

Janice from Hurunui District

One of the most annoying habits people have. Please do not let your dog run up to others.

Proof your recall so this does not happen. Contact tevradogtraining@outlook.com

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2362 days ago

New Zealand's most trusted real estate brand 6 year running

Harcourts understands how important it is for people to know they are dealing with a real estate company working in their best interest at all times; a company that is transparent, communicative and striving to market their home in the most effective way possible. To be named the Readers Digest … View moreHarcourts understands how important it is for people to know they are dealing with a real estate company working in their best interest at all times; a company that is transparent, communicative and striving to market their home in the most effective way possible. To be named the Readers Digest Most Trusted real estate brand for six years in a row is an incredible achievement. We are immensely proud, and we want to thank those in our community who have worked with us and voted us number one.

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2362 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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2362 days ago

15 finalists, thousands of winners

Teach NZ

Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a … View more
Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The finalists were recently announced for the 2018 Awards, and schools or early learning services from your region could be among them. You can catch up on the last few years’ finalists and winners and find out more about what this year’s finalists achieved on our website.
Find out more

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2362 days ago

Road closure in Addington, Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Fulton Hogan

Whiteleigh Avenue in Addington will be closed for a critical railway upgrade from 6:00am Saturday 2 June to 6:00am Tuesday 5 June. KiwiRail has contracted Fulton Hogan to carry out 24 hour work.

Motorists are asked to avoid Addington and detour through Curletts Road where possible. Further … View more
Whiteleigh Avenue in Addington will be closed for a critical railway upgrade from 6:00am Saturday 2 June to 6:00am Tuesday 5 June. KiwiRail has contracted Fulton Hogan to carry out 24 hour work.

Motorists are asked to avoid Addington and detour through Curletts Road where possible. Further detours that avoid Whiteleigh Avenue will be in place. Tower Junction Mega Centre can be entered via Blenheim Road or via Princess Street. Horncastle Arena will be accessible from Wrights Road.

We apologise for any disruption caused by this closure. For more information, please call 0800 762 334 or email cant.info@fultonhogan.com
Find out more!

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2363 days ago

Oak Dresser

Toni from Kaiapoi

Great up cycle project for someone

Price: $40

2363 days ago

Seesaw

Toni from Kaiapoi

Good condition could do with some grips for handles.

Price: $20

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