Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

3302 days ago

Our events are going green!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Are you going to a Summertimes event this year? Great news! Christchurch is trailing compostable packaging for the food and drink available at selected Summertimes events – because no one likes landfill.

If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for the ECO symbol and put it in the … View more
Are you going to a Summertimes event this year? Great news! Christchurch is trailing compostable packaging for the food and drink available at selected Summertimes events – because no one likes landfill.

If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for the ECO symbol and put it in the green bin.
All other packaging goes into the red bin.

The ECO symbol means "Event Compostable Only" – make sure you bin it at the event, and not at home.

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3303 days ago

WIN one of 4 divine Ti Ora Tea gift sets

FreshChoice New Zealand

To celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the … View moreTo celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the competition for you.

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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3304 days ago

Poll: The Sevens in Christchurch?

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Would you like to see the Sevens tournament in Christchurch? The World series visits Paris, London, Hong Kong and currently Wellington. But organisers say the windy capital is no longer the place to be and are looking elsewhere. Would you like to see it in our city?

The Sevens in Christchurch?
  • 43.4% Definitely, I'd love it
    43.4% Complete
  • 28.8% Maybe, but I'm not sure I'd go
    28.8% Complete
  • 27.8% No, I can't think of anything worse than all those drunks in dress-up in our cit
    27.8% Complete
288 votes
3304 days ago

Congratulations to our First Aid Kit winners

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View more
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.

Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.

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3306 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'

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3306 days ago

Repair and Strengthening programme is in it's final phase

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The programme to get Christchurch’s publicly-owned heritage buildings repaired and strengthened is moving into its final phases. Read more at NEWSLINE

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3307 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #11 - Meet a new neighbour

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to … View more
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!

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3310 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #10 - Save posts

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.

Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View more
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.

Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'

2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'

3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
Read more

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3311 days ago

Back to school! a few handy hints to survive the first few weeks

Luke Thomas from Transport for Christchurch

Expect the traffic to pick up from next week as the regular school traffic returns. Use our tips and travel time dashboard to help plan ahead and make your commute that little bit easier.

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3311 days ago

Hereford St closed eastbound at Cambridge Tce

Luke Thomas from Transport for Christchurch

Hereford St is closed to eastbound traffic. Motorists wanting to head eastbound should consider using Tuam St, Armagh St and Cashel St as an alternative.

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3311 days ago

Poll: Christchurch to Dunedin train service

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Some mayors are keen to resurrect the train service between Christchurch and Dunedin. Would you use it? Did you ever travel on the Southerner before it stopped in 2002? Tell us what you think.

Christchurch to Dunedin train service
  • 91.5% I would definitely use a train to get to Dunedin if it was available
    91.5% Complete
  • 4% I prefer to drive, bus or fly to Dunedin
    4% Complete
  • 4.4% I don't want to go to Dunedin
    4.4% Complete
473 votes
3313 days ago

Looking for a better home loan rate?

SBS Bank

Hi, I’m Alan Lover, your local SBS Bank Mobile Mortgage Manager. Get in touch with me if you’re looking at a new mortgage. I can come to you where and when it suits and will handle the whole process from application right through to settlement.

Contact me anytime on 027 500 5545.

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Hi, I’m Alan Lover, your local SBS Bank Mobile Mortgage Manager. Get in touch with me if you’re looking at a new mortgage. I can come to you where and when it suits and will handle the whole process from application right through to settlement.

Contact me anytime on 027 500 5545.

T&Cs apply.
Learn more

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3313 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #7 - Selling Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus … View more
From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus you'll have a chance to meet one of your friendly neighbours. Here's a few tips and tricks to make your sale is a quick and easy one:
* Use good images to ensure your items really stand out
* Share an description of each item you are selling including details of its condition
* Add a price for your listing
* If you have multiple items to sell, group these into a single post and itemise the unique items you have for sale with their sale price.
* Once an item has sold, remember to mark it as SOLD (just click on the three little dots under your post)
* Consider listing an unsold item in the Free Stuff category if you're keen to see it moved along.
* Once a neighbourly has confirmed they'd like to purchase your item, share details using your Neighbourly Inbox
Learn more

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