Addington, Christchurch

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.

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1559 days ago

Hornby Toy Library needs some help.

Amanda from Wigram

The Hornby Toy Library is a not for profit organisation which hires toys to members.  We are located at the old Sockburn school on Springs Road.  We urgently need some volunteers to help check off toys.  We are open 5.30 to 7pm on Thursdays and 9.30 till 12 on Saturdays.  If you have time and … View moreThe Hornby Toy Library is a not for profit organisation which hires toys to members.  We are located at the old Sockburn school on Springs Road.  We urgently need some volunteers to help check off toys.  We are open 5.30 to 7pm on Thursdays and 9.30 till 12 on Saturdays.  If you have time and would like to help us out at one or both sessions a week  please call or text Amanda on 3492992 or 0276283080.

1568 days ago

Why do people choose Christchurch as their home?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Affordable living isn’t the only reason people many people say they live in Christchurch.

The city has easy access to the outdoors and recreation options including tramping, skiing, boating, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking.

Christchurch is colder than the main North Island cities during … View more
Affordable living isn’t the only reason people many people say they live in Christchurch.

The city has easy access to the outdoors and recreation options including tramping, skiing, boating, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking.

Christchurch is colder than the main North Island cities during winter, but is also drier than all the other main cities, and sunnier and less windy than Wellington.

Why do you live in Christchurch? Read the full story here and tell us about your experience living in the city in the comments below.

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1560 days ago

Can you help a woman in a bereavement situation.

Raewyn from Ilam

Please click on the link below and read about Mariska's situation....
She has lost her father suddenly to illness (passed away the other day) but her mother also had a massive stroke and now Mariska is needed urgently in Holland to bury her father, arrange care for her mother and deal with … View more
Please click on the link below and read about Mariska's situation....
She has lost her father suddenly to illness (passed away the other day) but her mother also had a massive stroke and now Mariska is needed urgently in Holland to bury her father, arrange care for her mother and deal with all the logistics of her parent's affairs and house etc.
I know Mariska and this need is real and genuine. Her original request for help had to be transferred from go-fund-me to give-a-little and that caused all the original donations to be refunded to the donors. She explains on her page. Please follow the link....
givealittle.co.nz...

1560 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbour...

Neighbourly.co.nz

...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"

1560 days ago

Recycle.. Reuse... Relove

The Team from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Come in to donate or find something to Relove

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1560 days ago

Success!! Another positive outcome for our client

The Team from Zealand Immigration

It is a highlight of our day to hear such positive reviews from our clients - such as this letter we received from a very happy client whose visa was approved last week! Thanks Angrej, we wish you all the best for the future 🙂🙂

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1564 days ago

Christchurch Hospital car park plan to be released 'very soon' - Megan Woods

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Plans for a new car park near Christchurch Hospital are “pretty much there”, Canterbury Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has promised.

Woods made the comment on Twitter on Thursday evening in response to a complaint from a member of the public about Christchurch’s lack of hospital parking.
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Plans for a new car park near Christchurch Hospital are “pretty much there”, Canterbury Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has promised.

Woods made the comment on Twitter on Thursday evening in response to a complaint from a member of the public about Christchurch’s lack of hospital parking.

"Please be assured that we understand just how much of a problem the lack of a carpark is. I have been working on the details of a solution that's pretty much there - more to say very soon," she wrote.

Has the lack of hospital parking been a problem for you? Where do you think a new parking building or site should go?

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1560 days ago

Now is a great time to list

Kerryn from Kerryn Allan - Raywhite Christchurch

The market is really strong and there is a shortage of supply for the current demand - nows a great time...

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1561 days ago

Building Apprenticeship Wanted

Alister from Spreydon

Hi All
My son has just completed his pre apprenticeship year long course at ARA and is looking for an apprenticeship preferably in the residential construction area. He has his own tools, a full drivers licence and his own vehicle and is very motivated to work. If anyone knows of a builder or … View more
Hi All
My son has just completed his pre apprenticeship year long course at ARA and is looking for an apprenticeship preferably in the residential construction area. He has his own tools, a full drivers licence and his own vehicle and is very motivated to work. If anyone knows of a builder or building company looking for an apprentice then he would love an interview to show how keen he is. If you know of anything or anyone looking for good keen young men he would love your help getting him into his dream career.
His name is Harrison - 0273699173 or message me.
Thankyou all for your time.
Alister

1561 days ago

Celebrating 40 years of caring for caregiver

Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village

Congratulations to Caregiver Moeapulu Mapusua on celebrating 40 years with Bupa! She was one of the first employees at the Bupa Parkhaven Care Home.

“It’s about my relationship with my residents and co-workers. I know them all really well and it’s like a family,” she says.

Click the … View more
Congratulations to Caregiver Moeapulu Mapusua on celebrating 40 years with Bupa! She was one of the first employees at the Bupa Parkhaven Care Home.

“It’s about my relationship with my residents and co-workers. I know them all really well and it’s like a family,” she says.

Click the "Read More" to see the whole story on Bupa Newsroom.

Did you know that Bupa NZ offers a continuum of care? Parkstone Retirement Village has a Care Home on site should your needs change. Please visit bupa.co.nz/parkstone for more information.

1565 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pedestrians use the new "Barnes dance" crossing at the intersection of Colombo and Hereford streets in central Christchurch on April 8, 1982.

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1562 days ago

Do you know a homegrown hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more… View moreIn 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more amazing green thumbs like this neighbour of yours, here's how you can nominate them for this award: www.stuff.co.nz...

1562 days ago

Do you know a homegrown hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more… View moreIn 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more amazing green thumbs like this neighbour of yours, here's how you can nominate them for this award: www.stuff.co.nz...

1562 days ago

Recycled Building Materials - Featured in August

Musgroves Limited

Featured products for August are:
- New 5 rib clearlite/polycarbonate roofing sheets (760mm), $12 p/m: bit.ly...
- Cobbles (200x100x60), $0.95 each: bit.ly...
- Macrocarpa Kitset Planter Boxes (1850x1250x300mm), $210: bit.ly...
We're open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday (closed … View more
Featured products for August are:
- New 5 rib clearlite/polycarbonate roofing sheets (760mm), $12 p/m: bit.ly...
- Cobbles (200x100x60), $0.95 each: bit.ly...
- Macrocarpa Kitset Planter Boxes (1850x1250x300mm), $210: bit.ly...
We're open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday (closed Sundays & Public Holidays)!

1562 days ago

The Shoe Room is having a SALE

Owner/Director from The Shoe Room

20% - 50% off storewide
at The Shoe Room, 355 Riccarton Rd at Church Corner
Plenty of parking behind the shop off Auburn Ave

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