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.

2386 days ago

Fuel our fitness!

Dena Cowen-Willis from PT in the Park

Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new… View more
Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new equipment and a trailer to transport all the fun stuff you get to 'play' with!

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2387 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2387 days ago

Garage Sale - Sunday 6 May

Abbey from Somerfield

Cardiff Ave, Somerfield from 9 -12.
Mostly kids stuff - clothing (kids + maternity), puzzles, Duplo, books etc.

2387 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
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2387 days ago

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Sarah from Spreydon

1998 Daewoo Lanos
Auto
Brand new wof n reg
Low ks 133 thousand
Pretty tidy for age
Goes well
Issue free
USB/aux headunit
Cambelt done at 100 thousand
Always serviced and taken care of.

Price: $1,500

2387 days ago

DOG TRAINING TIPS

High Five Puppy Skills

I will be posting some very valuable training tips each day.....with thanks to "That Dog Geek". So make a note to take a look and share with your dog friends. ENSURE YOU GET THESE BY "FOLLOWING" MY FACEBOOK PAGE highfivepuppyskills.
#FUNandINNOVATIVE // Puppy & Dog … View more
I will be posting some very valuable training tips each day.....with thanks to "That Dog Geek". So make a note to take a look and share with your dog friends. ENSURE YOU GET THESE BY "FOLLOWING" MY FACEBOOK PAGE highfivepuppyskills.
#FUNandINNOVATIVE // Puppy & Dog Training - Individual & Classes #GetItRightFromTheStart #in AVONHEAD.

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2403 days ago

Christchurch City Council wants new fuel tax law to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding… View more
The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding assistance and alternative revenue tools," Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

What do you think?

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2388 days ago

Shout your Mum a cruise for Mother's Day!

Lets Cruise

Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering… View more
Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji!

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
Book a cruise here!

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2388 days ago

Is Shirley Christchurch's forgotten suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For years Shirley residents have watched as millions of dollars have been poured into other Christchurch suburbs to build community centres, new swimming pools and libraries.

2388 days ago

3 cardboard boxes

Evelyn from Opawa - Saint Martins

Need the next packer ! Free

Free

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2388 days ago

UPCOMING ANTIQUE FURNITURE & COLLECTABLES AUCTION

Mainland Auctions Christchurch Limited

GREETINGS NEIGHBOURS
We are busy setting up for our upcoming antique, collectables, household furniture & sundries auction....
If you have any antique, collectables or household furniture you are wanting to move on please contact us and we can include it in our upcoming auction.
Ph (03) … View more
GREETINGS NEIGHBOURS
We are busy setting up for our upcoming antique, collectables, household furniture & sundries auction....
If you have any antique, collectables or household furniture you are wanting to move on please contact us and we can include it in our upcoming auction.
Ph (03) 3668532 or 021449334
For more photos check out our website www.mainlandauctions.nz...

2388 days ago

Biking Activities in Chch for May 2018

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

The end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see … View moreThe end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see cyclingchristchurch.co.nz...

2388 days ago

Quality Second hand Furniture

Stephen Brian from Christchurch Auctions Clearance Depot

Hi Neighbour. We are into May already! The weather is still being kind fingers crossed. Call in and have a leisurely look around the depot. 4 Curletts Rd or check out our website www.christchurchauctions.co.nz...

2389 days ago

St John ‘Be Prepared’ FREE Seminar

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and … View moreAlpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and physically prepared.

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *

Seminars will be held on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th May.

These seminars include guest speakers from both St John and Alpine View Lifestyle Village and include a complementary morning tea.

Contact us now to find out more or book your seat: Phone: 03 383 1333 or email: reception@alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2391 days ago

Gutter cleaning..

Allie from Somerfield

The Post on gutter cleaning disappeared before I wrote down the recommendations. I am keen to get mine cleaned before too much bad weather sets in. And would appreciate seeing the results again.
(Maybe I’m just bad at looking in the right place on Neighbourly) Allie King.

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