Avondale, Christchurch

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

3185 days ago

Heading into the Central City?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up … View moreThe Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up this week, the Hereford Carpark, near the corner of Colombo St has about 570 parking spaces, and The West End car park, between Hereford and Cashel Street, accessed via Cashel Street, with about 265 short-term public parking spaces.
Visit Parksmart: www.ccc.govt.nz... for central city parking options.

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3185 days ago

Important info for those affected by Cyclone Debbie

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View more
Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
Get live updates

3186 days ago

Homemade hot cross buns straight out of the oven!

FreshChoice New Zealand

You can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if … View moreYou can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if you're heading away for the long weekend!

Want more recipes from us? Join your local foodies group!
Check out the recipe!

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3186 days ago

Christchurch is in for a wet 24 hours

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage … View more
Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. If you spot a blocked or overflowing public street drain you can report it to the Council’s Contact Centre.

For all you need to know click here.
Learn more

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3186 days ago

Annual Plan 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Check out some examples of the types of projects that are in this year’s Draft Annual Plan #cccplan

More information on what's planned here: bit.ly...

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3186 days ago

Register a Great Community Clean Up Event and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.

So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Register now

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3187 days ago

Have you seen the latest forecast?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might … View more
Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might arise as a result of the wet weather. For all you need to know visit: ccc.govt.nz...

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3188 days ago

A Further Phone Scam.

John from New Brighton

New Zealanders are being targeted in a 'Wangiri' phone scam where phone users miss calls, then get charged a large amount to call the number back. The phone numbers have apparently all started with 0088 or 0023 and seem to be originating from Chad, in Africa. If you have had a number like… View moreNew Zealanders are being targeted in a 'Wangiri' phone scam where phone users miss calls, then get charged a large amount to call the number back. The phone numbers have apparently all started with 0088 or 0023 and seem to be originating from Chad, in Africa. If you have had a number like this calling your phone, do not call it back and delete it and the log from your phone.
For further information please refer to the TV3 Newshub article; www.newshub.co.nz...

3187 days ago

Solar Install in Lyttleton

CPS Solar Ltd Canterbury

Job completed by us in Lyttleton last week another well done job by our guys

3188 days ago

Cut down your power bill this autumn!

Electric Kiwi

See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View more
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.

3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.

4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.

5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.

Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Find out more!

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3190 days ago

stolen item out of mail box

Victoria from South New Brighton

On Thursday evening someone placed an item in my mailbox, by Friday morning it was gone...has anyone else had item taken out of there mailbox?
Also if anyone sees a Amazon Fire Stick for sale anywhere please get in touch reward given for information that leads to return of this item. This item is … View more
On Thursday evening someone placed an item in my mailbox, by Friday morning it was gone...has anyone else had item taken out of there mailbox?
Also if anyone sees a Amazon Fire Stick for sale anywhere please get in touch reward given for information that leads to return of this item. This item is useless in NZ as its a UK model and has no value in this country.


Many thanks

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3188 days ago

Fridge/Freezer

Anne from Burwood

F&P Elba 9 yrs old, have just updated with a bigger one. Fairly good condition, just a few surface marks. Running well at present but every now and again will not defrost but once the ice is cleared is fine for another few months. It's what we used to call a half and half with fridge on… View moreF&P Elba 9 yrs old, have just updated with a bigger one. Fairly good condition, just a few surface marks. Running well at present but every now and again will not defrost but once the ice is cleared is fine for another few months. It's what we used to call a half and half with fridge on top. 640w x 610h. Sorry cannot load photo but can send one if you leave your mobile. ph 0212112521

Price: $100

3188 days ago

THANKS!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.

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3189 days ago

Have a heart of gold - support the St John Annual Appeal

St John New Zealand

Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

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Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Donate now!

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3203 days ago

Wooden Fence & Garden Shed Concrete Pad

Shane from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi there
Due to earthquakes I'm looking for someone to do work to fix areas of fence at our place and also to lay concrete pad for Garden shed.
Any recommendations appreciated.
Thxs Shane 027 926 8652

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