Avondale, Christchurch

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

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3239 days ago

Our events are going green!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Heading along to tonight's Sparks event? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at Sparks this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.

If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for … View more
Heading along to tonight's Sparks event? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at Sparks this year – which means a lot less waste for the 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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3239 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View more
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!

*60-80ml testpot
Find out more

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3240 days ago

Our events are going green!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Heading along to the Night Noodle Markets this weekend? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.

If it's brown - it … View more
Heading along to the Night Noodle Markets this weekend? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the 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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3240 days ago

Tutor Wanted

Amy Hamilton from Linwood Community House

Hi All,
We are on the hunt for someone to help us in holding a gentle fitness class for our members. Please flick me a message on here for more details
Thanks
Amy

3240 days ago

EXCITING NEW NATURAL MOO GOO DUSTY GIRLS VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE MAKE UP IN STORE NOW!!

Julian Marshall from Marshall's Health and Natural Therapy

Dusty Girls Makeup is farmed by Moo Goo Skin Care. We have the serious job of making skin care for people with skin problems or very sensitive skin. Our makeup range adapts the same principles. We have developed makeup that doesn’t damage our skin but provides you with a natural and healthy … View moreDusty Girls Makeup is farmed by Moo Goo Skin Care. We have the serious job of making skin care for people with skin problems or very sensitive skin. Our makeup range adapts the same principles. We have developed makeup that doesn’t damage our skin but provides you with a natural and healthy coverage- without the synthetic chemicals and is vegan and cruelty free.

So who can use our makeup? Everyone! Dusty Girls is designed for women of all ages and skin types and will work to enhance your natural beauty.

Our Natural Vegan Lipsticks are made using a blend of mica's for a highly pigmented and vibrant colour, alongside edible ingredients such as Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E to lock in moisture. With four shades of vegan lipstick available, there is a colour to suit all skin tones. To ensure that our Vegan Lipsticks are completely natural and edible, we steer clear of lead and coal tar derived colours along with parabens and synthetics dyes, which are commonly used in commercial lipsticks, and can be damaging to our bodies and also cause irritation.

Our Mineral Foundation Powders are lightweight and filler free, which means you can get a natural coverage without the chemicals. Many foundation powders on the market contain ingredients such as silicone, talc, bismuth and UV filters, just to name a few. These ingredients can often cause congestion and irritation to those with sensitive or troubled skin and don’t comply with the Dusty Girls philosophy. Our range of Mineral Foundation is designed for all skin types, but particularly beneficial to those with irritable skin, along with individuals looking for a healthy and natural alternative. For this reason, we use a combination of mica's along with zinc oxide, so that you are able to achieve a beautiful and even coverage while protecting your skin from sun damage and pigmentation.

With a selection of seven easy-to-blend shades, there is a colour suitable for all skin tones.

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3240 days ago

Spot your neighbour this summer!

FreshChoice Parklands

When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a … View more
When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a coin donation into the Melanoma New Zealand coin collection box next time you visit us in-store.
Spot it. Stop it!
Learn More

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3241 days ago

Givealittle call out to our supporters and all cat lovers out in the community.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

givealittle.co.nz....


As mentioned in the givealittle we have had a $17,000 vet bill for January and am asking if anyone can donate a little monies to the cause.  Every $5 + you donate to givealittle (they will provide a receipt) where you can claim back 30% in your year end tax calculation.  … View more
givealittle.co.nz....


As mentioned in the givealittle we have had a $17,000 vet bill for January and am asking if anyone can donate a little monies to the cause.  Every $5 + you donate to givealittle (they will provide a receipt) where you can claim back 30% in your year end tax calculation.  Small donations by a lot of people all add up to a lot.  This is the silly kitten session and hence costs are always high at this time.


We are busy collecting free fruit and jars and making jams/chutney's and fresh tomato and plum sauce to sell at our stalls and making crafts (custions and cat beds etc) with donated goods.  So we are trying to fundraise anyway we can with lots of volunteer support.


We will have a stall at the Sumner Market this Sunday the 12th and the Halswell Market on the 26th so would love to see you. 


I have attached two recent articles about what we do and how we help stray cats and the resulting kittens that come from unsprayed animals.


Any questions please go to our website or pm me and ask.
Thanks for reading

3241 days ago

Distinguished concert pianists to perform, teach in Christchurch

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Two distinguished international concert pianists will perform and teach in Christchurch at the end of this month.

The visit of Santiago-based Edith Fischer, protege of Claudio Arrau – renowned as one of the supreme keyboard masters of the century – and her husband Jorge Pepi-Alos, is being … View more
Two distinguished international concert pianists will perform and teach in Christchurch at the end of this month.

The visit of Santiago-based Edith Fischer, protege of Claudio Arrau – renowned as one of the supreme keyboard masters of the century – and her husband Jorge Pepi-Alos, is being hailed as a "very important event", especially for the musical and cultural life of the city.

Fischer has played under the direction of some of the greatest conductors of these times, notably with Erich Kleiber, Paul Ketzski, Sir John Barbirolli among other distinguished directors.

She has also performed at festivals such as Salzburg, Gstaad, Montreal, Stresa, Paris and Flanders.

Pepi-Alos, composer and professor at the University of Chile, studied piano with Fischer and attended the Menuhin Academy in Gdstaad (chamber music). He went on to co-found the Bionay chamber music festival with Fischer. Pepi-Alos went on to win a series of illustrious international prizes.

The couple were invited to Christchurch by dazzling young pianist and composer Tony Chen Lin, who has been regularly invited to perform as young guest artist at the 'Semaine Internationale de Piano et de musique de chambre' in Bionay, Switzerland by festival founder and mentor Edith Fischer.

"This will be a rare opportunity to witness two world-class musicians in performance and working with young New Zealand talent," Lin said.

The couple will give piano master classes in the chamber at The Piano: Centre for Music and Arts on Sunday February 26. 1pm- 6pm. Admission is free.

On Monday, February 27, Fischer and Pepi-Alos will perform in The Piano's concert hall at 7.30pm, the works of Schumann, Brahms, Ravel, VillaLobos, Jenny McLeod, and Pepi-Alos. Adults $30, students $10.

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3241 days ago

AMI Community Grants!

Cassandra from South New Brighton

Check out on the left hand side "AMI Community Grants" and get voting!


Member Project Grants: these Grants are individuals (Neighbourly members) who are working on projects that will benefit their local community – or have a project they want to get off the ground. Those projects … View more
Check out on the left hand side "AMI Community Grants" and get voting!


Member Project Grants: these Grants are individuals (Neighbourly members) who are working on projects that will benefit their local community – or have a project they want to get off the ground. Those projects which will be focused on creating safer, more connected communities will be

Neighbourly member community projects - 4 x $1000
Grand Prize - 1 x $3000

Organisation Grants: these Grants are for established organisations and not-for-profits focused on community wellbeing and/or safer communities.

Not-for-profits / Community Organisations - 4 x $2000
Grand Prize - 1 x $5000


Get Behind it!!!!

3241 days ago

Night Noodle Markets

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

The Night Noodle Markets are back! Do you plan to go? Or perhaps you have already been and tried some of the Asian street food on sale? Let us know how you found it. Did you have any problem with queues? Did you like the food? Will you go back?

3241 days ago

Spotted us around?

Stuff Fibre

Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by … View more
Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!

Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.

- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
Find out more

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3242 days ago

Volunteer with Us

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

On 23 March 2017 we are commencing Induction Training for potential Volunteer Interviewers. Interested? Please read:

Volunteer Interviewer - Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area

Short Description
Telephone and Face to Face Interviewer to provide free and confidential advice to … View more
On 23 March 2017 we are commencing Induction Training for potential Volunteer Interviewers. Interested? Please read:

Volunteer Interviewer - Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area

Short Description
Telephone and Face to Face Interviewer to provide free and confidential advice to everyone. Take the time to listen and equip clients with the information, options and support that fit their needs.

Detailed Description
It's all about the client - Our Volunteer Interviewers say: "I feel good about helping others", "I make a difference", "I learn things myself too".

It takes a team of trained Volunteers who give at least 3 hours a week of their skills, time and knowledge. We offer clients information to enable them to make informed decisions on anything from consumer rights, work conditions, neighbour disputes to relationship issues. There’s certainly never a dull moment .

Full training and support provided.
Want to help?
Want to be part of this dedicated team?
Got computer knowledge?
Willing to attend on-going training to stay up-to-date?
Willing to commit long term - 2+ years?
Want to find out more? Contact us now, see below:.

Current Branches operate at the following locations:
Hornby Library
Fendalton Library
Ara (City Centre)

Two Induction Training Sessions per year: March and September

Check out this link to see maps and opening hours www.cab.org.nz...
Hotline: 0800-367-222

Email: assist.cabchch3128@gmail.com
Manager: Mollie Howarth
(Tel: 349-5236)

Volunteer Interviewer Role Description.pdf Download View

3242 days ago

Our events are going green!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Heading along to tonight's Night Noodle Markets? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.

If it's brown - it … View more
Heading along to tonight's Night Noodle Markets? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the 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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V
3248 days ago

Gardener wanted !

Victoria from South New Brighton

wanted for 2/ 3 hours a fortnight for general tidying and weeding Pine ave area
cheers

M
3255 days ago

Woolston Preschool Inc Promotion $0 fee's for babies 18mths and under!!

Metala from Linwood

Hi all, we are a non profit, community based Preschool in Woolston.
We are starting a promotion for our nursery and have a offer of no fee's from the 1st of Feb to the 31st March.  We are located at 52 Glenroy Street or our other entrance is in the carpark at the back of Domino's in … View more
Hi all, we are a non profit, community based Preschool in Woolston.
We are starting a promotion for our nursery and have a offer of no fee's from the 1st of Feb to the 31st March.  We are located at 52 Glenroy Street or our other entrance is in the carpark at the back of Domino's in Woolston.  We are all about the community and of course our children/babies and we are a 'not for profit organisation'.  We have a spacious outdoor play area and a low teacher/child ratio.  Hours we are open are from 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri. My name is Metala and I am the Chairperson of the Preschool but most importantly a parent and I completely recommend this Preschool.  If you are interested in finding out more visit www.woolstonpreschool.co.nz... or 021 358 057.  We have limited spaces so be in quick.  To cement a space for your baby/babies feel free to contact me many thanks.

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