Avonside - Dallington, 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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2344 days ago

leaking roof?

Gerry from Shirley

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1 day ago

builder or roofer reccomendations Public



Gerry Andrews from Shirley
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1 day ago

builder or roofer reccomendations Public



Gerry Andrews from Shirley



hi, we have a leak in our conservatory/dining room and wondered if any one can come and have a look and advise (shirley area) .would prefer sooner rather than later. please ph/text Gerry on 0274375003 thanks

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2344 days ago

REPAIR CAFE,SATURDAY 23RD JUNE,12:30-2;39pm.ST CHADS,BUCKLEYS RD.L INWOOD.

Susanne from Phillipstown

Bring your broken things and let our volunteers fix them FREE. Tools,knives sharpened,sewing repairs,general repairs,simple electrical repairs,JP available for signatures,Accountant, IRD help,jewellry repairs,knitting and crocheting repairs,guitarand violin tuning.YOU MUST … View moreBring your broken things and let our volunteers fix them FREE. Tools,knives sharpened,sewing repairs,general repairs,simple electrical repairs,JP available for signatures,Accountant, IRD help,jewellry repairs,knitting and crocheting repairs,guitarand violin tuning.YOU MUST BRING ,zips,buttons,cords,batteries,any equipment that is needed ,we do the repairing,you also must wait while the repair is carried out.Hot drinks available as this is a cafe.Any inquiries please phone 389 5833 ,leave a message and we will ring you back.

2344 days ago

A chance to say thank you

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View more
Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.

Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
Share your message now

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2347 days ago

Old car batterys

Phill from Aranui

Hi guys i am after any unwanted old car batterys you may have lying around at home for a project i am working on.
Cheers phill

2345 days ago

Single Mattress - Free

Helen from Bromley

Free single mattress, my son has just bought a new larger bed so no longer needs this mattress. No stains, or smells. Please call 0212168286 to arrange pick up

Free

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2345 days ago

How eco-friendly is your home and lifestyle?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View more
As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.

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2345 days ago

Poll: Should international visitors be charged a levy?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international… View more
Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?

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Should international visitors be charged a levy?
  • 77.3% Yes
    77.3% Complete
  • 22.7% No
    22.7% Complete
2415 votes
2345 days ago

Are you doing great work in the community?

The Warehouse New Zealand

Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.

Applications close on the 23rd of June.
Apply now

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2374 days ago

What should the Government's $300 million for Christchurch be spent on?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Alongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you … View more
Alongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

2346 days ago

Cat Rescue Christchurch Collection at The Palms Saturday 16/06

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Hi everyone


Cat Rescue are having volunteers collecting at Countdown at the Palms tomorrow from 9.00-5.00.  We would love to see you and hope that you can help us by donating monies, cat food, kitten food and kitten litter.  If every person in the complex gave a $1 we would raise a significant … View more
Hi everyone


Cat Rescue are having volunteers collecting at Countdown at the Palms tomorrow from 9.00-5.00.  We would love to see you and hope that you can help us by donating monies, cat food, kitten food and kitten litter.  If every person in the complex gave a $1 we would raise a significant amount. 


If you wanted to come and say hi and talk about your cats, then please do.  pssss our volunteers are a bunch of crazy cat people.  Go figure.

2346 days ago

Poll: Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.

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Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?
  • 61.6% Give them to your friends
    61.6% Complete
  • 17.1% Give them to your enemies
    17.1% Complete
  • 6.6% Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
    6.6% Complete
  • 14.7% Throw them in your compost
    14.7% Complete
890 votes
2348 days ago

Poll: Do you think the Cathedral Square plans are right for the area?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A bold and dramatic redesign proposed for Cathedral Square is aimed at turning it into a series of people-friendly spaces.

Anchored by dramatic pavilions or similar with overhead shelter, the new plan would see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events.… View more
A bold and dramatic redesign proposed for Cathedral Square is aimed at turning it into a series of people-friendly spaces.

Anchored by dramatic pavilions or similar with overhead shelter, the new plan would see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

Do you think the Cathedral Square plans are right for the area?
  • 26.6% Yes, it's what the city needs.
    26.6% Complete
  • 59.4% No, its missed the mark.
    59.4% Complete
  • 14% I'm unsure.
    14% Complete
278 votes
2350 days ago

Should the city council charge derelict property owners for using public spaces?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Owners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St … View more
Owners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St properties, The Peterborough apartments complex and the council's own Our City building on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester St.

2346 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2347 days ago

Thankyou

Tina from Woolston

A big thank you to the young lady at the pet store who put me on to this site, you were most helpful. Loving Neighbourly!

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