Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

46 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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31 days ago

Unwanted computer

Phill from Aranui

Hey guys anybody have a computer laying round not being used would love to take it off ur hands

29 days ago

A quality three tier planter

Bruce from Edgeware

600 long x 200 boxes or made to order

Price: $150

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29 days ago

Three planters/ two double seats

Bruce from Edgeware

450 square planters/ 850 long seats

Price: $230

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31 days ago

Nintendo dsi

Phill from Aranui

White nintendo dsi great xmas present for the any new or old school gamer. modded so you can download any game you like for free comes with about 100 games already on an SD card. 120 ono

Price: $120

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31 days ago

Xbox 360

Phill from Aranui

Xbox 360 2 controllers 2 spare battery packs 21 games open to offers txt me 02041360591

Negotiable

31 days ago

Wallflowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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31 days ago

Shaken and stirred

Resene

Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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33 days ago

Electrician wanted

Gareth from Burwood

Can anyone recommend a decently priced sparky?
Want a new circuit in kitchen.

41 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
3610 votes
35 days ago

Volunteer available,

Anneke from Burwood

Hi All,
I am keen to do volunteer driving, whether it be meals on wheels, or just helping in the community getting people to their appointments, or kids to school etc. All I ask is gas money.
Available at short notice please email cosmicford@gmail.com
I am also looking for part time (rostered, … View more
Hi All,
I am keen to do volunteer driving, whether it be meals on wheels, or just helping in the community getting people to their appointments, or kids to school etc. All I ask is gas money.
Available at short notice please email cosmicford@gmail.com
I am also looking for part time (rostered, on-call, casual, contracted) work driving. I have classes 1, 2, 4, W, T, R, F. (D expired, can redo and currently studying to do my 5L).

33 days ago

Lap the Map for Diabetes

The Team from The Lions Club of New Brighton

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and New Zealand's Lions Clubs are calling all New Zealanders to help them "Lap the Map" for diabetes awareness. Can you help us walk a combined distance surpassing the perimeter of the NZ coastline (15,000km)

Our Lions Club will be hosting a … View more
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and New Zealand's Lions Clubs are calling all New Zealanders to help them "Lap the Map" for diabetes awareness. Can you help us walk a combined distance surpassing the perimeter of the NZ coastline (15,000km)

Our Lions Club will be hosting a family friendly walk of the New Brighton Pier on Saturday 16 November 2024 and you can join in the fun anytime between 10am and 2pm - don't worry you can do as many trips to the end of the Pier as you like. Your total km will all contribute to the ultimate goal.

We are not asking for money to participate but donations can be given if you wish.

Diabetes is a growing problem in New Zealand, so let's do what we can to prevent and research Diabetes and more importantly to raise awareness.

33 days ago

Online Shopping warning

The Team from New Zealand Police

As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
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As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.

Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz

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33 days ago

'RETIRED' OR ABOUT TO STOP WORKING?

Ian from Richmond

I'm wanting to establish a discussion group for people who are either nearing 'retirement' or who have recently ceased their paid working lives. The programme would be a couple of hours a week for several weeks and each week would open up a different topic. My first step is to … View moreI'm wanting to establish a discussion group for people who are either nearing 'retirement' or who have recently ceased their paid working lives. The programme would be a couple of hours a week for several weeks and each week would open up a different topic. My first step is to gather together up to twelve people and run a proof of concept. Anyone interested?

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33 days ago

Quality Outdoor planters

Bruce from Edgeware

Planters made to measure to suit your needs will quote on different sizes

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