Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

429 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

416 days ago

Excercycle for sale great condition $120.00

Annie from Waltham

Plz ring 027 712 9718

Negotiable

416 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
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416 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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422 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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419 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

This photograph from the Press Historic Collection was taken on Armagh St in central Christchurch at 2pm on May 14, 1971, when the number of cars was unusual for that time of the day. It was the school holidays and traffic had been particularly heavy.

Traffic and road safety are still big … View more
This photograph from the Press Historic Collection was taken on Armagh St in central Christchurch at 2pm on May 14, 1971, when the number of cars was unusual for that time of the day. It was the school holidays and traffic had been particularly heavy.

Traffic and road safety are still big talking points in Christchurch. On Monday, the city council proposed dropping speeds on vast chunks of Christchurch roads to 30 or 40kph - and some to even 10kph - to improve safety.

Click here to read reporter Tina Law’s full story (subscription required) on that proposal, or find more information on the council’s website here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

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418 days ago

Dallington Community Day Trip to Hanmer Springs

David from Avonside - Dallington

The Dallington Community Trust has organised a Day Trip to Hanmer Springs for Wednesday 27th September.
This is for Dallington Residents ONLY. (The Dallington Community Trust is subsidising 60% of the bus hire costs.)
There are a few tickets left which will be sold on a first come first served … View more
The Dallington Community Trust has organised a Day Trip to Hanmer Springs for Wednesday 27th September.
This is for Dallington Residents ONLY. (The Dallington Community Trust is subsidising 60% of the bus hire costs.)
There are a few tickets left which will be sold on a first come first served basis.
Tickets must be pre-purchased and will cost just $10 for the bus ride, which will depart from Dallington at 9.30am and return by 5.30pm.

This will give you around 4 hours in Hanmer Springs to do whatever you want. You might like to do the Heritage Forest Walk, or some shopping therapy, or just relax in the hot pools (Group entry to the Hot Pools costs from $20 per person)

If you want to buy tickets, please leave your name below and we will send you a personal message to arrange payment.

418 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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419 days ago

Looking for a builder to fix or renovate you're house?

Scott Bennetts from Reaction Homes Ltd

Qualified licensed builders that specialize in:
Bathroom renewals
Renovations
General building & repairs .
Gutter repairs & cleans
Carport builds
Decks & Pergolas
Gib repairs… View more
Qualified licensed builders that specialize in:
Bathroom renewals
Renovations
General building & repairs .
Gutter repairs & cleans
Carport builds
Decks & Pergolas
Gib repairs
Window replacements
Door replacement
Door handle insulations
Shed builds
Roof repairs

If you would like a free no-obligation quote, please call
Scott 0278442388

419 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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422 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
420 days ago

Joinery, Kitchens, installation

Marko from Wainoni

Hi guys

"MarkoMan Joinery&Kitchens LTD"

Just started as your local cabinetmaker, joiner, installer.

You can find us online at
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Hi guys

"MarkoMan Joinery&Kitchens LTD"

Just started as your local cabinetmaker, joiner, installer.

You can find us online at

www.markoman.co.nz...

or

markoman.joinery@gmail.com

021360407

We are based in Wainoni.
Ring us if you need a new kitchen, assembly, installation, leveling, replacement,...

Have a lovely day

Negotiable

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420 days ago

Safer Speed Plan

Christchurch City Council

Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.

We're asking for … View more
Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.

We're asking for feedback on a Draft Safer Speed Plan which sets out a three-year implementation plan and 10-year vision for safe speed areas in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

To read the plan and give feedback by 25 October visit our website.
Find out more

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421 days ago

Games, dress ups and loads more

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Check out our feature table for Halloween ideas and great a selection of toys and jigsaw puzzles.
New furniture and homewares in store. Our $1, $2 and clearance racks are refreshed with new stock going out daily.
Open 7 days, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm,… View more
Hi everyone
Check out our feature table for Halloween ideas and great a selection of toys and jigsaw puzzles.
New furniture and homewares in store. Our $1, $2 and clearance racks are refreshed with new stock going out daily.
Open 7 days, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am -3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Dominoes.

421 days ago

Joinery and Kitchens

Marko from Wainoni

Hi guys

"MarkoMan Joinery&Kitchens LTD"

Just started as your local cabinetmaker, joiner, installer.

You can find us online at
View more
Hi guys

"MarkoMan Joinery&Kitchens LTD"

Just started as your local cabinetmaker, joiner, installer.

You can find us online at

www.markoman.co.nz...

or

markoman.joinery@gmail.com

021360407

We are based in Wainoni.
Ring us if you need a new kitchen, assembly, installation, leveling, replacement,...

Have a lovely day

Sincerely
Marko

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