Know what’s happening
Access the private noticeboard for verified neighbours near you. Keep informed about any suspicious activity, send urgent updates to your neighbours when required and discuss emergency planning.
Get to know your neighbours
Browse the directory and start getting to know your neighbours. Don’t want to post to the whole neighbourhood? Send a private message.
Buy, sell and give away
Want to declutter your garage? Buy some used household items? Give away some garden stuff? Become a verified neighbour to browse and post items for sale. Trading is simple when everyone lives nearby.
Got a question for your neighbours?
Post here and let them help!
Thank you for using Neighbourly
You may receive an email confirmation for any offer you selected. The associated companies will contact you directly to activate your requests.
We are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for … View moreWe are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for the glory of God.
Middleton Grange School provides a first-rate general education with academic results of the highest quality, and we do this by providing an environment in which the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ are taught and lived.
We see learning as holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape the heart and prepare the hands for service.
We want our young people to critically engage in the rapidly changing society and culture that they live in, in order to be a positive influence and to point others to God by their example.
2024 Enrolments Close
Friday, 9 June (Y7-13)
Thursday, 17 August (Y1-6)
If your child turns 5 before 21 Nov 2024 and will start school in 2024 you must apply this year
Open Days
16 & 18 May 2023
We look forward to welcoming you to be part of the Middleton Grange School family – a school community of Special Character!
Please check our website for further information. Email to office@middleton.school.nz
Find out more
Graeme from Shirley
need ya lawns done you provide the mower and gas i will cut these for free yes thats Free need help to bring the wood in for the fire yes i can help please just ask willing to make this community out there a lot easier for people in need thanks for your time
The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley
Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.
Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.
The Team from
When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.
Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help … View moreWhen you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.
Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village. With financial certainty you can focus on enjoying the exciting everyday of life.
Learn More
The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston
Hi everyone
We’re all set for some cooler weather with new stock of warm clothes out now. Babies and children’s merino’s going out this weekend. We have a great selection of gift ideas for Mother’s Day . Pop in over the weekend and have a browse.
Open 7 days Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, … View moreHi everyone
We’re all set for some cooler weather with new stock of warm clothes out now. Babies and children’s merino’s going out this weekend. We have a great selection of gift ideas for Mother’s Day . Pop in over the weekend and have a browse.
Open 7 days Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.
Ben from Canterbury Tree Experts
Its a great time to start thinking about fire wood for next year 🌲🪵
With many larger trees the cost of us felling and cutting into rings is completely offset by the value of the fire wood you get from it.
Tough access through muddy paddocks isn't an issue either 😁
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View moreOn Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
138 replies (Members only)
Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press
From reporter Lee Kenny:
Canterbury’s mayors have called for an additional $1 billion to improve transport in the region, but no-one can say exactly what the extra cash would be spent on.
The funding is one of three “immediate priorities” in the Plan for Canterbury 2023-2025, which says… View moreFrom reporter Lee Kenny:
Canterbury’s mayors have called for an additional $1 billion to improve transport in the region, but no-one can say exactly what the extra cash would be spent on.
The funding is one of three “immediate priorities” in the Plan for Canterbury 2023-2025, which says ensuring the transport system is “fit for purpose requires significant investment”.
The document has been drawn-up by Canterbury Mayoral Forum, which is made up of the mayors of Canterbury’s 10 territorial authorities and Peter Scott, chairperson of Environment Canterbury (ECan).
It doesn’t state exactly how the extra billion would be spent, but one transport expert said although the extra detail “would be useful”, it was still a good message to send to Wellington.
A report published on Wednesday said the additional $1b for the region’s “vast transport network” is required over the next 10 years as “current funding sources do not meet present or future [...] resilience requirements”.
When asked what specific projects the $1b might fund, Hurunui District mayor Marie Black said: “At this point it’s probably not useful to think about specific details, but actually the direction that we are looking is to create a better link and help people mind-shift into that integration.”
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger was not available for comment, while Ecan was also unable to respond to questions about what the cash would be used for.
The Mayoral Forum report said transport strongly influences economic development, “supporting supply chains that are critical for getting our exports to market and imports back to us”.
“Current funding sources from local authorities and the National Land Transport Fund will not meet current needs, particularly when faced with resilience issues.”
Although no specific concerns or solutions are stated, “there are options to be investigated”, the report said.
Christchurch transportation engineer Glen Koorey said it was good news that transport was being prioritised by the region’s mayors but greater detail “would be useful”.
Ministers often expect people to “present a case”, when they are asking for extra funding.
“Having said that, it’s probably a useful message to be able to say to Wellington, we feel we're a bit underserved.
“Canterbury has often felt underserved in terms of funding, Wellington often seems to do better for a region the same size, if not smaller,” he said.
“I can understand (the Canterbury Mayors) asking for a bigger piece of the pie.”
The Plan for Canterbury 2023-2025 also calls for improved flood prevention and better policies to attract skilled workers to region, as Canterbury’s gross domestic product (GDP) per person “lags (behind) the national average”.
Canterbury is New Zealand’s largest region by land area, with 78,000km of rivers and streams, which present “substantial risk of major flooding events”, the report said.
The mayors are calling on the Government for “permanent co-investment in flood protection”, to shift the focus from disaster relief and recovery to mitigation of flood risks, reducing the long-term costs.
The Rangitata River burst its banks in December 2019 causing widespread flooding, while extreme rain in May 2021 led to a regional state of emergency and hundreds of evacuations.
These recent events demonstrated how vulnerable parts of the region are to flooding, said Gary Kircher, mayor for Waitaki District, which also spans Otago.
“Flooding has impacted us probably more than other natural disasters,” he said.
“Just last July and August there were multiple flood events around Omarama and Otematata, and we have those challenges across the region.”
The mayors will travel to Wellington next month to outline their aims to ministers.
“Having one voice is going to be more effective and benefit all of us,” Kircher said.
18 replies (Members only)
Des from New Brighton
Does anyone know what is the earth works for at the New Brighton end of Pages Rd
John from Green Dog Insulation
Hi there, Green Dog often has free insulation off-cuts to give away. We also have leftover insulation from jobs for sale.
You can call the office on 384 9001 or check out our website www.GreenDog.co.nz.... We service all of Canterbury.
Cheers. John - Green Dog Insulation
Negotiable
The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston
Hi everyone
Thanks to our wonderful volunteer Stacy, we are all sorted for Mother’s Day with lots of gift ideas to choose from.
$1 & $2 racks are loaded along with our clearance racks. New stock going out daily.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday … View moreHi everyone
Thanks to our wonderful volunteer Stacy, we are all sorted for Mother’s Day with lots of gift ideas to choose from.
$1 & $2 racks are loaded along with our clearance racks. New stock going out daily.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3pm
683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s
The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch
Finding the answer
I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.
I always loved … View moreFinding the answer
I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.
I always loved food. We were able to help ourselves from the cupboards at home when I was young, with no restrictions. I believe a normal eater would just eat until they were full, but I could not stop. I put extra food in Mum's shopping basket and would gorge on leftovers at night with my friends. My friend’s dad owned a pub and when the half-eaten plates came back, I would pick chips off them, chatting as I did so, to my friends' astonished faces.
The Team from NZ Compare
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon
The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
Our CAB branches and time at the Loft will be closed for ANZAC day on Tuesday, 25 April, but we will be open for the rest of the week if you need any help.
If you are looking to attend an ANZAC parade then check out the 'Read More' link to the Libraries information on parades through … View moreOur CAB branches and time at the Loft will be closed for ANZAC day on Tuesday, 25 April, but we will be open for the rest of the week if you need any help.
If you are looking to attend an ANZAC parade then check out the 'Read More' link to the Libraries information on parades through the City and beyond.
Loading…
Are you sure? Deleting this message permanently removes it from the Neighbourly website.
Loading…
© Neighbourly 2024