Beckenham, Christchurch

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1580 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1580 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1580 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind … View moreAddictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.

Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help.

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1610 days ago

South Island petrol prices plummet

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch is leading the country in petrol price falls – but the AA is asking why it didn't happen sooner.

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1582 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

1588 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

People cross Oxford Tce at City Mall in central Christchurch in 1989.

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1582 days ago

Back to school

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View more
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!

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1584 days ago

Want to help create kinder connected communities?

Neighbourly.co.nz

With The Sunday Star Times, we’ve launched a survey to find out how lonely and connected Kiwis feel, take part here and you could win a $100 Prezzy® card Take the survey

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1587 days ago

How the Office for Seniors can help

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We… View more
Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We are here to help!

For useful information, opportunities and stories about seniors, sign up to our SuperSeniors Newsletter here: bit.ly...

Read our Better Later Life strategy, which guides our work to help make the future better for New Zealanders as we age: bit.ly...

We have lots of helpful resources on getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on our website: bit.ly...

We are working on making our communities more Age-friendly. Find out about our Community Connects grants here: bit.ly...

Our website also includes important information on Elder Abuse and where to get help: bit.ly...

We know some people don't like Facebook, and that's ok. If you have an account, you can like our page for regular updates, and some fun stuff too! : www.facebook.com...

If you have a question, or would like more information, whether you are over-65, or if you have a close family member or friend who is a senior, you can email us at: osc@msd.govt.nz

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1586 days ago

Charity Chicken Manure!

Alan from Beckenham

Rotary Club of CH Ch South annual chicken manure sale at a main arterial near you. Saturday 29 August!
0830 - 2pm.

Cashmere Club. Colombo Street.
McCormacks Bay. West end.
Wairaki Road. Near school.
Pages Road. Woodham Road corner.
Innes Road. Malvern Park.
Halswell. Near Halswell Timber.
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Rotary Club of CH Ch South annual chicken manure sale at a main arterial near you. Saturday 29 August!
0830 - 2pm.

Cashmere Club. Colombo Street.
McCormacks Bay. West end.
Wairaki Road. Near school.
Pages Road. Woodham Road corner.
Innes Road. Malvern Park.
Halswell. Near Halswell Timber.
Harewood Road. Near Nunweek Park.
Cashmere Road. Opp Crighton Terrace.

$6 per bag.

$5 for 4 or more.

All proceeds to charity.

Your garden needs this!!!!!!!

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1589 days ago

Are you feeling lonely a lot of the time, or are you socially isolated?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is examining how Covid-19 has impacted our social lives. Are you having less social connection or are you less likely to see people? Do you feel lonely during the week? We're keen to talk to people about how their social contact has changed since the lockdown. If … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is examining how Covid-19 has impacted our social lives. Are you having less social connection or are you less likely to see people? Do you feel lonely during the week? We're keen to talk to people about how their social contact has changed since the lockdown. If you're happy to be interviewed and identified, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1587 days ago

Personalise your kitchenwares

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Give living spaces a summery lift with these fun fruity homewares and Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with these easy project ideas from Resene. Find out how to create them yourself

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1587 days ago

Do you need pruning and gardening tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored … View moreIn this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored harvests.

Make your own Modernist crate chair inspired by iconic Dutch furniture designer and architect Gerrit Reitveld in 1934. Plus go in the draw for Yates Sow Anytime Lawn Seed and ‘Café au Lait’ dahlias from Bulbs Direct.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1587 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, please register to reserve a seat.

Register by clicking the link below:

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1587 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, please register to reserve a seat.

Register by clicking the link below:

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