Belfast, Christchurch

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Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

320 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
321 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn πŸŒΏπŸŒ±πŸƒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View more
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday πŸŒΏπŸŒ±πŸƒ

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314 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 3-7 February 2025

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks and a monthly CV clinic.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 3rd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic … View more
We have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks and a monthly CV clinic.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 3rd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. CAB Volunteers in the Community - Tuesday, 4th - no appointment needed
- The Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) - from 11- 2pm – every week
- Rolleston Community Centre (94 Rolleston Drive) – from 12-3pm – 1st Tuesday of the month - NEW LOCATION AT ROLLESTON

3. NEW SERVICE - Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 5th - 10.30-11.30. 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490

4. Immigration General Advice – Wednesday, 5th - 2:15pm-4:30pm. Fendalton Library – Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804

5. THURSDAY, 6TH IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND WE WILL BE CLOSED.

6. Specialist clinics – held Fortnightly - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment if you need help with any of these issues.
β€’ Employment - Wednesday Evening via Zoom
β€’ Immigration Legal advice with Lawyer - Thursday Evening Hornby Community Centre
β€’ ACC Advisor by Phone (as needed)

7. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 3rd March from 12.00-1.30pm

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

Free

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315 days ago

LG Home Threatre Entertainment MicroHifi System. Model-FB165

Mike from Harewood

Very good, well built LG Home Threatre system & includes two, (yes, two!), subwooffers, (is wireless). Runs really well with my old iPod too.

Specs are as follows:
AUDIO FORMAT//LPCM-Yes
Dolby Digital-Yes
MP3/WMA-Yes
MPEG1/2-Yes
AAC-Yes (DRM Free only)
SPECIAL FEATURES-USB Plus (Video,… View more
Very good, well built LG Home Threatre system & includes two, (yes, two!), subwooffers, (is wireless). Runs really well with my old iPod too.

Specs are as follows:
AUDIO FORMAT//LPCM-Yes
Dolby Digital-Yes
MP3/WMA-Yes
MPEG1/2-Yes
AAC-Yes (DRM Free only)
SPECIAL FEATURES-USB Plus (Video, Music, Photos)-Yes
USB Direct Recording-Yes
iPod/iPhone Dock-Yes
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS-USB Port (Ver.2.0)-Yes
Portable In (3.5mm)-Yes
TOP PANEL CONNECTIONS-iPod/iPhone Dock-Yes
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS-Video Out (Composite)-Yes
Video Out (Component)-Yes
Audio Input (Optical)-Yes
Video Out (HDMI)-Yes
VIDEO FORMAT/MPEG2-Yes/MPEG4 AVC (H.264)-Yes/DivX-Yes

Free

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315 days ago

Windows 10 Desktop Computer

Mike from Harewood

Has been wiped clean of previous owners info & reset with a fresh, legal version of Win.10 installed. Free Antivirus & LibreOffice also, (full versions).
Goes real well, almost like new. Includes monitor, keyboard & mouse, speakers plus all cables for power & graphics too.

Free

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316 days ago

Folding Wire Dog Crates

Steve from Casebrook

Folding Wire dog crate that are no longer needed.
One medium size: 76cm L x 52cm W x 84cm H with plastic tray. $20.00

Negotiable

316 days ago

New Balance vision runners Jaden Smith

Robyn from Belfast

Only worn a couple of times.
Size 9.5US
43EU
Pick up Belfast

Price: $120

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317 days ago

Freshly dug potatoes

Sue from Kaiapoi

Digging potatoes fresh. So skins should scrub off still
$5 bags for 2kg
Pick up on bramleys road

Price: $5

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317 days ago

Garlic bulbs

Sue from Kaiapoi

New season garlic 3 bulbs for $5
Pick up bramleys road
Turn off lineside road

Price: $5

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317 days ago

Freshly picked Runner or French beans

Sue from Kaiapoi

Beans picked fresh either Runner or french
$3 bag or 2 for $5
Pick up bramleys road
Turn off lineside road

Price: $3

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317 days ago

Toxic algae

The Team from Environment Canterbury

Toxic algae is known to bloom in awa/rivers during the warmer months, so it’s a great time for a refresher on how to spot it.

Toxic algae grows on the bottom of riverbeds and appears as thick dark brown or black mats that have a slimy or velvety texture and musty smell.

These mats can come … View more
Toxic algae is known to bloom in awa/rivers during the warmer months, so it’s a great time for a refresher on how to spot it.

Toxic algae grows on the bottom of riverbeds and appears as thick dark brown or black mats that have a slimy or velvety texture and musty smell.

These mats can come loose and wash up on the edge of the rivers, or form β€˜floating rafts’ in shallow areas. As they dry out, they turn light brown or white and look like dried leaves or cowpats.

If you are in any doubt, keep your whānau and animals away from the river.

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324 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! πŸŽ‰

Lila from The Neighbourly Riddler

Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things upβ€”and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
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Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things upβ€”and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?

If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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317 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Freed from food and exercise

I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little … View more
Freed from food and exercise

I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little as possible. I also exercised to control my weight. All these things stopped working by the time I was twenty-one years old.

The constant thinking about food and losing weight made me ring for help from a Twelve Step recovery group. I found people that I knew had a solution for me. I tackled the programme – meetings, a food plan, the Steps, a sponsor and service – through hard work and trying to do it perfectly.

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317 days ago

Colour your world

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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318 days ago

Husqvarna chainsaw 120 markII

Pam from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Husqvarna chainsaw model 120 mark II with 16 inch (400mm) bar
Had little and only domestic use comes with two chains, operators manual, spanner, approx 4 litres pre mixed fuel,fuel oil and storage box
Runs extremely well only selling as don’t use any more
Replacement cost is approx $550
Contact … View more
Husqvarna chainsaw model 120 mark II with 16 inch (400mm) bar
Had little and only domestic use comes with two chains, operators manual, spanner, approx 4 litres pre mixed fuel,fuel oil and storage box
Runs extremely well only selling as don’t use any more
Replacement cost is approx $550
Contact Merv to view in Swannanoa
SOLD

Price: $300

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