Belfast, Christchurch

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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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30 days ago

Wallflowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

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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31 days ago

Bathroom Heaters

Lyn from Kaiapoi

2 x VYNCO Bathroom heaters. Brand new. Still wrapped ready to install in bathroom or other room requiring immediate heat. Not required as decided to install ceiling units. $150 each ono. Pick up Kaiapoi

Price: $300

40 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
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32 days ago

jigsaw puzzle 1,000 pieces ,new ,unopened

Heather from Belfast

lovely 1,000 pieces jigsaw , never opened, Thatched Cottage & garden Pickup Northwood

Price: $10

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32 days ago

Thomas the tank engine & friends game

Heather from Belfast

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends ,2 in 1 game ,Track & Tunnel Game (based on the classic game of Snakes and Ladders) and the ever popular LUDO GAME, my nieces kids loved playing these games Pickup Northwood

Price: $5

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32 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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37 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.7% Yes
    67.7% Complete
  • 29% No
    29% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - I'll share below
    3.3% Complete
2917 votes
33 days ago

Prize draw winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:

Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills

Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram

Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe

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The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:

Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills

Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram

Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe

Lucy Ayres from Richmond

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

If you're not a winner this week, check back next week!

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34 days ago

Grahams road area any one missing a cat

Heather from Belfast

just saw notice on facebook thought i would put here in case cat owners on neighbourly is missing cat someone wrote they are sorry but they hit a big tabby cat around 4.03 he ran off & they didn't see where it went

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34 days ago

Runner beans

Viv from Kaiapoi

We have a lot of last year's runner beans seeds to give away. Pick up in kaiapoi. Phone 0226379515

Free

34 days ago

ATSNZ Disability Expo coming to Christchurch in November!

Melissa from Emergency Cards Limited

Exciting news! The ATSNZ Disability Expo is coming to Auckland and Christchurch in November!

This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in products and services for rehabilitation, aged care, home care, and leisure and recreation markets.

Don’t miss out on the broad range of … View more
Exciting news! The ATSNZ Disability Expo is coming to Auckland and Christchurch in November!

This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in products and services for rehabilitation, aged care, home care, and leisure and recreation markets.

Don’t miss out on the broad range of assistive technology (AT) and lifestyle services to support choice and control for those with disability, seniors and caregivers.

The ATSNZ Disability Expo is committed to helping people improve their independence, dignity, mental health, physical health and well-being through awareness of assistive technology product and service solutions.

Mark your calendars!
Hope to see you there!

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34 days ago

Aged Advisor People's Choice Award Winners - for the fifth time!

The Team from Ryman Northwood Retirement Village

We're proud to be named Best Provider Nationwide - for the fifth time - at the 2024 Aged Advisor People’s Choice Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care Facilities.

The high ratings and reviews we receive from our residents and their families reflects the effort our team puts … View more
We're proud to be named Best Provider Nationwide - for the fifth time - at the 2024 Aged Advisor People’s Choice Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care Facilities.

The high ratings and reviews we receive from our residents and their families reflects the effort our team puts into providing the best possible experience for our residents.

Our passion is creating communities where our residents can thrive. Receiving this award for the fifth time tells us that we’re on the right track.

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36 days ago

Bird house

Resene

It’s easy to create your own colourful bird house from an old wooden box and some Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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