Broomfield - Hei Hei, Christchurch

Painter/ Decorator

Karen from Sockburn

Hi
I am a qualified Painter and Decorator, with ten years experience, available for work.
No job too big or too small
Wallpapering and painting. Crack repairs or holes. Interior and exterior.
Please contact Ryan Peters ph 0220267622.

Food Lovers Masterclass

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Interested in topics on meal planning, smart shopping and storage to help with your household food waste reduction? Come along on Friday 22 June from 6pm to 8pm to the Food Lovers Masterclass.

A sign language interpreter will be provided at this workshop as the event is organised with Deaf … View moreInterested in topics on meal planning, smart shopping and storage to help with your household food waste reduction? Come along on Friday 22 June from 6pm to 8pm to the Food Lovers Masterclass.

A sign language interpreter will be provided at this workshop as the event is organised with Deaf Aotearoa. Find out more here: bit.ly...

GARAGE SALE, Upper Riccarton – Sat 30th June 2018

Geoff from Upper Riccarton

GARAGE SALE – Sat 30th June 2018, 8am
18 Haslett Place, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Lots to see so come and find a bargain! Heaps of kids clothes, books, bikes and toys. Tupperware - new and used. Kitchen items, cook books, household goods, adult clothes, plus lots more.

Please no … View moreGARAGE SALE – Sat 30th June 2018, 8am
18 Haslett Place, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Lots to see so come and find a bargain! Heaps of kids clothes, books, bikes and toys. Tupperware - new and used. Kitchen items, cook books, household goods, adult clothes, plus lots more.

Please no parking up the drive.

Negotiable

What do you think of your city's first arcade bar?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

Your city now has its first arcade bar, where you can drink a beer and enjoy a vintage video game or play a round of pinball. The bar opened its doors for the first time on Barbadoes St on the weekend. What do you think of the idea? Will you go check it out? To read more, … View moreHi Christchurch,

Your city now has its first arcade bar, where you can drink a beer and enjoy a vintage video game or play a round of pinball. The bar opened its doors for the first time on Barbadoes St on the weekend. What do you think of the idea? Will you go check it out? To read more, click here.

A chance to say thank you

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View moreLet’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.

Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do. Share your message now

Window SHUTTERS

Eric from Rolleston

Two (1 Pair) or wondow shutters for outside mounting. Pre-used ok, what sizes do you have available.
Please contact:
Eric
03 347 9873
027 801 5527
folkvarprince@gmail.com

Puppy Training in a Warm & Safe Environment

High Five Puppy Skills

Need Puppy Training? Choose High Five Puppy Skills.
I provide FUN, INNOVATIVE & FLEXIBLE training in a warm and safe environment.
Phone Margaret on 027 4239696

How eco-friendly is your home and lifestyle?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View moreAs more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.

Poll: Should international visitors be charged a levy?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?

Should international visitors be charged a levy?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 77.3% Yes
  77.3% Complete
• 22.7% No
  22.7% Complete

2415 votes

Are you doing great work in the community?

The Warehouse New Zealand

Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.

Applications close on the 23rd of June. Apply now

What should the Government's $300 million for Christchurch be spent on?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Alongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you … View moreAlongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

Poll: Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.

Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

• Give them to your friends
• Give them to your enemies
• Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
• Throw them in your compost

Vote View Results

• 61.6% Give them to your friends
  61.6% Complete
• 17.1% Give them to your enemies
  17.1% Complete
• 6.6% Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
  6.6% Complete
• 14.7% Throw them in your compost
  14.7% Complete

890 votes

photo's

Lynlea and Robert Willan from Hornby Netball Club

Wondering if there is any one in our community that is a keen photographer and would be interested in taking our sports club's team photo's this season. The local Rugby club is also looking for someone to take there club team photo's as well. Netball Club has 26 teams and I'm … View moreWondering if there is any one in our community that is a keen photographer and would be interested in taking our sports club's team photo's this season. The local Rugby club is also looking for someone to take there club team photo's as well. Netball Club has 26 teams and I'm unsure on the Rugby Club. Both clubs are happy to pay some one but we find professional photographers very expensive for our clubs. If you have a passion and are keen, please contact Lynlea via the clubs email hornby.netball@gmail.com and we can have a talk. Look forward to hearing from you.

Poll: Do you think the Cathedral Square plans are right for the area?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Should the city council charge derelict property owners for using public spaces?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Owners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St … View moreOwners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St properties, The Peterborough apartments complex and the council's own Our City building on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester St.