Bryndwr, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2161 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

Image
2165 days ago

Council spat deepening over the future of Christchurch's drinking water

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A battle has erupted between the city and regional councils over the future of Christchurch's drinking water.

The heated dispute was sparked by the decision on Wednesday of an Environment Canterbury (ECan)-appointed commissioner to approve Cloud Ocean Water's plans to extract water … View more
A battle has erupted between the city and regional councils over the future of Christchurch's drinking water.

The heated dispute was sparked by the decision on Wednesday of an Environment Canterbury (ECan)-appointed commissioner to approve Cloud Ocean Water's plans to extract water from a 186-metre deep bore at its Belfast bottling operation.

That decision, which locked members of the public and their opinions out of the consent process, enraged Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and city councillor Vicki Buck.

But ECan's chairman says the criticism is "ill-informed" and "off-the-wall".

What do you think? Read more at the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published)

Image
2158 days ago

To Giveaway: x2 Patrick Mercer books

Penny from Papanui

To Giveaway as a set:
Dust and Steel
To do and die
Please message only through Neighbourly.Thank You

Free

Image
S
2158 days ago

gas heater

Steven from Merivale

free to a good home; gas heater no longer required; we used it last year, but no longer have a need for it and it's just taking up space.

Free

Image
2158 days ago

Sundbye Community House

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2019 from everyone at Bishopdale Community Trust! πŸŽ…πŸ€ΆπŸŽπŸŽ„

Sundbye Community House will close on Thursday 20 December 2018. The house will reopen on Monday 7 January 2019. The house will be opened by volunteers between 10am and 1pm on:

Monday 24 … View more
Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2019 from everyone at Bishopdale Community Trust! πŸŽ…πŸ€ΆπŸŽπŸŽ„

Sundbye Community House will close on Thursday 20 December 2018. The house will reopen on Monday 7 January 2019. The house will be opened by volunteers between 10am and 1pm on:

Monday 24 December
Thursday 27 December
Monday 31 December
Thursday 3 January

Normal activities will not be run on these days. The house will be open for refreshments, conversation and games.

Image
2158 days ago

To Giveaway: x2 boogie boards

Penny from Papanui

As pictured . fabric on one of them as a little hole.
Please only message through Neighbourly. Thank you!

Free

Image
2179 days ago

Boy racers given the green light

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things … View more
Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things like stopping and accelerating, revving and burn-outs.

Do you think this will stop boy racers from revving loudly? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Image
2160 days ago

Health & Safety in the Workplace

Paul from PB Employment Law Ltd

Identifying a workplace risk, but not following up to ensure it is controlled is bad health and safety business practice according to WorkSafe.
Another business has been fined for failing to ensure the correct Health & Safety of their staff while at work.
Agility Building Solutions Ltd has been… View more
Identifying a workplace risk, but not following up to ensure it is controlled is bad health and safety business practice according to WorkSafe.
Another business has been fined for failing to ensure the correct Health & Safety of their staff while at work.
Agility Building Solutions Ltd has been fine $150,000 and has to pay (only) $42,180.04 to the injured painter contractor who fell 2 metres from the scaffolding to the concrete floor. As he landed head first, he suffered multiple fractures to his skull, face and ribs and sustained a major brain trauma as a result of the fall - it was his first day on the job.

Companies are expected to provide the correct safety equipment to all staff and ensure they used them correct.

Contact Paul if you have any issue with the Health & Safety in your company.

03 22 22 385

Image
2160 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

Image
Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2160 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

Image
Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2165 days ago

Oven Clean

Gus from St Albans

Have your oven cleaned for xmas. $40 per oven for a spotless clean - i provide all my own cleaning products - prompt service guaranteed result

Image
2160 days ago

Poll: Do you volunteer at a community garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a… View moreIn our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a community garden?

Image
Do you volunteer at a community garden?
  • 7.9% Yes
    7.9% Complete
  • 51.5% No
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.9% I used to, but not anymore
    5.9% Complete
  • 34.7% No, but I plan to one day
    34.7% Complete
340 votes
2161 days ago

To Giveaway: x4 Con Iggulden Books

Penny from Papanui

To Giveaway as a set. Thanks
Excellent read so my husband tells me.
Julius Caesar from when he was a boy untill his death.
Please only message through Neighbourly. Thank you!

Free

Image
2161 days ago

Children's Road Mat

Penny from Papanui

To Giveaway : A very well loved road mat ,for a playhouse or child's bedroom. It is fraying at one end.
Please see photos.Please only message through Neighbourly.
Thank you!

Free

Top