Bryndwr, Christchurch

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

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39 days ago

Ban Bao ( lego) set

Jo from Casebrook

This is a cheap version of lego ( very hard to tellthe difference) and it compatible with actual Legos.
New item. Unused
$20

Price: $20

39 days ago

Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so … View more
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.

His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.

Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'

The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!

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39 days ago

Jigsaw puzzle's

Chris from Papanui

By Air Classique, 1000 piece, (8 pieces missing on edge). $8.00
Provence France market 750 piece (No box} $10.00
Bridge, 500piece. $10.00
Oxtongue River Falls, Algonguin park , 750 piece's, $10.00
Louvre Museum, Paris, Sure-Lox 1000 piece $10.00
Golden gate bridge is a 3D flat puzzle … View more
By Air Classique, 1000 piece, (8 pieces missing on edge). $8.00
Provence France market 750 piece (No box} $10.00
Bridge, 500piece. $10.00
Oxtongue River Falls, Algonguin park , 750 piece's, $10.00
Louvre Museum, Paris, Sure-Lox 1000 piece $10.00
Golden gate bridge is a 3D flat puzzle $18.00 ono, (only made up once.)
phone. 0275493828

Price: $10

45 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
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39 days ago

2 vase's

Chris from Papanui

vase's 220mm high, 115mm wide at the top. clay pot 230mmhigh, (old ginger Jar) 120mm at the top. $12.00 each ono
phone 0275493828 Will sell separate.

Price: $12

46 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn 🌿🌱🍃

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 🌿🌱🍃

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39 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.
• Employment - Wednesday Evening via Zoom
• Immigration Legal advice with Lawyer - Thursday Evening Hornby Community Centre
• 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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40 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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40 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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41 days ago

Man building E cargo bikes in Casebrook

Joy from St Albans

Hi. Couple of years ago viewed cargo bikes in his garage in Casebrook. Man was converting them from ordinary cycles to cargo ebikes. I'd like to contact him. Could be Cavendish Rd. Anybody know who this is?

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41 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

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42 days ago

G Star Quilted Jacket Size Large

Brett from Avonhead

Size is Large however G Star items are small fitting so I would say actual size is more like Small

Price: $60

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42 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 ‘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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49 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! 🎉

Riddler 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 up—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 up—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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42 days ago

Social biking groups

Lesley from Bishopdale

I have seen them out and about but not sure how to find out where to join them - would anyone know of any social biking groups for seniors in and around the Bishopdale and surrounding areas? I can go by myself for a ride, but it would be nice to go along with a group of people.

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