Cashmere, Christchurch

2852 days ago

Spiky and spectacular

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Perhaps you can spy Michael Marquet's giant plant from where you are?

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2852 days ago

Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

The seminars focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

The seminars focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide practical tips before you sign up to live in a retirement village.

Speakers from the Commission, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement village structure, costs, and operations. The seminar will also explain some important resident's rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminars are 90 minutes long and include plenty of dedicated question and answer time throughtout the event.

Places are limited and registering attendance is essential.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.

Register by clicking on the link.

2856 days ago

How do you feel about our melting glaciers?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Did you know the Kiwis born today will live to see New Zealand's great glaciers shrink into extinction? Have you visited Franz Josef? What did you think? To see the incredible impact climate change is having on our glaciers, click here.

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2852 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2855 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2863 days ago

Free carpet and underlay

Corey from Sydenham

Anyone after some carpet and underlay? I have a fair bit if anyone’s keen on it. I had it in my last flat and no longer require since I’ve moved. Was gonna dump it. Can view. Cheers

Free

2855 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2855 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2858 days ago

Addington.net is now open in Sydenham

TechMate

Addington.net is now open in Sydenham offering our great digital technology learning sessions at very low cost. We also offer access to computers and the internet and printing, scanning and laminating services. If you're an Addington.net regular, a new client, or simply curious about what we… View moreAddington.net is now open in Sydenham offering our great digital technology learning sessions at very low cost. We also offer access to computers and the internet and printing, scanning and laminating services. If you're an Addington.net regular, a new client, or simply curious about what we do then come on up and see us.

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2856 days ago

New homes needed

Evelyn from Opawa - Saint Martins

Offers

Negotiable

2856 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2856 days ago

You Love Dumplings/ Momos?

Mike from Cashmere

Hi everyone,

If you love Momos (Nepalese Dumplings) check out www.momosaid.org... - Momo Said is a non-profit organisation, supporting refugees and they produce the most delicious Nepalese dumplings/ momos. The fabulous news is, momos can now be bought through their website.
Just thought … View more
Hi everyone,

If you love Momos (Nepalese Dumplings) check out www.momosaid.org... - Momo Said is a non-profit organisation, supporting refugees and they produce the most delicious Nepalese dumplings/ momos. The fabulous news is, momos can now be bought through their website.
Just thought I'd share the news :)

Bonne appetite,
Mike

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2856 days ago

Aupair needed?

Kate from Cashmere

Hi everyone,
A German friend of mine has a daughter who would like to come as an Aupair to NZ for 6 months, starting in September.
Anna is 19 and has relevant experience.
Over the past years she has gained lots of experiences working with children of different ages, from babies to toddlers but … View more
Hi everyone,
A German friend of mine has a daughter who would like to come as an Aupair to NZ for 6 months, starting in September.
Anna is 19 and has relevant experience.
Over the past years she has gained lots of experiences working with children of different ages, from babies to toddlers but also with older children.
If you are interested, please be in touch and I will forward you some more personal information as well as her contact details.
Cheers,
Kate

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2856 days ago

Tell us what you would like to learn at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Financial literacy?
Business advice?
CV writing?

Tell us what you would like to learn at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

Have your say and take the survey: bit.ly...

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2856 days ago

SUNDAY CLEARANCE AUCTION

Mainland Auctions Christchurch Limited

Good Morning Neighbours
We are excited to share that at 2pm this Sunday the 29th of April we will have a massive clearance auction in our rooms at 29 Elgin St, Sydenham. We have a huge variety of goods available including new & used furniture, home furnishings, high quality Meccano shop … View more
Good Morning Neighbours
We are excited to share that at 2pm this Sunday the 29th of April we will have a massive clearance auction in our rooms at 29 Elgin St, Sydenham. We have a huge variety of goods available including new & used furniture, home furnishings, high quality Meccano shop fittings, mannequins, upholstery machinery, fabrics and shop sundries, commercial photocopiers, flat screen TV's, cafe' items, stunning artworks and much much more....
Come along for a bargain or two and for a lively entertaining Sunday afternoon.
We look forward to meeting some of our new neighbours :)
For more photos and further details visit www.mainlandauctions.nz...

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