Cracroft, Christchurch

110 days ago

Smart Rubish Bins

Allen from Cashmere

Congratulations to the Christchurch City Council. Smart bins automatically notify the Council as to the level of rubbish in these bins and yet it took five days and a visit to the council to get some action on the bin on Ernly Clark track after it was full to over flowing with a halo of rubbish … View moreCongratulations to the Christchurch City Council. Smart bins automatically notify the Council as to the level of rubbish in these bins and yet it took five days and a visit to the council to get some action on the bin on Ernly Clark track after it was full to over flowing with a halo of rubbish surrounding it. Maybe the Council needs to hire some "Smart" employees to make this system work and justify the expenditure on this equipment.

112 days ago

LIVE Q&A: Financial well-being with Cat Rikihana

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works … View more
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.

Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'

She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)

↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓

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108 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

AEA member blog posts. \
AEA members have a wide range of Addictive Eating experiences and have found sobriety in AEA through coming to meetings and working the Twelve Steps. Read our member's experiences of the changes in them after coming into AEA.

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108 days ago

Landscape painter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make your own wall art from leftover MDF and Resene testpots. Nikki Kettle’s abstract piece was inspired by her local environment.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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108 days ago

Botanical Expo

Denise Neighbourly Lead from Halswell

The New Zealand Alpine Garden Society Annual Spring Show.

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108 days ago

Dual bird feeder

Resene

Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder finished in Resene Clover that can cater for a range of garden birds.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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109 days ago

free tv

Diana from Halswell

My tv has died. it may be useful for someone for parts etc. It is a sony 55inch bravia.
Free to pick up in Halswell. It suddenly died but until then was working perfectly.

Free

109 days ago

Some Neighbourly news...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer … View more
Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer be there. Don't worry, you can post on the noticeboard as usual!

Get in contact with our team if you have any concerns or need any help!

110 days ago

Garage sale

Heather from Somerfield

Garage sale 8am till 1pm. Saturday 7th Sep. 32 Roberta drive somerfield
Ladies bike, heaters, household goods, hardware, blankets, pet accessories plus more.

Negotiable

110 days ago

Top Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.

Click read more for the full story.

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118 days ago

Poll: Should the Christchurch Southern Motorway have a 110kph speed limit?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The government wants to increase the speed limit on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway to Rolleston to 110kph.

The proposed change would apply from the Curletts Rd interchange in Addington to the Weedons Rd interchange in Rolleston.

Transport Minister Simeon Brown said it would mean faster … View more
The government wants to increase the speed limit on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway to Rolleston to 110kph.

The proposed change would apply from the Curletts Rd interchange in Addington to the Weedons Rd interchange in Rolleston.

Transport Minister Simeon Brown said it would mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling in and out of Christchurch.

“Boosting economic growth and productivity is a key part of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy. This proposal supports that outcome by reducing travel times and increasing efficiency on this key South Island freight route.”

“We know how critical this connection is for motorists and freight operators, and we’re committed to ensuring that this state highway enables people to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely.”

Brown said the Southern Motorway was built to a high safety standard, with features “that greatly reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a crash”, including a flexible median barrier, and a smooth alignment which offers good visibility for drivers.

In July, Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton wrote to the Ministry of Transport, Brown and Act Party leader David Seymour suggesting the speed limit be increased to 120kph.

“Whether it is for general traffic, direct public transport services, or moving freight ... increasing the speed ... will assist in improving efficiency and connectivity while still being safe,” he wrote.

“This is reflected in generally higher average speeds above 100kph we already observe along the motorway.”

Consultation on the increased speed limit begins on September 3 and closes on October 1.

Read more local news at thepress.co.nz |thepress.co.nz|.

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Should the Christchurch Southern Motorway have a 110kph speed limit?
  • 46% Yes
    46% Complete
  • 51.9% No
    51.9% Complete
  • 2.1% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    2.1% Complete
424 votes
112 days ago

Poll: Got pollen at your place?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christchurch neighbours...It's that time of year and the windy weather does not help.

Are you noticing it in your backyard? Vote below and share what the pollen is like at your place. Photos are welcome.

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Got pollen at your place?
  • 83.3% Yes indeed
    83.3% Complete
  • 15.7% No, I haven't noticed any
    15.7% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below!
    1% Complete
102 votes
118 days ago

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

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Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
  • 83.6% It's fine!
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.6% It annoys me!
    14.6% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
4113 votes
113 days ago

September Newsletter Out now

Keri Glassenbury from Halswell Community Project

September Community Newsletter is out now. Paper copies available from the Halswell Community Hub, Halswell New World, Te Hāpua, Wigram New World or of course on the Halswell website.
www.halswellcommunity.net.nz...

115 days ago

Latest scam - nationwide

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.

The recipient is directed to reply within 72 … View more
Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.

The recipient is directed to reply within 72 hours, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest. This email is a scam and anyone who receives it should not reply under any circumstances.

Although some versions of the email do not specifically reference money, other similar scams involve the recipient being issued a ‘fine’ when they respond.

While the nature and specific details of scams often varies, it’s important to note that Police and other government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password, credit card or bank details.

Police have received several reports of this scam and enquires are underway.

Anyone who received this email can either forward the spam email to the Department of Internal Affairs directly at complaint@spam.govt.nz or use their online reporting portal: www.reportspam.co.nz...

Police recommend taking a cautious approach to unsolicited emails. Trust your gut instinct - if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.

Information on other scams currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection NZ website: www.consumerprotection.govt.nz...

Consumer Protection NZ, along with Netsafe, also provides helpful advice about keeping safe online.

Anyone who has received this email can report it to police online via www.police.govt.nz.... Please reference file number 240830/5842.

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