Islington, Christchurch

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1614 days ago

Do you care about the future of our planet?

The Forever Project

We’re celebrating the latest issue of The Forever Project magazine! It explores how New Zealand can bounce back from Covid-19 in a climate-friendly way. Find that content at foreverproject.co.nz.

For a sustainable future, join Stuff in The Forever Project. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and … View more
We’re celebrating the latest issue of The Forever Project magazine! It explores how New Zealand can bounce back from Covid-19 in a climate-friendly way. Find that content at foreverproject.co.nz.

For a sustainable future, join Stuff in The Forever Project. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and be in to win one of 100 limited-edition reusable beeswax Honeywraps. Each wrap can save 75 metres of plastic going into our landfill or oceans.
Sign up here

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1614 days ago

Perfect time for a Winter clean

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.

These offers are available to … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.

These offers are available to Resene cardholders – if you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store.
Find out more

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1615 days ago

Creating healthier, carbon-zero homes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's … View more
Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.

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1615 days ago
1615 days ago

Have you signed up to get free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View more
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1616 days ago

Mag wheels (4)

Ray from Avonhead

4 mag wheels for sale
To fit Size 195/50R15
Price negotiable
Avonhead area
Phone 0273583162

Negotiable

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1616 days ago

Exceed just joined the community!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours!
We just joined the Neighbourly community :) and we would like to introduce our team.....

Meet Lauren Burnette, Quintin Bakkerus & Greg Harrison- They are the experts to call if you need reliable, guaranteed window & door repairs around Christchurch East, South, West and … View more
Hi Neighbours!
We just joined the Neighbourly community :) and we would like to introduce our team.....

Meet Lauren Burnette, Quintin Bakkerus & Greg Harrison- They are the experts to call if you need reliable, guaranteed window & door repairs around Christchurch East, South, West and surrounding areas! They can help you fix:

- Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide.
- Windows that swing fully open and cannot be reached to close again.
- Broken window latches, handles.
- Draughty homes where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows.
- Old locks on windows or doors that stick and jam.

As well as helping you keep your home in good shape by fixing problem doors & windows , Exceed can provide the perfect solution for eliminating insects from your family home - Exceed Retractable Insect screens-.

Exceed technicians have been helping New Zealanders create better, safer, smarter homes for more than 30 years.

When you book a visit with Exceed, we’ll arrive on time (or phone you if we are unavoidably delayed). Our vans are fully-equipped, so we won’t need to rush off to get parts. We’ll take care in your home, wear protective shoe covers and promise to clean up before we leave. We wear photographic ID and have been security profiled for your peace of mind.

Learn more about our team and services on our website or give us a call on 0800 25 25 00

Cheers,

From the Exceed - we fix windows & doors team Christchurch East, South & West – Lauren, Quintin & Greg

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1622 days ago

New light show for Christchurch

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch will still be lit up this year despite one of the city's most popular festivals being postponed.
Christchurch Is Lit will run from July 1 to 29 from 6pm to 11pm each day and feature more than 20 light creations throughout the city.

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1616 days ago

Jackaroo Tent (2.5 x 2.5m) internal sleeping capsule

Valerie from Rolleston

Jackaroo Tent (2.5 x 2.5m) internal sleeping capsule

This tent has about 9m of sun and rain cover when waterproof green top cover is fully extended.

Blue sleeping capsule is one piece, built onto ground sheet with insect netting and another outer layer of nylon.

Front and rear extendable … View more
Jackaroo Tent (2.5 x 2.5m) internal sleeping capsule

This tent has about 9m of sun and rain cover when waterproof green top cover is fully extended.

Blue sleeping capsule is one piece, built onto ground sheet with insect netting and another outer layer of nylon.

Front and rear extendable canopies. 2 x Poles for extending flaps not in pics but with the unit. An extra insect net is included.

Erected hurriedly between rain showers!! – surplus, no longer intending to camp. Good condition.
Mob: 021 0421 526

Price: $250

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1616 days ago

Kauri Bookcase with adjustable shelves

Valerie from Rolleston

Kauri Bookcase with adjustable shelves

lovely for a kids room – not too tall or deep and fits nicely into bedroom spaces. Sturdy & low so will not fall.

Adjustable shelves allows you to configure to your own requirements.

Quite an old piece – needs filling, see pic and would look fab … View more
Kauri Bookcase with adjustable shelves

lovely for a kids room – not too tall or deep and fits nicely into bedroom spaces. Sturdy & low so will not fall.

Adjustable shelves allows you to configure to your own requirements.

Quite an old piece – needs filling, see pic and would look fab if sanded back and revanished or oiled. I do not have the time – need the space for another ongoing project. Reluctant sale.
depth: 0.29cm
length: 1.20cm
height: 0.79cm

Mob: 021 0421 526

Price: $250

1619 days ago

Foraging on Banks Peninsula

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

If Peter Langlands needed to, he could eat for free. On an average day, he'd find 50 to 75 edible greens along the foreshore.
Do you forage for food? If so, where are the best spots to forage in Canterbury?

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1617 days ago

St Marks Playgroup

Anna from Avonhead

The St Mark's Music Playgroup (150 Withells Road, Avonhead) is on this Friday 9.30am and we are looking for new families to join us.

All welcome. No bookings are required, just turn up we would love to see you all!

First session is Free 😀

See attached flyer for further information

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1617 days ago

Pop Up Shop in The Lincoln Pantry

Lauren from Etico

Etico has a new pop up stall inside your favourite coffee shop The Lincoln Pantry for a limited time.
You can now browse, inspect and purchase our lovely wares at your leisure while having your cuppa.
Support local business and head on down and indulge in your two favourite activities!
The Lincoln … View more
Etico has a new pop up stall inside your favourite coffee shop The Lincoln Pantry for a limited time.
You can now browse, inspect and purchase our lovely wares at your leisure while having your cuppa.
Support local business and head on down and indulge in your two favourite activities!
The Lincoln Pantry owners and staff would love to see you and Jo and I will occasionally be floating around.

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1639 days ago

Manuka Honey

The team from Bio-Mer

Hi everyone, we have a special offer on our Manuka Honey (7+), $12 per 500g bottle or 2 bottles for $20!

The catch: the label states best before 26/02/2019 but as most of you know, honey doesn't really have a best before date. Regardless, we have had it tested and it is fit for … View more
Hi everyone, we have a special offer on our Manuka Honey (7+), $12 per 500g bottle or 2 bottles for $20!

The catch: the label states best before 26/02/2019 but as most of you know, honey doesn't really have a best before date. Regardless, we have had it tested and it is fit for consumption.

This promotion is available on our website www.bio... , or visit us at 38 Sonter Road, Wigram. Only available whilst stock lasts!

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1617 days ago

Penguin sculptures arrive in Christchurch for new art trail

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A waddle of penguins has flown into Christchurch to be decorated by school children and artists and installed on city streets.
The sculptures will be displayed for about 10 weeks across Christchurch before being auctioned off to raise money for Cholmondeley Children's Centre.

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