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Qualified instructor. St Bart’s church hall, Cass St Kaiapoi, Monday 10 March 10.30-12.00. Queries to Steve Schapel, steve@tcqci.club.
Banana box of untreated macrocarpa offcuts for your wood burner or outdoor brazier.
$5 per box, currently 6 available.
Call James 0272427901
A popular Pam's frozen food has been recalled.
What you need to know:
- Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets (1kg) have been recalled by Foodstuffs.
- The product may contain foreign matter (blue rubber).
- This product is sold at Four Square, Gilmours, New World, Pak’nSave and … View moreA popular Pam's frozen food has been recalled.
What you need to know:
- Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets (1kg) have been recalled by Foodstuffs.
- The product may contain foreign matter (blue rubber).
- This product is sold at Four Square, Gilmours, New World, Pak’nSave and Social Supermarket stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected batch has the marking of Best Before: 16 Oct 2025
- The issue was raised following a customer complaint.
- Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
For other recent food/product recalls, check our list here.
It's time to clean out the garage (or closet or cupboard!) and make some money back on your summer goods. Get involved with the Neighbourly online garage sale on Saturday, February 22nd.
Whether it's time to let go of your spare tent, your beach umbrella or maybe clear some clothes … View moreIt's time to clean out the garage (or closet or cupboard!) and make some money back on your summer goods. Get involved with the Neighbourly online garage sale on Saturday, February 22nd.
Whether it's time to let go of your spare tent, your beach umbrella or maybe clear some clothes from your wardrobe, the Neighbourly garage sale is the place to do it - it's free and it's local!
If this is your first Neighbourly garage sale, the way it works is that you list your items individually ahead of the event and members perusing the garage sale items online will contact you to buy it.
Make sure you check out the treasure trove of bargains on Saturday, February 22nd - it's well worth a look!
Read essential tips for being prepared when travelling!
Having a packed grab bag ready to go can make all the difference.
Be ready for the unexpected and travel with peace of mind.
We need 2 x power monitor receivers for our heat pumps. Mitsubishi no longer stocks these and the man who serviced the pumps, said that they throw out the interior units when replacing them and don't keep any parts for this sort of issue. The part number is E02749468. There is one on Ebay … View moreWe need 2 x power monitor receivers for our heat pumps. Mitsubishi no longer stocks these and the man who serviced the pumps, said that they throw out the interior units when replacing them and don't keep any parts for this sort of issue. The part number is E02749468. There is one on Ebay but we have not found any others. If anyone who installs these can help that would be great.
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've … View moreWe hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
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, 17th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic… View moreWe 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, 17th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. CAB Volunteers at the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall Library) - Tuesday, 18th - 11-2pm – no appointment needed
3. Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 19th - 10.30-11.30. 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490
4. Immigration General Advice – Wednesday, 19th - 2:15pm-4:30pm. Fendalton Library – Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804
5. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
6. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 20th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236
7. 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)
8. 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.
Perennial Salvia and Salvia uliginosa. Upright spreading perennial with spikes of blue flowers, both are flowering now. Perennial Salvia is mid blue, and S. ulignosa is a lovely sky blue. Both have a maximum height of approx 1.5 mtrs. Both prefer full sun/part shade. Lovely in a cottage garden. … View morePerennial Salvia and Salvia uliginosa. Upright spreading perennial with spikes of blue flowers, both are flowering now. Perennial Salvia is mid blue, and S. ulignosa is a lovely sky blue. Both have a maximum height of approx 1.5 mtrs. Both prefer full sun/part shade. Lovely in a cottage garden. Perennial Salvia dies down for winter. Uliginosa holds its green leaves through winter, then trim back in Spring to put out fresh growth.
Both are $7 each, these plants currently about 600mm tall. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Phormium Black Rage ... lovely Native flax with arching almost black leaves. Maximum height approx 1.2mt. Prefers full sun to part shade. This is a hardy evergreen plant that can tolerate damp ground. $7 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details. See my other… View morePhormium Black Rage ... lovely Native flax with arching almost black leaves. Maximum height approx 1.2mt. Prefers full sun to part shade. This is a hardy evergreen plant that can tolerate damp ground. $7 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details. See my other listings for perennials and cottage garden plants, including natives. $5 to $10 for most.
Lovely Native tussock - Carex secta. Green/gold arching growth, beautiful movement in the breeze in a bulk planting. Thrives in all conditions, even damp ground/streamside. Very gardy. Grows to approximately 1.5m x 1m. $5 each or 5 for $20. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. … View moreLovely Native tussock - Carex secta. Green/gold arching growth, beautiful movement in the breeze in a bulk planting. Thrives in all conditions, even damp ground/streamside. Very gardy. Grows to approximately 1.5m x 1m. $5 each or 5 for $20. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Rock Daisy aka Swan River Daisy.
Beautiful spreading perennial ground cover that has fine fern like dark green foliage. Full sun to part shade. Attractive flowers cover the plant. Grows to approximately 30cm. Perfect for containers or edging or rock gardens. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora … View moreRock Daisy aka Swan River Daisy.
Beautiful spreading perennial ground cover that has fine fern like dark green foliage. Full sun to part shade. Attractive flowers cover the plant. Grows to approximately 30cm. Perfect for containers or edging or rock gardens. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Federation Daisy "Double Act" ... beautiful pink flowers fade to a cream colour, giving the effect of two toned flowering. Healthy compact shape, ideal for pots or flower borders. Prefers a sunny spot, protected from frost until established. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by … View moreFederation Daisy "Double Act" ... beautiful pink flowers fade to a cream colour, giving the effect of two toned flowering. Healthy compact shape, ideal for pots or flower borders. Prefers a sunny spot, protected from frost until established. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details. Many more perennials available.
Dodonaea viscosa - Green Ake Ake. Lovely NZ native. Ornamental small bushy erect tree. Suits all soil types, drought resistant once established. Fast growing. Great as a specimen or as a hedge. PB3 bags $5 each. Pick up Rangiora, cash only, by arrangement. Message me for details. Other … View moreDodonaea viscosa - Green Ake Ake. Lovely NZ native. Ornamental small bushy erect tree. Suits all soil types, drought resistant once established. Fast growing. Great as a specimen or as a hedge. PB3 bags $5 each. Pick up Rangiora, cash only, by arrangement. Message me for details. Other natives available also.
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