Kennedys Bush, Christchurch

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

2802 days ago

2010 VW Polo Tsi 1.2

Lauren from Lincoln

FOR SALE!
2010 Car of the Year - this lovely wee VW Polo Tsi 1.2 will not disappoint!

NZ New - and well loved by one NZ owner.
Low kms at 62600.
New Reversing Camera

5 Star Ancap Safety Rating
Fuel Economy - 5 Star
The on-road fuel cost of this vehicle is estimated at $1,480 / year… View more
FOR SALE!
2010 Car of the Year - this lovely wee VW Polo Tsi 1.2 will not disappoint!

NZ New - and well loved by one NZ owner.
Low kms at 62600.
New Reversing Camera

5 Star Ancap Safety Rating
Fuel Economy - 5 Star
The on-road fuel cost of this vehicle is estimated at $1,480 / year based on driving 14,000 km per year (5.3 litres/100km).

Price: $10,500

2802 days ago

Have you seen this homemade campervan?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project … View more
How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project over two years. The results are stunning. See more, here.

2802 days ago

How to safely dispose of hot ashes

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Is it time to clean your fire? Do you know that ash must be cool for five days and only goes in the red bin?
Find out why here: bit.ly...

2803 days ago

Middleton Grange Senior College size 16 Blazer

Elsie from Lincoln

Very good condition. Only worn for 2 terms.

Price: $160

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2803 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.

2807 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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2803 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
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2803 days ago

Garage Sale Saturday 5 May

Sue from Prebbleton

Lots of interesting goods, household, tools, furniture, a general clear out. 142 Birchs Road, Saturday from 8am.

2805 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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2806 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
2806 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
2807 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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2807 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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2807 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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