McLeans and Coutts Islands, Christchurch

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1369 days ago

Kingdom Passport: it's privileges and Responsibilites.

Wairakei Road Bible Church

Come and hear our message on Sunday 10 am. Followed by a shared lunch.

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1369 days ago

Aloe Vera

Nigel from Burnside

Hi there Neighbors..I have a wide range of healthy Aloe Vera plants available...$5-$25 each..pls call/text 021 0825 0819..cheers Nigel

1369 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Recovery from Bulimia

Do you have a secret life where food is concerned? Have you used compulsive exercise, laxatives or vomiting to try and control your weight? Have you tried every available bulimia treatment out there? Do you find it exhausting trying to maintain a ‘normal’ weight? Find out… View more
Recovery from Bulimia

Do you have a secret life where food is concerned? Have you used compulsive exercise, laxatives or vomiting to try and control your weight? Have you tried every available bulimia treatment out there? Do you find it exhausting trying to maintain a ‘normal’ weight? Find out how our bulimic members have turned their lives around through the Twelve Steps of AEA.

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1369 days ago

Have you seen this pest plant?

Environment Canterbury

Purple loosestrife/Lythrum salicaria
- Rapidly invades damp ground and shallow water.
- Overtops native species with dense bushy growth.
- Is an upright, perennial that can grow to 3m high.
- Has long purple/pink flower-spikes appear at the end of the stems, Dec-Feb.
- Leaves are in pairs,… View more
Purple loosestrife/Lythrum salicaria
- Rapidly invades damp ground and shallow water.
- Overtops native species with dense bushy growth.
- Is an upright, perennial that can grow to 3m high.
- Has long purple/pink flower-spikes appear at the end of the stems, Dec-Feb.
- Leaves are in pairs, opposite each other.
- The stems are usually square in cross-section.
- Leaves and stems die back in winter to re-emerge in spring.

Report pests using the Find-A-Pest app, or by contacting us direct on 0800 324 636 or biosecurity@ecan.govt.nz.

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1369 days ago

Tell us about a local business that makes your day?

Prospa

With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View more
With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1372 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

1374 days ago

What is your favourite heritage building being restored since the earthquakes?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Christchurch’s iconic heritage buildings have experienced differing fates in the 10 years since the earthquakes struck. But some of the city’s most famous sites are being saved.

Here's our list: www.stuff.co.nz...

What is your favourite building being saved in the rebuild?

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1372 days ago

Canterbury regional council rates could jump more than 24 per cent

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The average Christchurch ratepayer could be an extra $250 a year out of pocket if steep regional council rate hikes thought to be one among the highest in the country are brought in.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is proposing increasing rates by either 24.5 per cent or 18 per cent, to cover the … View more
The average Christchurch ratepayer could be an extra $250 a year out of pocket if steep regional council rate hikes thought to be one among the highest in the country are brought in.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is proposing increasing rates by either 24.5 per cent or 18 per cent, to cover the fallout of the Government’s new freshwater regulations.

This would be on top of district council rate rises, such as Christchurch City Council’s proposed five per cent increase, leaving many concerned about the combined toll of the cost to ratepayers. Read more here.

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1372 days ago

Carpet cleaning

Jan from Papanui

Hi, can anyone recommend a carpet cleaner please. Thank you.

1371 days ago

$99 Shower Glass Restoration

Robert from Easy Clean Glass Solutions

Hi Neighbours

We are running $99 specials until the end of this month.

Do you have a stained shower you just can't get clean? Until the end of February shower restoration is just $99. And if you want to keep your shower looking great we can apply our liquid glass protective coating for just… View more
Hi Neighbours

We are running $99 specials until the end of this month.

Do you have a stained shower you just can't get clean? Until the end of February shower restoration is just $99. And if you want to keep your shower looking great we can apply our liquid glass protective coating for just $99 on restored or new showers.

Contact us at
Web: www.easycleanglass.co.nz...
Email: Robert@easycleanglass.co.nz
Phone: 0800 EZCLEAN

Price: $99

1373 days ago

Our Hometown

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Good morning Cantabrians,

Copies of The Press's special 10th anniversary earthquake supplement Our Hometown are available from The Press reception at 158 Gloucester Street. The 28-page magazine profiles business survivors and quake heroes, heritage which has survived and been lost and … View more
Good morning Cantabrians,

Copies of The Press's special 10th anniversary earthquake supplement Our Hometown are available from The Press reception at 158 Gloucester Street. The 28-page magazine profiles business survivors and quake heroes, heritage which has survived and been lost and considers how our city's leadership has changed.

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1373 days ago

HOMED Saturday 20th February

Julia Gailey Reporter from Homed - The Press

What's your favorite Canterbury property from this week's issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

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1374 days ago

What shall I plant?

Liz Neighbourly Lead from Avonhead

Hello, I’m looking for advice from all you keen gardeners out there. I have a patch of dirt that I’d like to plant something on. The only thing is it has a gate that opens across it daily so I’m looking for something that doesn’t grow very high and spreads. It doesn’t get much sun but … View moreHello, I’m looking for advice from all you keen gardeners out there. I have a patch of dirt that I’d like to plant something on. The only thing is it has a gate that opens across it daily so I’m looking for something that doesn’t grow very high and spreads. It doesn’t get much sun but it’s very dry. Any ideas?

1386 days ago

Trustworthy and Experienced Handyman - available now!

Stephen from Master Multi-Tasker - Christchurch Handyman Services

Hi neighbours!

If you need a hand at your place - I'd love to help!

As a Qualified Tradesman with 43 years of experience, there's not a lot I can't do

For all your handyman needs, feel free to send me a message, or call 027 4086 199

- Steve

1373 days ago

Storage Box

Trevor from Yaldhurst

Solid, wooden, storage box, was used for Club using 6" by 4" Cards with members information. Has room for other items as required, can be locked with a small padlock, not included.

Price: $10

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