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2142 days ago

Watch: Is this the coolest thing to do in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?

2137 days ago

'365 new opportunities': Christchurch welcomes in 2019

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A fresh start, magic, love and kindness were among the wishes Christchurch revellers harboured for 2019 as they came together to celebrate New Year's Eve.

How did you ring in 2019?

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2134 days ago

Garage Sale - Postponed (Avonhead Road)

Jo from Bryndwr

Hi

The sale advertised for 6 January (Sunday) at 517 Avonhead Road has now been postponed as we have too much on. Will reschedule in a few weeks’ time. Apologies for any inconvenience.

2135 days ago

Reliable Housekeeping

Sandra from Mairehau

Hi Neighbors
Happy new year 🥳🎊🎉🎉 wish you all lots of blessings tor 2019.
Just wanted to offer support if you need a hand on keeping your house nice and clean. Just $20/ hour.
So let me know. 😊
Thank you so much

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2134 days ago

Garage Sale

Jo from Bryndwr

Hi

We're having a garage sale at 517 Avonhead Road on 6 January (this Sunday). 9 - 12. A variety of items including - toys, books, a small white shelving unit, a child's rocking moose (IKEA Ekorre), children's and women's, men's clothing, etc.

This is a small … View more
Hi

We're having a garage sale at 517 Avonhead Road on 6 January (this Sunday). 9 - 12. A variety of items including - toys, books, a small white shelving unit, a child's rocking moose (IKEA Ekorre), children's and women's, men's clothing, etc.

This is a small fundraiser for my son's year 10 Spirit of Adventure race later in the year.

2134 days ago

Dishonesty threatens NZ's honesty stalls

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
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Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.

One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.

But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.

To read more, click here.

Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?

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2134 days ago

DEAR Neighbourly

Matthew from

BIG VALUE at Gardenfresh Bishopdale today..
🍑Fresh in Plums $1.69 a kg
🍒CHERRIES $7.99 a kg
More of what you want in store ....
Hot day!!!! grab a realfruit icecream!!!🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦

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2138 days ago

What to do for New Year's Eve in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Year's Eve festivals dotted down the length of the country are drawing thousands of party-goers with music, dancing and drinking, but options for those hoping to enjoy celebrating in Canterbury appear pretty slim.

Organised events for those in the Garden City looking to ring in the new … View more
New Year's Eve festivals dotted down the length of the country are drawing thousands of party-goers with music, dancing and drinking, but options for those hoping to enjoy celebrating in Canterbury appear pretty slim.

Organised events for those in the Garden City looking to ring in the new year are mostly confined to pubs, bars and restaurants.

But there is the annual family-friendly celebrations in North Hagley Park. The night will kick off with family entertainment from 6pm, including a performance from comedian Mullet Man, free activities, fairies, and a kids countdown at 8pm. Headline act The Jordan Luck Band will take the stage before a midnight fireworks display.

What have you got planned this New Year's Eve?

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2135 days ago

DIY in the war against wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important … View more
Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important things to note are not to get too close (these sprays can go up to four metres), and to do it at dusk once the wasps have returned to their nests. If you are unsure where the nests are, you can usually follow the wasp to it, as they don't travel too far away.

- ​Vespex is a protein-based bait which is suitable for use on the vespula wasp species. This is usually done at landscape scale as a small tub of bait can cover a large area. You don't need to find the nests as the wasps carry the bait home with them. Vespex is not at all attractive to bees. If there is a problem in your area you can learn all about the use of vespex here. You will need to be an approved user - a short 10-minute video course is all that is required. Vespex is not suitable for paper wasps as they prefer live bait. You can also contribute to our fight against wasps here: givealittle.co.nz...

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2135 days ago

How much do flash jandals cost now?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?

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2135 days ago

How do you pay honesty

Rachna from Strowan

Thank Synergy Hair - Riccarton for being so honest and returning my wallet with paywave bank card and license. I work hard & due to holidays worked 58 hours a week. I was enjoying my day off one in 15 days. You returned my wallet to customers information desk within minutes. May the new year … View moreThank Synergy Hair - Riccarton for being so honest and returning my wallet with paywave bank card and license. I work hard & due to holidays worked 58 hours a week. I was enjoying my day off one in 15 days. You returned my wallet to customers information desk within minutes. May the new year ring joy and happiness that you gave me with your honesty.

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2135 days ago

Giving high-priced ice creams a licking

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if … View more
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2135 days ago

Paying the price of summer

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View more
The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff.co.nz, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2135 days ago

Single bed with 3 drawers

Chris from Bryndwr

Single bed base (Captain's bed?) with 3 drawers for sale. L-188cm X W-92cm. Mattress not included. $125

Price: $125

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2138 days ago

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Carol from Redwood

To all our wonderful Neighbours and Friends Happy New Year from Andrew and Carol Crow

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