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2199 days ago

We prepare, you share!

Platter

Hello Christchurch, with the festive season fast approaching we want to help you take the hassle out of catering your social events. We have platters to suit any occasion. To view our platters, click here.

We are offering our boxed platters for $100 and 10% off all other platters if you mention … View more
Hello Christchurch, with the festive season fast approaching we want to help you take the hassle out of catering your social events. We have platters to suit any occasion. To view our platters, click here.

We are offering our boxed platters for $100 and 10% off all other platters if you mention the code word 'Neighbourly'. We look forward to hearing from you.

Place your order online or call us on 027 PLATTER.

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Have no stress worrying about food for your event, we do it all for you!

Contact us for a quote now.
View our platters!

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2199 days ago

In memory of Le Quesnoy's Kiwi saviours

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The liberation of Le Quesnoy in France, by Christchurch man Lieutenant Averill and his fellow NZ Division soldiers, will be commemorated exactly 100 years later with the unveiling of a plaque in the Park of Remembrance this Sunday.

For more, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2201 days ago

Are you hoping to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or … View more
Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even managed to have a chat?

To find out when and where you need to be to have the best chance of seeing Harry and Meghan, click here for our detailed tour breakdown.

For the latest on the royals' visit, click here.

Share your thoughts on the royal tour and your plans for meeting our special visitors in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2199 days ago

Love gardening? You'll love this...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Canterbury - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Canterbury gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across the whole region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on… View more
Hey Canterbury - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Canterbury gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across the whole region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Join now

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2199 days ago

Monthly Village Bryndwr Community Market this Saturday

Martin from Bryndwr

The Village Church Community Centre's new Market is held in our new building cnr Ilam & Aorangi Rds first Saturdays of the month 9.30am-11.45am. This is run in conjunction with our weekly Clothing Shop. Quality household items, baking, retro & bits & pieces plus our wonderful … View moreThe Village Church Community Centre's new Market is held in our new building cnr Ilam & Aorangi Rds first Saturdays of the month 9.30am-11.45am. This is run in conjunction with our weekly Clothing Shop. Quality household items, baking, retro & bits & pieces plus our wonderful barista-made koha coffee. This month there are several 50c/item tables. Donations of good quality items are always welcome contact our office: 351-6664 for pickups!

2199 days ago

DEAR Neighbourly

Matthew from

Sun is out ,rain is gone so head on up to Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale and get your fresh fruit and veges at mind blowing price's!!!
For every $25 or more you spend, you will receive 1 free realfruit icecream (icecream promotion ends 3rd nov 20l8)
😎Large Broccoli at 99cents limit 4
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Sun is out ,rain is gone so head on up to Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale and get your fresh fruit and veges at mind blowing price's!!!
For every $25 or more you spend, you will receive 1 free realfruit icecream (icecream promotion ends 3rd nov 20l8)
😎Large Broccoli at 99cents limit 4
😎Asparagus bunch at $1.99
😎Strawberry $1.99 a punnet
😎Moonlight spuds 10 kg for $4.99🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦

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2200 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2201 days ago

ParkMate?

Ian from Papanui

I noticed that the parking area between Winston’s Ave and Harewood Rd is not longer a Wilsons Park. The Pay n Display machine has gone and there’s new signage for ParkMate. Ooo! Must be free parking....sounds too good to be true!

Did a check on-line and sure enough, there’s a fish-hook. … View more
I noticed that the parking area between Winston’s Ave and Harewood Rd is not longer a Wilsons Park. The Pay n Display machine has gone and there’s new signage for ParkMate. Ooo! Must be free parking....sounds too good to be true!

Did a check on-line and sure enough, there’s a fish-hook. ParkMate has a app for Android and iPhones, you just have to sign up and it’s all go, very convenient. Find the car park on the map, or select the park you are in, enter your rego number and tap “START YOUR PARKING”. You’ll get a reminder every hour & when you return just tap “STOP YOUR PARKING”. That’s it, a deduction will be made from your Credit Card. No carrying around buckets of coins or waving your card at a machine and having to go back to the car to put the slip on the dashboard.

Only one other tiny fish-hook. At the bottom of App Store’s description of the app is a one-liner “ParkMate is a division of Wilson Parking New Zealand Ltd. A rose by any other name would prick as deep.

2200 days ago

Register for our Free Landlord Information Evening!

Ray White Bishopdale

Our Landlord Information Evening is tomorrow night! There are only a few seats left so make sure to register here: bit.ly...

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2200 days ago

Register for our Free Landlord Information Evening!

Inline Property Management

Our Landlord Information Evening is tomorrow night! There are only a few seats left so make sure to register here: bit.ly...

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2200 days ago

Have your say - QEII Park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

What’s your view on QEII Park?

Come along to one of our drop-in sessions for a chat about the new Draft QEII Park Master Plan and join us for a guided tour.

We’ll show you some of the areas we’re excited about and discuss your own ideas.

Our drop in sessions and guided tours will be held … View more
What’s your view on QEII Park?

Come along to one of our drop-in sessions for a chat about the new Draft QEII Park Master Plan and join us for a guided tour.

We’ll show you some of the areas we’re excited about and discuss your own ideas.

Our drop in sessions and guided tours will be held on Saturday 3 November and Wednesday 28 November. Please meet at Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre in the foyer.

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2200 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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2200 days ago

Poll: Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.

Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.

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Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 80.9% No
    80.9% Complete
  • 5% We sometimes go trick-or-treating
    5% Complete
  • 0.6% We're doing trunk-or-treat this year
    0.6% Complete
2655 votes
2200 days ago

Extended 28 reaches Bishopdale, Casebrook and Northwood

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

The new extended 28 bus service now runs through Bishopdale and Casebrook and onto Northwood. This means that you can reach the Northwood Supacentre, the city centre and Lyttelton without changing bus! 🚌

Why not take a trip and check out Tūranga, the new central library in Cathedral Square, … View more
The new extended 28 bus service now runs through Bishopdale and Casebrook and onto Northwood. This means that you can reach the Northwood Supacentre, the city centre and Lyttelton without changing bus! 🚌

Why not take a trip and check out Tūranga, the new central library in Cathedral Square, the redevelopment of the city centre or visit the newly
opened Lyttelton Timeball? 😁

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2200 days ago

Recall: Pams Baby Wipes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A small number of packs in selected stores have exhibited signs of mould growth. We are erring on the side of caution and recalling this product. While mould is unlikely to affect most users, the product is not of the standard we expect.

Customers who have purchased the date codes in question … View more
A small number of packs in selected stores have exhibited signs of mould growth. We are erring on the side of caution and recalling this product. While mould is unlikely to affect most users, the product is not of the standard we expect.

Customers who have purchased the date codes in question can return the product to store (New World, Pak 'n Save, FourSquare and Gilmours) for a full refund.

Affected batches
140 Thick Wipes. Expiry date 04/06/2020
80 Thick Wipes. Expiry date 12/08/2020
72 Thick Wipes. Expiry date 06/08/2020

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