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2238 days ago

Single kids duvet sets for sale including All blacks set

Grant from Redwood

4 x kids single duvet sets. All blacks duvet and pillow case - Mickey Mouse duvet and pillow case - Blue reversible duvet and pillow - Bob the builder duvet pillow fitted and flat sheets.

Smoke free home
Must pick up, Redwood

Price: $10

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2238 days ago

Kids car seat

Grant from Redwood

This needs a good clean as been sat in our garage hence only wanting $10. Pick up Redwood

Price: $10

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2239 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2240 days ago
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2240 days ago

Walk with me- Mental health fundraiser.

Jess from Papanui

Hi all, my name is Jess and I am a Chch resident walking from my home in Papanui to the beehive in Wellington, with my two sons, to raise awareness of the mental health crisis NZ is currently in. I leave on October the 1st..10 days time!!

I am also raising money for STAND, a nationwide service … View more
Hi all, my name is Jess and I am a Chch resident walking from my home in Papanui to the beehive in Wellington, with my two sons, to raise awareness of the mental health crisis NZ is currently in. I leave on October the 1st..10 days time!!

I am also raising money for STAND, a nationwide service trying to help as many struggling children as possible. As you may know there are too many kiwis (of all ages) struggling and not enough services, funding, resources, staff and time to meet the high demand so the money I raise will go directly towards psychologists seeing children faster to shorten their recovery time. I would love it if you could donate even a few dollars to this worth while cause. Here is a link to my give a little page where you can read more about what I am doing.
givealittle.co.nz...
Thanks so much for your time.

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2240 days ago

Dog owners prepare for tighter restraint laws

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A dog owner who believes all dogs in moving vehicles should be restrained is applauding new animal welfare regulations coming into force soon.

From next month, the regulations can mean fines for dog owners who don't have their pooches restrained on moving vehicles. Dogs on the back of a … View more
A dog owner who believes all dogs in moving vehicles should be restrained is applauding new animal welfare regulations coming into force soon.

From next month, the regulations can mean fines for dog owners who don't have their pooches restrained on moving vehicles. Dogs on the back of a truck, trailer or ute, travelling on a public road, had to be tied up with a leash or rope, if not in a cage or crate.

Those caught breaking that law could be fined up to $900 under new Animal Welfare Regulations from next month. Read more from Stuff here

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2240 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

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2240 days ago

Prostate cancer cycle ride to Auckland

Bruce from Bishopdale

Hello all Neighbourly readers
Earlier this year I had to retire after nine plus years at Ara as my Advanced prostate cancer had deteriated and now I am undergoing Chemo treatment. Last week I had my 6th dose out of 10 and fortunately there is still no nausea, so will continue with the remaining … View more
Hello all Neighbourly readers
Earlier this year I had to retire after nine plus years at Ara as my Advanced prostate cancer had deteriated and now I am undergoing Chemo treatment. Last week I had my 6th dose out of 10 and fortunately there is still no nausea, so will continue with the remaining four for now, hence my involvement of the Prostate Foundation.


For your information about 3,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually, and about 600 men die of it, each year”

This is compared with slightly less numbers for Women with breast cancer and I noticed that around 25 men a year also are diagnosed with breast cancer also.

The Prostate Cancer foundation advocates that all males over the age of 50 should get an annual PSA Blood or digital examination and male members of families where another male has PC then they need to be tested from 40 years onward, once a year.

There are still some Doctors in NZ that don’t follow this recommendation and the PC Foundation is working on changing that.

If you would like to talk to Chris Jones to discuss his ride and ask questions about men’s awareness of PC, his contact details are cell phone 027 435 4523.

In this next entry in Neighbourly I will post information about a Pedal4Prostate - Chris Jones V.P. ride that Chris Jones (VP of PC Foundation) of Ch Ch is undertaking on Sunday 23rd September to raise money and awareness on PC. He is riding all the way to Hampton Downs in Auckland, a 1200KM journey and he is seeking support by people riding with him to Rangiora and Culverden or sponsoring him on his ride.

Prostate Cancer Foundation meetings are:
The PC Foundation has two support groups in Christchurch and one now in Rangiora. Husbands and wives all are welcome
Meeting details are:
Peter & Jenny Bousfield <christchurchcentral@prostate.org.nz
Our next PC Support Group meeting is scheduled to be held next Tuesday evening (always the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.)
We meet in the Cancer Society Rooms which are located at 97 Fitzgerald Ave (on the city side of Fitzgerald Ave between Lichfield and Tuam). Ph 027 3800 782

Peter Cropp Coordinator, chcmerivale@prostate.org.nz:
Our next PC Support Group coffee and cake is scheduled to be held Tuesday morning (always the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am.).
We meet in the front meeting room at McDonald's McCafe, 217 Papanui Road, Merivale Ph 64-3-383 3850 Cell phone 0274364067

Tony Buckland <rangiora@prostate.org.nz>
A reminder that our Rangiora PC Support Group meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday (always the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm.)

We meet in the Pipe Band Hall, which is located in the New World car park in Rangiora.
Ph: 03-312 5352 & 0274 505 444
Kind regards Bruce Martin Life member Canty BBall Assn

2240 days ago

Blue Plant Pot

Penny from Papanui

Will need a clean.( Photo taken in Sun so reflection of table on pot
I cannot ring cellphones so please just message through Neighbourly. Thanks

Price: $20

2240 days ago

DOUBLE BUS LANES thru PAPANUI? No Thanks!

John Neighbourly Lead from Papanui

NO BUS-LANES!! WHY I VOTED AGAINST Bus&Bike Lanes thru Papanui as your elected Papanui Representative on the Papanui-Innes Community Board! My personal opinion is...

1) The radical changes to Papanui Village are proposed by Staff to make bus commuting faster and speedier northward; a … View more
NO BUS-LANES!! WHY I VOTED AGAINST Bus&Bike Lanes thru Papanui as your elected Papanui Representative on the Papanui-Innes Community Board! My personal opinion is...

1) The radical changes to Papanui Village are proposed by Staff to make bus commuting faster and speedier northward; a saving of between 40 sec - 2 minutes. But these benefits do not justify the RADICAL changes to our Village and the severe impacts on locals. I feel it is an imbalance between competing ideologies about "community."

2) Our Ward is unique with a large demographc of retirement homes and mobile elderly. They will no longer be able to cross a much busier Main North Rd safely (3-5 lanes of North-South traffic depending on where you are).

3) We lose ALL northside on-street Main North Rd carparking. On the southside we retain only 4 P30s and only useable between bus-lane hours.

4) Our small business owners object. Like Riccarton, it will affect retailers' viability and jobs.

5) Always designated a "village" we are effectively cut in two; there were no negatives recorded in consultation for Mana Whenua (Nga Tahu), but I would argue as 'mana whenua Papanui' there are severe cultural impacts on our cultural rights of settlement here since 1850, which are not factored above the higher "needs" of City bus commuters heading north (faster bus travel times).

6) Papanui Village is severed and becomes a rapid transit commuter corridor v pedestrians.

7) There are 5 banks and a NZPost/kiwibank and lots of small shops, Aged Care, bars, takeaways, that draw quick in/out visits. Removing on-street car parks severely impacts this P5 local need.

8) Your Community Board proposed a P5 carpark on Harewood Rd corner, but due to frequency of use Staff felt a P60 designatuon was better for safety (less in/out car use) or none at all. However, if it's unsafe to have a P5 or P60 carpark there, due to the added buses and bikes, why aren't those safety concerns carried over to the rest of Papanui Village as a whole, which is a pedsestain community shopping area?

9) The Plan is saying - "it's unsafe to be road side anywhere in Papanui due to added cycles and buses speeding down a dedicated bus/bike land."

10) Merivale Village and Mall on the same corridor with the same buses and cycles has not had its on-street carparking removed, so there is an issue of village equity here.

One other colleague and I voted against the Plan as a whole but it was carried 4/2. See post below (with maps).

2240 days ago

Dear neighbourly

Matthew from

🥑 🍎🍐🥔 Mid-Week Specials 🥑🍎🍐🥔

Royal Gala Apples, medium - large: $1.95kg
Sweet juicy Tangelos: .95c kg
Bosc Pears: $1.95kg
Hass Avocados: .68c each
No Limits.

Don't forget we have in store, New Season Ilam Hardy potatoes plus more new products arriving daily.
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🥑 🍎🍐🥔 Mid-Week Specials 🥑🍎🍐🥔

Royal Gala Apples, medium - large: $1.95kg
Sweet juicy Tangelos: .95c kg
Bosc Pears: $1.95kg
Hass Avocados: .68c each
No Limits.

Don't forget we have in store, New Season Ilam Hardy potatoes plus more new products arriving daily.

Pop on in and get all your fresh fruit and vegetables from Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale.

We look forward to seeing you all.

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2250 days ago

Did you know it's Māori language week? This Christchurch woman says learning te reo is a way to appreciate NZ's wider heritage

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Jess Matthews considers herself to be a pretty typical New Zealander – but where she differs from most Pākehā is that she speaks te reo Māori.

From knowing nothing but the basics eight years ago, she and her husband now raise their children as both English and Māori speakers and she says … View more
Jess Matthews considers herself to be a pretty typical New Zealander – but where she differs from most Pākehā is that she speaks te reo Māori.

From knowing nothing but the basics eight years ago, she and her husband now raise their children as both English and Māori speakers and she says that anyone can learn the language.

2240 days ago

Thanks for helping!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Next time you're wandering around your local park or reserve take a moment to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers, like these ones, who planted around 500 trees and shrubs into Grampian Reserve over the weekend. 25 members of  350.org's Christchurch branch took part in … View moreNext time you're wandering around your local park or reserve take a moment to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers, like these ones, who planted around 500 trees and shrubs into Grampian Reserve over the weekend. 25 members of  350.org's Christchurch branch took part in Saturday's planting day. The plants include a mixture of natives and exotics. If you're looking to volunteer, why not check out our calendar of upcoming planting days? Just click the link!

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2241 days ago

For Sale

Karen Ellis - Ray White Real Estate

Do you know someone looking to move into the neighbourhood. This spacious home offers four bedrooms and two living rooms. Owner looking to move to Brisbane so please spread the word.

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2241 days ago

Do you have problems with hearing?

The Team at Hear Again in the Hub, Hornby, will put any concerns you may have about your ears or hearing quickly to bed. They take the time to listen, get to know you and fully assess how they can help.

Using micro-suction, ear-wax can be removed simply and comfortably; usually providing an … View more
The Team at Hear Again in the Hub, Hornby, will put any concerns you may have about your ears or hearing quickly to bed. They take the time to listen, get to know you and fully assess how they can help.

Using micro-suction, ear-wax can be removed simply and comfortably; usually providing an instant result. A FREE Initial Hearing Assessment will quickly establish if you need further assistance, and with high-quality hearing aids available from only $495, fitted and personalised (terms and conditions apply), they can also allay any concerns about the costs involved.

Call the friendly, professional team today on 03 974 1658.
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