Northcote, Christchurch

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

2684 days ago

Life in Christchurch Survey

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

More than 2700 people were asked their views on the central city. Here’s a snapshot of what they had to say about living there: bit.ly...

This is one of a series of four surveys aimed at providing the Council with in-depth information on how residents feel about living in Christchurch.

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2684 days ago

Get your ticket!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

This quirky meter will be spitting out ideas for “sweet, free adventures” around Christchurch, unlocking some the city’s best kept secrets.

Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2684 days ago

America's Cup

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

** IT'S OFFICIAL**
Christchurch will be having a parade to celebrate the America's Cup victory next week!
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2685 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2686 days ago

Papanui High School Intro to Naturopathy Course Term 3

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Do you want to learn about Naturopathy and how it could be used in your everday life? Papanui High School is offering an Intro to Naturopathy nightclass as part of our Term 3 programme. This course will introduce you to the principles of Naturopathy, Naturopathic First Aid, Herbal Medicine, … View moreDo you want to learn about Naturopathy and how it could be used in your everday life? Papanui High School is offering an Intro to Naturopathy nightclass as part of our Term 3 programme. This course will introduce you to the principles of Naturopathy, Naturopathic First Aid, Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy and Bach Flowers. You will learn how to support your family's health and your own with the basic ingredients that you have in your kitchen and garden. For further information please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

2688 days ago

Asians on Screen; Final Frontier

Mary from Redwood

Hello good neighbours, the following event is coming to Christchurch and it would be awesome to give support to a Redwood raised young lady if you can make it.

Have you ever wondered why there aren’t many Asians in movies or T.V shows but the ones that appear on screen occasionally only … View more
Hello good neighbours, the following event is coming to Christchurch and it would be awesome to give support to a Redwood raised young lady if you can make it.

Have you ever wondered why there aren’t many Asians in movies or T.V shows but the ones that appear on screen occasionally only play the stereotyped “Asian” roles?

Future Dragonz Christchurch is proud to present “Asians on Screen: the Final Frontier", proudly supported by the New Zealand Film Commission.

We are thrilled to have award winning New Zealand actress and playwright Alice Canton and Raymond Suen from the NZ Film Commission to discuss the awkward, confusing and downright hilarious questions around Asian representation in theatre and screen.


We will have free nibbles and would love to see you there and hear your thoughts.

When: 6 pm Tuesday 4 July 2017
Where: Upper Riccarton Library Community Room, 71 Main South Road.

Please RSVP your FREE ticket by clicking on this link here:
www.eventbrite.com... the venue has limited capacity so please RSVP and bring your ticket via printout or smart phone to the venue.

2685 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2685 days ago

Good you buy must be of "acceptable quality"

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

If you buy consumer goods from a New Zealand business, you are protected by law. The Consumer Guarantees Act says that those goods must be of “acceptable quality” under the law. But what does this actually mean?

Basically it means that anything you buy from a business should do what you … View more
If you buy consumer goods from a New Zealand business, you are protected by law. The Consumer Guarantees Act says that those goods must be of “acceptable quality” under the law. But what does this actually mean?

Basically it means that anything you buy from a business should do what you would expect it to, and last a reasonable length of time.

Under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) a product is of acceptable quality if it:
is fit for its normal purpose (eg a vacuum cleaner should clean the floor well),
is in good working order (eg a vacuum cleaner should work reliably),
has an acceptable finish and appearance (eg a new vacuum cleaner should not have dents or scratches),
has no minor defects (eg a vacuum cleaner hose should be securely attached not loose),
is safe to use (eg a vacuum cleaner should not overheat) and
is durable (eg a vacuum cleaner should last a reasonable amount of time before breaking down).
If you arrange for the business to deliver the product to you, they are responsible for ensuring that it arrives in good working order.

You do need to take into consideration the age and price of the item. For example, you would not expect a very cheap item to last as long as a more expensive version; and you might expect to see some wear and tear on a secondhand item but not on a brand new one.

Another thing to remember is that if the business points out any faults with an item before you buy it, you can’t claim for those faults later.

If the goods are not of acceptable quality, you can go back to the business as soon as you find a problem with it and they have to do something to put it right. Keep a record of problems you have had with it, such as when it has inexplicably stopped working, and receipts for any repairs you’ve had to get done to it.

Depending on what the problem is, the business must:
repair it at no cost to you, or
replace the item or give you a refund if it can’t easily be fixed.
The business can’t simply refer you to the manufacturer, require you to return the item in its original packaging, or offer you store credit instead of a refund. Don’t be put off if the warranty has expired - if you reasonably expect something to last several years, then you can go back to the business if there’s a problem with it.

If the product is faulty and caused damage to your property, you may be entitled to compensation for that.

If you do strike any problems getting the problem fixed just give your local CAB a call or visit.

For more information, visit our Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair Trading Act page or the Consumer Protection page on faulty products.

2685 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2686 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2687 days ago

Do you love a Good Story?

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Through providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. … View moreThrough providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. ‘10 Good Stories’ highlights the different areas where our work positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across greater Christchurch. Check out our 10 Good Stories here! Check out 10 Good Stories

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2687 days ago

guitar case free

Hester from Northcote

ashton brand

Free

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2691 days ago

Hoop Dance for Fun and Fitness Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Have fun and get fit while learning awesome tricks with a hula hoop! During this course you will learn the basics of hooping both on and off the body. These will be combined into a short routine which you will have the chance to show off to family and friends on the last day of the course when we … View moreHave fun and get fit while learning awesome tricks with a hula hoop! During this course you will learn the basics of hooping both on and off the body. These will be combined into a short routine which you will have the chance to show off to family and friends on the last day of the course when we invite everyone to come and have a hula hoop dance party. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701

2687 days ago

Papanui High School Home Baking Nightclass Term 3

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

One of our new nightclass on offer for Term 3 is Home Baking. The class is being held at Papanui High School on a Monday night 7-9 pm beginning 31 July for 7 weeks at a cost of $136. This class is being taught by Maria Jolly and she will teach you to make from scratch everything from scones to … View moreOne of our new nightclass on offer for Term 3 is Home Baking. The class is being held at Papanui High School on a Monday night 7-9 pm beginning 31 July for 7 weeks at a cost of $136. This class is being taught by Maria Jolly and she will teach you to make from scratch everything from scones to sponge rolls; as well as learning traditional delicious family approved recipes to fill the lunch boxes or bake a birthday cake. Baking is LOVE made edible. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

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