Phillipstown, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3180 days ago

Are you an Easter Instant winner?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've given 30 (!) Neighbourly winners a little Easter treat. If your name's on the list below then your Easter is going to be a little sweeter. You've won a $20 voucher for your local The Warehouse so you can head down to grab yourself your favourite Easter chocolate treats. You … View moreWe've given 30 (!) Neighbourly winners a little Easter treat. If your name's on the list below then your Easter is going to be a little sweeter. You've won a $20 voucher for your local The Warehouse so you can head down to grab yourself your favourite Easter chocolate treats. You might even treat your favourite neighbour to something delicious.

Congratulations to:
Philip Taramai - Lower Hutt
Mere Wetere - Nelson
Ann Mackay - Oamaru
Terry Green - Porirua
Andrew Douglas - Invercargill
Priya Patel - Wellington
Lynne Street - Rotorua
Vijen Reddy - Hamilton
Rob Voss - Whangaparaoa
Dianna Cork - Mount Maunganui
Joanna Fleet - Otaki
Catriona Greig - Porirua
Donald Fowler - Nelson
Liz Claridge - Whangamata
Billy Boston - Christchurch
Elizabeth Mark - Waikanae
Brett Lovegrove - Christchurch
John Dowling - Auckland
Tracy Morton - Raglan
Jacqueline Ross from Blenheim
Ntombi Mupariwa - Paraparaumu
Florentina McInnes - Napier
Morag Hughson - Tauranga
Marjo Plessius - Putaruru
Beverley Broad - Christchurch
Mahendra Patel - Hamilton
Leonie Hona - Whangarei
Mandy Clark - North Auckland
Sean McNulty - Kerikeri
Sue Scott - Gisborne

To claim your prize just get in touch with the Neighbourly team before 12pm Thursday 13 April to claim their prize. If you spot a familiar name from your neighbourhood, be sure to give them the good news!

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3180 days ago

SuperValue store hours this Easter weekend!

SuperValue Stanmore

It’s Easter this weekend! Check out our Easter opening hours and make sure you stock up on goodies before your trip away or relaxing weekend in.

SuperValue Stanmore:

Good Friday 14th April CLOSED

Saturday 15th April 8am–9pm

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It’s Easter this weekend! Check out our Easter opening hours and make sure you stock up on goodies before your trip away or relaxing weekend in.

SuperValue Stanmore:

Good Friday 14th April CLOSED

Saturday 15th April 8am–9pm

Easter Sunday 16th April CLOSED

Easter Monday 17th April 8am–9pm
Find your local store

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3180 days ago

Are you planning on doing any DIY over Easter?

ACC New Zealand

Don’t wobble your way through your home DIY jobs this weekend. Take a couple of minutes to plan your work with these three key ladder tips:
1) Secure your ladder so that it’s stable and doesn’t wobble
2) Maintain three points of contact and
3) Take care not to over-reach!
We hope all … View more
Don’t wobble your way through your home DIY jobs this weekend. Take a couple of minutes to plan your work with these three key ladder tips:
1) Secure your ladder so that it’s stable and doesn’t wobble
2) Maintain three points of contact and
3) Take care not to over-reach!
We hope all your home DIY projects over the long weekend go well.
See more DIY tips

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3181 days ago

Spouting Cleaning. Did you notice your gutters overflowing durring the rain. Its time to get them cleaned before they cause damage to your property.

Mark from Sydenham

Did you notice your gutters overflowing during the rain. Its time to get them cleaned before they cause damage to your property. Rose Property Services are here to help you fix that issue. call Bob on 02108747436 or Mark 02041266899 we will have you sorted in no time. From $45.00

Price: $45

3183 days ago

Heading into town this weekend?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Crossing Car Park building is currently closed until next Wednesday (12 April). Good news though, plenty of parking is available in the Hereford car park building, as well as the West End car park building, entrance off Cashel St. You can plan your trip here: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3183 days ago

The Migrant Times, Issue 20, April 5 - April 18, 2017

Kevin Park from Canterbury Migrants Centre

Happy reading.

* Interview: 2017 will be a landmark in regenerating Christchurch: Albert Brantley, Chief Executive of Otakaro, and a migrant himself : goo.gl...
* Stop the sexual abuse: MSSAT completes 20 years goo.gl...

* A true champion: Memea Bubsy Eleitino Ma'aelopa-Siania
* … View more
Happy reading.

* Interview: 2017 will be a landmark in regenerating Christchurch: Albert Brantley, Chief Executive of Otakaro, and a migrant himself : goo.gl...
* Stop the sexual abuse: MSSAT completes 20 years goo.gl...

* A true champion: Memea Bubsy Eleitino Ma'aelopa-Siania
* 'We are concerned about the report published in The Press: George Clark, Manager, Canterbury Migrants Centre
* Regenerate Christchurch: Community puts ideas forward
* Discussion: Eighth Annual Regional Refugee Forum
* Profile: Restorative Justice Services Otautahi Christchurch - provide opportunities for reconciliation for victims of crime, offenders and the community
* Profile: Prisoners Aid (PARS) - reducing reoffending through community support
* National Family Violence Summit in June
* New Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki launched
* Excellence: Migrants among the best bus drivers in New Zealand
* Increased pressure on staff to change grades: Tertiary Education Union
Support for multicultural community: Cultural Connections
* Dunedin Fridge Festival: The City introduced to Indian classical dances
* Festival: After this year's success, Lyttleton Summerfest may become an annual tradition
* Anti-racism: NZ's first Anti Racism campaign reaches more than 2 million people
* Culture: Islamic art display starts in Christchurch - - aims to educate the community about the Muslim culture
* Community group: ISCC completes 20 years of existence
* Women: Awareness is needed to tackle domestic violence in the South Asian community in Christchurch - Sahaayta
* Property: Help for the Indian community in buying the first home
* Music and dance: A Bollywood musical coming to Christchurch in April
* Muhammad Yunus – the Nobel Peace Prize winner from Bangladesh, coming to Christchurch on April 9
* Grateful: Christchurch says thank you to the rebuild workers
* A Kiwi's trip of a lifetime: To The Gambia in West Africa; and Dubai, Jordan, Israel and Palestine in the Middle East; via London
* Community radio: Faka’amanaki - Tongan radio programme
* Stop education trafficking: The man on a mission - Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Jesus S. Domingo

3183 days ago

Fancy a game of footy this weekend? You may want to rethink your plans.

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Although the rain has cleared the fields remain very soggy.

“The risk of significant damage impacting the entire season from one weekend of use is too great so we’ve made the decision to close the fields," - Christchurch City Council Head of Parks Andrew Rutledge.

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Although the rain has cleared the fields remain very soggy.

“The risk of significant damage impacting the entire season from one weekend of use is too great so we’ve made the decision to close the fields," - Christchurch City Council Head of Parks Andrew Rutledge.

Read more at NEWSLINE.

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3183 days ago

2 for the price of 1 training

Roger from Sydenham

Hybrid Class for beginners
Half fitness Half Pilates
Half price if you bring a friend only $5 bucks each
Normally $10 a session
9.30 am
439 St Asaph Street
Ring to confirm 033325116 and leave a message.
Ring to start your journey of getting back to fitness.
This deal is for tomorrow … View more
Hybrid Class for beginners
Half fitness Half Pilates
Half price if you bring a friend only $5 bucks each
Normally $10 a session
9.30 am
439 St Asaph Street
Ring to confirm 033325116 and leave a message.
Ring to start your journey of getting back to fitness.
This deal is for tomorrow morning 8th of April.

3183 days ago

You're invited to our FREE New Home Builder's session

The Team from Jennian Homes

Building a new home is exciting - except when you have an 'OH NO' moment. We'd like to invite you to meet your local Jennian Homes team at our FREE upcoming New Home Builders’ Information Session.
Here's a little of what we'll cover off:
• How best to establish … View more
Building a new home is exciting - except when you have an 'OH NO' moment. We'd like to invite you to meet your local Jennian Homes team at our FREE upcoming New Home Builders’ Information Session.
Here's a little of what we'll cover off:
• How best to establish your construction budget
• How to avoid hidden costs
• Easy ways to save money by building an environmentally friendly home
• How to plan a home you've always wanted
As your local team, we'd love to share our construction industry and knowledge to ensure you're well prepared for your home building journey. It's a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have around designing your dream home.

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments; find out more at jennianinfo.com
Book now

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3183 days ago

Garage Sale

Deb from Linwood

Garage sale 42 Tancred Street Linwood Saturday 8th starts at 8.30

Negotiable

3183 days ago

Garage Sale

Deb from Linwood

Garage sale this Saturday 8th April starts at 8.30 am 42 Tancred Street Linwood household goods something for everyone

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3184 days ago

Melbourne cubby houses raise $92,500 for Australian charity Kids Under Cover

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

Ali of the TPA team was thrilled to be invited to Melbourne last week to Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge auction. It was a lovely setting in the gardens and the auction was a fast and furious affair.

The winning cubby (playhouse) GLOWB by Playce and Agency of Sculpture fetched an … View more
Ali of the TPA team was thrilled to be invited to Melbourne last week to Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge auction. It was a lovely setting in the gardens and the auction was a fast and furious affair.

The winning cubby (playhouse) GLOWB by Playce and Agency of Sculpture fetched an amazing $26,000! Bidders broke all auction records, with a massive $92,500 raised.

A big thank you to Kids Under Cover for their wonderful hospitality and ongoing support of our first Playhouse Challenge at the upcoming Star Home and Leisure Show. Watch out for the TPA/Birthright Playhouse Challenge designs (soon to be released) They too are amazing!

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3184 days ago

UK Memories Blog!

Jean from Linwood

Hi Neighbours,

I am currently reading a book called “A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping”. I have also read the book “A 1940s Childhood: From Bomb Sites to Children’s Hour”. They have both been written by English authors, so are based on their memories of growing up… View more
Hi Neighbours,

I am currently reading a book called “A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping”. I have also read the book “A 1940s Childhood: From Bomb Sites to Children’s Hour”. They have both been written by English authors, so are based on their memories of growing up in England during those years. These books are also recalling wonderful memories for me, growing up in England during those years, covering school, games in the street, i.e. hopscotch, pop stars, ie. Tommy Steele, etc.

When I first came to live in New Zealand, in 1984, I was amazed (and still am!) at how many people in New Zealand write with their left hand, something that I always wanted to do! When I was a lot younger, I used to imagine what it would be like for me to write with my left hand, so I used to stand in front of the mirror and write something with my right hand, and watch myself writing “left handed in the mirror”, and think “I wish I could do that for real! (Isn’t it sad for some people ha! ha!)

So, I thought I would share one of the pages from the 1950s book with you, but especially any neighbours who were brought up in England during these years, from which you will see in the attached page, in the blocked paragraph, what it was like for us if we tried to write with our left hand. I’m sure a lot of English people will remember those days!

I have another book to read like these two above, and that one is called “Pie ‘N’ Mash & Prefabs”; my auntie lived in a pre-fab in Slough, Berkshire, UK, so it should bring back some lovely memories for me.

If there are any English people out there who are interested in these books, I bought them from www.amazon.co.uk.... Also, of course, if any New Zealand neighbours had parents who lived through these years in England, these books would give them an insight into how their parents lived in those years.


In time, I may consider donating these books to Linwood Library, but I want my friend to see them first, as she was born in Heywood, Lancashire

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3184 days ago

Drivers warned to take extra care as surface flooding hits

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Surface flooding is causing some issues on roads around Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as rain continues to fall.

Riverlaw Tce between Tennyson St and Wilsons Rd has been closed because of flooding while other roads around the Heathcote are being closely monitored.

One lane of Fitzgerald … View more
Surface flooding is causing some issues on roads around Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as rain continues to fall.

Riverlaw Tce between Tennyson St and Wilsons Rd has been closed because of flooding while other roads around the Heathcote are being closely monitored.

One lane of Fitzgerald Ave, north of Kilmore St, has also been closed to traffic because of surface flooding.

On Banks Peninsula the State Highway is close to flooding at Cooptown and Little River.

For more information visit: ccc.govt.nz...

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