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!

3190 days ago

Have you discussed your funeral with family?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.

Taking the time to talk

Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.

It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you … View more
Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.

Taking the time to talk

Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.

It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you take the time to consider how you would like to be fare-welled and talk about it with your family, then you could save your family some stress when the time comes. Instead of having to make decisions about coffin finishes and song sheets, your family can focus on supporting each other in their bereavement.

Follow this link to more on this subject and plenty of other advice:

www.cab.org.nz...

3190 days ago

Tsunami warning sirens to sound on Sunday

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The sirens will be tested on Sunday at 11am.

They will sound for up to three minutes and will only be heard within a few blocks of the coast between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake.

If the sirens sound for more than 10 minutes it is no longer a test and you should move inland to higher ground.

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3191 days ago

Always on the go? We’ve got good news!

NZ Post

You can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you … View moreYou can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 Prezzy® card. Ts & Cs apply. Find locations now!

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3191 days ago

Glassons warehouse clearance sale 31 March to 2nd April

Glassons

Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!

Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday … View more
Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!

Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April.
Learn more

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3191 days ago

Questionable Council Approach

John from Woolston

Every year on the grass area beside the Heathcote River along parts of Richardson and Clarendon Terraces saplings and seedlings from a single specie of tree grow. On the bend of Richardson Tce. approaching the 2 overhead bridges they have become a real danger to road users as they obscure vision of… View moreEvery year on the grass area beside the Heathcote River along parts of Richardson and Clarendon Terraces saplings and seedlings from a single specie of tree grow. On the bend of Richardson Tce. approaching the 2 overhead bridges they have become a real danger to road users as they obscure vision of the road ahead. Each year after prompting, contractors come and cut these off. Because they don't poison these plants when they cut them off they grow again next year along with new seedlings. The longer they do this the greater their root systems will become.

A WORD OF WARNING for walkers; they have just been cut off and in many cases a stub several inches long has been left. Be careful as they will trip you up if you don't see them, or if you inadvertently stand on them they could easily penetrate footwear, causing nasty injuries.

Several different approaches could be taken by Council, namely removing the offending trees (which I am not in favour of as if I am correct in identifying them they are beautiful mature exotic specimens.) Digging or pulling the saplings and seedlings out, which in my opinion is impractical, which leaves cutting and poisoning. I am aware many will be against poisoning, which is your belief, but is that belief ill founded ? If you are against poisoning please give a practical cost effective alternative solution.

3191 days ago

Holiday Programme

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

Birthright Canterbury and Te Ora Hou Otautahi are delighted to offer a FREE holiday programme for young boys (13-16 years old) from one parent families.

The holiday programme takes place from 26-28 April at various locations including Taylors Mistake, Hanmer Springs and more! There are … View more
Birthright Canterbury and Te Ora Hou Otautahi are delighted to offer a FREE holiday programme for young boys (13-16 years old) from one parent families.

The holiday programme takes place from 26-28 April at various locations including Taylors Mistake, Hanmer Springs and more! There are confidence and team building activities and as well as lots of physical activities and fun things for young boys. Participants will be asked to bring their packed lunch and complete some forms (e.g. consent, medical, registration).

Please contact us as soon as possible to secure a place, as space is very limited. Ring 366-9456 to register and for any further information.

Special thanks to The Sutherland Self Help Trust for their support.

3191 days ago

Annual Plan - recreational facilities

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good … View more#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good idea?

Tell us your thoughts below or make a formal submission at: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3191 days ago

Love your neighbourhood - and your garden?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90). Sign up now

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3194 days ago

Noise

Jasmine from Phillipstown

Just a kind reminder to be respectful of neighbours while having parties in the weekend etc. We had to call noise control 5 times in the weekend due to people partying until 4am! My 10 month old son didn't sleep until 2am because their music was so loud it rattled the windows. Noise control … View moreJust a kind reminder to be respectful of neighbours while having parties in the weekend etc. We had to call noise control 5 times in the weekend due to people partying until 4am! My 10 month old son didn't sleep until 2am because their music was so loud it rattled the windows. Noise control wasn't much help until the very last time I called at 3am. Even a simple knock on the door explaining there will be a party or a note with a phone number for any problems would have been good we could have texted to ask the music to be turned down. In the end noise control issued a $700 fine.

3192 days ago

Save money by creating tasty burgers at home!

SuperValue New Zealand

Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!

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Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!

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Check out the recipe!

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3196 days ago

Lawn Mowing Round For Sale

Daniel from Phillipstown

80 Lawns per Fortnight, $5000 per month turnover, less in winter. $22100, I make $70 per hour mowing these lawns. Need a break and I have lots of other work. Not a Franchise.

Negotiable

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