Russley, Christchurch

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

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

1332 days ago

Indoor pot plant holder

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make your own indoor planter and paint it in your favourite bold Resene colour to bring a bit of nature indoors to enjoy year round.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1333 days ago

Only in English!

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Can you think of other words that do this?

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1333 days ago

West Christchurch residents face 250 hectares of new quarries on their doorsteps

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

“Welcome to Christchurch, the land of the long grey dust cloud.”

Residents of the city's western suburbs face having 252 hectares of new quarries on their doorstep in 18 months, pending approval from councils and the environment court.

But the community says it is being ground down by … View more
“Welcome to Christchurch, the land of the long grey dust cloud.”

Residents of the city's western suburbs face having 252 hectares of new quarries on their doorstep in 18 months, pending approval from councils and the environment court.

But the community says it is being ground down by the aggregate industry, with quarries allowed to set up shop as near as 90 metres from houses, and spewing what many feel is dangerous dust into the air.

Read the full story here.

1333 days ago

West Christchurch residents face 250 hectares of new quarries on their doorsteps

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

“Welcome to Christchurch, the land of the long grey dust cloud.”

Residents of the city's western suburbs face having 252 hectares of new quarries on their doorstep in 18 months, pending approval from councils and the environment court.

But the community says it is being ground down by … View more
“Welcome to Christchurch, the land of the long grey dust cloud.”

Residents of the city's western suburbs face having 252 hectares of new quarries on their doorstep in 18 months, pending approval from councils and the environment court.

But the community says it is being ground down by the aggregate industry, with quarries allowed to set up shop as near as 90 metres from houses, and spewing what many feel is dangerous dust into the air.

Read the full story here.

1333 days ago

Upcycling Awards is back for 2021!

Resene

Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us … View more
Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us your all, we want to see your creations! Check out some of last years' entires here.

Take part in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Learn more

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1336 days ago

Calling all painters

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?

The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether … View more
Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?

The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether it's how to choose the right type of paint to cover a stain, how to go about planning a mural, or how long you really need to spend on sanding down that woodwork, they're happy to help.

Send us your question at homed@stuff.co.nz or leave it in the comments and we'll put the best questions to the Resene team (please note: we may not be able to answer every single question). The answers will be published in an article on Stuff ahead of the long weekend.

If you don't want us to use your comment or name on Stuff, please mention that in your post.

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1336 days ago

Win NZ House & Garden Christchurch Tickets!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

Hey Neighbours! Fancy exploring some of the most beautiful homes in Christchurch this weekend?

Well you're in luck! Share your favourite painting or styling tip in the comments and go into the draw to WIN a double pass to our Christchurch NZ House and Garden Tours, courtesy of our friends at… View more
Hey Neighbours! Fancy exploring some of the most beautiful homes in Christchurch this weekend?

Well you're in luck! Share your favourite painting or styling tip in the comments and go into the draw to WIN a double pass to our Christchurch NZ House and Garden Tours, courtesy of our friends at Resene.

Please put what tour date you would like to attend or if you can attend either date let us know in the comments!

We have FIVE double passes in to give away for both our Friday (19th) and Saturday (20th) tours so plenty of chances to win! Winners will be drawn Wednesday Afternoon.

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1336 days ago

Silver travellers and their dollars are propping up the tourism industry

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Semi-retired Alexandra lawyer Gordon Rayner is a prime example of the Kiwi “silver” travellers who are propping up the tourism industry.

His overseas itinerary for 2020 was supposed to include a sailing trip to Fiji, watching wildlife in the Australian outback, rafting in Russia and a road … View more
Semi-retired Alexandra lawyer Gordon Rayner is a prime example of the Kiwi “silver” travellers who are propping up the tourism industry.

His overseas itinerary for 2020 was supposed to include a sailing trip to Fiji, watching wildlife in the Australian outback, rafting in Russia and a road trip through the United States.

Instead, the 63-year-old and wife Mary Tritt visited Northland and the Marlborough Sounds, sailed the Hauraki gulf, made eight mountain biking and cycle trail trips, fished on charter boats in the Bay of Islands, and spent $24,000 on a bucket-list cruise to the subantarctic islands.

Have you switched your holiday plans due to the Covid-19 pandemic? Have you visited part of New Zealand you haven't been to before - or for a long time - or are you planning to? Read more about NZ's 'silver' travellers here and tell us about your experiences in the comments below.

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1334 days ago

Playgroup

Wairakei Road Bible Church

Come and join us at our Friday morning playgroup. Parents can have a cuppa and a chat the children can play.

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1335 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For March it is 9.00 am on Sunday 21st (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1335 days ago

Easter Egg Hunt for Children

Chris from Burnside

St. Tim’s is organising an Easter Egg Hunt for children. Come along and join in the Easter fun on Saturday 3rd April at 2.30pm.

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1335 days ago

Prized classic cars on show on NZ House & Garden House Tours

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Paul Kelly is a motor industry legend in Christchurch - you can see his 720sqm house and fabulous classic car collection on a house tour later this week.

1335 days ago

Doggy fun - proceeds for SPCA.

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

Got a small to medium dog who like to swim?

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1341 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of the new Riverside Market mural?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

A new mural in Christchurch's central city deceives the brain into thinking it's three-dimensional.

The new Riverside Market mural at its rear car park pays homage to Christchurch’s past, present and future through a wall of stories about the Garden City.

Are you a … View more
Hi neighbours,

A new mural in Christchurch's central city deceives the brain into thinking it's three-dimensional.

The new Riverside Market mural at its rear car park pays homage to Christchurch’s past, present and future through a wall of stories about the Garden City.

Are you a fan of this kind of thing in our city?

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Are you a fan of the new Riverside Market mural?
  • 86.7% Yes
    86.7% Complete
  • 7% No
    7% Complete
  • 6.3% I'm undecided
    6.3% Complete
460 votes
1335 days ago

NZ House & Garden Tours are coming to Christchurch!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

With rescheduled tour dates, this is your chance to secure tickets to the previously sold-out NZ House & Garden Tours in Christchurch! The tours will now take place this week, on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March.

The self-driven tour includes 8 homes, featuring a Richmond home rebuilt as a … View more
With rescheduled tour dates, this is your chance to secure tickets to the previously sold-out NZ House & Garden Tours in Christchurch! The tours will now take place this week, on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March.

The self-driven tour includes 8 homes, featuring a Richmond home rebuilt as a perfect replica of a historic mansion destroyed in the earthquakes, a restoration that featured on Grand Designs NZ, as well as a beach-front property that boasts an eight-car garage.

With only a few ticket holders not able to make the new tour dates, we only have a limited number of tickets available, so be sure to purchase your tickets quickly to secure your place on this tour!
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