Russley, Christchurch

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1870 days ago

Goldair Full-Size Oil Column Heater w Fan & Drying Rack

Helen from Avonhead

Loved and cared for and in v good condition (no rust, scratches, dents) ... oil heater w turbo fan (for instant heat), thermostat, 24-hour timer and detachable rack for drying. Includes instruction booklet. Price negotiable. Happy to drop off if local.

Price: $39

1870 days ago

Collection Rob Bells DVDS

Helen from Avonhead

Thirteen Rob Bell DVDs for sale - various subjects. Series numbers 001 Rain, 004 Sunday, 008 Dust, 010 Lump, 011 Rhythm, 012 Matthew, 013 Rich, 014 Breathe,-017 Today, 018 Name, 019 Open - plus 'Everything is Spiritual' and 'Rob Bell: Recorded on Location from The Gods Aren't … View moreThirteen Rob Bell DVDs for sale - various subjects. Series numbers 001 Rain, 004 Sunday, 008 Dust, 010 Lump, 011 Rhythm, 012 Matthew, 013 Rich, 014 Breathe,-017 Today, 018 Name, 019 Open - plus 'Everything is Spiritual' and 'Rob Bell: Recorded on Location from The Gods Aren't Angry Tour''. Price negotiable. Happy to drop off if local.

Price: $25

1870 days ago

Spark Plus Smartphone - as new

Helen from Avonhead

As new and with all accessories including a clear plastic cover. Used for v. short time only (purchased for elderly mother but her sight has failed) ... so, an excellent deal. Label says: Spark Plus Model ZTE Blade A462 | colour grey | LTE mobile phone | IMEI 8695-7502-1614-855. Happy to drop off … View moreAs new and with all accessories including a clear plastic cover. Used for v. short time only (purchased for elderly mother but her sight has failed) ... so, an excellent deal. Label says: Spark Plus Model ZTE Blade A462 | colour grey | LTE mobile phone | IMEI 8695-7502-1614-855. Happy to drop off if local.

Price: $40

1871 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Soni from My Hair Lounge

Keratin Complex Personalized Blowout..the results are amazing..!!
After picture is finger dry only, no brush, no straightener and no styling product.
Lasts for upto 3 - 4 months.
Price starts from $159.
Genoapay available, pay over 10 weeks..!
Send message to book now 🙂

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1871 days ago

Last call for our subscription offer - special for Neighbourly members

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.

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1871 days ago

Poll: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Greens have announced support for voting at 16.

Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you think?

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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
  • 17.6% Absolutely - young people are our future!
    17.6% Complete
  • 70% No - they lack experience to make good judgements
    70% Complete
  • 12.5% It depends on the 16-year-old
    12.5% Complete
1815 votes
1871 days ago

For a solid future, get a trade!

Ara Institute of Canterbury

If you know a young person who wants a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be their own boss, then getting a trade is a smart move.

At Ara Institute of Canterbury we've got lots of trades courses starting in Christchurch and Timaru in February. Options include … View more
If you know a young person who wants a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be their own boss, then getting a trade is a smart move.

At Ara Institute of Canterbury we've got lots of trades courses starting in Christchurch and Timaru in February. Options include painting & decorating, electrical & engineering, plumbing & gasfitting, construction, carpentry & joinery, motor industry trades and He Toki and Pasifika trades training.

Students learn from inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments and get lots of hands-on experience to prepare for the workplace.

To find out more visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76
Find out more

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1872 days ago

Explore Antarctica at Cathedral Square

Explore Antarctica

This weekend, Cathedral Square will host Explore Antarctica – a family fun day to welcome the international programmes and showcase the city’s wealth of Antarctic connections.

Saturday 5th October will give you:
SNOW! This is your chance to get your hands on snow in the central city and … View more
This weekend, Cathedral Square will host Explore Antarctica – a family fun day to welcome the international programmes and showcase the city’s wealth of Antarctic connections.

Saturday 5th October will give you:
SNOW! This is your chance to get your hands on snow in the central city and build your own snowman!
❄️ A taste of the icy continent: from crowd-favourite 🐶 Huskies on-site lapping up the attention to exploring the all-terrain Hagglund vehicles 🚍 used down on the ice.
🎬 Antarctic footage will be showing
😎 Scavenger hunts to excite young explorers.
👍 Antarctic heroes will come to life,
🎁 Children are encouraged to dress up like their favourite explorer (past or present) to be in to win a major prize pack of Antarctic themed goodies.

Let’s celebrate Christchurch as one of only five Antarctic Gateways in the world.

Come along for a FREE, FUN Antarctic themed day on Saturday 5 October in Cathedral Square.
Come on down!

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1873 days ago

Single bed

Anne-Marie Neighbourly Lead from Hornby

Selling on behalf , my friend is having trouble posting . If you are interested let me know and I will put you in touch.
It is also listed elsewhere, I can't guarantee it will be available when you contact me.

Need gone taking up room in my parents garage!!

Harvey Norman caption single bed… View more
Selling on behalf , my friend is having trouble posting . If you are interested let me know and I will put you in touch.
It is also listed elsewhere, I can't guarantee it will be available when you contact me.

Need gone taking up room in my parents garage!!

Harvey Norman caption single bed similar to the one in the photo (one in the photo is the new design out atm)

4 years old

Has a few knocks out of the wood in places see photos and has felt marks on it from my darling daughter which I’ve used sugar soap to try an get off but hasn’t removed it all! ( & a sticker that will come off with some elbow grease)

Don’t really have time atm to try an scrub it all! Have wiped it done with hot soap and water though

1 of the black bits that holds one of the slats Into is broken off but doesn’t affect the use of the bed please see photo

Has 3 drawers on the bottom with metal runners has been used to put clothes in but atm has toys etc in it!!!

Has the second bed underneath it. Doesn’t come on wheels you just pull it out from underneath the top bed!

Both slat wooden rails base’s for holding the mattress on!!

Mattress aren’t include in the auction

Bed has now been broken down for the new owner will need a trailer to pick up as the bottom part is still made up

Any more question I’ll try an answer the best I can!

Measurements are in the photo of the one from Harvey

Pick up Hornby

Price: $120

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1873 days ago

Get creative with glass

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Lace patterns always look beautiful. Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect and a Resene testpot.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1873 days ago

Succulents to give away

Luke from Hornby

I have no idea what they are called. They have long leaves with spikes on each edge and a long pointy spike at the top.
Let me know if interested. I've seen similar ones to these at garden centers for $125 so come take these for free instead.
Will be going to green waste tomorrow if not … View more
I have no idea what they are called. They have long leaves with spikes on each edge and a long pointy spike at the top.
Let me know if interested. I've seen similar ones to these at garden centers for $125 so come take these for free instead.
Will be going to green waste tomorrow if not taken.
Message me if interested.

Free

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1873 days ago

Clocks and Tsunami sirens

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Don't forget that Spring forward time is happening 2am Sunday !
Also for those that live in or near the Tsunami evacuation zone the sirens will sound at 11am Sunday morning .

1874 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Soni from My Hair Lounge

Appointments available next week.
Call or text 022 4341055 to book appointment.
Please like my facebook page to see more of my work 🙂

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1874 days ago

Long post: Community Newsletter

Shirish Paranjape from

Matthew 5:16 Art Exhibition
Friday 27 September, Starting at 7pm - free admission, The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
This exhibition includes art from local Bryndwr youth. There will be a silent auction so you could take those pieces you like home with you.
Contact … View more
Matthew 5:16 Art Exhibition
Friday 27 September, Starting at 7pm - free admission, The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
This exhibition includes art from local Bryndwr youth. There will be a silent auction so you could take those pieces you like home with you.
Contact sandra.turner@aotawhiti.school.nz

Food Fair and Open Day
Saturday 28 September, 11:00am to 2:00pm, at Christchurch Chinese Church 286 Greers Road Bryndwr
Come down and celebrate the Christchurch Chinese Church’s 30th Anniversary. Asian foods and crafts, free bouncy castle, face painting, ‘pre-loved’ toys sale. All welcome. Click here to find out more, including other 30th anniversary celebrations.

Tsunami Siren Test,Sunday 29 September, 11am
The sirens, which are located along the coastline between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake, will sound for up to three minutes as part of a bi-annual exercise that checks they are operating correctly. People should not be alarmed to hear the sirens going off and don’t need to evacuate. This is a routine test of the siren warning system and good reminder to people in coastal and riverside areas that they should have an evacuation plan in place, so that everyone in the family knows what to do and where to go if there is a tsunami evacuation.

School holiday fun at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Monday 30 September to Sunday 13 October, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard
Spring into action with school holiday fun at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora! There are loads of exciting activities to choose from, including dance, crafts, theatre, music, writing, films and more. Many of the activities are free, koha or low-cost. Find a list of activities here.

Also check out the Holiday fun zone from 10am to 5pm at the North Quad. Chase bubbles, play lawn games, have a go on the community piano, and lounge on bean bags in between school holiday events.

Age Concern Canterbury Positive Ageing Expo
Monday 30 September, 9am to 2.30pm, Papanui High School, Langdons Road
Free event celebrating the International Day of the Older Person. There will be exhibits, displays and entertainment. Don’t forget to use your Goldcard on the buses. Onsite gold coin parking. For more information contact Age Concern Canterbury Ph 366 0903 or keep updated on Facebook.

Working with Addiction with CALD Clients
This is a new online course launching on 30 September. The aim is to provide strategies for managing cross-cultural issues during the engagement, assessment, and treatment processes in an addiction context when working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and their families from Asian, Middle Eastern and African backgrounds. The online study can be self-paced and learners have 60 days to complete the course. To read more and to register: www.ecald.com...

JOLT Biennial 2019 Show
1 October (7pm), and 2 October (10.30am and 7pm), Aurora Centre Burnside High
120 dancers of all ages and abilities celebrating diversity and difference. With guest musicians from CSO, no pre show bookings, plenty of seating, cost is cash donation to support the work. To read more: www.joltdance.co.nz...

This newsletter in brief is bought to you by the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Governance Team, part of the Community Support, Governance and Partnerships Unit.

1874 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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