Shirley, Christchurch

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3060 days ago

No more FastPost

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

NZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post … View moreNZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post things and what are you mailing?
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3059 days ago

Your kindness could WIN you a prize!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an … View moreWe're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an unexpected friendly gesture. It might even be something you've seen on Neighbourly!

Comment below before Monday 28th August and we'll pick THREE lucky story tellers to win a $30 Prezzy® card.

Please note: comments may be shared with your local community newspaper and used for publication.

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3059 days ago

Save in your first year. Guaranteed.

Electric Kiwi

Hi Neighbours. We know Kiwis like a good deal. We also understand it can be tricky to tell if you are better off. At Electric Kiwi, we are so confident that you'll save in your first year, that we guarantee it. Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company? T&C’s … View moreHi Neighbours. We know Kiwis like a good deal. We also understand it can be tricky to tell if you are better off. At Electric Kiwi, we are so confident that you'll save in your first year, that we guarantee it. Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company? T&C’s apply. Find out more.

Figure out how much you will save in 2 minutes, grab your latest power bill and head to our handy online calculator.
Find out more

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3060 days ago

Road maintenance

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Council has awarded contracts for $29 million of work a year to three contractors to manage road maintenance in the north, central and south of the city.

Will this affect you? Read more at Newsline.

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3060 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

With a range of artists, venues and art forms, Christchurch Arts Festival promises to bring a huge variety of experiences to the centre of Christchurch. Have you got your tickets yet? #gowild #chchartsfest www.artsfestival.co.nz...

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3060 days ago

Sumner Centre

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A captivating mix of the old and the new, the Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre stands on the corner of Nayland St and Wakefield Ave. It has been built to replace facilities lost as a result of the earthquakes and will be home to Sumner’s library, community centre and museum.

Read more at … View more
A captivating mix of the old and the new, the Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre stands on the corner of Nayland St and Wakefield Ave. It has been built to replace facilities lost as a result of the earthquakes and will be home to Sumner’s library, community centre and museum.

Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

3060 days ago

Job not up to scratch?

Consumer Protection

If you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.

For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. … View more
If you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.

For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. She chose her painter and the work was completed. Two weeks later she noticed bumps and lumps in the wallpaper, that she hadn’t noticed at the time the bill was paid.

With a faulty product, you can return it and ask for a repair, replacement or refund. But that’s not so easy with a service! But Jan’s story ended well, the painter came back and rectified the problem at no cost to Jan.

Check out YOUR rights at consumerprotection.govt.nz
Check your rights

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3061 days ago

Attention first home builders! Our experts are here to help

The Team from Jennian Homes

Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?

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Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?

Questions like these are exactly the sort of questions we answer at our FREE Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. We invite you to come along, meet your local Jennian team and join us for an informative evening which will cover off these common questions and more.

Want to find out the answer to these key topics and more? Book a FREE complimentary seat at our next info session in your area.
Register now

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3061 days ago

Poll: Election issues

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

As part of our election coverage, we're going to be talking to the local candidates about their position on three specific issues - and we need your help. What is the number one issue for you this election? What would swing your vote? Pick one of the below, or add your own in the comments … View moreAs part of our election coverage, we're going to be talking to the local candidates about their position on three specific issues - and we need your help. What is the number one issue for you this election? What would swing your vote? Pick one of the below, or add your own in the comments below and we'll put the most popular ones to the candidates.

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Election issues
  • 25.5% Health
    25.5% Complete
  • 9.7% Education
    9.7% Complete
  • 15.8% Climate change / environment
    15.8% Complete
  • 15.2% Housing
    15.2% Complete
  • 4.2% Economy
    4.2% Complete
  • 1.8% Leadership
    1.8% Complete
  • 21.8% Poverty
    21.8% Complete
  • 6.1% Aging population
    6.1% Complete
165 votes
3062 days ago

Weather Update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

2.05pm: The rain has eased, with no reports of serious flooding.
"Although we saw steady rainfall in the city, as the storm developed the rain moved more quickly to the south than forecast and saved us from more severe rainfall that some forecasts were suggesting,'' says Council … View more
2.05pm: The rain has eased, with no reports of serious flooding.
"Although we saw steady rainfall in the city, as the storm developed the rain moved more quickly to the south than forecast and saved us from more severe rainfall that some forecasts were suggesting,'' says Council Land Drainage Operations Team Leader Tim Joyce.

3062 days ago

Psychic Kingdom Mystical Fair

Lenore from Parklands - Marshlands

First new poster up.
Take a photo of you in front of one of our new posters around the east side bring it with you next Saturday and go in the draw for a 15 min Phone Reading with Medium Lenore

3062 days ago

Weather Update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

9.35am: Surface flooding is starting to cause some road closures. Parts of Bellbrook Cres, Emmett St and Orcades St, in Shirley, are closed due to flooding. Flooding is also starting to cause issues on McFaddens Rd, Edgeware Rd, and Weston Rd.

Residents who are concerned by flooding in their … View more
9.35am: Surface flooding is starting to cause some road closures. Parts of Bellbrook Cres, Emmett St and Orcades St, in Shirley, are closed due to flooding. Flooding is also starting to cause issues on McFaddens Rd, Edgeware Rd, and Weston Rd.

Residents who are concerned by flooding in their area should contact the Council contact centre on 0800 800 169.

3062 days ago

Weather updates: Get the latest info

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on Christchurch and Banks Peninsula roads today as the heavy rain is likely to cause surface flooding and make roads slippery.

Newsline has live updates on today's wet weather: ccc.govt.nz...

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3062 days ago

Neighbourly admins.. please delete as I only have the option to edit.

Gareth from Burwood

Please delete this message

And thank you.... :-)

3065 days ago

5.8kWh Solar System

CPS Solar Ltd Canterbury

Just recently completed in Kirwee a 5.8kWh solar system using 285w Trina panels, the SolaX SKSU5000 hybrid inverter and a 6.5kWh LG Chem battery.

With having the battery added on the system the client can use the power stored during the day at night, but also in the event of a power cut they can… View more
Just recently completed in Kirwee a 5.8kWh solar system using 285w Trina panels, the SolaX SKSU5000 hybrid inverter and a 6.5kWh LG Chem battery.

With having the battery added on the system the client can use the power stored during the day at night, but also in the event of a power cut they can still run their essential loads with this system.

If you are interested in a system like this for yourselves please do not hesitate to contact us :-)

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