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88 days ago

Poll: What issues have you encountered?

The Team from NZ Compare

New Year, New Connection! How's your broadband holding up?
Have you encountered any issues with your current broadband service in the past year? Share your thoughts and let's help each other out!

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What issues have you encountered?
  • 22.5% Slow speeds
    22.5% Complete
  • 40.2% Unstable Connection
    40.2% Complete
  • 28.6% Expensive Monthly Bills
    28.6% Complete
  • 4.9% Bad Customer Service
    4.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Limited Coverage
    3.7% Complete
405 votes
89 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 22-26 January 2024

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

OUR CITY BRANCH OPENS ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY AT THEIR NEW LOCATION AT 133 BRIGHTON MALL (SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE) – 03 366 6490

We have several free clinics coming up this week. See details below for JP, general Legal advice and specialist ACC advice.

1. Justice of the peace – … View more
OUR CITY BRANCH OPENS ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY AT THEIR NEW LOCATION AT 133 BRIGHTON MALL (SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE) – 03 366 6490

We have several free clinics coming up this week. See details below for JP, general Legal advice and specialist ACC advice.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 22nd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. CAB volunteers in the community
- Tuesday, 23rd - 11am-2pm – Eastgate Mall upstairs in the Library. Look out for our yellow flag. Drop in if you have a problem you want to discuss.

3. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 25th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

4. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 25th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (Small business accounting office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

5. ACC advice – Thursday, 25th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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90 days ago

What’s on in Canterbury - share your events with us

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Did you know you can share details of community events with your fellow neighbours on Neighbourly? Please let us know if you’ve got a school fair, community market, workshop or other event coming up that the public can attend! Click the Events tab within Neighbourly for more details.

We can … View more
Did you know you can share details of community events with your fellow neighbours on Neighbourly? Please let us know if you’ve got a school fair, community market, workshop or other event coming up that the public can attend! Click the Events tab within Neighbourly for more details.

We can also share this info in The Press’ weekly What’s On column (published Fridays in print and online at thepress.co.nz). You can email event info to us directly too at reporters@press.co.nz - please include the date, time, location, info on any costs/ticket requirements, info on what the event is and a photo, if possible.

There is no charge to submit an event for this column, but inclusion is not guaranteed. Submissions need to be in by the end of business on Tuesday to be considered for that Friday’s column.

90 days ago

Ride on mower

Richard from Hornby

Rideon mower 17.5hp engine runs mint no smoking at all new battery.
Good catcher blades in good condition starts easy and is easy to operate can be used without the rear catcher on as well.
The mower was assembled in 2003 engine transmission and deck belts and trans belts strong blades in great … View more
Rideon mower 17.5hp engine runs mint no smoking at all new battery.
Good catcher blades in good condition starts easy and is easy to operate can be used without the rear catcher on as well.
The mower was assembled in 2003 engine transmission and deck belts and trans belts strong blades in great condition

Price: $1,400

91 days ago

Vampire Power: Avoid the Invisible Lurker

The Team from NZ Compare

Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?

But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your … View more
Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?

But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your energy bills in check.
Learn more now

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100 days ago

Extreme Heat

Mohan Neighbourly Lead from Sockburn

Today at 10am, I observed the sparrows are chirping in an unusval way messaging a holocaust like situation. I understand this due to lack of water to quench their thrust in todays sudden hike in temperature. They are flying like fainted, and found one dead in my front lawn. As a help, I put a … View moreToday at 10am, I observed the sparrows are chirping in an unusval way messaging a holocaust like situation. I understand this due to lack of water to quench their thrust in todays sudden hike in temperature. They are flying like fainted, and found one dead in my front lawn. As a help, I put a tubful of water in my backyard. Would like to know our neighbourhood about this similar situation.

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92 days ago

Duck Eggs

Janette from Broomfield - Hei Hei

I have 4 dozen Duck eggs for sale $10 per dozen

Price: $10

92 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for pumpkin?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, our readers love learning things from other readers, so we're looking for recipes for pumpkin to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by January 26, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the March issue of NZ Gardener.

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92 days ago

WIN 1 of 4 X $60 Gift Cards!

The Team from NZ Compare

Embark on a fantastic 2024 journey! WIN your share of $240 (We have 4 X $60 gift cards to giveaway).

Simply tell us which bill you want to SAVE on this year - is it your power bill, or maybe your broadband, mobile phone, or mortgage? CLICK below to participate.

NZ Compare 's 2024 goal … View more
Embark on a fantastic 2024 journey! WIN your share of $240 (We have 4 X $60 gift cards to giveaway).

Simply tell us which bill you want to SAVE on this year - is it your power bill, or maybe your broadband, mobile phone, or mortgage? CLICK below to participate.

NZ Compare 's 2024 goal is helping more Kiwis COMPARE and SAVE!

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92 days ago

Display it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.

Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.

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92 days ago

Doug finds family at Ryman

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View more
Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.

The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!

What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.

Click to read Doug's story.

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92 days ago

World Buskers Festival - Christchurch - lots of events are Free

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

From 19 Jan 2024 – 28 Jan 2024
As one of the most highly anticipated and attended events on Ōtautahi’s summer calendar, the city will become the ultimate playground of fun for the young, the old and the young at heart.

Check out the website link in 'Read More' for full details. … View more
From 19 Jan 2024 – 28 Jan 2024
As one of the most highly anticipated and attended events on Ōtautahi’s summer calendar, the city will become the ultimate playground of fun for the young, the old and the young at heart.

Check out the website link in 'Read More' for full details. See all the Maps and schedules.

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104 days ago

Conversations: Are you on the vegetable-growing buzz?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded … View more
The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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93 days ago

Announcing our Santa Paws winners

Southern Cross from Neighbourly Nz

A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View more
A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.

Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams

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97 days ago

Poll: Does your rubbish collection happen enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of… View more
Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does your rubbish collection happen enough?
  • 84.3% Yes, it's just right
    84.3% Complete
  • 14% No, I need them more frequently
    14% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
2004 votes
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