Sockburn, Christchurch

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

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2292 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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2292 days ago

Russell Hobbs Family Rice Cooker

Helen from Avonhead

Russell Hobbs family rice cooker in excellent condition and a must-have for anyone who loves perfect rice. (Note, rice freezes beautifully and defrosts like fresh rice). Comes with inside steam basket, spatula. Manual available online.

Price: $25

2292 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 (sits over top). Includes instruction booklet.

Price: $35

2292 days ago

Free Single Bed

Leia from Hornby

Free single bed. Old style very sinky mattress with solid base on legs, smoke free home with cats. Also has a wooden headboard. In good condition, must be picked up (weekdays after 5.30 or weekends any time)

Free

2292 days ago

Meet the Candidates Meeting for the Hornby Ward

Marco from Hornby

Come along and hear from those candidates running for Council and the Community Board for Hornby. Candidates will be given an opportunity for opening and closing addresses while the middle of the night will be taken up with questions from the floor for the candidates.

Hornby High is the venue come… View more
Come along and hear from those candidates running for Council and the Community Board for Hornby. Candidates will be given an opportunity for opening and closing addresses while the middle of the night will be taken up with questions from the floor for the candidates.

Hornby High is the venue come through the main entrance. Thursday 19 September 2019 getting underway at 6.30pm, looking to wrap up at 8.30pm.

2293 days ago

0% weeds, 100% Happiness. Win a Fiskars Xact™ weed puller!

Fiskars

A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View more
A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing muscle strain and backache. Its simple ergonomic design is changing the strenuous outdoor job of pulling weeds. You'll have the neighbours lining up to borrow yours!

We have 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to give away. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go in the draw to WIN!

To find out more and buy the product, visit a Bunnings or Mitre 10 store near you

Never bow down to weeds again!

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* Competition entries accepted from 1.00am Sunday 15th September 2019 to 8:00am Monday 23rd September 2019. Five 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to be won. Winners will be contacted by email or phone on Monday 23rd September 2019. The prize will be couriered to the address specified by the winner within 4 weeks of the competition closing
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2294 days ago

Take the stress out of retirement living

The Team from

In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View more
In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.

*Some conditions apply
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2295 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

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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2295 days ago

Major Christchurch sports hub - and city's main new burial site - given green light

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hi neighbours - city councillors have approved development plans to be drawn up that will outline how to convert a 115 hectare section of land on the outskirts of Templeton into a sports park and new cemetery.

The hub will provide sporting and recreational facilities for people in the area for at … View more
Hi neighbours - city councillors have approved development plans to be drawn up that will outline how to convert a 115 hectare section of land on the outskirts of Templeton into a sports park and new cemetery.

The hub will provide sporting and recreational facilities for people in the area for at least the next 30 years, with the potential to host large-scale tournaments and events.

2300 days ago

Do you treasure your phonebook or chuck it straight in the recycling bin?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hey neighbours - Do you still use the phone book?

It lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of people, but according to some it belongs in the recycling bin of history.

However, with nearly two million Yellow and White Pages landing in letterboxes up and down the country, the directory may… View more
Hey neighbours - Do you still use the phone book?

It lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of people, but according to some it belongs in the recycling bin of history.

However, with nearly two million Yellow and White Pages landing in letterboxes up and down the country, the directory may still prove more popular than rhetoric would suggest.

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2296 days ago

HORNBY HIKOI - JOIN US!!

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

A reminder about the Hornby Hikoi leaving by bus tomorrow, Thursday, 12 September starting at 8.30am heading to the Christchurch City Council meeting to save the Pool & Complex on Kyle Park. Let our voices be heard....come and join us. Bring your banners & posters. Bus is free. Pick up … View moreA reminder about the Hornby Hikoi leaving by bus tomorrow, Thursday, 12 September starting at 8.30am heading to the Christchurch City Council meeting to save the Pool & Complex on Kyle Park. Let our voices be heard....come and join us. Bring your banners & posters. Bus is free. Pick up times and places listed below:
Hei Hei Community Centre: 8.30am
Hornby Library Carpark: 8.45am

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2295 days ago

Meet your Riccarton Council Candidate Luke Chandler

Luke from Sockburn

Our community needs solutions, independence and action from a new generation of public representation. As your City Councillor, I will stand up and suggest solutions, not promises.

It’s time to push pause on trees down Riccarton Road, curb rapidly rising rates, Time take party politics out of … View more
Our community needs solutions, independence and action from a new generation of public representation. As your City Councillor, I will stand up and suggest solutions, not promises.

It’s time to push pause on trees down Riccarton Road, curb rapidly rising rates, Time take party politics out of our city and keep control in the hands of Christchurch residents, work with Central Government and Regional Council to more reliable, frequent, accessible and disability-friendly public transport, fight to keep pristine water rights for the next generation and against unnecessary chlorination

I will be at Riccarton Mall 23rd September from 10:30am to 1pm (beside Westpac). I look forward to meeting you!

2296 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For September it is 8am Sunday 22nd (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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2296 days ago

Christchurch Mayoral candidate

Judith from Ilam

Received an A4 paper, mail drop from Darryll Park recently which, in part, stated that he is responsive to email queries, giving his email address in the text. Emailed him with the question of what is his stance on Fireworks. No reply. Emailed again and to date, nothing. Hardly augers well from… View moreReceived an A4 paper, mail drop from Darryll Park recently which, in part, stated that he is responsive to email queries, giving his email address in the text. Emailed him with the question of what is his stance on Fireworks. No reply. Emailed again and to date, nothing. Hardly augers well from a candidate who says he is responsive. What do others think?

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2296 days ago

meet candidates in Riccarton Mall P&S end

Dianne from Upper Riccarton

I have met Catherine Chu - cadidate for Riccarton Council and Community Board and have found her to be an intelligent, caring, sincere person. She was voted on the community board in 2016 and has been serving the community since then. If anyone has any questions about why she voted for or against … View moreI have met Catherine Chu - cadidate for Riccarton Council and Community Board and have found her to be an intelligent, caring, sincere person. She was voted on the community board in 2016 and has been serving the community since then. If anyone has any questions about why she voted for or against any issues, Catherine and Helen Broughton will be at Riccarton/ Westfield Mall Friday Sept. 13 between 12 - 2 pm. P&S end by Westpac.
Please come and meet her and ask any questions, I'm sure she will be happy to answer them.

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