Sockburn, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2478 days ago

Finding friendship and support within the village

The Team from

Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.

Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View more
Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.

Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
Find out more

2478 days ago

Earthquake Insurance Reseach

Jenny from Riccarton

Hello
My name is Jenny Brown and i'm a PhD student at the university of Canterbury. I'm conducting research into the effects ongoing earthquake insurance claims have on mental wellbeing. I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform people of my study so they can take part if they … View more
Hello
My name is Jenny Brown and i'm a PhD student at the university of Canterbury. I'm conducting research into the effects ongoing earthquake insurance claims have on mental wellbeing. I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform people of my study so they can take part if they are interested. Anyone can take part, including those who haven't had ongoing claims. It involves a 25 minute anonymous survey, once completed participants can leave their email and go into the draw to win one of eight $50 westfield vouchers.

The link for the survey is here canterbury.qualtrics.com.... It is an anonymous link that takes participants to the start of the survey. I welcome everyone to take the survey even if they do not have an ongoing insurance claim.

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2479 days ago

Christchurch's high schools to be zoned in city-wide effort to control enrolments

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A radical overhaul of Christchurch's school network will see all of the city's state secondary schools zoned.

A seven-year project by local principals and boards of trustees to manage enrolments across the city culminated in an announcement on Monday that seven schools – Burnside … View more
A radical overhaul of Christchurch's school network will see all of the city's state secondary schools zoned.

A seven-year project by local principals and boards of trustees to manage enrolments across the city culminated in an announcement on Monday that seven schools – Burnside High, Hillmorton High, Mairehau High, Papanui High, Riccarton High School, Linwood College, and Haeata Community Campus – will amend or implement their enrolment zones. Keep updated here

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2479 days ago

Near new New Balance AG soccer boot

Jason from Wigram

Near new New Balance AG soccer boot.

AG is designed for artificial ground. Boot has shorter studs than FG

Size
US 8
UK 7.5
EU 41.5
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Near new New Balance AG soccer boot.

AG is designed for artificial ground. Boot has shorter studs than FG

Size
US 8
UK 7.5
EU 41.5
26CM

It is little big for me hence only worn for once.

Near new condition

Comes with string bag.

Pick up in Wigram area.

Price: $35

2480 days ago

Coping strategies for earthquake-affected children

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.

University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.

This … View more
The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.

University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.

This knowledge should reassure parents who believe their children's trauma and anxiety arises from the stress the Canterbury earthquakes have placed on many families, and remind schools dealing with quake-affected children not to engage in "parent shaming", Liberty says.

2480 days ago

Consultation underway on change of use for Kyle Park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Consultation has begun on whether the Reserve Act classification on Kyle Park should be changed to allow new community facilities to be built on the site.

Christchurch City Council wants to use part of Kyle Park to build the new Hornby library, customer services and leisure centre.

However, the … View more
Consultation has begun on whether the Reserve Act classification on Kyle Park should be changed to allow new community facilities to be built on the site.

Christchurch City Council wants to use part of Kyle Park to build the new Hornby library, customer services and leisure centre.

However, the Kyle Park Management Plan and the reserve classification of the park need to change before any development can occur there.

The changes, if approved, will only apply to the north-east corner of the park, adjacent to Waterloo Road and Smarts Road.

The public have until Monday 15 April to make submissions on the proposed changes.

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2491 days ago

Cops armed after shoot-out

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Canterbury's top police boss has directed all frontline officers in the region to be armed after a street shoot-out.

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2481 days ago

Hey Neighbourly family - we need your help!

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View more
In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.

KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Donate now

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2481 days ago

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390104958438043/

Michelle from Addington

Wanting it sold excellent condition only had since November. Been upgraded to 32gb ram 256ssd drive and 1tb hard drive

Price: $720

2483 days ago

Bright begonias now have scent, stripes and spots

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Begonia specialist Graham Milne has also gone on to develop and breed one of the largest collections of tuberous begonias in the country.

2482 days ago

Which of these is New Zealand's Loveliest Letterbox?

Resene

Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View more
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.

Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
Vote now

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2482 days ago

Ever wondered what happens to the contents of your green bin?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along to The Organics Plant Open Day and find out how our green waste gets processed. Don't forget to bring the kids!

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2483 days ago

Sunday 10th March

Activate Church Christchurch

Hi neighbours!

This Sunday, we finish our series on Freedom in Jesus, based on the biblical book of Galatians. Hope you can join us - the coffee is hot from 10.15am!

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2483 days ago

firewood kindling for sale large sacks

Ingrid from Ilam

large sacks of dry untreated pine blocks great for starting your fire $5 sack - free delivery if you buy 5 or more sacks - pickup ilam

Negotiable

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2483 days ago

Bright begonias now have scent, stripes and spots

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Begonia specialist Graham Milne has also gone on to develop and breed one of the largest collections of tuberous begonias in the country.

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