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!

3292 days ago

Poll: What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?

Sarah Moore from Neighbourly.co.nz

If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?

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What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?
  • 8.3% Tell a neighbour you're heading away
    8.3% Complete
  • 0.1% Set up security lights
    0.1% Complete
  • 1.7% Ask someone to collect your mail
    1.7% Complete
  • 5.4% Make sure all doors / windows are locked (including the garage!)
    5.4% Complete
  • 0.3% Unplug electronics
    0.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Create the illusion of someone being home
    4.9% Complete
  • 1% Alert your alarm company and set your alarms
    1% Complete
  • 76.8% All of the above
    76.8% Complete
  • 1.5% Something else
    1.5% Complete
1624 votes
3307 days ago

Dining table (extention) and 6 chairs for sale

Jane from Addington

Wood, sturdy, oval, extention dining table with 6 matching chairs. Very good condition with only minor scratching.
Veiw Sunday (4th Dec) after 1pm or by appointment. Location = Addington (phone 0273445955 for full address).

Price: $470

3293 days ago

Halswell Community market tomorrow

Keri Glassenbury from Halswell Community Project

Just a reminder of our fabulous market. It has lots of fabulous stalls, delicious food. Games and competitions for the kids running from 12-3pm at 26 Nash road, Halswell.. www.facebook.com...

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3293 days ago

Halswell Community market tomorrow

Keri from Avonhead

Just a reminder of this fabulous market. It has lots of awesome stalls, delicious food. Games and competitions for the kids running from 12-3pm at 26 Nash road, Halswell.. www.facebook.com...

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3294 days ago

Queen Bed

Derek from Avonhead

Queen bed - Average to good condition with mattress. Collection only.
(Will deliver for $30 as long as you are with in a 20 minute radius)

MUST be collected before Sunday night as Monday morning it goes to the tip.

Pick up Avonhead

Thanks
Call Derek on 021618125

Free

3294 days ago

FREE Simpson dryer (Sirocco 450) with outlet tube

Dianne from Wigram

Free - Dryer goes well we have Hardly used it,it has been in storage for a while and the top on the right hand side got a dent in it while in storage.but the dryer is still good in working order.Has the outlet tubing also.The only reason I'm giving it away is that with the dent I don't … View moreFree - Dryer goes well we have Hardly used it,it has been in storage for a while and the top on the right hand side got a dent in it while in storage.but the dryer is still good in working order.Has the outlet tubing also.The only reason I'm giving it away is that with the dent I don't feel I could put a price on it.So grab a good working order dryer for FREE. Txt me on 0211806933 pick up Wigram ( would have to be Sunday arvo or next week for pick up
Hi this has now been given away

Free

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3296 days ago

Stress Less

Alison from Avonhead

I bought these tablets recently but my doctor prefers I don't take them.
Unopened. Normally retail for $26.90 but will sell for $15

Price: $15

3297 days ago

Community Carols

Michael from Ilam

Sunday 18 December. BYO picnic from 5:30pm. Coffee and ice cream vendors onsite. Carols from 6:30pm. This is a Christchurch City Council sponsored event with local churches.

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3294 days ago

Purple Line, Yellow Line & 80 Lincoln - Parklands bus services detouring away from Riccarton Rd Sunday 18 Dec & Monday 19 Dec

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

​​On Sunday 18th December from 7pm until Monday 19th December 5.30am all buses will detour away from part of Riccarton Rd while the road is resealed. Buses travelling towards the city will detour off Riccarton​ Rd onto Mona Vale Ave, Kilmarnock St and Deans Ave back onto Riccarton Ave to … View more​​On Sunday 18th December from 7pm until Monday 19th December 5.30am all buses will detour away from part of Riccarton Rd while the road is resealed. Buses travelling towards the city will detour off Riccarton​ Rd onto Mona Vale Ave, Kilmarnock St and Deans Ave back onto Riccarton Ave to continue the normal route. Buses travelling towards Riccarton will detour off Riccarton Ave onto Deans Ave, Kilmarnock St and Mona Vale Ave back onto Riccarton Rd to continue the normal route. Bus stops 17207 and 17932 on Riccarton Rd will be closed during this time and temporary stops will be available slightly further west on Riccarton Rd instead. View detour map below

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3295 days ago

Where will you go?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?

Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
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Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?

Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.

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3296 days ago

Activate

Rachel Roberts from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.

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3296 days ago

In Brief: A summary of today's decisions

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Every wonder what happens in council meetings? Be informed, find out what decisions were made today!

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3299 days ago

Arrive Alive - Drink Driving App

Regan from Wigram

Keep yourself safe with this handy app and measure your alcohol consumption with your age, weight and height against current drinking laws. Don’t take any chances by putting yourself and others at risk. www.arrivealiveapp.com...

3296 days ago

How do you share the road?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We want people to be safe on the road, so we want to encourage you to think about how you share it. Visit CCC's Cycle Safely webpage to find out how to be safe and considerate of other road users.

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3296 days ago

Can you pour a standard drink?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A standard drink has 10g of pure alcohol in it. But how do you know exactly how much that is? How full should you fill the glass? Try this online tool and put your knowledge to the test.
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