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!

3344 days ago

Age Concern New Zealand wishes everyone a safe and fun filled Halloween.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.

For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:

- Make … View more
We wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.

For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:

- Make it a family affair and go trick or treating with your kids or a group from your neighbourhood.
- Call your neighbours in advance to make sure it’s okay to call in to trick-or-treat
- If you don’t want trick-or-treaters calling print or make a sign for your letterbox or window saying no thanks. (New Zealand Police have had downloadable signs)
- If you are a trick-or-treater, respect the people who have a sign asking for you to stay away
- Keep your lights on and guests outside
- Keep your eye out for your older family members, friends and neighbours this Halloween and make sure we all get to enjoy the celebration.

Remember you can help make this a great celebration for your family and community and a great opportunity to connect with your older neighbours.

If you want to go one step further Age Concern New Zealand would like to encourage all Kiwis to sign up to their Dignity Champion Campaign to show a commitment to breaking down ageism and stereotypes and encouraging dignity and respect for older people.

Become an Age Concern Dignity Champion www.ageconcern.org.nz... this Halloween and involve and celebrate the older people in your lives.

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3346 days ago

Building paper wanted

Jacquie from Russley

bout 3 sq m of building paper needed, for roof of garden shed please

3344 days ago

Property to rent

Kerry from Addington

Good evening posting on behalf my son an partner and 2 small children urgently looking for a new home they are living in a bad part of town in an upstairs flat surrounded by by meath head people and have had enough of constance unrest threats and abuse an feeling very unsafe with there children if… View moreGood evening posting on behalf my son an partner and 2 small children urgently looking for a new home they are living in a bad part of town in an upstairs flat surrounded by by meath head people and have had enough of constance unrest threats and abuse an feeling very unsafe with there children if any one can help an has a 2 or 3 bedroom house available please get in touch asap or phone me on 0212145417 thank you

3359 days ago

Fish and Chips? CLOSED

Christchurch Mail

The time for the kiwi summer classic, a feed of fish and chips, is upon us.
We want to know where to get the best Fish and Chip.
What is your order and where from?

***Comments can be used in print unless you state otherwise with NFP (not for print)***

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3345 days ago

Consumer Credit Without Tears

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Consumer credit without tears

You know that you should really educate yourself about your consumer rights – but it all sounds like a lot of hard work doesn’t it?

The Commerce Commission has developed a series of fun-to-watch animations aimed at helping you understand some of the big … View more
Consumer credit without tears

You know that you should really educate yourself about your consumer rights – but it all sounds like a lot of hard work doesn’t it?

The Commerce Commission has developed a series of fun-to-watch animations aimed at helping you understand some of the big consumer and credit issues, and have a bit of a laugh at the same time.

The series, called It’s all good, follows Herman (a solo dad with a soft spot for big-ticket consumer products), Aunty (“one of Manukau’s sharpest legal operators”) and Marcus (a financial high-achiever with a heart).

In the first episodes Herman decides to get a loan to buy a high definition flat screen TV – conveniently forgetting that he’s already servicing several other loans, and oblivious to how much it’s all going to cost him.

Accompanying the series is a handy summary of key information that you need to know if you’re thinking of taking out a loan or buying stuff on credit, plus a list of organisations that can help if you need it.

If this whets your appetite for learning about your rights and obligations in a consumer credit contract, visit the Commerce Commission website for more.


www.cab.org.nz...
If you follow the cab web link you will have access to other links in the article to watch the recordings referred to here.

But for now - click, watch, enjoy and enlighten yourself.

3351 days ago

Diwali 2016 this weekend

Shirish Neighbourly Lead from Avonhead

The Indian community would love to welcome to Diwali 2016 at Horncastle Arena this Saturday 22 Oct.
Doors open 3 pm; stage performances from 5 pm.
See you there!

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3345 days ago

Only a few more days to nominate a great local business...

Vodafone New Zealand

It's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.

Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, … View more
It's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.

Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, we want to hear about them. We're proud to be recognising and celebrating outstanding Kiwi businesses in every corner of New Zealand.

Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Nominate now

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3346 days ago

Have you made a plan?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Make a plan with your family that includes what you’ll do if you can’t get home, who can help you and who in your neighbourhood might need your help. www.happens.nz...

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3346 days ago

Material

Jacquie from Russley

Hi have a lot of material collected over the years, and no longer interested in sewing, mostly large amounts for rock n roll petticoats, lacey, net types, and dress type. Welcome to look over the weekend. Offers

Negotiable

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3348 days ago

Room for rent

Jamie from Hornby

Hi we have a room available in our house on Oakhampton St.

Rent $135 not including expenses.

Three existing flatmates, two female one male aged 19-25.

3347 days ago

****$1.00 SALE NOW ON****

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

OP SHOP **$1.00** SALE ON THIS WEEK ONLY!! (25 - 28th October). Anything and everything only $1.00 per item. Come on in and get some great bargains and fantastic service from our lovely volunteer ladies.
No eftpos - cash only. (Conditions apply)

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3354 days ago

Yellow Line bus service - Pages Rd detour changes Wednesday 19th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

Between Wednesday 19th October and Friday​ 21st October the Pages Rd detour will change slightly while road works are carried out on Marlow St as well. Buses will detour off Pages Rd onto Breezes Rd, Rowses Rd, Rowan Ave, Eureka St, Marlow Rd, Hampshire St, Wainoni Rd and Anzac Dr back onto Pages… View moreBetween Wednesday 19th October and Friday​ 21st October the Pages Rd detour will change slightly while road works are carried out on Marlow St as well. Buses will detour off Pages Rd onto Breezes Rd, Rowses Rd, Rowan Ave, Eureka St, Marlow Rd, Hampshire St, Wainoni Rd and Anzac Dr back onto Pages Rd to continue the normal route. All bus stops on Pages Rd between Breezes Rd and Anzac Dr will be closed during this time. Temporary stops are available on Rowses Rd, Rowan Ave and Hampshire St instead. Buses travelling towards the city are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3347 days ago

HI Neighbours. My name is Ruud and Im here to help you with your electrical needs.

Ruud van Well from Kinetic Electrical Christchurch

Hello Neighbour, my name is Ruud, I'm a local Electrician living in your area. Our vans are the ones with the distinctive swirl on the side. I'm hoping you may have seen us working in your area!!

We specialise in residential and commercial repairs and installations. We would love to … View more
Hello Neighbour, my name is Ruud, I'm a local Electrician living in your area. Our vans are the ones with the distinctive swirl on the side. I'm hoping you may have seen us working in your area!!

We specialise in residential and commercial repairs and installations. We would love to help with any electrical work you may have, large or small. Whether its new lighting in the home or office, ventilation systems, extra power points or complete home or office design and installation.

We are 100% locally owned but have the backing and support of a well-established National Brand (Kinetic Electrical). We now have more than 70 electricians across New Zealand. Our size and our reputation ensures we deliver quality solutions at reasonable prices. It’s not too late to get those 2016 ideas and projects finished (or at least underway) so give us a call.

To get in touch you can contact me via Neighbourly, call me, or send an email.

Phone: 027 2137760
Email: christchurch@kinetic-electric.co.nz
Website: www.kinetic...
Learn More

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3347 days ago

Poll: Is internet connection an issue for you? #pulseoftheneighbourhood

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If you're reading this, you're using the internet. But how easily you were able to connect to this message could be another matter. Tell us about the internet at your place - good, bad or unreliable? Vote in this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood poll below.

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Is internet connection an issue for you? #pulseoftheneighbourhood
  • 42.7% Not at all - no problems at my place
    42.7% Complete
  • 41.1% It's okay - the connection can be unreliable
    41.1% Complete
  • 6.5% We struggle with internet connection
    6.5% Complete
  • 9.7% We're waiting patiently for fibre
    9.7% Complete
  • 0% What's the internet?
    0% Complete
124 votes
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3348 days ago

Caravan to rent $150

Joanne from Hornby

Main South Road, across from Hornby Mall. Double bed, kitchenette. Available now for clean, quiet persons. Absolutely no drinking on property. Ph 3493515

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