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!

3353 days ago

Poll: Are schools near your home a good choice? #pulseoftheneighbourhood

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood Survey we're asking about the schools near you. Would you be happy to send your kids to your local - or would you rather send them somewhere else? Vote below!

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Are schools near your home a good choice? #pulseoftheneighbourhood
  • 66.6% Yes - I have great schools nearby
    66.6% Complete
  • 8.8% They're okay
    8.8% Complete
  • 15.1% No - I would rather send my children to another school
    15.1% Complete
  • 9.5% I don't know / not relevant to me
    9.5% Complete
1447 votes
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3353 days ago

2 Sofas

Christina from Ilam

I have to two sofas free to anyone. One has some webbing broken and both have wear and tear of three children.

Free

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3353 days ago

Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

An exciting new café opens at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre in late November.
Until then, the space is closed for a refit and we apologise for any inconvenience.
The new café operator will look to sell hot drinks as soon as possible, plus ice creams once the summer pool reopens on 12 November.
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An exciting new café opens at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre in late November.
Until then, the space is closed for a refit and we apologise for any inconvenience.
The new café operator will look to sell hot drinks as soon as possible, plus ice creams once the summer pool reopens on 12 November.
The operators of Red Café at Upper Riccarton Library will be running the café.

3353 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Canterbury North

So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of … View more
So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises by designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Find out more.
Register now

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3354 days ago

What if you can't get home?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.

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3361 days ago

Red Cross Donation Boxes

Sue from Sockburn

If anybody knows of a company/school who would be keen to have one of these boxes at their premises please phone Maree on 0277046968 to get one organised. Thank you in advance

3354 days ago

Are you thinking of refinancing or buying a new home?

SBS Bank

Hi, I’m Alan Lover, your local SBS Bank Mobile Mortgage Manager. If you’re looking at a new mortgage, get in touch with me. I can come to you where and when it suits, and will handle the whole process from application right through to settlement.

Contact me anytime on 027 500 5545. T&Cs … View more
Hi, I’m Alan Lover, your local SBS Bank Mobile Mortgage Manager. If you’re looking at a new mortgage, get in touch with me. I can come to you where and when it suits, and will handle the whole process from application right through to settlement.

Contact me anytime on 027 500 5545. T&Cs apply.
Learn more

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3355 days ago

130 Hei Hei - Avonhead bus bus service detouring away from Creyke Rd Tuesday 18th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

​From Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and Hornby will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour off Maidstone Rd onto Ilam Rd, Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto Creyke Rd to… View more​From Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and Hornby will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour off Maidstone Rd onto Ilam Rd, Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto Creyke Rd to continue the normal route. Buses travelling towards Avonhead are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3355 days ago

100 Wigram - the Palms bus service detouring away from Creyke Rd Tuesday 18th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

From Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and the Palms will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour by continuing down Ilam Rd turning onto Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto … View moreFrom Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and the Palms will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour by continuing down Ilam Rd turning onto Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto Creyke Rd to continue the normal route. Bus stop 13946 will be closed during this time. Buses travelling towards Wigram are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3355 days ago

New Community facilities update

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

WATCH: Want to know what new community facilities are nearing completion? Darren Moses, Manager Capital Delivery Community, is overseeing the rebuild of the city’s Council-owned community facilities.
www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3355 days ago

New Community facilities update

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

WATCH: Want to know what new community facilities are nearing completion? Darren Moses, Manager Capital Delivery Community, is overseeing the rebuild of the city’s Council-owned community facilities.
www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3356 days ago

Fire finches

Doreen from Hornby

Wanted 1 or 2 pairs Fire finches and 2 hens

3356 days ago

Fun ho toys

Doreen from Hornby

Wanted to buy Fun Ho toys

3357 days ago

HOUSE-SITTERS AVAIALABLE from mid-November

Michele from Avonhead

Hello,

While the earthquake work continues on our home we are available to house-sit from mid-November. This includes your home, your plants and your pets. Please private message me.

Cheers,
Michele

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3357 days ago

Flat mate wanted

Sarah from Sockburn

Hi. I have a room becoming available beginning of November for a quiet mature person to share with me (middle aged woman) and my two elderly cats.
Room can be furnished or unfurnished.
Must be working and able to pay rent and share of expenses on time.

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