Sockburn, Christchurch

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723 days ago

Repaint a doll's bed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Breathe new life into an old children’s toy with a fun new look using only Resene testpots! Find out how to create your own.

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724 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

A progressive disease
I wasn’t an overweight child, but from as young as 5 years I can recall comparing myself unfavourably with two painfully thin twins in my dance class and thinking that was what I was supposed to look like. I’m not sure how I got the idea that I should be very thin.

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725 days ago

Be in to win with Southern Cross Pet

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View more
Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.

Ends 21 December 2022
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725 days ago

Is your toast safe to eat?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd has issued a recall today of specific batches of its Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast and Supersoft White Toast breads as the products may contain foreign matter (blue plastic).

What you need to know:
- The recall affects both Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast bread … View more
George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd has issued a recall today of specific batches of its Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast and Supersoft White Toast breads as the products may contain foreign matter (blue plastic).

What you need to know:
- The recall affects both Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast bread (700g) and Tip Top brand Supersoft White Toast bread (700g) with the best before dates of 03DEC22 and 04DEC22
- Affected products should not be consumed.
- Customers should return these products to their retailer for a full refund.

If you have questions regarding the recall, contact George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd on 0800 44 96 60.

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726 days ago

Home and property inspiration delivered to your inbox

Homed

What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?

Homed newsletter keeps you on top of the real estate market, takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, give you a taste of how … View more
What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?

Homed newsletter keeps you on top of the real estate market, takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, give you a taste of how celebrities live, keep you up to date with interior trends, provide project ideas, and more. Be inspired to dream big about your own space - and get on the path to making those dreams come true. Sign up for free here.
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726 days ago

NZ Driver Practical Driving Test Ezy

Pratul from Upper Riccarton

New Zealand Driver Practical Driving Test EZY - Pass your driving test the easy way!
Produced in association with authorised Driver Testing Officers and Driving Instructors.
'Provides everything you need to pass the New Zealand practical test for 'Classes 1 to 6'.
Learn what the… View more
New Zealand Driver Practical Driving Test EZY - Pass your driving test the easy way!
Produced in association with authorised Driver Testing Officers and Driving Instructors.
'Provides everything you need to pass the New Zealand practical test for 'Classes 1 to 6'.
Learn what the Testing Officers are looking for. R.R.P:$28.00 at AA

Price: $15

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727 days ago

Jacobean crewel work embroidery kit - rabbits

Anne from Broomfield - Hei Hei

This could be a great Xmas gift for a beginner or intermediate embroiderer.
The kit contains everything you need to create a small, 15cm x 15cm piece using Jacobean crewel stitches on quality linen, showing a couple of cute bunnies in a field

The kit is in original condition and contains linen … View more
This could be a great Xmas gift for a beginner or intermediate embroiderer.
The kit contains everything you need to create a small, 15cm x 15cm piece using Jacobean crewel stitches on quality linen, showing a couple of cute bunnies in a field

The kit is in original condition and contains linen with stamped design, booklet with instructions and visual representations of all the stitches, all of the coloured wools needed, needles, scissors, hoops, a hoop stand and some kind of weird tool that I think is to tighten and loosen the hoops. The wools are beautifully presented in a box, the hoops and stand are plastic wrapped and never opened, and the whole kit is in a lovely linen bag with a gorgeous Jacobean design on it.

The Crewel Work Company, based in the UK, also has heaps of instruction videos on YouTube to help beginners work the Jacobean stitches.

It’s a really lovely little piece that could be framed for a child’s room or sewn onto a small cushion or cot blanket.

I have opened the box so reduced the price accordingly.

Pick up from Broomfield or add $10 postage.
Edit: More photos are available, message me your email address and I can send the lot

Price: $100

729 days ago

Win your share of $10,000 this Christmas with Mags4Gifts.

Mags4gifts

We are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.

Mags4Gifts is your one-stop shop for all of … View more
We are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.

Mags4Gifts is your one-stop shop for all of your Christmas gifts with a range of over 50 products to choose from, including our popular NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and TV Guide magazines.

Each product purchased on Mags4Gifts will automatically place you in the draw to win a cash prize - and the best part, there’s no limit on how many times you can enter! Promotion ends 8 Jan 2023, for T&Cs click here.

The team at Mags4Gifts
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731 days ago

New store alert ⏰ Amberley now open!

The Team from SPCA Christchurch - Centre & Op Shops

We are excited to share we have another new store within the Canterbury region, our new Amberley location in Carters Street now open. Be sure to check it out between 9am-4:30pm from Monday to Sunday each week — whether you pop along for a shop, donate some items or sign-up to volunteer in the … View moreWe are excited to share we have another new store within the Canterbury region, our new Amberley location in Carters Street now open. Be sure to check it out between 9am-4:30pm from Monday to Sunday each week — whether you pop along for a shop, donate some items or sign-up to volunteer in the store, we appreciate all of the amazing community support 💙

Helping us help animals in need 🐱🐰
📍 96E Carters Road, Amberley, 7410

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734 days ago

Poll: Should our voting age be lowered to 16?

Ashleigh Ogden from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended … View more
On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.

“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”

Share your thoughts below - these may be published in the We Say You Say column of the local papers.

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Should our voting age be lowered to 16?
  • 13.9% Yes - they should be allowed to vote
    13.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Maybe - I need more information
    3.7% Complete
  • 3.2% It doesn't bother me either way
    3.2% Complete
  • 79.2% No - I don't agree with this
    79.2% Complete
3337 votes
734 days ago

You are invited to a Stampin' Up! Bingo event!

Andrea from Aidanfield

This Saturday (26 November), we are holding a Bingo Event from 1pm-4pm, in Halswell

Play 4 games of regular Bingo, all prizes are Stampin' Up! Products (for paper crafters).

You'll also make 4 handmade cards - suitable for the beginner crafter, but still fun for an experienced paper… View more
This Saturday (26 November), we are holding a Bingo Event from 1pm-4pm, in Halswell

Play 4 games of regular Bingo, all prizes are Stampin' Up! Products (for paper crafters).

You'll also make 4 handmade cards - suitable for the beginner crafter, but still fun for an experienced paper crafter.

All profits of this event will be donated to the City Mission. We do ask that you bring along non-perishable items to donate. Bring a little bit of cash as well, we're running a raffle (with more Stampin' Up! product as prizes).

Seats are limited. See the attached invite for details. It would be great to see you there!

2022 11 26 Bingo Invite.docx Download View

734 days ago

Special sports trust needs 20 mentors - can you help ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

SFST is a local charity that helps disadvantaged tamariki between the ages of 8 - 12 through their sports mentor and 4 year scholarship programs.

They use sports to help break the cycle of trauma by helping tamariki develop better well-being, confidence, health, and whanaungatanga - helping … View more
SFST is a local charity that helps disadvantaged tamariki between the ages of 8 - 12 through their sports mentor and 4 year scholarship programs.

They use sports to help break the cycle of trauma by helping tamariki develop better well-being, confidence, health, and whanaungatanga - helping them build multiple support communities for themselves.
Click on the link for more information and to register your interest.

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738 days ago

Tech Support and Computer Repairs

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Looking for user-friendly computer repairs and tech support? I can help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally just making technology work.

Andrew King
021 116-7074

736 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Donate now

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741 days ago

Poll: Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins … View more
Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins (2011 & 2015) as well as parades for the America's cup team, do you think similar celebration plans are needed for our winning Black Ferns women?

Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?
  • 65.8% Absolutely, it's an event to be celebrated.
    65.8% Complete
  • 5.6% No, times are tough.
    5.6% Complete
  • 24.3% No need for a parade, but I'm still very proud of the Black Ferns.
    24.3% Complete
  • 4.2% I didn't know the Rugby World Cup was on?
    4.2% Complete
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