St Albans, Christchurch

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1835 days ago

Poll: What do you think is the common reason Kiwis fail their driving test?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

There is one common reason that is accounting for one-quarter of all immediate failures of driving tests - out of the options below, what do you think is the common reason Kiwis don't pass the test? Vote in our poll.

Find out the answer here.

What do you think is the common reason Kiwis fail their driving test?
  • 24.3% Failing to giveway
    24.3% Complete
  • 15.2% Travelling above the speed limit
    15.2% Complete
  • 21.2% Not stopping at stop sign
    21.2% Complete
  • 39.4% Not checking blind spots/mirrors
    39.4% Complete
1186 votes
1836 days ago

How to be more Neighbourly...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Being Neighbourly is a lot more than just signing up to the website. It’s about taking the next step and being helpful and friendly to those around you. There are loads of different ways to be Neighbourly - here are a few suggestions from us.

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1836 days ago

HOUSIE TONIGHT and every Wednesday.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

Good caller, great food and friendly patrons. You will be made very welcome.

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1836 days ago

Huge Sale!

Karla from Redwood

IT’S SALE TIME AT MAKE ME NEW!
95A Sawyers Arms Road. Down the driveway and around the back of Northcity church. Follow the signs 😃

This week we are open:
Thursday & Friday 10-3pm
Saturday 10-1pm

This week:… View more
IT’S SALE TIME AT MAKE ME NEW!
95A Sawyers Arms Road. Down the driveway and around the back of Northcity church. Follow the signs 😃

This week we are open:
Thursday & Friday 10-3pm
Saturday 10-1pm

This week:
~ ALL SHOES ARE $5

~ALL JEANS ARE $5 (we have truck loads!)

~ ALL MENS LONG SLEEVED DRESS SHIRTS ARE $5

~ALL CLOTHING $8 & UNDER THIS WEEK are NOW $4!
(We have bags of $6 & $8 garments that haven’t been in the shop. They will all be outside for you to rummage, again all $4 per item)

~ THE MOST YOU WILL PAY FOR A HANDBAG THIS WEEK WILL BE $10

YOU HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR IT!
On Saturday we are having a mini “fill a bag” $10 sale (supermarket reusable material bags) for kids. That’s right, come on down and rummage through to find all you need for the kids!

See you all this week at MAKE ME NEW OPSHOP!

#thecoolstore #makemenew #opshop #recyclefashion

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1836 days ago

Former Japanese student exchange members

Steve from St Albans

If you live in Christchurch and studied Japanese at High School, you may have gone on an exchange to our Sister City of Kurashiki. We are keen to hear from you. Join our Facebook pages, Christchurch Kurashiki sister city committee or our new previous Kurashiki student exchange students. 2020 is the… View moreIf you live in Christchurch and studied Japanese at High School, you may have gone on an exchange to our Sister City of Kurashiki. We are keen to hear from you. Join our Facebook pages, Christchurch Kurashiki sister city committee or our new previous Kurashiki student exchange students. 2020 is the 30th student exchange and 2024 is the 50 anniversary of the sister city. Always looking for new members.

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1837 days ago

Research Volunteers

Kalie from Christchurch Central

Kia ora,
I am looking for volunteers to participate in a study looking at differences in the relationship between stress and coping in individuals who have been involved in substance use treatment and those without a history of problematic substance use. There is more information in the image … View more
Kia ora,
I am looking for volunteers to participate in a study looking at differences in the relationship between stress and coping in individuals who have been involved in substance use treatment and those without a history of problematic substance use. There is more information in the image below. If you are interested, please email kalie.evans@pg.canterbury.ac.nz and mention where you saw the flyer.

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1837 days ago

Cash Paid for Old Sports Programmes

Helen from Strowan

Can anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Please message me or email hubby on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz

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1837 days ago

Found Earring

Col from Christchurch Central

This earring was found on Stewart Street , Central Chch
...contact me on here to claim, no doubt you will have the other one !

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1837 days ago

UPDATE: Tornado among severe thunderstorms

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE:
-A tornado has left two people injured
-It ripped roofs of buildings and scattered debris through the air
-Power has been cut to more than a thousand homes throughout the city

Click here for advice on staying safe in a storm.

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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch… View more
UPDATE:
-A tornado has left two people injured
-It ripped roofs of buildings and scattered debris through the air
-Power has been cut to more than a thousand homes throughout the city

Click here for advice on staying safe in a storm.

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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Christchurch.

Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening are expected to bring heavy rain and hail to some places. There is also a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms developing, which could produce hail greater than 20mm in diameter. There have also been reports of a tornado.

Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, as well as make driving conditions hazardous.

This watch will be updated by 8:00pm this evening. Keep up to date here.

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1837 days ago

free booster seat

Gerry from Shirley

Hi, we are wanting 1or2 full size booster seats for taking our grandchildren out, have you got one your'e not using any more and would like to pay it forward?, cheers Gerry 0274375003, thanks.

Free

1838 days ago

Know a helping hander?

Countdown Supermarkets

Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero. Nominate here

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1839 days ago

Challenge the unspoken rules

White Ribbon

A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.

White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their … View more
A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.

White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their individuality and define themselves as men who have respectful relationships with themselves and their partners – creating happier, healthier communities for us all.
Find out more

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1840 days ago

Does your community need a splash of paint?

Resene

Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - … View more
Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.

We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Apply now!

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1840 days ago

Redwood Garage Sale

Andrew from Redwood

56 Sarabande Ave (off Winters Rd, near Papanui Primary)

Saturday 16 November 2019

Starts 8am
Ends 12midday

Clothes, carpet, household items, music, DVD, furniture… View more
56 Sarabande Ave (off Winters Rd, near Papanui Primary)

Saturday 16 November 2019

Starts 8am
Ends 12midday

Clothes, carpet, household items, music, DVD, furniture

From $1...

See you there!

Negotiable

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1840 days ago

GARAGE SALE!!!!!

David from Mairehau

Lots of house hold goods, nic nac's, toys (Frozen, Dora, Doc McStuffins etc), some clothes and shoes (womens & girls mostly)
132a Mc Faddens Road
STARTING AT 8AM

Negotiable

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