Templeton, Christchurch

697 days ago

Can you help Paint it Orange?

Resene

Hey Neighbours, did you know that Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability?

This month you could help Arthritis New Zealand by purchasing a testpot of your favourite orange.

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop… View more
Hey Neighbours, did you know that Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability?

This month you could help Arthritis New Zealand by purchasing a testpot of your favourite orange.

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ! The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Find out more

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703 days ago

Pegasus Beach fire

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

130 residents have been evacuated overnight from Woodend Beach Holiday Park due to a large bush fire in the area.

The fire started at Pegasus Beach on Wednesday 2 November and due to the high winds it swiftly headed south towards Christchurch.
The Woodend Holiday Park is currently in the direct… View more
130 residents have been evacuated overnight from Woodend Beach Holiday Park due to a large bush fire in the area.

The fire started at Pegasus Beach on Wednesday 2 November and due to the high winds it swiftly headed south towards Christchurch.
The Woodend Holiday Park is currently in the direct path of the fire and therefore residents were evacuated. As of this morning, 200 hectares of land has now been damaged in the blaze.

Twelve trucks and 50 firefighters remain on the scene and were doing everything they could overnight to slow the fire’s progress, including using heavy machinery to create firebreaks. There had been no known loss of homes or other property however the fire is still active as of 9am this morning and the smoke can be detected as far as the Port Hills.

What you need to know:
- The fire is parallel to the beach from Pegasus Beach towards Woodend Beach and public should avoid this area
- Waimakariri Civil Defence and Police are assisting residents and have set up a hub for evacuees at Woodend Community Centre
- There will be an update for residents at the community centre at 10am

Further updates will be in the comments below this post.

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699 days ago

Fireworks Halswell Quarry

Gordon from Halswell

I found this on the nob by the rangers hut.
It appears that the whole box of fireworks has exploded all in one go. WOW
I hope no one was hurt but anyone who thinks fireworks are not dangerous.

699 days ago

Clothes Swap - Free

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated.
Donated clothes will be on display so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, Kids clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to drop off you can … View more
Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated.
Donated clothes will be on display so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, Kids clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to drop off you can still come along on the evening and help yourself to free clothes.

VIP tickets are given to those who drop off their clothes prior to the event, this ticket will give you and a friend early entry to the event.

Drop off can be arrangement in Lincoln. We also have several drop off locations and times listed below, we can be identified by our blue Lincoln Envirotown t-shirt with a fantail on it.

You can also get in touch through Facebook @LincolnEnvirotown, email lincolnenvirotowntrust@gmail.com or call 03 423 0445 to arrange.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Lincoln Library
Thursday 10th November, 7pm-7.45pm

Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston Library
Thursday 10th November, 7pm-7.45pm

Lincoln University - Mrs O’s Cafe
Mondays and Wednesdays
7th, 9th, 14th, 16th November
9am-10am


Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.

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699 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing a ticket today.
Find out more

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699 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View more
Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.

If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.

Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.

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704 days ago

Spike in youth crime ?

Gordon from Halswell

"The headlines asserting a 'youth crime spike' are not backed up by the current hard data. The stats don’t show a spike in youth crime, let alone a wave, swell, or tsunami.

Outside of highly visible headline-generating crimes they show the opposite - and Ric Stevens Open … View more
"The headlines asserting a 'youth crime spike' are not backed up by the current hard data. The stats don’t show a spike in youth crime, let alone a wave, swell, or tsunami.

Outside of highly visible headline-generating crimes they show the opposite - and Ric Stevens Open Justice Project reporting brought to light the ways current coverage could be distorting perceptions of what is actually going on.

Others have also presented a perspective missing many of the stories on youth crime so far.

Tim McKinnel in 'Crime: Need vs Greed' by Octopus Pictures, screening on TVNZ 1 in October 2022.Tim McKinnel in 'Crime: Need vs Greed' by Octopus Pictures, screening on TVNZ 1 in October 2022. Photo: supplied
Later this month in TVNZ’s Tuesday night Documentary New Zealand slot, former police detective Tim McKinnel investigates how white collar crime is often unreported and unpunished but young people are locked into cycles of crime".
WOW
So what were we talking about?

701 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I was spiraling out of control

I don't have many memories from my childhood, but the memories I do have relate to food - picnics with bacon and egg pie, my mother’s home cooking, Sunday bread. I was never much of a sweet tooth, but instead I preferred savouries, pastries, breads and the … View more
I was spiraling out of control

I don't have many memories from my childhood, but the memories I do have relate to food - picnics with bacon and egg pie, my mother’s home cooking, Sunday bread. I was never much of a sweet tooth, but instead I preferred savouries, pastries, breads and the like. I grew up on a farm and food was plentiful and was never restricted and I lived a pretty healthy, active lifestyle.

Once I hit my teenage years, however, I remember starting to get worried about my weight. (I'll just mention here that I don't think I have ever been overweight and I certainly wasn't overweight as a teenager). I'm not sure how this all came about, but it was around the time I started getting interested in boys and my body was changing. I would stare at myself in the mirror and think I was fat.

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702 days ago

Woodland wonderland

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters. Use Resene testpots to create these four cuties. Find out how to create your own.

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703 days ago

Iso bricks please

Chantelle from Hornby

My daughters really would like to collect the bricks from countdown but sadly I can’t afford to get many please if anyone has any spare May they please have them update my kids r greatful to those who have helped thm they are still collecting and now love the old countdown set aswel so if anyone … View moreMy daughters really would like to collect the bricks from countdown but sadly I can’t afford to get many please if anyone has any spare May they please have them update my kids r greatful to those who have helped thm they are still collecting and now love the old countdown set aswel so if anyone has any spare they would appreciate them a lot

703 days ago

Storage

Wayne from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Looking for somewhere that has a secure storage for firewood that will be being used for my Free Service to support and supply people in need for our community.
Looking for someone who be keen to support me please with this.

708 days ago

Poll: When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a fine line between being helpful and minding your own business.

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When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?
  • 41% Of course! It's the neighbourly thing to do.
    41% Complete
  • 22% I'd consider it, but probably wouldn't without checking first.
    22% Complete
  • 13.1% No way, I can barely get my own done as it is.
    13.1% Complete
  • 20.8% I don't have a berm so it's not an option to consider.
    20.8% Complete
  • 3.1% People mow berms?
    3.1% Complete
490 votes
705 days ago

Gardener

Donna from Hornby

Hello everyone.
Does anyone know of a reliable gardener that is trustworthy and reliable for 1.5 hours gardening a fortnight?

705 days ago

Poll: Hey Christchurch neighbours! Are you planning to check out Scape 2022?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

Scape, Christchurch's public arts festival, kicks off this Saturday. It's free to view and aims to revolutionise the city's open spaces.

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Hey Christchurch neighbours! Are you planning to check out Scape 2022?
  • 18.4% Cool! I can't wait to check it out again.
    18.4% Complete
  • 28% I've never heard of Scape, but count me in.
    28% Complete
  • 20% It's a great initiative, but not my thing
    20% Complete
  • 33.6% Hm, I think I'll leave it to the true art fans
    33.6% Complete
125 votes
703 days ago

Borrow chainsaw for free firewood service

Wayne from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Can anyone please if possible let me borrow a chainsaw for a day to cut some firewood please. To help support my free community service

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