Wainoni, Christchurch

342 days ago

Colour your summer

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Get creative with colour with these art projects using Resene paints.

Find out how to get creative with these easy ideas.

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343 days ago

Amazing lot of luxe Skincare. EGF Serum, Bumble and Bumble, Inkey List, & more.

Marie from Linwood

If outside Neighbourly please email mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com.

Incredible selection of skincare to pamper your skin over the harsh Winter months.

BRAND NEW. HUGE DISCOUNT

Retail price $250!

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If outside Neighbourly please email mariedaniel181010@yahoo.com.

Incredible selection of skincare to pamper your skin over the harsh Winter months.

BRAND NEW. HUGE DISCOUNT

Retail price $250!

Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Serum 30ml. $26 4 X more powerful than Hyaluronic Acid.

City Beauty Blue Defense Hydrogel
50ml. $107 ($65 USD)

Blue Defense HydroGel’s unique gel texture infuses the skin with intense hydration by both attracting and retaining moisture. This formula also helps “energize” tired-looking skin, while helping protect against damaging blue light — improving the look of dark spots, wrinkles, and dullness.
Infuse your skin with deep hydration for a supple, radiant, youthful look.

RE SKINCARE
Egf Rejuvenation Serum $36

Designed to provide rapid skin rejuvenation.
Its advanced formula, enriched with EGF (Epidermal Growth factor) for cell regeneration is highly effective in fine lines and visible wrinkle reduction.
It helps to smooth skin texture, fade out acne scars and pockmark.
Additional BFGF (Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor) repairs skin damage caused by UV rays, ageing and external stress factors.
Hyaluronic Acid promotes skin moisture, texture and elasticity improvement
EGF Repair Serum rejuvenate your skin quickly by boosting cell production for bright, smooth and youthful look.

Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer. 30ml. $13

Clinique
Take The Day Off Makeup Remover. 30ml. $13

Price: $40

346 days ago

Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?

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Should we pay people for giving blood?
  • 31.8% Yes, it makes sense
    31.8% Complete
  • 50.7% No, that's too risky
    50.7% Complete
  • 17.6% I'd need more information
    17.6% Complete
2141 votes
348 days ago

Housing intensification proposal challenged by submitters

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Christchurch engineering lecturer says the city council’s proposed changes to the district plan includes a “manufactured” reason to stop developers from building higher density housing.

Tom Logan, a senior lecturer in civil systems engineering at the University of Canterbury, is one of … View more
A Christchurch engineering lecturer says the city council’s proposed changes to the district plan includes a “manufactured” reason to stop developers from building higher density housing.

Tom Logan, a senior lecturer in civil systems engineering at the University of Canterbury, is one of about 1000 people and organisations who have told the city council their views on Plan Change 14 (PC14), which aims to increase housing availability and affordability by cutting red tape.

A final round of submissions closed on Monday, with an independent hearings panel set to begin in October.

The plan change was triggered by new medium density rules set by central government in 2021, which called on large cities like Christchurch to allow up to three homes of three storeys each on most sections across the city.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here (subscription required).

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345 days ago

Let’s get baking

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
This week we’re celebrating bake week. So whether you are looking to cook up a storm or try out a new recipe we have lots of ideas for you. Pop in and check out our feature table.
Open 7 days. Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
683 … View more
Hi everyone
This week we’re celebrating bake week. So whether you are looking to cook up a storm or try out a new recipe we have lots of ideas for you. Pop in and check out our feature table.
Open 7 days. Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road behind Dominoes.

346 days ago

CAB at The Loft – Tuesday, 25 July

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our team is at the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) every Tuesday, from 11am- 2pm, to help you. If you have an issue and you need help, just pop on in, you don't need an appointment. They will usually be sat in the Library next to our big yellow flag.

The Loft also gives access to a wide … View more
Our team is at the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) every Tuesday, from 11am- 2pm, to help you. If you have an issue and you need help, just pop on in, you don't need an appointment. They will usually be sat in the Library next to our big yellow flag.

The Loft also gives access to a wide range of Health and Social services. Organisations such as Community Law and Kingdom Resources are there at different times during the week. Check under the 'Read More' for a link to give you more information about times and whether you need an appointment.

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347 days ago

Spark a little hope this Christmas

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.
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Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.

Don’t wait for December, it’s time to start thinking about how you can help today!

For just $40 a box, you can give the gift of hope and 100% of your donation will go to families who are doing it tough this year. Your generosity makes a difference.
Find out more

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347 days ago

Learn These Power Terms and SAVE MONEY!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it … View more
Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it really won’t help you feel confident in comparing different plans. We don’t want to see our Neighbours get tripped up and stuck with a big bill this chilly season!

So to help you, we’ve put together a list of all the power terminology that you need to know!
Learn the terms

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350 days ago

What was the legacy of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By Lee Kenny:

Talk of Christchurch stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has rekindled memories of when the Garden City staged the event almost 50 years ago.

Mayor Phil Mauger says the tournament should be brought to Canterbury but other city leaders disagree - read the full story … View more
By Lee Kenny:

Talk of Christchurch stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has rekindled memories of when the Garden City staged the event almost 50 years ago.

Mayor Phil Mauger says the tournament should be brought to Canterbury but other city leaders disagree - read the full story about that in The Press.

So what was the legacy of the tenth British Commonwealth Games, held in Christchurch from January 24 to February 2, 1974?

The tournament saw 1276 athletes from 38 countries take part in 121 medal events. They stayed in the student accommodation at University of Canterbury.

In June 1974, The Press published that the Christchurch City Council had blown its budget, with one of the largest contributors being the overspend on the QEII, which cost five times the initial $20,300 cost.


The final bill was $101,821 ($1.3m today).

However, the sports facility needed a major upgrade 26 years later after falling into disrepair.

Speaking in 1999, council staff said that the construction of the pool and stadium had been rushed to ensure completion for the Games.


“The low quality of finish, and lack of maintenance over the intervening years, had left the building in poor repair. Several health and safety risks had been identified,” The Press reported at the time.

In 2000, work began on the site’s $20.7 million revamp but just over a decade later, it was announced the whole QEII Park and complex would be demolished.

News reports in April 2012 confirmed the site would be knocked down, having been closed since the February 22 earthquake the year before.

A new facility - Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre - opened on part of the site in May 2018 at a cost of $38.6m.


Other Christchurch venues for the 1974 games included Cowles Stadium in Aranui and Woolston Working Men’s Club which staged the bowls' tournament.

The Town Hall hosted weightlifting and wrestling. Road cyclists raced around Cashmere, Beckenham and Huntsbury, and the shooting was split between West Melton, Yaldhurst and McLeans Island.

During the Games, New Zealand won a total of 35 medals (nine gold, eight silver and 18 bronze), compared to last year’s Commonwealth Games (Birmingham 2022) when Kiwi athletes brought home a medal haul of 49.

349 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Life in Addictive Eaters Anonymous provides me with the freedom to have great adventures

Before I came into the fellowship of Addictive Eaters Anonymous, I lived full of fear, resentment, self-pity, shame, and self-obsession. My eating was completely out of control and I could no longer stop … View more
Life in Addictive Eaters Anonymous provides me with the freedom to have great adventures

Before I came into the fellowship of Addictive Eaters Anonymous, I lived full of fear, resentment, self-pity, shame, and self-obsession. My eating was completely out of control and I could no longer stop eating even though I really wanted to and went to great lengths to try and stop. My world became a small and lonely existence where the only thing I looked forward to was hiding out with my food. There was no room for adventure in my life.

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349 days ago

Free tech clinic

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Geeks on Wheels will be holding their free drop in clinic on Wednesday, 26th July – 1-2pm
- 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre)

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349 days ago

Shiny and new

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Combine paint and a vinyl adhesive to great effect.

Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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353 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
351 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 19-25 July 2023

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.

1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. Free legal clinics – … View more
We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.

1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 20th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

3. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 20th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

4. Justice of the peace – Monday, 24th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

5. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 25th – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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351 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
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