Westmorland, Christchurch

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Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

659 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
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660 days ago

Water pressure !

Colleen from Westmorland

Since the council have raised the water pressure I have had 3 pipes burst on my drive. I would like to have a plumber or drainlayer to put a water pressure reducing valve at the main This has been happening since 1 st October Thanks ! Colleen Gemmell gemmellcolleen@gmail.com

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659 days ago

Queen Elizabeth Coronation Mugs

Lisa from Halswell

Pickup Halswell

Price: $30

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659 days ago

Queen Elizabeth Coronation set (1953)

Lisa from Halswell

One cup, saucer and side plate
Pick up is Halswell

Price: $40

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660 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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660 days ago

recent Neighbourly poll

Graham & Christine from Kennedys Bush

I read with interest the comments on the recent Neighbourly poll regarding what we should be doing about climate, especially in the wake of the last few years' worth of floods in New Zealand.
I invite all readers to source their information from reputable sources such as our own NIWA: … View more
I read with interest the comments on the recent Neighbourly poll regarding what we should be doing about climate, especially in the wake of the last few years' worth of floods in New Zealand.
I invite all readers to source their information from reputable sources such as our own NIWA: niwa.co.nz... , the USA's NASA: climate.nasa.gov... ,
the Australian CSIRO: www.csiro.au... , or the equivalent national science academy from any developed nation.
That would put an end to unsupported, inaccurate or irrelevant amateur opinions such as "the climate has always changed" or "volcanoes emit more GHGs than people do."
We should be very wary of confusing evidence with opinion or wishful thinking.
I feel very strongly about this, as in a decade or two we will have to justify our action (or lack of it) to our children. www.economist.com...

660 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
662 days ago

5-week Qigong Beginners Morning Course - exercising with energy

Sandy from Aidanfield

Qigong beginners course with 2 classes per week
Time: 13 Feb - 15 March, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:45am
Total is 10 classes.

Guided by experienced Chinese Zhineng Qigong teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Welcome to … View more
Qigong beginners course with 2 classes per week
Time: 13 Feb - 15 March, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:45am
Total is 10 classes.

Guided by experienced Chinese Zhineng Qigong teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Welcome to experience gentle, flowing meditative movements with energy healing
Practical practice, meditation and theory study

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield, Christchurch

Regular fee: $235, including classes, Qigong book and CD (or mp3 soundtracks)
Early bird: $185 if you register before the 3rd of Feb.

Space limited to 7.
Enquiry or registration: email Sandy on sandyjsky@gmail.com

Discover a great natural “medicine” to heal the body, mind and spirit
Gather the universal energy for rejuvenation
Enhancing your health, immune system, spine, flexibility, serenity, relaxation, pelvic floor muscles, core strength, energy, wellbeing and inner joy

Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy. It is the foundation to Tai Chi, but relatively simpler than Tai Chi.
Qigong includes dynamic and static forms.
Zhineng Qigong emphasises moving meditation rather than static meditation.

It uses the consciousness, body, breath, sound vibration and universal Qi(energy) to bring about a positive transformation of the body, mind and spirit.

“Since beginning Qigong, my asthma gradually got better, and my breathing has improved. I no longer take any medication for asthma.
My food intolerances have gradually resolved and I can now eat most of the foods that used to cause problems for me.
My energy levels have improved and my right hip pain is hardly noticeable.
My body feels light and I can often feel the qi moving through.
I feel much calmer and any anxiety I had is gone.”
~ Vicki Parr

“The gentle movements stretch every muscle in my body although they look very simple. My muscles feel stronger, and I am mentally stronger too. While practicing, I feel the sense of “unity with the universe.”
~ Susan Sky

“Through regular qigong practice, my back pain is healed and my spine is more flexible. I had also been suffering severe shoulder pain for months. Just like a miracle, after one qigong class the pain had gone. The pain did come back a couple of days later, but much milder. After regular practice, I am pain free. This was a wow fact for me. I LOVE the feeling of connection to the Universal Qi, and would like to share qigong with others.”
~ Graham Good

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663 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
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671 days ago

Recycling blue milk tops

Chris from Hoon Hay

Hello could anyone suggest where I can take blue milk bottle tops?

663 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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663 days ago

Free collapsible bed and new matress

Willi from Tai Tapu

Available from Lincoln during business hours

Free

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667 days ago

Retired handy man maybe???

Sarah from Waltham

I'm wondering if anyone knows anybody that could help an elderly friend of mine.
She lives in Waddington (Darfield, Shiefield way) and has bought a wooden shed.
She has a bit of a concrete pad, but it probably needs extending.
The shed sides and roof are basically a piece each. Has plans … View more
I'm wondering if anyone knows anybody that could help an elderly friend of mine.
She lives in Waddington (Darfield, Shiefield way) and has bought a wooden shed.
She has a bit of a concrete pad, but it probably needs extending.
The shed sides and roof are basically a piece each. Has plans with it.
She also needs a clothes line put in, has the poles etc, just needs holes dug and filled with concrete.
She's on a pension, so can't afford alot, but really needs the shed for her winter firewood.
Anyone know anyone out that way, or who would be willing to travel out there to help her.
Shed plans, photos etc can be provided for means of a quote etc.

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666 days ago

Oboe teacher

Steven from Halswell

Hi everyone, Im looking for an oboe teacher for my son. In Halswell area or around. Any recommendations? Thanks.

667 days ago

Funky fridge makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.

Follow out easy instructions.

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