Woolston, Christchurch

3412 days ago

Poll: Is internet connection an issue for you? #pulseoftheneighbourhood

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If you're reading this, you're using the internet. But how easily you were able to connect to this message could be another matter. Tell us about the internet at your place - good, bad or unreliable? Vote in this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood poll below.

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Is internet connection an issue for you? #pulseoftheneighbourhood
  • 42.7% Not at all - no problems at my place
    42.7% Complete
  • 41.1% It's okay - the connection can be unreliable
    41.1% Complete
  • 6.5% We struggle with internet connection
    6.5% Complete
  • 9.7% We're waiting patiently for fibre
    9.7% Complete
  • 0% What's the internet?
    0% Complete
124 votes
3412 days ago

Woolston Concept Design Consultation

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

Today is the last day of the consultation on the concept design for the new Woolston Community Library. Have your say at www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3412 days ago

Pronto Box recipes have arrived!

FreshChoice New Zealand

When juggling family life, having that little bit extra time for healthy lunch boxes can be a challenge. That’s when FreshChoice comes to the rescue! We've created the Pronto Box recipe series to help you create quick and delicious lunchbox solutions for you and your family! … View moreWhen juggling family life, having that little bit extra time for healthy lunch boxes can be a challenge. That’s when FreshChoice comes to the rescue! We've created the Pronto Box recipe series to help you create quick and delicious lunchbox solutions for you and your family! Watch the video now! Watch the video

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3414 days ago

Countdown to the TEDxChristchurch Awesome Library!

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

Don’t miss this rare and awesome opportunity to watch recent TEDxChristchurch events, on the big screen! Entertaining speakers such as Jason Kerrison, Michele A’Court, Ladi6, Dai Henwood and more will be sharing their views on contemporary topics. The TEDxChristchurch Awesome Library will run… View moreDon’t miss this rare and awesome opportunity to watch recent TEDxChristchurch events, on the big screen! Entertaining speakers such as Jason Kerrison, Michele A’Court, Ladi6, Dai Henwood and more will be sharing their views on contemporary topics. The TEDxChristchurch Awesome Library will run at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre between 22 October – 5 November. Pick up your free schedule from any library. Learn more

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3415 days ago

Special price for Neighbourly readers!

Bev Adams from Woolston Development Project

A few places are still available on our Self Esteem for Women Workshop on Tuesday morning, 1 & 8 November. 10-11.30am. If you are interested in this opportunity and have read this notice on Neighbourly, the registration fee will be reduced from $20 to just $5. Call now to secure your place, … View moreA few places are still available on our Self Esteem for Women Workshop on Tuesday morning, 1 & 8 November. 10-11.30am. If you are interested in this opportunity and have read this notice on Neighbourly, the registration fee will be reduced from $20 to just $5. Call now to secure your place, Bev 3894448.

3415 days ago

Purple Line, Yellow Line & 80 Lincoln - Parklands bus service detouring away from Riccarton Rd at night Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

On Monday 24th October and Tuesday 25th October between 7pm and 5.30am each night all buses will detour away from the eastern end of Riccarton Rd while road works are carried out at the intersection of Riccarton Rd and Deans Ave. Buses travelling towards the city will detour off Riccarton Rd onto … View moreOn Monday 24th October and Tuesday 25th October between 7pm and 5.30am each night all buses will detour away from the eastern end of Riccarton Rd while road works are carried out at the intersection of Riccarton Rd and Deans Ave. Buses travelling towards the city will detour off Riccarton Rd onto Mona Vale Ave, Kilmarnock St and Deans Ave back onto Riccarton Ave to continue the normal route. Buses travelling towards Westfield will detour off Riccarton Ave onto Deans Ave, Kilmarnock St and Mona Vale Ave back onto Riccarton Rd to continue the normal route. Bus stops 17207 and 17932 on Riccarton Rd will be closed during this time and temporary stops will be available further west on Riccarton Rd between Mona Vale Ave and Harakeke St. View detour map attached.

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3418 days ago

Otakaro's Metro Sports Facility

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

The site for the Metro Sports Facility is being prepared for construction.

Between now and early 2017 the majority of Balfour Tce, which currently runs through the centre of the site, will be closed and a new entrance and services to the properties at the western end will be created from Stewart… View more
The site for the Metro Sports Facility is being prepared for construction.

Between now and early 2017 the majority of Balfour Tce, which currently runs through the centre of the site, will be closed and a new entrance and services to the properties at the western end will be created from Stewart St. This is to allow land remediation to commence later in the year.

Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

3416 days ago

Woolston Library Concept Design Consultation

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

Four days left to have your say on the new Woolston Community Library design. The consultation ends on 24 October. Have your say at www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3417 days ago

World Bowls Championships coming to Christchurch

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

Coming to a green near you…Don’t miss out on the action. Get your ticket at www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

For more information check out Newsline here: bit.ly...

Who is excited!

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3417 days ago

Poll: Are schools near your home a good choice? #pulseoftheneighbourhood

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood Survey we're asking about the schools near you. Would you be happy to send your kids to your local - or would you rather send them somewhere else? Vote below!

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Are schools near your home a good choice? #pulseoftheneighbourhood
  • 66.6% Yes - I have great schools nearby
    66.6% Complete
  • 8.8% They're okay
    8.8% Complete
  • 15.1% No - I would rather send my children to another school
    15.1% Complete
  • 9.5% I don't know / not relevant to me
    9.5% Complete
1447 votes
3417 days ago

140 Russley - Mt Pleasant bus service detouring away from Mt Pleasant Rd Thursday 20th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

On Thursday 20th October for one day only all buses travelling towards Mt Pleasant and McCormacks Bay will detour away from part of Mt Pleasant Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the … View moreOn Thursday 20th October for one day only all buses travelling towards Mt Pleasant and McCormacks Bay will detour away from part of Mt Pleasant Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the normal route UNLESS passengers request to be dropped further up the hill upon boarding the bus.
If a passenger needs to be dropped further along the route buses will detour by continuing the normal route up Major Hornbrooke Rd then detour onto Madeley Rd, Bellview Tce and back down the hill along Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the normal route. Please note passengers need to tell the driver upon boarding they need to be taken up the hill otherwise the shorter detour will be run.
Buses travelling towards Russley are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3418 days ago

ROOM/S FOR RENT

Courtney from Phillipstown

Hi all!
We have 2 spare bedrooms in our home available for rent.
You will be living with a quiet professional couple, a dog and a cat.
We are looking for a like-minded couple or one or two singles to join us.
YOU must be working full time, not have pets or children (unless it's part time we … View more
Hi all!
We have 2 spare bedrooms in our home available for rent.
You will be living with a quiet professional couple, a dog and a cat.
We are looking for a like-minded couple or one or two singles to join us.
YOU must be working full time, not have pets or children (unless it's part time we might be willing to negotiate), be ok with pets, smoking outside ONLY.
NO DRUGS.
We are located in Linwood, 5 mins walk from Eastgate and bus stop right outside.
Only off street parking.

Singles $155 per person (rent,power,unlimited wifi)
Couple $250 (rent,power,wifi)

3418 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Canterbury North

So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of … View more
So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises by designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Find out more.
Register now

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3418 days ago

Balancing Your Life

Viviana Zanetti from Phillipstown Community Hub

How much time do you spend at work? Is that the right amount of hours for you?
How much time to you spend with the ones you love, your friends and on social activities? Do you overlap work with social?
What are the goals you have set there?

In the seminars at the Phillipstown Community Hub, … View more
How much time do you spend at work? Is that the right amount of hours for you?
How much time to you spend with the ones you love, your friends and on social activities? Do you overlap work with social?
What are the goals you have set there?

In the seminars at the Phillipstown Community Hub, Yvonna will talk about Balance between Work and Life, and how important that is in getting where you want to be as well as how hard it is to achieve balance between all the parts of your life!

Be active about living your life the best you can, and show that with your RSVPs and inviting your friends who may be interested.

Contributions are gratefully accepted. Suggestion: $5 -$20.

Address: Room 4, Phillipstown Community Hub.

Any questions, please send a message or email enjoyyourlifeltd@gmail.com.

Fb Page: www.facebook.com...

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3418 days ago

What if you can't get home?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.

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