Yaldhurst, Christchurch

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

76 days ago

Keep your vehicle safe with the following tips ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

๐Ÿš— Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
๐Ÿš™ Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
๐Ÿš— Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
๐Ÿš™ Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
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๐Ÿš— Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
๐Ÿš™ Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
๐Ÿš— Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
๐Ÿš™ Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
๐Ÿš— Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
๐Ÿš™ Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
๐Ÿš— Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
๐Ÿš™ Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
๐Ÿš— If the vehicle is keyless, โ€˜keysโ€™ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
๐Ÿš™ Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so youโ€™ll know if you see something that doesnโ€™t seem right.

Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.

If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.

Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers

For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.

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93 days ago

Scam Alert: Cryptocurrency

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

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Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.

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77 days ago

Poll: Space or the Ocean โ€” Where should our focus be? โ˜„๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?

Itโ€™s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?

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Space or the Ocean โ€” Where should our focus be? โ˜„๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ
  • 89.5% The Ocean!
    89.5% Complete
  • 10.5% Space!
    10.5% Complete
523 votes
77 days ago

Bake Cupcakes, Change Animalsโ€™ Lives

SPCA Cupcake Day

Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!

Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View more
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!

Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, youโ€™ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
Find out more

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78 days ago

A gift for you when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden

NZ House & Garden

Looking for inspiration for your home and garden? Subscribe to NZ House & Garden today and receive a luxurious bonus gift.

When you take out a 1- or 2-year subscription, youโ€™ll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.

Infused with the power of East Cape mฤnuka … View more
Looking for inspiration for your home and garden? Subscribe to NZ House & Garden today and receive a luxurious bonus gift.

When you take out a 1- or 2-year subscription, youโ€™ll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.

Infused with the power of East Cape mฤnuka oil, this lightweight daily cream is designed to hydrate, firm, and nourish your skin โ€“ the perfect treat to enjoy while you relax with your magazine.

Subscribe now for endless ideas, beautiful homes and gardens from across New Zealand, and a little indulgence just for you.

From the team at Mags4Gifts

T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 300 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years before 26 October 2025
Find out more

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79 days ago

They made it for astronauts. We get to sleep on it. Coincidence?

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Hornby

Hey neighbours!

Hereโ€™s a fun one โ€” the same material NASA created to cushion astronauts in space is now helping Kiwis get their best sleep ever.

Itโ€™s called Tempur, and itโ€™s not your average mattress. The TEMPURยฎ material gently adapts to your body, easing pressure points and giving… View more
Hey neighbours!

Hereโ€™s a fun one โ€” the same material NASA created to cushion astronauts in space is now helping Kiwis get their best sleep ever.

Itโ€™s called Tempur, and itโ€™s not your average mattress. The TEMPURยฎ material gently adapts to your body, easing pressure points and giving you that โ€œfloating on airโ€ kind of comfort.

Weโ€™ve put together a simple guide to help you find the perfect one for your sleep style. Check them out here: beds4u.co.nz...

So if youโ€™ve been mattress-hunting, maybe itโ€™s time to check out the brand that started in space. Pop into your nearest Beds4U store and feel the Tempur difference for yourself โ€” your back (and your dreams) will thank you.

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80 days ago

Appeal for information following sudden death in Eastern Terrace

The Team from Canterbury Police

Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The circumstances of the manโ€™s death remain unclear, and Police are working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident.… View more
Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The circumstances of the manโ€™s death remain unclear, and Police are working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident.

Officers are particularly focused on tracing the manโ€™s movements over the past two weeks and are appealing to the public for any information that may assist. โ€œWe are committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding this manโ€™s death,โ€ says Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend. โ€œThis is a perplexing case, and we are keeping an open mind as we work through a number of inquiries.โ€

As part of the investigation, Police are conducting an area canvas of the Eastern Terrace neighbourhood to identify anyone who may have seen or interacted with the deceased in recent weeks.

Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact Police on 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote file number 251004/7850.

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87 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? ๐Ÿ’ธ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

Thereโ€™s no single fix. Itโ€™ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the … View more
The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

Thereโ€™s no single fix. Itโ€™ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.

Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.

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Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? ๐Ÿ’ธ
  • 18.8% Yes
    18.8% Complete
  • 76.4% No
    76.4% Complete
  • 4.7% No opinion
    4.7% Complete
1370 votes
82 days ago

Waking Up Tired? It Might Not Be the Coffee

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Hornby

Hey Neighbours!

Ever wake up feeling just as tired as when you went to bed? Sometimes itโ€™s not the late nights or extra coffeeโ€”itโ€™s your mattress. A good one can be the secret to deeper sleep, brighter mornings, and way more energy during the day.

The best part? Finding the right … View more
Hey Neighbours!

Ever wake up feeling just as tired as when you went to bed? Sometimes itโ€™s not the late nights or extra coffeeโ€”itโ€™s your mattress. A good one can be the secret to deeper sleep, brighter mornings, and way more energy during the day.

The best part? Finding the right mattress doesnโ€™t have to break the bankโ€”just know what to look for, test it out in-store, and keep an eye on sales.

Want to know if your mattress is past its prime? Hereโ€™s a quick guide that can help:
beds4u.co.nz...

Hereโ€™s to sweet dreams and happier mornings, neighbours!

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83 days ago

Float style by your bedside with Resene.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen or higher gloss Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create and paint your own floating ledge with these easy step by step instructions.

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84 days ago

Pay no weekly fee for 12 months*

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for 12 months* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 31 October 2025.

That means that you wonโ€™t pay rates, water rates, home insurance, maintenance fees and more.

And because life … View more
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for 12 months* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 31 October 2025.

That means that you wonโ€™t pay rates, water rates, home insurance, maintenance fees and more.

And because life at Ryman means less home upkeep, youโ€™ll have more time for the things you love.

*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply.

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85 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.

Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you.

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93 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Bird of the Year ... voting is open!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

For two decades, Aotearoaโ€™s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.

Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealandโ€™s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats … View more
For two decades, Aotearoaโ€™s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.

Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealandโ€™s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats they face, and how we can protect our feathered taonga. Important work that we love seeing!

Who was last yearโ€™s champ? ๐Ÿ† The Yellow-eyed penguin, one of the worldโ€™s rarest penguins. But this year, Neighbourly is keeping a close eye on another ocean wanderer: the Tฤซtฤซ (Cookโ€™s petrel).

Who is getting your vote this year? ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ—ณ Voting closes: Sunday 28 September
๐Ÿ… Winner announced: Monday 29 September

We hope this brings a smile!

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85 days ago

Your plasma can help treat someoneโ€™s cancer

NZ Blood

The treatment for someoneโ€™s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. Itโ€™s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someoneโ€™s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. Itโ€™s a precious gift to those in need. But itโ€™s in high demand.

Please help someone start their new life today.Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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86 days ago

Want Your Guests to Never Want to Leave? Hereโ€™s How!

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Hornby

Hey Neighbours,

Thinking about giving your guest room a little upgrade but unsure which bed will do the trick? The right bed can turn an ordinary guest room into a cozy, welcoming retreat your friends and family will love.

From sleeper sofas and trundle beds to rolled mattresses and … View more
Hey Neighbours,

Thinking about giving your guest room a little upgrade but unsure which bed will do the trick? The right bed can turn an ordinary guest room into a cozy, welcoming retreat your friends and family will love.

From sleeper sofas and trundle beds to rolled mattresses and base-in-a-box options, thereโ€™s something for every space and style. And rememberโ€”a comfy mattress is the key to happy, well-rested guests!

Curious to learn more? Check out our full guide here:
beds4u.co.nz...

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