Yaldhurst, Christchurch

3111 days ago

Blind Christchurch mother and daughter tackle the school run on foot, together

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Getting two young children ready for school in the morning is never easy. It is made even more difficult for Christchurch mother Loren Harris, who is blind.

Harris was born with cataracts and developed glaucoma following her surgery at 19. Her left eye is a prosthetic and the right eye has … View more
Getting two young children ready for school in the morning is never easy. It is made even more difficult for Christchurch mother Loren Harris, who is blind.

Harris was born with cataracts and developed glaucoma following her surgery at 19. Her left eye is a prosthetic and the right eye has low, deteriorating vision. She has very a limited peripheral field and her central vision is blurry.

Until three years ago, Harris was independent and mobile. She worked, could see "relatively well" and did not need a lot of assistance. When she suddenly lost a significant amount of vision, her life changed drastically.

But nothing can stop Harris getting her daughter Saxton, 2, off to pre-school. On sunny mornings, they walk; if it's raining, they catch a bus then walk the rest of the way.

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3100 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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3100 days ago

Free reading and writing classes for adults

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Improve your reading, writing and spelling skills with our FREE adult literacy classes at Ara Institute of Canterbury. They are a great way to enhance your skills for work, study or everyday life, in a friendly and supportive place.

There are daytime and evening classes held throughout the year.… View more
Improve your reading, writing and spelling skills with our FREE adult literacy classes at Ara Institute of Canterbury. They are a great way to enhance your skills for work, study or everyday life, in a friendly and supportive place.

There are daytime and evening classes held throughout the year. To find out more, call us on 0800 24 24 76 or visit ara.ac.nz.
Find out more

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3103 days ago

Our Much loved Cat was killed On Gardiners Rd

Hayley from Harewood

Our beautiful 8 month old Boy Marble was hit and killed Saturday evening outside out house on Gardiners Rd. I think the person involved or someone rang our doorbell but I was in the shower. I had called him to come inside he has to be inside at night. We found him placed on the grass outside our … View moreOur beautiful 8 month old Boy Marble was hit and killed Saturday evening outside out house on Gardiners Rd. I think the person involved or someone rang our doorbell but I was in the shower. I had called him to come inside he has to be inside at night. We found him placed on the grass outside our neighbours in the morning. He never went on the road so we are devestated. I want to thank whoever placed him for us to find him. Just cant understand how it happened. He was a big boy. Please can people slow down on Gardiners Rd. Its not a racetrack and people are doing 80 to 100km at times. Marble was found dead on my sons 7th birthday. He had been his xmas present. There are animals and children in residential areas. 50km is for a reason. It could easily be a child. Thank you

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3101 days ago

Poll: Americas Cup

Allen Gunn from Allen Gunn- Harcourts

Do you think Christchurch should hold a parade for Team New Zealand and the America's cup?

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Americas Cup
  • 44.4% Yes
    44.4% Complete
  • 25.9% No
    25.9% Complete
  • 29.6% Don't care
    29.6% Complete
54 votes
3117 days ago

Laptop Repair

Laptop Repair

Negotiable

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3101 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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3102 days ago

CARAVAN TO RENT

Joanne from Hornby

Main South Road, opposite Hornby Mall. $150 wk includes double bed, kitchenette, power, internet. Must be clean and quiet as on family property. Ph 3493515 / 027532586

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3102 days ago

Firewood

Bryan from Avonhead

We have for sale firewood - black poplar and Elm -rounds It has just been cut down Standard trailer load 6 X 4 $95
Must pick up but we can help load
Please call or text
027 370 7737

Price: $95

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3102 days ago

Online or at home earning.

Pamela from Bishopdale

Hello. Just trying to earn some extra dollars from home. Does anybody know of anyway to earn money from home( not selling or pyramid selling). I belong to a couple of survey groups. Any suggetions like that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

3102 days ago

Pool Table Full Size Slate Base Reasonable offers

Debbie from Bishopdale

Elmwood Tennis Club Heaton Street, have a full sized slate based Pool Table they are willing to sell to someone who presents an offer, we only want a fair price for it, what you think it is worth.
Balls-Cues included.
The removal will require a team of men as it is heavy.
The clubs phone … View more
Elmwood Tennis Club Heaton Street, have a full sized slate based Pool Table they are willing to sell to someone who presents an offer, we only want a fair price for it, what you think it is worth.
Balls-Cues included.
The removal will require a team of men as it is heavy.
The clubs phone number is 355-8377 or email elmwoodtc@xtra.co.nz.
The Club is open throughout the week and saturdays, contact person would be Ashley Club Administrator.

Negotiable

3103 days ago

Phlox Paniculata

Sarah Neighbourly Lead from Burnside

Hi looking to buy White Admiral or David White tall phlox cuttings please, seems to be impossible to obtain this old time cottage garden favourite.

Thanks very much

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