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Keep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great, too.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how … View moreKeep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great, too.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Neighbourly is a great place to get extra profile for your product or business - but commercial messaging without a Business profile is a Neighbourly no-no.
To advertise your services you need to set up a Premium Business Listing.
Whether you're a local tradie, a massage therapist, a … View moreNeighbourly is a great place to get extra profile for your product or business - but commercial messaging without a Business profile is a Neighbourly no-no.
To advertise your services you need to set up a Premium Business Listing.
Whether you're a local tradie, a massage therapist, a life coach or a computer fixer-upperer, if you're making money from the service you're offering and/or are a registered business, a Neighbourly business profile is for you!
Your services can then be found in the local Business Directory on Neighbourly - a one-stop shop of businesses, tradies and services in your community.
Find out more about setting up your business profile here.
If you’re unsure whether a business profile is for you, check out our Help section, or feel free to contact us.
Red Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.
This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.
Walk, run, dance, jump, or… View moreRed Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.
This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.
Walk, run, dance, jump, or hop 10,000 steps a day and learn about global and local events and get to know real people who have been affected by disaster or conflict. Your fundraising efforts will go towards helping others, just like the people you will learn about.
Registrations are now open!
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food pantry, help someone with a broken down car or flat tire, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month also coincides with World Humanitarian Day on August 19th and Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
This is a message from Art Mix Norwester and also from me, to thank all the people who have helped with items they loaned or gave to the Group, to practice drawing recently. We had a cowboy/horse theme and then a wrecked sports shoe couple of nights. They were both successful and helped with the … View moreThis is a message from Art Mix Norwester and also from me, to thank all the people who have helped with items they loaned or gave to the Group, to practice drawing recently. We had a cowboy/horse theme and then a wrecked sports shoe couple of nights. They were both successful and helped with the students skills enormously.
This is a Community art class held at Christchurch Girls High with people coming from all round surrounding country areas and also the city itself. If you are interested go to www.Art... Mix Norwester. Or the email is artmixnorwester@gmail.com. Also listed in the Artists of Canterbury Guide. We no longer have a facebook page.
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View moreWhile there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)
There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.
And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.
International Rugby League returns to the South Island with a doubleheader at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium.
The New Zealand Kiwis, the Great Britain Rugby League Lions, Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Fiji Bati will be in action in the Garden City on November 9.
The first game of the … View moreInternational Rugby League returns to the South Island with a doubleheader at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium.
The New Zealand Kiwis, the Great Britain Rugby League Lions, Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Fiji Bati will be in action in the Garden City on November 9.
The first game of the doubleheader sees Oceania Cup Pool B rivals Fiji Bati and Papua New Guinea Kumuls play. Followed by historical rivals the Kiwis and the Great Britain Rugby League Lions battle it out for supremacy in their final Test match against each.
Tickets from $20 + fees (Adults) and $10 (kids) + fees.
Two firearms buyback events in Canterbury have been cancelled to avoid a "double up", police say.
Police said in a statement on Monday events in Rangiora on Friday and Rakaia on Saturday had been cancelled.
Events would still go ahead in both towns the following week.
Take your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View moreTake your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.
Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Hiya neighbours. I am still looking for someone who can modify my existing website. I normally maintain it myself but it's not mobile phone friendly and needs a re-jig. Can anyone help?. You can have a look at it www.whiteheadsigns.co.nz... Thanks to all, Lynda W.
Hi all, I run Yoga classes for babies, preschoolers, kids, pre-teens and adult restorative in my own purpose built (created) studio in Belfast.
I am a fully trained Rainbow Yoga Teacher and LOVE yoga and children! I teach 11x classes a week and would love to have some new faces come and join the… View moreHi all, I run Yoga classes for babies, preschoolers, kids, pre-teens and adult restorative in my own purpose built (created) studio in Belfast.
I am a fully trained Rainbow Yoga Teacher and LOVE yoga and children! I teach 11x classes a week and would love to have some new faces come and join the fun!!
My studio is called "The Yogi Tribe" and is on Facebook if you would like to have a look at the types of things we get up too. My website is currently being created =)
Contact Stacey Cox
0273875513 (text and Il you call back)
theyogitribe@yahoo.com
for more details =)
The coldest blast of winter so far is starting to move on to the south of the country ahead of expected disruption from heavy snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
MetService has issued heavy snow warnings for much of Canterbury and Marlborough, and parts of Central Otago, from Tuesday evening … View moreThe coldest blast of winter so far is starting to move on to the south of the country ahead of expected disruption from heavy snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
MetService has issued heavy snow warnings for much of Canterbury and Marlborough, and parts of Central Otago, from Tuesday evening until Wednesday afternoon, advising that snow will fall as low as 200 metres causing problems for travellers and farmers.
Below 200m, sleet and heavy rain may also be a problem for Christchurch and parts of Banks Peninsula on Wednesday morning.
Flexible barriers in the middle of the road, new roundabouts, traffic lights at a school crossing and changes to speed limits are among the ideas proposed to make the high-risk stretch of State Highway 1 in North Canterbury safer.
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