Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3185 days ago

Christchurch is in for a wet 24 hours

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage … View more
Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. If you spot a blocked or overflowing public street drain you can report it to the Council’s Contact Centre.

For all you need to know click here.
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3185 days ago

Annual Plan 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Check out some examples of the types of projects that are in this year’s Draft Annual Plan #cccplan

More information on what's planned here: bit.ly...

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3185 days ago

Register a Great Community Clean Up Event and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.

So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Register now

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3186 days ago

Have you seen the latest forecast?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might … View more
Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might arise as a result of the wet weather. For all you need to know visit: ccc.govt.nz...

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3186 days ago

Cut down your power bill this autumn!

Electric Kiwi

See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View more
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.

3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.

4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.

5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.

Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Find out more!

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3187 days ago

THANKS!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.

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3187 days ago

Have a heart of gold - support the St John Annual Appeal

St John New Zealand

Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

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Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Donate now!

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3189 days ago

Leather lounge suite

Tony from Clifton

Selling our American oversized leather lounge suite. Includes 3 seater, 2 seater, Ottoman and 8 leather/suede cushions. All in soft supple leather and excellent condition.
Call me for the sizes of all this suite.
Tony 022 685 6869

Price: $2,990

3190 days ago

Have you discussed your funeral with family?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.

Taking the time to talk

Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.

It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you … View more
Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.

Taking the time to talk

Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.

It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you take the time to consider how you would like to be fare-welled and talk about it with your family, then you could save your family some stress when the time comes. Instead of having to make decisions about coffin finishes and song sheets, your family can focus on supporting each other in their bereavement.

Follow this link to more on this subject and plenty of other advice:

www.cab.org.nz...

3190 days ago

Tsunami warning sirens to sound on Sunday

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The sirens will be tested on Sunday at 11am.

They will sound for up to three minutes and will only be heard within a few blocks of the coast between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake.

If the sirens sound for more than 10 minutes it is no longer a test and you should move inland to higher ground.

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3190 days ago

Always on the go? We’ve got good news!

NZ Post

You can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you … View moreYou can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 Prezzy® card. Ts & Cs apply. Find locations now!

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3190 days ago

Glassons warehouse clearance sale 31 March to 2nd April

Glassons

Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!

Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday … View more
Hi Neighbours. We have a great 3 day sale this weekend! Come along to our distribution centre at 109 Buchanans Road, next to Couplands Bakeries in Hornby. Jeans $10, Bombers $15, Dresses $10 and Tops $5. Get in quick!

Sale starts 1pm Friday 31st March. We open at 9am on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April.
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3191 days ago

Annual Plan - recreational facilities

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good … View more#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good idea?

Tell us your thoughts below or make a formal submission at: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3191 days ago

Love your neighbourhood - and your garden?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90). Sign up now

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