Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

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54 days ago

Poll: 🎃 Which New Zealand creature/theme would make the best Halloween outfit?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (It’s easy to miss — Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)

The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! 🦇

💬 Bonus … View more
We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (It’s easy to miss — Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)

The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! 🦇

💬 Bonus question: What is the best kind of costume? Funny, scary, DIY, or pop culture themed?

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🎃 Which New Zealand creature/theme would make the best Halloween outfit?
  • 13.9% Vladislav, from 'What We Do in the Shadows'
    13.9% Complete
  • 12.3% Moa-zombie
    12.3% Complete
  • 35.6% Possessed sheep
    35.6% Complete
  • 38.2% A half-eaten chocolate fish
    38.2% Complete
382 votes
50 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Embracing pink in Addictive Eaters Anonymous

Living life in colour: A new way of living in Addictive Eaters Anonymous

At the height of my addictive eating, at my grossest weight, I could not stand the colour pink. I felt repulsed wearing pink because it highlighted and illuminated my heavy … View more
Embracing pink in Addictive Eaters Anonymous

Living life in colour: A new way of living in Addictive Eaters Anonymous

At the height of my addictive eating, at my grossest weight, I could not stand the colour pink. I felt repulsed wearing pink because it highlighted and illuminated my heavy set body.

Today I woke early in the morning, dressed in the dark and came downstairs to call my sponsor. After receiving an engaged signal, I went to the bathroom and saw that my slippers and bed socks were pink. My dressing gown is one hairy, fluffy, pink hooded coat. My glove body scrubs are pink and my bath towel is pink.

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50 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

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50 days ago

Scam Alert: Refund requests targeting small businesses

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.

Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.

Businesses should double-check any… View more
Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.

Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.

Businesses should double-check any payment details before responding to queries or processing refunds for customers.

If you receive suspicious communication regarding your accounts, contact your bank directly.

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51 days ago

Lincoln Clothes Swap

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated. Free donated clothes will be on display, so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, and Kids' clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to … View more
Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated. Free donated clothes will be on display, so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, and Kids' clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to drop off, you can still come along on the evening and help yourself to free clothes.

VIP tickets are given to those who drop off their clothes before the event. This ticket will allow you and a friend early entry to the event.

Drop-off can be arranged in Lincoln. We have several drop-off locations and times, listed below. We can be identified by our blue Lincoln Envirotown t-shirt.

You can also get in touch through by email lincolnenvirotowntrust@gmail.com or phone 03 423 0456 | 021 2617 251 to arrange.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Lincoln Library
Thursdays, 7 PM - 7.45 PM

23rd October
30th October
6th November
13th November

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Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston
Thursdays, 7 PM - 7.45 PM

23rd October
30th October
6th November
13th November

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Lincoln University, Mrs O’s Cafe
Mondays, 9 AM - 10 AM

20th October
3rd November
10th November
17th November

and

Wednesdays, 9 AM - 10 AM

22nd October
29th October
5th November
12th November
19th November

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Leeston Library

Saturday, 1st November, 10 AM - 11 AM
Saturday, 8th November, 2 PM - 3 PM

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Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Rātā Foundation, Selwyn District Council, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.

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61 days ago

Poll: What would bring you back to the city centre?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
🍴🛍️🎉💼

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What would bring you back to the city centre?
  • 25.7% Delicious eats: cafés, restaurants, and foodie hotspots
    25.7% Complete
  • 30.6% Retail therapy: clothing, shops, and unique finds
    30.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Things to do: cinemas, arcades, entertainment
    25.5% Complete
  • 18.2% Services & businesses: the practical stuff
    18.2% Complete
1263 votes
55 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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57 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

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

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Find out more

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57 days ago

Keep your vehicle safe with the following tips ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
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🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’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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58 days ago

Facebook deleting post.

Gordon from Halswell

Attached is a message I received from FB, which states it has reviewed my appeal and my post does not adhere to the standards.
It then goes on to say it can not show me the offending post as that is against the standards.
A couple things struck me
1) I do not have a clue what they are talking … View more
Attached is a message I received from FB, which states it has reviewed my appeal and my post does not adhere to the standards.
It then goes on to say it can not show me the offending post as that is against the standards.
A couple things struck me
1) I do not have a clue what they are talking about.
2) I have not appealed any removed posts,
3) As I have no idea what the post was that they say they deleted, and what they call SPAM, so I am likely to repeat it at some time.
I was deregistered for something like this a few years back and all my friends, contacts, posts and photographs were deleted, never to be resurrected.
Has anyone had this just recently?
TIA

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74 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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58 days ago

Poll: Space or the Ocean — Where should our focus be? ☄️🌊

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?

It’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 — Where should our focus be? ☄️🌊
  • 89.5% The Ocean!
    89.5% Complete
  • 10.5% Space!
    10.5% Complete
523 votes
58 days ago

Bake Cupcakes, Change Animals’ 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, you’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.
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59 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, you’ll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.

Infused with the power of East Cape mānuka … 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, you’ll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.

Infused with the power of East Cape mānuka oil, this lightweight daily cream is designed to hydrate, firm, and nourish your skin – 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
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60 days ago

🌿 BEFORE / AFTER – Roadside garden upgrade

Guillaume from AEGIS HANDYMAN SERVICES

From overgrown and cluttered to clean, blooming, and well-kept—this garden got the Aegis touch.
Work by Aegis – Local handyman services across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula & Akaroa.
🌸 Pruning, cleaning, planting, and upkeep: tidy, lasting, and inviting.

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