Avonhead, Christchurch

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2565 days ago

Help us please

Brendan from Hornby

Hi everyone if there is any chance there is someone that could come and have a look at our hot water cylinder and tell us why we have no hot water.
Been this close to Christmas we are totally out of options as sparkies are well booked into the new year.
We have kids coming home and as we don’t … View more
Hi everyone if there is any chance there is someone that could come and have a look at our hot water cylinder and tell us why we have no hot water.
Been this close to Christmas we are totally out of options as sparkies are well booked into the new year.
We have kids coming home and as we don’t mind a cold shower kids are a bit precious and might melt in cold water.
But seriously can someone help my wife and I out.

2567 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

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2571 days ago

Council spat deepening over the future of Christchurch's drinking water

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A battle has erupted between the city and regional councils over the future of Christchurch's drinking water.

The heated dispute was sparked by the decision on Wednesday of an Environment Canterbury (ECan)-appointed commissioner to approve Cloud Ocean Water's plans to extract water … View more
A battle has erupted between the city and regional councils over the future of Christchurch's drinking water.

The heated dispute was sparked by the decision on Wednesday of an Environment Canterbury (ECan)-appointed commissioner to approve Cloud Ocean Water's plans to extract water from a 186-metre deep bore at its Belfast bottling operation.

That decision, which locked members of the public and their opinions out of the consent process, enraged Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and city councillor Vicki Buck.

But ECan's chairman says the criticism is "ill-informed" and "off-the-wall".

What do you think? Read more at the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published)

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2565 days ago

Free - ergonomic desk/workstation

Kate from Wigram

Free ergonomic desk/workstation desk to give away - good used condition, getting rid of as getting a new desk for my office in the New Year and this has to go.

Must pick up from Main South Road Christchurch, will take it to pieces to make it easy for transport. Can coordinate timings with … View more
Free ergonomic desk/workstation desk to give away - good used condition, getting rid of as getting a new desk for my office in the New Year and this has to go.

Must pick up from Main South Road Christchurch, will take it to pieces to make it easy for transport. Can coordinate timings with interested party.

Length is 1.7m each way, depth 600mm, height 700mm

Free

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2565 days ago

To Giveaway: x2 Patrick Mercer books

Penny from Papanui

To Giveaway as a set:
Dust and Steel
To do and die
Please message only through Neighbourly.Thank You

Free

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2565 days ago

We're open

Tracy Pleasants from

If you have a plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying emergency over the holiday period, we're open. We'll have someone out to you as soon as we can. Just call 343-0763.

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2565 days ago

To Giveaway: x2 boogie boards

Penny from Papanui

As pictured . fabric on one of them as a little hole.
Please only message through Neighbourly. Thank you!

Free

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2586 days ago

Boy racers given the green light

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things … View more
Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things like stopping and accelerating, revving and burn-outs.

Do you think this will stop boy racers from revving loudly? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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2566 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2566 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2567 days ago

Poll: Do you volunteer at a community garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a… View moreIn our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a community garden?

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Do you volunteer at a community garden?
  • 7.9% Yes
    7.9% Complete
  • 51.5% No
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.9% I used to, but not anymore
    5.9% Complete
  • 34.7% No, but I plan to one day
    34.7% Complete
340 votes
2568 days ago

To Giveaway: x4 Con Iggulden Books

Penny from Papanui

To Giveaway as a set. Thanks
Excellent read so my husband tells me.
Julius Caesar from when he was a boy untill his death.
Please only message through Neighbourly. Thank you!

Free

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2568 days ago

Children's Road Mat

Penny from Papanui

To Giveaway : A very well loved road mat ,for a playhouse or child's bedroom. It is fraying at one end.
Please see photos.Please only message through Neighbourly.
Thank you!

Free

2568 days ago

Little Ray of Giving

Inline Property Management

The team at Ray White Inline Realty Property Management would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who donated a gift to A Little Ray of Giving for 2018. We are truly grateful for your generosity! 🎁🌟

All your donations will be gifted to families who are spending this Christmas at a … View more
The team at Ray White Inline Realty Property Management would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who donated a gift to A Little Ray of Giving for 2018. We are truly grateful for your generosity! 🎁🌟

All your donations will be gifted to families who are spending this Christmas at a Ronald McDonald House while their child is in a hospital away from home. We are sure the families will have an enjoyable Christmas.

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