Bishopdale, Christchurch

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What's happening in your neighbourhood?

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224 days ago

Time to sell some of your wares?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might be time to pop some of your used items on Neighbourly Market to clear out that garage and make some pocket money too!

List any items on Neighbourly Market (for sale or for free) between now and Monday 26 May and be in to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards.

It's pretty … View more
It might be time to pop some of your used items on Neighbourly Market to clear out that garage and make some pocket money too!

List any items on Neighbourly Market (for sale or for free) between now and Monday 26 May and be in to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards.

It's pretty straightforward, but instructions on how to list items are here
List an item now

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224 days ago

Style inspiration from Kerry’s lifestyle of colour and joy

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Kerry, a resident at Bert Sutcliffe Village is a lifelong curator of beautiful spaces which reflect a life rich in décor, experiences, and sunshine.

With over 30 years of experience in lecturing and interior design, she opened her vibrant apartment to us and shared some of her tips.

Click … View more
Kerry, a resident at Bert Sutcliffe Village is a lifelong curator of beautiful spaces which reflect a life rich in décor, experiences, and sunshine.

With over 30 years of experience in lecturing and interior design, she opened her vibrant apartment to us and shared some of her tips.

Click read more to explore Kerry’s favourite styling tips and see how she’s brought colour, creativity, and joy into her apartment.

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225 days ago

Free Security door

Keith from Redwood

Security door - 1.99 * 0.785
No handle and the fly screen requires replacing.S

Negotiable

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230 days ago

Poll: Is it illegal to have fog lights on when there's no fog?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The answer is yes, it is illegal. And yet in New Zealand it's fairly common to see drivers hitting the road with their fog lights on when it's simply dark.

Those who have sat their written drivers test recently will be in the know, but be honest, did you know it was illegal?

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Is it illegal to have fog lights on when there's no fog?
  • 59.7% Yes, I know it's illegal
    59.7% Complete
  • 39.1% No, I didn't know that
    39.1% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1936 votes
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226 days ago

Rengarenga (native lily)

Kelly from Bryndwr

Rengarenga, ready to plant. Flowering native lily, hardy to a range of environments. $6 each, 40 in stock at time of listing.

Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $6

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226 days ago

Dianella nigra (Inkberry)

Kelly from Bryndwr

Dianella nigra, a flowering native groundcover. It produces white flowers followed by bright purple berries, an ideal way to add colour to the garden. Grows in a wide range of conditions, reaching about 60cm in height and diameter. Mass-planted, it can effectively suppress weeds, making it a low … View moreDianella nigra, a flowering native groundcover. It produces white flowers followed by bright purple berries, an ideal way to add colour to the garden. Grows in a wide range of conditions, reaching about 60cm in height and diameter. Mass-planted, it can effectively suppress weeds, making it a low maintenance alternative.

Canterbury sourced. Pickup in Bryndwr, price is per plant, payment by cash or direct deposit. 30 available at time of listing.

Price: $6

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226 days ago

Mountain flax (purple)

Kelly from Bryndwr

Phormium cookianum. Hardy medium sized (1.5m) flax that produces flowers, attractive to polinators.

Price is per plant, 3 available at time of listing. Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $6

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226 days ago

Mountain flax

Kelly from Bryndwr

Phormium cookianum. Hardy medium sized (1.5m) flax that produces flowers, attractive to polinators.

Price is per plant, 25 available at time of listing. Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $6

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228 days ago

Got a turnip recipe to share?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora Southern neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things turnip! Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to be able to grow it in your region. … View moreKia ora Southern neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things turnip! Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to be able to grow it in your region. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by May 31, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the July issue.

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226 days ago

Anybody got a lawn roller that I can buy

Craig from Bishopdale

Anybody got a lawn roller in their backyard that they’re not using. 🙂. Plus anybody got some glass from a glass house laying around . I could use

228 days ago

Upcycle Magic: DIY Frame Refresh with Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Upcycle some old photo frames with Resene Lustacryl and Resene testpots and not only will you win points for your environmental stance, but you can also create original one-offs. Find out how to refresh your photo frames with these easy step by step instructions.

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228 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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228 days ago

Upcycle Magic: DIY Frame Refresh with Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

Upcycle some old photo frames with Resene Lustacryl and Resene testpots and not only will you win points for your environmental stance, but you can also create original one-offs. Find out how to refresh your photo frames with these easy step by step instructions.

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229 days ago

Indoor plants Syngoniums

Fiona from Yaldhurst

These make a lovely centre piece in the vase or you could take them out and plant them up $15.
Also have larger plants with a punga stake very attractive $15 each

Negotiable

229 days ago

Judy marks 60th wedding anniversary by taking the plunge again

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Ryman resident, Judy Harvey likes nothing better than to read a good book, take up a spot of crochet or tend to her pot plants.

But there is another more adventurous side to grandmother-of-six Judy, who admits she is something of an adrenalin junkie with a secret ambition to complete every … View more
Ryman resident, Judy Harvey likes nothing better than to read a good book, take up a spot of crochet or tend to her pot plants.

But there is another more adventurous side to grandmother-of-six Judy, who admits she is something of an adrenalin junkie with a secret ambition to complete every bungee jump in New Zealand!

In March, Judy and her husband Howard were on a trip to Queenstown when Judy decided she wanted to do the 43m bungee jump from Kawerau Bridge.

Click read more for the full story.

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