Bottle Lake, Christchurch

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

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310 days ago

Garlic bulbs

Sue from Kaiapoi

New season garlic 3 bulbs for $5
Pick up bramleys road
Turn off lineside road

Price: $5

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310 days ago

Freshly picked Runner or French beans

Sue from Kaiapoi

Beans picked fresh either Runner or french
$3 bag or 2 for $5
Pick up bramleys road
Turn off lineside road

Price: $3

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310 days ago

Toxic algae

The Team from Environment Canterbury

Toxic algae is known to bloom in awa/rivers during the warmer months, so it’s a great time for a refresher on how to spot it.

Toxic algae grows on the bottom of riverbeds and appears as thick dark brown or black mats that have a slimy or velvety texture and musty smell.

These mats can come … View more
Toxic algae is known to bloom in awa/rivers during the warmer months, so it’s a great time for a refresher on how to spot it.

Toxic algae grows on the bottom of riverbeds and appears as thick dark brown or black mats that have a slimy or velvety texture and musty smell.

These mats can come loose and wash up on the edge of the rivers, or form ‘floating rafts’ in shallow areas. As they dry out, they turn light brown or white and look like dried leaves or cowpats.

If you are in any doubt, keep your whānau and animals away from the river.

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317 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! 🎉

Lila from The Neighbourly Riddler

Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
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Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?

If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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310 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Freed from food and exercise

I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little … View more
Freed from food and exercise

I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little as possible. I also exercised to control my weight. All these things stopped working by the time I was twenty-one years old.

The constant thinking about food and losing weight made me ring for help from a Twelve Step recovery group. I found people that I knew had a solution for me. I tackled the programme – meetings, a food plan, the Steps, a sponsor and service – through hard work and trying to do it perfectly.

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310 days ago

Colour your world

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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311 days ago

Husqvarna chainsaw 120 markII

Pam from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Husqvarna chainsaw model 120 mark II with 16 inch (400mm) bar
Had little and only domestic use comes with two chains, operators manual, spanner, approx 4 litres pre mixed fuel,fuel oil and storage box
Runs extremely well only selling as don’t use any more
Replacement cost is approx $550
Contact … View more
Husqvarna chainsaw model 120 mark II with 16 inch (400mm) bar
Had little and only domestic use comes with two chains, operators manual, spanner, approx 4 litres pre mixed fuel,fuel oil and storage box
Runs extremely well only selling as don’t use any more
Replacement cost is approx $550
Contact Merv to view in Swannanoa
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Price: $300

311 days ago

? Walk-in Caturdays are here!

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.

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327 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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312 days ago

Life's full of (unwanted) surprises - be ready for the unexpected!

Emergency Cards Limited

Whether you're exploring the outdoors, on your daily commute, or simply at home, accidents or medical events can happen when you least expect them.

An Emergency Card is the simple essential tool to carry with you every day:

✅ Speaks for you when you can't.
✅ Keeps critical … View more
Whether you're exploring the outdoors, on your daily commute, or simply at home, accidents or medical events can happen when you least expect them.

An Emergency Card is the simple essential tool to carry with you every day:

✅ Speaks for you when you can't.
✅ Keeps critical medical info and emergency contacts at hand.
✅ Provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Don't wait until it's too late—get yours today and be prepared for whatever life throws your way.

Priced from $25.

Visit www.emergencycards.co.nz... to learn more!

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325 days ago

Poll: Is camping as fun as people say?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?

For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.

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Is camping as fun as people say?
  • 49.6% Yes
    49.6% Complete
  • 48.8% No
    48.8% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1823 votes
312 days ago

Get amongst it this summer season.

Triton Hearing

Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View more
Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.

This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.

*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Find out more

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313 days ago

Chef or cook required for photo shoot

Sue from Swannanoa - Ohoka

We are looking for a chef or cook for Monday 10th February and Tuesday 11th February, to help with a photo shoot for a recipe book. $40 - $50 per hour depending on experience. Please phone Sue on 021 722 497.

321 days ago

Are you keeping it old school?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know that things come back around, look at vinyl records!

Do you still use any old-school technology (like landlines or VHS tapes) at home?

Let us know in the comments.

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314 days ago

Scam alert

The Team from Canterbury Police

Christchurch Police are urging people to be cautious when it comes to buying goods listed for sale on social media/marketplace.

Police are investigating several recent reports of people being threatened or assaulted and money and possessions taken from them, when they’ve met with people posing… View more
Christchurch Police are urging people to be cautious when it comes to buying goods listed for sale on social media/marketplace.

Police are investigating several recent reports of people being threatened or assaulted and money and possessions taken from them, when they’ve met with people posing as sellers of goods on social media. In an online environment, it can be difficult to verify the person you are dealing with has good intentions.

Police urge anyone buying/selling on these platforms to exercise caution and if you do experience aggressive behaviour, report it to Police.

Here are a number of suggestions to keep yourself safe:
- First and foremost, we recommend using a reputable online site to buy or sell items.
- If the trader insists on meeting at an unusual location to make a sale, be cautious. It may be that they are selling stolen items or don't want to be identified for some other reason.
- Equally, if purchasers are reluctant to meet in person or insist items are dropped off at a location, they may be avoiding being seen or identified.
- If you’re meeting in person, make sure you’re meeting in a public place and away from any alleyways or side streets where someone could quickly disappear into and don’t go alone.
- Check the social media profile of the seller. Is it a new profile or relatively blank? There's a chance it may be a fake profile, and are sometimes deleted after you’ve paid.
- If you are the seller, make sure the money is in your account before sending or handing off items.
- As the saying goes: if it is too good to be true, it probably is.

If you wish to report a scam, call 105, or report it with us online at www.police.govt.nz...

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