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Megan from Belfast
Wasgij puzzles
these are very fun and challenging puzzles! In good used condition. I have 4 for sale - individually listed
Pick up only from Belfast
Price: $8
Joss from Belfast
Single sheet set
Opened but not used
Listed elsewhere
FIFS
Pick up in Belfast
Price: $20
Mike from Harewood
I have a 2nd hand, but fully restored & upgraded desktop computer available to give away. It comes with monitor, mouse & keyboard & speakers. Running Windows 10 Professional.
Free
Cotswold from Casebrook
Looking for a nurturing, community-focused preschool where your child can grow, explore, and shine?
At Cotswold Preschool & Nursery, every child is embraced as a valued part of our Whānau. Our caring, experienced Kaiako create a supportive environment where Tamariki build confidence, … View moreLooking for a nurturing, community-focused preschool where your child can grow, explore, and shine?
At Cotswold Preschool & Nursery, every child is embraced as a valued part of our Whānau. Our caring, experienced Kaiako create a supportive environment where Tamariki build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning through play.
💛 Small, welcoming group sizes for personalised care
💛 Rich play-based learning that inspires creativity and curiosity
💛 Strong Whānau partnerships and community connections
💛 Passionate, dedicated Kaiako who truly know and understand your child
📍 Proudly located in the heart of Bishopdale, offering a safe, inclusive, and loving space for all families.
37 Colesbury street - down the long driveway, just follow the river mural!
👉 Come visit us! Message us today office@cotswoldpreschool.co.nz or pop in anytime — we’d love to meet you, show you around, and chat about how we can support your child’s journey in 2026!
Eileen from Redwood
I need someone to do a few hrs weeding in my small garden before Christmas- please contact me 0211494472 and discuss hourly rate
Some ongoing work would be negotiable if interested 🙏
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we … View moreIn The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
43 replies (Members only)
The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch
Do you try to control your weight by restricting food, eating small quantities or fasting?
Are you obsessed with your body image and how you look? Have you used pills or compulsive exercise to control your weight? Find out how our anorexic members overcame these debilitating symptoms to find … View moreDo you try to control your weight by restricting food, eating small quantities or fasting?
Are you obsessed with your body image and how you look? Have you used pills or compulsive exercise to control your weight? Find out how our anorexic members overcame these debilitating symptoms to find freedom from addictive eating.
Find out how our members have turned their lives around through the Twelve Steps of AEA.
The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui
Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover … View moreWhip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.
For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more
Deborah from Bishopdale
World Beyond War Te Waipounamu South Island
Aotearoa New Zealand
Invite you to
A Culture of Peace Art Exhibition
… View moreWorld Beyond War Te Waipounamu South Island
Aotearoa New Zealand
Invite you to
A Culture of Peace Art Exhibition
At Pūmanawa Level 1 (lift available)
Arts Centre Worcester Street
Tuesday 20 January 12.30 pm to 4pm
Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 January 10.00am to 4pm
Art works and some World Beyond War merchandise for sale
Koha Appreciated
Contact: twpnz@worldbeyondwar.org
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside … View morePedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
The Team from Ryman Northwood Retirement Village
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a … View moreThe festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a … View moreThe festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
The Team from Canterbury Police
Police investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public.
On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby.
The … View morePolice investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public.
On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby.
The trailer - registration U110C - was then used in a burglary of four motorcycles from an address on Almond Lane, Prebbleton on Monday 15 December.
Police have since located the trailer and are now needing the public’s assistance to try find where the trailer has been or who may have been driving the vehicle towing it.
If you have any information regarding the thefts or the trailers movements from Sunday 14 December, around 4pm, onwards please contact Police.
Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, please use reference number: 251215/1054.
Alternatively, you can make a report anonymously though Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, using the same reference number.
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
99 replies (Members only)
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