Hillsborough, Christchurch

3047 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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3048 days ago

Charity Chicken manure this Saturday!!!

Alan from Beckenham

Chicken Manure



Community Project of Christchurch South Rotary

Saturdays 26th August and 2nd September
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Chicken Manure



Community Project of Christchurch South Rotary

Saturdays 26th August and 2nd September

and if wet on Saturday 9th September from 8 30am.


12kg bag for $6 or 4 bags for $20

The sites for the sale of the chicken manure are:

1/​Wairakei Road near primary school
2/​Halswell Road, close to Bowling Club
3/​Ferrymead, West end of McCormack’s Bay Road
4/​Pages Road, corner of Woodham Road
5/​Colombo Street, outside the Cashmere Club
6/​Cashmere Road, opposite Crighton Terrace
7/​Harewood Road, near Nunweek Park
8/​Innes Road, beside Malvern Park​


Ask for a copy of the notes on how to best use your bags of chicken manure when you make your purchase!

3048 days ago

Transport life in Christchurch

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We wanted to know what Christchurch residents thought about transport. So we asked, and more than 4,500 people responded. Do you agree with them?
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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3048 days ago

Unleashed dogs a risk for Port Hills lambs

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Tracks don't close for lambing and the next four to five weeks are the most crucial time for new lambs. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash - and spread the word with your neighbours.

Read more here at Newsline

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3050 days ago

Cashmere News Diary: 21Aug17 - neighbourhood

Rik Tindall from

Several council consultations close this week - HaveYourSay

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3048 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Experience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t … View moreExperience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t wait! Go to www.artsfestival.co.nz... to find out more #gowild #chchartsfest

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3049 days ago

Holden Astra 1998 For Sale

Chrystalle from Cashmere

Well serviced Cam Belt replaced at 200,000klms. WOF Expires Jan 2018 WOF Expires Feb 2018. Is Opal model assembled in Germany. $3000 ono.

Price: $2,000

3049 days ago

Report outlines multi-use arena costs

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Have a look at the results of the pre-feasibility study on a multi-use arena for Christchurch.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

3049 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View more
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.

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3050 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
3050 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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3053 days ago

Opawa school is Fundraising!

Scarlett from Woolston

Hey! My sons school is doing a fundraiser for new science & technology equipment! If you know any children you can sponsor or you can donate on the GIVEALITTLE page!
Every cent counts

givealittle.co.nz...

3052 days ago

Everyone’s a winner with a $40 gift from Ring!

Ring

Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View more
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.

To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.

Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
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3053 days ago

Fish Tank with Custom Made Rimu Cabinet plus accessories (no fish)

Narina from Beckenham

I’m having to sell my whole tank and pretty much everything with it (no fish).

145 litre glass tank with custom made Rimu cabinet. It's missing one of the tank's back corner wood coverings. Has a few scuffs here and there but nothing serious - pretty good condition and a real beauty … View more
I’m having to sell my whole tank and pretty much everything with it (no fish).

145 litre glass tank with custom made Rimu cabinet. It's missing one of the tank's back corner wood coverings. Has a few scuffs here and there but nothing serious - pretty good condition and a real beauty when set up.

Comes with:
200W Heater – about 1 year old
Aqua One Filter
Aqua One Light
Bubble machine (I got this second hand but never used it but it should still work)
Accessories:
7 x decorations including large ship (4 small columns and an asian looking house/hut not pictured - these have some chips)
1 x floating jellyfish (white) – my fish loved playing in and around this!
3 x double sided backdrops – that’s 6 different options!
1 x large cleaning syphon
Full chemical testing kit (almost new and costs $69 in shops)
Extra Ammonia Test strips
Chemi Carb – Carbon (half container left)
Bio Noodles – just under half container left
Small Thermometer
Small net
Prime – 325ml bottle almost full
Stability – 250ml bottle just over half full
Garlic Guard – 100ml 2/3rds full
Excel Flourish – 250ml bottle just under half full
1 x Oxyshell – 25g
1 x Holiday Fish Food
1 x bag of Aqua One Aquarium filter wool pad (70 x 24cm) - unopened

Please note no fish come with this aquarium.

Welcome to view - 0212950504
Pick up Beckenham.

Price: $600

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