Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

2301 days ago

Take the stress out of retirement living

The Team from

In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View more
In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.

*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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2302 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

This Sunday, September 15th, the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on in the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of great bargains and products at the stalls from, health care, fishing gear, bikes, toys, plants, soaps and candles, clothing for children and adults, baby care … View moreThis Sunday, September 15th, the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on in the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of great bargains and products at the stalls from, health care, fishing gear, bikes, toys, plants, soaps and candles, clothing for children and adults, baby care items, skin care products, books, household items, garden tools, hand tools, jewellry, free range eggs, honey, etc etc. In our club rooms there will be THOMAS AND FRIENDS FOR THE CHILDREN TO DRIVE. Don't forget the great coffee and food from FOOLS OF DESIRE, the market end of Conway Lane.

2302 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2302 days ago

Round Table + 6 Chairs

Gillian from Rangiora

Round pine table + 6 padded chairs table has small mark on the top otherwise in good condition this must be sold as I am downsizing to a smaller house, must be sold viewing is most welcome in Rangiora.

Price: $300

2307 days ago

Do you treasure your phonebook or chuck it straight in the recycling bin?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hey neighbours - Do you still use the phone book?

It lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of people, but according to some it belongs in the recycling bin of history.

However, with nearly two million Yellow and White Pages landing in letterboxes up and down the country, the directory may… View more
Hey neighbours - Do you still use the phone book?

It lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of people, but according to some it belongs in the recycling bin of history.

However, with nearly two million Yellow and White Pages landing in letterboxes up and down the country, the directory may still prove more popular than rhetoric would suggest.

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2303 days ago

Wooden Wheel Barrow

Anne from Rangiora

Wanted to buy a medium size wooden wheel barrow suitable for plants.

2303 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For September it is 8am Sunday 22nd (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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2303 days ago

The Voting Climate: A Stuff survey of every council candidate

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.

If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.

To find out more, click here

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2307 days ago

Local elections

William from Rangiora

Does anyone know when a meet the candidate is scheduled for the local elections, all I've seen is sign posts around the town, and I don't know anything about these people or what they stand for. I'd like to be a little more informed before I vote, appreciate where I can find more … View moreDoes anyone know when a meet the candidate is scheduled for the local elections, all I've seen is sign posts around the town, and I don't know anything about these people or what they stand for. I'd like to be a little more informed before I vote, appreciate where I can find more info thanks.

2304 days ago

Missing Christchurch woman: Police seeking information

Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are seeking help to locate a missing 31-year-old.

Police say Melissa Butterfield was last seen in Aranui, Christchurch, on Friday last week.

Police and Butterfield's family have concerns for her welfare and ask that anyone who has seen her, or who has information about where she… View more
Police are seeking help to locate a missing 31-year-old.

Police say Melissa Butterfield was last seen in Aranui, Christchurch, on Friday last week.

Police and Butterfield's family have concerns for her welfare and ask that anyone who has seen her, or who has information about where she might be, to ring 111, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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2304 days ago

HOUSIE Tonight.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

Housie tonight in Papanui 7.15 start.

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2304 days ago

Kia ora lovely people of Aotearoa!

Women's Refuge New Zealand

We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, … View more
We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, we'd love you to complete our anonymous survey and go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards.

Your experiences will help us to assist others who are seeking support in the future, therefore we will be very grateful for your thoughts.

Ngā mihi nui.

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2304 days ago

Will you paint it blue?

Resene

Over 3000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer each year. Paint it blue for our boys by buying a *blue* Resene testpot. We'll donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand with every blue 60ml testpot sold between 10-25 September 2019. It's that simple! Find out more

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2306 days ago

Give Karate Lessons a go!

Anne from Kaiapoi

Either simply try out a free class or take advantage of our promo offer - try out as many classes as you want for 2 weeks for just $35 and get a free uniform (worth $60). No obligation – just try and see how you like it.
Suitable for the whole family from age 5 to adult. Get fit, increase … View more
Either simply try out a free class or take advantage of our promo offer - try out as many classes as you want for 2 weeks for just $35 and get a free uniform (worth $60). No obligation – just try and see how you like it.
Suitable for the whole family from age 5 to adult. Get fit, increase confidence and learn how to stay safe.
There is a class on somewhere in CHCH or North Canterbury every day. There’s at least one or more near you!

Check us out at www.gkrkarate.com... and feel free to message me for more details or to book in your trial

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2305 days ago

HOUSIE

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

Housie every Wednesday at Papanui League rooms Sawyers Arms Road.
7.15 start.

Possibly Christchurch's longest running housie going for over 40 years.

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