New Brighton, Christchurch

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

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94 days ago

Ashburton road trip

Phill from Aranui

Hey would anyone be up for picking up me my friend and my trailer driving down to Ashburton to pick up a spa pool then driving back to Christchurch I will pay for fuel and a fair hourly rate

93 days ago

Make It Yours: Create a Custom House Number Plaque with Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Create a stylish house number plaque from a terracotta plant saucer and some Resene testpots – we show you how. Find out how to make and finish your own plaque with these easy step by step instructions.

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93 days ago

Receive a skincare gift with your NZ House & Garden subscription this September

NZ House & Garden

Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a … View more
Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine subscription and a self-care ritual, all in one.

From the team at Mags4Gifts

*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years between August 25 - September 21, 2025.
Find out more

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104 days ago

Lemon Season: Got any ideas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View more
It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance

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94 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

AEA: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can I do if I am worried about my eating?
Ask for help. Whatever your problem with food, Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help.

2. What is Addictive Eaters Anonymous?
Addictive Eaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. … View more
AEA: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can I do if I am worried about my eating?
Ask for help. Whatever your problem with food, Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help.

2. What is Addictive Eaters Anonymous?
Addictive Eaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the AEA Twelve Step Programme, members have found several decades of recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise.

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101 days ago

🏋️‍♀️ Help us exercise our brains!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
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We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...

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95 days ago

Plasma can help treat someone’s liver failure

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.

Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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95 days ago

Share your strawberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.

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96 days ago

Cuisine Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

Lenore from Parklands - Marshlands

Brought as a xmas present but only used twice so off to a new home

Get ready to enjoy dreamy-creamy soft serve ice-cream and frozen yoghurt right at home, with The Soft Serve Ice-cream Maker. Inspire imagination with a world of soft serve and sundae treats at your own fingertips. Dream up your … View more
Brought as a xmas present but only used twice so off to a new home

Get ready to enjoy dreamy-creamy soft serve ice-cream and frozen yoghurt right at home, with The Soft Serve Ice-cream Maker. Inspire imagination with a world of soft serve and sundae treats at your own fingertips. Dream up your own flavours from creamy vanilla & delicious chocolate to fruit strawberry or coconut! Then the fun begins with toppings - think crushed cookies, unicorn sprinkles or crushed nuts and crushed chocolate chips. With endless creative options, find your mouth-watering family favourite. Operation is easy, so just pick a recipe from the ones we’ve included, put the ingredients in the pre-frozen ice-cream bowl, and start churning.


Key Features

Add favourite mix-ins into soft serve ice cream as it’s dispensed!
Three condiment dispensers let you add sprinkles, cookie crumbs, chocolate chips and other favourites to frozen desserts.

Easy to use pull down handle
Dispenses soft serve directly into cones or cups.

1.5 Litre ice-cream freezer bowl
Makes up to 8-10 soft serve ice-creams per batch.

Built-in cone holder
Holds waffle or sugar cones that are waiting to be filled.

Convenient cup storage
Keeps your favourite cup or flat bottom cone ready for filling.

Convenient cleaning
Removable parts for easy cleaning.


Tech Specs
1.5 Litre capacity ice-cream bowl
Creamy, dreamy soft serve treats in less than 20 minutes
Three condiment containers with condiment chute
Dispensing bracket with handle
Removable freezer bowl
Removable drip tray for easy cleaning
Cone and cup holder - conveniently holds a stack of ice-cream cups and cones

Price: $120

97 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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103 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: We found a purrr-fect band-aid to stress

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!

Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.

We hope this link brings a smile!

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122 days ago

Show us your projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it's craft, haberdashery, or woodwork, or we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
💚 You may even spark someone else's creativity...

Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below.

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100 days ago

Turn a Resene Testpot Into a Masterpiece This Weekend!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Want a weekend project that takes little time, effort or money? This one gives you all of the above plus a nice piece of art for your abode. Colour co-ordinate with your interior with Resene testpot colours to match. Find out how to create your own art with these easy step by step instructions.

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101 days ago

Receive 10,000 New World Dollars on Ryman!

Ryman

Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View more
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.

And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.

*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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101 days ago

Bojan’s lip-smacking linguine recipe

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.

With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.

It was even … View more
The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.

With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.

It was even selected as a standout dish in the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats.

Click read more for the recipe.

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