New Brighton, Christchurch

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485 days ago

Canterbury Open Days

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

16 & 17 August, 10am - 2pm

Our villages are open and you’re invited to explore them. Discover our living and care options, tour our show homes, and see the amenities on offer.

Come along and experience why New Zealanders have voted us most trusted brand, for the tenth time.

We look … View more
16 & 17 August, 10am - 2pm

Our villages are open and you’re invited to explore them. Discover our living and care options, tour our show homes, and see the amenities on offer.

Come along and experience why New Zealanders have voted us most trusted brand, for the tenth time.

We look forward to seeing you.

Click read more to find a list of all our villages and dates for our open days.

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485 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in September and December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

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486 days ago

Fundraiser for youth affected by sexual harm

Vicki Parker from NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

Please support our latest fundraiser so we can help more youth in Canterbury affected by sexual harm attending both The Cambridge Clinic or START.

Did you know from the statistics NZ Police released at Easter 2024 Canterbury has the highest rates for this in NZ in high schools and tertiary … View more
Please support our latest fundraiser so we can help more youth in Canterbury affected by sexual harm attending both The Cambridge Clinic or START.

Did you know from the statistics NZ Police released at Easter 2024 Canterbury has the highest rates for this in NZ in high schools and tertiary institutions. Youth can get free, confidential help 24/7 by calling The Cambridge Clinic on 03-3660 067.

We provide healing tote and toiletry bags to the youth that attend there. 80% of the items are beautifully handmade by volunteers. All items in the bags have been selected by the medical professionals to ensure they aid healing. We also have zero paid staff.

As funding has got harder and donations less from the general public due to the cost of living crisis we really need your support please.

🧀 cheese 🧀
🧀 yes that's right 4 assorted flavours
🧀for $20 (normally $38)
🧀A2 milk so easy to digest
🧀 Jones Family Farm Mid Canty
🧀 order by scanning qr code

Great for cheese boards, client gifts, morning/afternoon teas with staff.

Order now to support a great cause.

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487 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid.

Health New Zealand

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… 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, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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488 days ago

New lottery, new home

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the picturesque Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its… View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the picturesque Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
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490 days ago

Product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.

Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
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Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.

Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
King brand Traditional Soup Mix Gluten Free Vegetable
Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies
Henderson Dairy brand Farm Fresh Raw Milk (unpasteurised)

Products:
Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater.
Rylee and Cru Pyjama set
Avanti Bikes
Kale Airmove Fan

Ensure you check your household items to ensure you aren't consuming or using anything harmful.

490 days ago

Pay No Weekly Fee Until 2026*

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Purchase an occupation right to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman Village before 30 September 2024 and you won’t pay your fixed base weekly fee until 2026*.

That’s great financial certainty — you won't pay rates, water rates, building insurance, … View more
Purchase an occupation right to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman Village before 30 September 2024 and you won’t pay your fixed base weekly fee until 2026*.

That’s great financial certainty — you won't pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more.

Click to read more about this limited time offer.

*Participating villages only, Ts & Cs and exclusions apply

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490 days ago

Revamp a cot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Give an old cot a new lease of life in fresh Resene paint colours with this easy makeover project.

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490 days ago

Garage Sales

Raewyn from New Brighton

Where can I advertise my Garage Sale so it doesn't just get posted and then other things move it down. I was one of the first users on here and it has changed a bit since coming back. Cheers.

505 days ago

Christchurch Wide Garage Sale Trail - 10th August 2024

Raewyn from New Brighton

I've organised another Garage Sale Trail. Get Your Garage Sale Page now! rjmurrayphotography.wixsite.com...

Let's get as many Garage Sales around Christchurch as we can. Same day, Your Place, Your Time.

1. Sign up on the website - Free
2. Send 1 photo of your main item with a … View more
I've organised another Garage Sale Trail. Get Your Garage Sale Page now! rjmurrayphotography.wixsite.com...

Let's get as many Garage Sales around Christchurch as we can. Same day, Your Place, Your Time.

1. Sign up on the website - Free
2. Send 1 photo of your main item with a price
3. Send 3 photos with next best items and prices
4. Send a list of other items
5. A couple of days before I will send a Poster for you to share either print it out, or share however you choose.
6. Day before I will put the addresses up for people to see (safety first).
7. Full steam ahead - the more people in the Garage Sale Trail - the more people we'll get to come visit you.

Here's to a great day and let other people get some awesome items.

Cheers
Raewyn

491 days ago

Want to Know Thy Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these lovely faces around New Zealand who have introduced themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page. We all love learning about the people around us and we want you to join in too!

So share a photo and a little bit about yourself so your neighbours can (virtually) meet you!
Introduce yourself here

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491 days ago

Want to put your fruit and veges to good use?

NZ Gardener

Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll … View more
Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll receive the Abundance plant-based recipe book by Anna Valentine. Abundance offers over 100 recipes that are filling, healthy and packed with flavour, plus enjoy your monthly dose of NZ Gardener magazine - the perfect combo. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
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492 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest … View more
August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

Click read more for the full story.

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493 days ago

Green waste removal

Marlene from New Brighton

Looking for help to remove a trailer load of light weight green waste from Parklands area please.

504 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.2% Yes, always ask
    69.2% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
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