Opawa - Saint Martins, 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.

8 days ago

Save a life this Christmas

NZ Blood

You’ve had the perfect gift all along. Book your blood or plasma donation today. Book to Donate

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9 days ago

$2 fridge. Works but freezer only freezes half

Bibi from Sumner

The fridge is all good. Using it in the garage for extra foods.

Price: $2

9 days ago

Fridge for Free

Bibi from Sumner

Has to be only on the 7th and not before. Fully working and good quality but has writings and stickers. Some come off, for some you need something stronger than Meths...

Negotiable

9 days ago

Neighbours — Black Friday Deals Up to 70% Off at Beds4U!

Beds4U

Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
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Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.

🛏️ Huge Black Friday Savings
Enjoy up to 70% OFF on NZ-made beds and leading brands like Tempur, Sealy, and Slumberzone - all available in-store.

🎉 Black Friday Deals You’ll Love
Here’s what you can get this week only:

FREE Premium Pillows with selected beds
FREE Delivery on eligible purchases
FREE Size Upgrade on selected Slumberzone beds
Lowest Price Guarantee on Sealy Posturepedic
Exclusive Black Friday Combo Deals on top mattresses and bases

Whether you’re looking for better support, a size upgrade, or simply a more comfortable night’s sleep, our team is here to help.
Find out more

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10 days ago

PAINT IT ORANGE

Resene

Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Find out more

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10 days ago

New World rewards

Justin from Huntsbury

Hi there.
At the start of the new week New World offer certain rewards, example spend $?? get a certain new world dollar amount added to your account.
It's great right? spend money at the supermarket and get real money rewards.
Now my reason for this post is, why have these rewards stopped?… View more
Hi there.
At the start of the new week New World offer certain rewards, example spend $?? get a certain new world dollar amount added to your account.
It's great right? spend money at the supermarket and get real money rewards.
Now my reason for this post is, why have these rewards stopped?
I spoke to a lady at the supermarket and apparently they have stopped before Christmas.
Can anyone enlighten me as to why these rewards have stopped just a month or so out from Christmas. maybe the big bosses have stopped the rewards so they can give all there awesome staff Christmas bonuses, and they would be well deserved bonuses.
Cheers

11 days ago

Tony and June ‘lucky’ to be together in their serviced apartment

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.

The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.

“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it… View more
Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.

The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.

“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”

Click below to read their full story.

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15 days ago

Poll: What’s the top scam right now?

The Team from Netsafe

💸💸💸 Before you get caught, test your scam knowledge with Netsafe’s fun new Scam Spotting Quiz or try our online module for even more skill-building.

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What’s the top scam right now?
  • 65.2% Online shopping
    65.2% Complete
  • 19.4% Romance
    19.4% Complete
  • 15.4% The “free BBQ if you fill out a survey” classic
    15.4% Complete
423 votes
19 days ago

Poll: Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.

❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?

These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy … View more
Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.

❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?

These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.

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Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?
  • 17.4% I have experienced financial barriers
    17.4% Complete
  • 47.5% I have had issues with availability
    47.5% Complete
  • 35.1% No - I haven’t been impacted
    35.1% Complete
1000 votes
31 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Did you know there’s a global shortage of sweet pea seeds?

In Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated gardeners are working to revive authentic sweet pea varieties and keep their beauty blooming for generations to come 🌸🪻🌻

Read more about their efforts here.

We hope this brings a smile!

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13 days ago

Something special for Black Friday

Mags4Gifts

Hey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts … View moreHey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts all year long. Explore sale

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19 days ago

⚠️ Fraud Awareness Week: Shop Smart and Stay Scam-Safe

The Team from Netsafe

Scams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle … View more
Scams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle products.
FEAR: ‘Limited time deals’ messaging, fake ‘missed delivery’ updates

✋ Remember the SCAMS red flags:
Surprise contact
Control or pressure
Access to your device
Money request
Stop and seek support

If you think you’ve been scammed, stop contact, call your bank, and change your passwords.

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14 days ago

Brandnew Womans Belt

Averil from Spreydon

This is Brandnew womans Belt.
the belt has Elastic Belting.

Price: $25

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15 days ago

Sprucing up our urban areas: good idea or not?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In central Palmerston North, landlords are being offered incentives to give their properties a tidy-up. Key to this: dedicated funding.

We want to know: Should city-wide refresh projects be rolled out across all Kiwi urban areas? Or would this be a waste of funds that could be allocated … View more
In central Palmerston North, landlords are being offered incentives to give their properties a tidy-up. Key to this: dedicated funding.

We want to know: Should city-wide refresh projects be rolled out across all Kiwi urban areas? Or would this be a waste of funds that could be allocated elsewhere?

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16 days ago

Unveiling Memorial Beach Seat athlete Marise Chamberlain in New Brighton

Paul from Phillipstown

I'm herewith the intermediary messenger of the message from Marise's daughter Marissa Stephen who was a 400m specialist who ran at the Oceania Games, coached by Marise, who became an Oceania 4x400m champion. Her other daughter, Louise had also run under Valdy Briedis, her mother’s … View moreI'm herewith the intermediary messenger of the message from Marise's daughter Marissa Stephen who was a 400m specialist who ran at the Oceania Games, coached by Marise, who became an Oceania 4x400m champion. Her other daughter, Louise had also run under Valdy Briedis, her mother’s longtime coach.
It's history unfolding for New Zealand and people from afar who can't attend will know what is being done for posterity purposes-Paul
Photo credit to New Brighton Museum.

An Invitation;
On Thursday 4th December 2025 1.30pm - 3.30pm there is to be an unveiling of a memorial beach seat that the CCC is erecting and the naming of the beach access track to it for my mother Olympian #166 Marise Chamberlain (MNZM) 1935-2024.
This is a tribute to her legacy as a trailblazing figure in World and New Zealand women's athletics and sport.
A memorial celebration of her sporting life will commence at the South Brighton Surf Club at 1.30pm followed by attendees walking to the adjacent seat location on the beach for cutting of a ribbon.
MARISE ANN MILLICENT CHAMBERLAIN MNZM (1935-2024)
Olympian #166
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to athletics in 2003.
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
A trailblazing figure in the pioneering history of World and New Zealand women’s athletics and sport.
Bettered or Equalled Eight World Records from 440 yards to the mile.
Olympic Bronze Medal 800m Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games Silver Medal 880 yards Perth 1962 Commonwealth Games.
Marise won 17 NZ national titles, virtually all solo efforts.
New Zealand's only female Olympic track medallist, and for four decades was the fastest New Zealand woman over 800m. Olympian Lorraine Moller MBE ran third in 1992 Barcelona Games marathon. You can email me paul@paulmulvaney.nz Thanks

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