Riccarton, Christchurch

See a link that looks suspicious? Don’t click it.

See a link that looks suspicious? Don’t click it.

Verify the sender or website before opening. Say something: Let your community know about active scams.

2911 days ago

Halswell Community Market 2018

Kate Cleverly from Halswell Community Project

2018 MARKET DATES!!!!

Mark the dates in your diary and support your local Community Market.
Fourth Sunday of each month
12 - 3pm in the Grounds of St John of God
26 Nash Road, Aidanfield.
Parking available nearby
Walk or bike to the market or try parking at Aidanfield School, just over the … View more
2018 MARKET DATES!!!!

Mark the dates in your diary and support your local Community Market.
Fourth Sunday of each month
12 - 3pm in the Grounds of St John of God
26 Nash Road, Aidanfield.
Parking available nearby
Walk or bike to the market or try parking at Aidanfield School, just over the bridge.

Sun 28th Jan
Sun 25th Feb
Sun 25th Mar
Sun 22nd Apr
(full list of dates in attached flyer)

2913 days ago

What's in a name?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

A colleague just told me about a friend of his, who has two sets of twins - no mean feat! The thing that stuck out for me, though, were their names: Bernie and Dorothy, and Betty and Delilah. We figured they'd been named after family members, or Mum has a love for old-fashioned names. But it … View moreA colleague just told me about a friend of his, who has two sets of twins - no mean feat! The thing that stuck out for me, though, were their names: Bernie and Dorothy, and Betty and Delilah. We figured they'd been named after family members, or Mum has a love for old-fashioned names. But it got me to thinking - do you have an unusual name? Where did it come from? Has it been a blessing or a curse? My brother (Kylee) tried to buy my name off me when we were teenagers, but he's now settled into his moniker. Of course, it gets a little confusing sometimes, with his partner named Kylie...
*** We may choose to use comments in our Conversations page in the newspaper. If you're not comfortable sharing your comments, please note with NFP (Not For Print) on your comment.

Image
2912 days ago

In need of a post-holiday, holiday?

Readers Rail Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - … View more
Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - presented by Sunday Star-Times
When: Saturday, 12 May - Friday, 26 May

South Island - presented by The Press
When: Thursday, 19 April - Wednesday, 2 May

Book now and be in to win one of five double-passes to an NZ House & Garden House tour of your choice. Simply quote "NEIGHBOURLY" when booking over the phone or online in the voucher section.
Find out more

Image
2912 days ago

Cat Rescue needs some Expert Help removing some BUMBLEBEES

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We have BUMBLEBEES living under the Cat Rescue equipment shed which we are needing to shift!
Does anyone know someone who can help with relocation of these bees please?
If you do, could you email your contact details to fundraising.catrescue@gmail.com

Image
2918 days ago

Do you shun public transport?

Christchurch Mail

A story in todays Press says Christchurch is the car capital of the country, with more of us choosing to take the car than cycle or use public transport. Why do you think that is? When was the last time you got on the bus? What was it like? Do you own a bike, and bike around the city? Keen to get … View moreA story in todays Press says Christchurch is the car capital of the country, with more of us choosing to take the car than cycle or use public transport. Why do you think that is? When was the last time you got on the bus? What was it like? Do you own a bike, and bike around the city? Keen to get some feedback and see what's behind the results of the MoT survey.
** Please note we may use comments in our Conversations page in the Christchurch Mail. If you're not comfortable with your comments appearing in print, please include NFP (Not For Print) in your comments. Thank you!

Image
2913 days ago

GET THAT PUPPY TRAINING STARTED NOW

High Five Puppy Skills

Get that puppy trained now. Please don’t wait for those behavioural issues to start. It is much nicer and easier to show the young puppy what it can do rather than having to correct the older puppy for what it should not do.
I am available to help you at times to suit you and the family i.e. … View more
Get that puppy trained now. Please don’t wait for those behavioural issues to start. It is much nicer and easier to show the young puppy what it can do rather than having to correct the older puppy for what it should not do.
I am available to help you at times to suit you and the family i.e. afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Look up my website www.highfivepuppyskills.co.nz... my facebook page highfivepuppyskills and give me a call 027 4239696.

Image
2914 days ago

Wasp Wipeout - Paper Wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and … View more
Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and European paper wasps have gradually made their homes around our houses and fences and over the past few years and while they are useful for some unwanted bugs like the great white cabbage butterfly, unfortunately they aren't picky and have been feasting on our monarch butterfly caterpillar and other useful native bugs as well.

At Wasp Wipeout we are working hard to help raise funds to wipe out the most invasive species of wasps - the vespula (common and German) variety which inhabit a lot of our bush areas and regularly invade picnics and barbecues. To help us fight this species you can donate here

If you want to find out more about paper wasps, you can read the story and watch the video here
www.facebook.com...

2914 days ago

An organised year?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

I'm a mad planner, and discovered bullet journalling last year - I now swear by it. I'm just interested, with the new year under way, what's your best tool for staying organised? Do you use a planner, a calendar, something on your phone, or do you just wing it? Photo is from my … View moreI'm a mad planner, and discovered bullet journalling last year - I now swear by it. I'm just interested, with the new year under way, what's your best tool for staying organised? Do you use a planner, a calendar, something on your phone, or do you just wing it? Photo is from my bullet journal for reference. :)
** We may decide to follow this up with a story so if you're not comfortable with comments appearing in print, please add NFP (Not For Print) in your comments.

Image
2915 days ago

Quality Second Hand Furniture

Stephen Brian from Christchurch Auctions Clearance Depot

Hi Neighbours! We hope everybody has had a relaxing break over the Christmas and New Years period! We've always got something new and exciting to see so pop in for a browse at 4 Curletts Rd or check out our website www.christchurchauctions.co.nz...

2916 days ago

What if there wasn’t enough water to fight a fire?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Firefighters rely on a good supply of water when they are battling fires.
Increased water usage over summer can reduce water pressure, which can impact fire protection systems. Help reduce this risk by being wise about your water use bit.ly...

Image
M
2916 days ago

Jewellery tools

Maree from Merivale

Hi there neighbours. I have recently started to make silver and gold jewellery and was wondering if anyone had any "heavy duty" tools stored away from by gone days. I am looking for a metal roller, tumbler, things like that. Really interested to hear from anyone that might have gear. … View moreHi there neighbours. I have recently started to make silver and gold jewellery and was wondering if anyone had any "heavy duty" tools stored away from by gone days. I am looking for a metal roller, tumbler, things like that. Really interested to hear from anyone that might have gear. Thanks.

2917 days ago

Rain update 1pm

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Rain update 1pm:
Some surface flooding has led to road closures, although waters are receding with the low tide.
Stay updated at Newsline: bit.ly...

Top