Shirley, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2618 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2619 days ago

More bus lanes proposed for Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment… View more
The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment published on Stuff.co.nz or in print)

2623 days ago

STOLEN SILVER SUBARU LEGACY TURBO SEDAN CFB431

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Avonside - Dallington

CFB431 Someone has stolen our subaru legacy sedan from torlesse street last night silver in color plz anyone have any info phone the police or message me it had NO gas in it what so ever have been driving the streets but with no luck so far thank u

2618 days ago

Halloween face painting

Nataliia from St Albans

Dear neighbours, Halloween is coming soon, be ready for it! Terrific face painting for children and adults from 5 $. Complexed and unusual patterrns avaliable upon prior arragement. Papanui area. Can come to your place if a group of people will be doing face painting. Please inquire
Ph 021846444

2622 days ago

How do you feel about your city?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city had become a better place to live in the past year. To read more, click here.

So, what do you think of these results? What do you love about your hometown? Are there things that bother you - if so, what improvements would you like to see? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2618 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2618 days ago

Free Confidence Ride for Adults TODAY 5pm, Riccarton House.

Connie Christensen from Go Cycle Christchurch

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Hop on your bike and join this leisurely free Spring confidence ride for adults Wednesday 24 October, 5pm start from Riccarton House.

All riders will receive free spoke reflectors or a bell!

Book your spot on 021 0277 9250 or GoCycleChristchurch@gmail.com

2620 days ago

Our lovely scenic region

Chris from Christchurch Central

The plunge pool on Fuschia Falls, in Hinewai Reserve over the summit road from Akaroa. There are some stunning scenic locations nearby to Christchurch; the city has its problems, but at the same time it is located so close by to peaceful beautiful places like that...

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2643 days ago

Internet connection dropping off n on.

Blair from Shirley

Hi,my internet provider is Spark,an since fibre has started our internet drops in an out a lot of times thru day n night.Spark say that it's fine on there end to the house,so I looked into the modem/router.
It's a linksy modem,they have changed channels on the system,an still doesn't… View more
Hi,my internet provider is Spark,an since fibre has started our internet drops in an out a lot of times thru day n night.Spark say that it's fine on there end to the house,so I looked into the modem/router.
It's a linksy modem,they have changed channels on the system,an still doesn't fix the problem.
Has anyone else experience this problem or have any ideas?

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2620 days ago

Rabbit hutch for sale

Donna from St Albans

Less than 2 years old. Comes with water bottle, food dish, a bag of rabbit pellets . Normal wear and tear. Prefer if you can pick it up.

Price: $50

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2620 days ago

over spray

Kelvin from Parklands - Marshlands

any one no the tosser spraying fence posts on marshalands rd top end.
coming home in the camper monday about12-30 and now ive got over spray right across windscreen, bumper and the wing mirrors.
it was a breezy easterly and spray going right across rd.anyone else get
some. spose i'll try a … View more
any one no the tosser spraying fence posts on marshalands rd top end.
coming home in the camper monday about12-30 and now ive got over spray right across windscreen, bumper and the wing mirrors.
it was a breezy easterly and spray going right across rd.anyone else get
some. spose i'll try a little elbow grease and light jif.
i'm not much good at seeing any replies so if i dont reply apologies now thanks

2620 days ago

Stolen

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Avonside - Dallington

Plz help find

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2620 days ago

Spring sale! One weekend only

Urban Paving

Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser … View more
Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser sausage sizzle and free concrete handcast.

One weekend only. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th from 8am – 5pm.

Don’t need it that weekend? Come in during the sale weekend and book a delivery for another date and we will give you a 20% discount on landscape supplies.

Excludes paving and concrete products.
Find out more!

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2621 days ago

Lifestyle and new amenities boost Christchurch mood

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by … View more
A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by watching the video or clicking the link below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments to be published).

2621 days ago

Your garden will thank you for this!

Southern Woods

The famous Southern Woods annual sale is now on! We’ve got great discounts on thousands of selected plants, with savings of up to 60%.

Come and check out our brand new, purpose-built plant centre, just off SH1 between Templeton & Rolleston. Your garden will thank you for it!
Don't miss out!

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