Sockburn, Christchurch

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Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

163 days ago

Create a Family-Friendly Seedling Station with Resene Lustacryl

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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164 days ago

Thank you for everyone that voted Catnap.. they did it :D xx

Katrina from Broomfield - Hei Hei

www.neighbourly.co.nz...

Massively huge thanks to you all that voted.. we came together and Catnap won the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2025.. they so deserve this and because of you taking your time to vote, they won!

Thank you!!! <3

164 days ago

What is happening in your community during the Winter School Holiday?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community

Library Events: Kidsfest
For Kids, and for teens (12-18 years)

Out and About in Christchurch
Bottle Lake, Waitākiri Park: Get outdoors and find a trail
Central … View more
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community

Library Events: Kidsfest
For Kids, and for teens (12-18 years)

Out and About in Christchurch
Bottle Lake, Waitākiri Park: Get outdoors and find a trail
Central City, the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora: Kidsfest
Central City, Christchurch Art Gallery: Drawing Activity and holiday trail
Central City, Botanic Gardens: Events
Central City, Horticultural Society: Events
Central City, Canterbury Museum: Dinosaur and fossil school holiday events and the Matariki Trail
Central City, Imagination Station: School holiday programme
Central City, Tram: Visit
Halswell Quarry: Trails and historic sites
Harewood, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve: Visit
West Melton, Canterbury Astronomical Society: Kidsfest
Wigram, Airforce Museum: Holiday programme

Find playgrounds and play areas in your neighbourhood
What about a walking adventure?

Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!

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165 days ago

Tech Support and Computer Repairs

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Looking for user-friendly computer repairs and tech support? I can help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally just making technology work.

Andrew King
021 116-7074

165 days ago

Share your pet adoption story and be in to win!

The Team from SPCA Christchurch - Centre & Op Shops

SPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!

Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on… View more
SPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!

Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on behalf of the winner. Visit the MoreFM Facebook page to enter the draw and help us spread the love for animals and giving them a second chance!

And if you are still looking for your perfect match, head to www.spca.nz... now!

165 days ago

Asparagus Plants for sale

Annette from Sockburn

Only 50cents per 2-year-old Asparagus plant. Text or Phone on 021755946

Price: $0.50

165 days ago

Celebrating our 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero winner!

Prospa

Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.

Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."

A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
Learn more about Prospa

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166 days ago

Don't miss out on a year of free fees*

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View more
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

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

*Terms and conditions apply.

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166 days ago

Live stronger for longer

ACC New Zealand

Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View more
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Learn more

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170 days ago

Poll: Got any goals or hopes for the coming year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Happy Matariki, neighbours!

An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.

The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View more
Happy Matariki, neighbours!

An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.

The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.

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Got any goals or hopes for the coming year?
  • 57.7% Yes
    57.7% Complete
  • 42.3% No
    42.3% Complete
418 votes
167 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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170 days ago

Missing car keys

Linda from Avonhead

My husband has lost his car key whilst walking the dog tonight. Could be in Avonhead Park area. Let me know if anyone finds them. We would be great full . Thankyou

169 days ago

Reel mower

Kathleen from Upper Riccarton

Reel lawn mower good condition it has been in ans had a tune up and had couple little things done to it at Cranford mowers and chainsaws this mower id to strong for me to use $140

Negotiable

174 days ago

Poll: Would you support reducing sick leave to five days?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View more
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?

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Would you support reducing sick leave to five days?
  • 18.6% Yes, ten is too much
    18.6% Complete
  • 79.9% No, keep it at ten
    79.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
2313 votes
170 days ago

Transform Old Cabinets with Mint, Gold & Rattan Flair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette using Resene Kandinsky and Resene Tussock. Find out how to refresh your old cabinets with these easy step by step instructions.

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