Spencerville, Christchurch

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

279 days ago

Draft Annual Plan 2025/26

The Team from Environment Canterbury

Check out our proposed changes to bus zones in Greater Christchurch and Selwyn bus services.

We’re also taking the opportunity to propose changes to consenting service charges that could impact service users and ratepayers.

Find out more at www.ecan.govt.nz... and make a submission before … View more
Check out our proposed changes to bus zones in Greater Christchurch and Selwyn bus services.

We’re also taking the opportunity to propose changes to consenting service charges that could impact service users and ratepayers.

Find out more at www.ecan.govt.nz... and make a submission before 5pm on 3 April, 2025.

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279 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 3-7 March 2025

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks and a monthly CV clinic.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 3rd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic … View more
We have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks and a monthly CV clinic.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 3rd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. CAB Volunteers in the Community - Tuesday, 4th – no appointment needed
- Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall Library) - 11-2pm
- Rolleston Community Centre (94 Rolleston Drive) – from 12-3pm

3. Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 5th - 10.30-11.30. 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490

4. Immigration General Advice – Wednesday, 5th - 2:15pm-4:30pm. Fendalton Library – Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804

5. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 6th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

6. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 6th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

7. Specialist clinics – held Fortnightly - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment if you need help with any of these issues.
• Employment - Wednesday Evening via Zoom
• Immigration Legal advice with Lawyer - Thursday Evening Hornby Community Centre
• ACC Advisor by Phone (as needed)

8. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 7th April from 12.00-1.30pm

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

Free

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281 days ago

North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled looking for hay

Lin from Kaiapoi

We have a need for hay for this coming winter for our 8 horses. Being a totally voluntary organisation we are very reliant on the generosity of the local community and if you are willing to donate some bales, it would be fantastic.
Thank you.
Please telephone Lin (03) 3120998 or 027 299 7079

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282 days ago

Grape purple hair dye

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

Nice to use with it's on brush lasts ages not quite my color.pick up kainga

Price: $10

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286 days ago

SCAM ALERT

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Own your Online website is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues for individuals and businesses, they have shared a message about a new scam that is targeting Kiwis.

Own Your Online say:
We are seeing a significant increase in reporting … View more
Own your Online website is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues for individuals and businesses, they have shared a message about a new scam that is targeting Kiwis.

Own Your Online say:
We are seeing a significant increase in reporting of ‘Hi Mum’ scams.
A ‘Hi Mum’ scam is a scam where a random message from an unknown number is sent to you claiming to be from a close relative, usually your son or daughter.
The fake relative often claims their phone is broken – which is why they’re contacting you from a different number – and will ask you to do something, sometimes asking you to help them with a payment or to do something by clicking a link.

If you receive one of these, don’t click the links. Try to contact your relative using their normal number which is probably still working.
You can also report these scam messages by forwarding free to Department of Internal Affairs on 7726

Check out Own Your Online scam checklist here.

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287 days ago

Painting ornaments.

Karyn from Kaiapoi

I paint peoples outside ornaments and artwork to give them new lease on life left disabled from work accident and find this better than any meds for depression. Have done everything. Wood, Concrete, Plastic, Metal ect. If have any need doing please txt me on 0211566508, Am out of things to … View moreI paint peoples outside ornaments and artwork to give them new lease on life left disabled from work accident and find this better than any meds for depression. Have done everything. Wood, Concrete, Plastic, Metal ect. If have any need doing please txt me on 0211566508, Am out of things to do, Thankyou.

282 days ago

Better price, same exceptional lifestyle

The Team from Ryman Northwood Retirement Village

If you’ve been thinking of making the move to Ryman’s Northwood Retirement Village, now is the perfect time to get your new home at a fantastic price.

Enjoy the perfect blend of independence and community, with premium amenities and award-winning services.

Click read more for more … View more
If you’ve been thinking of making the move to Ryman’s Northwood Retirement Village, now is the perfect time to get your new home at a fantastic price.

Enjoy the perfect blend of independence and community, with premium amenities and award-winning services.

Click read more for more information.

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282 days ago

EcoTank – No.1 tank printer in NZ and globally

Epson

Discover the power of EcoTank printers –the No.1 tank printer in New Zealand and globally, with over 100 million units sold worldwide!

Say goodbye to costly cartridges, low-cost consumables, and excessive waste. With EcoTank, enjoy hassle-free printing with refillable ink tanks that last … View more
Discover the power of EcoTank printers –the No.1 tank printer in New Zealand and globally, with over 100 million units sold worldwide!

Say goodbye to costly cartridges, low-cost consumables, and excessive waste. With EcoTank, enjoy hassle-free printing with refillable ink tanks that last longer and help you save money while reducing your environmental footprint.

Make the switch today and experience a smarter, more eco-friendly way to print!
Find out more

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282 days ago

Revamp Your Furniture with Resene Enamacryl

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Revamping old furniture is not only kinder on the planet, but it allows us the creative freedom to produce a piece that is full of character with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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283 days ago

Extra large bottling tomatoes

Sue from Kaiapoi

Large tomatoes great for preserving
Bags . $5 for 1.5kg
Pick up between kaiapoi and rangiora
Please text 0212222838 as I often miss message on here

Price: $5

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289 days ago

Poll: Is this the most Kiwiana pie you've heard of?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Kiwiana pie consists of Watties spaghetti and colby cheese in pastry. Is this our most iconic 'Kiwi' pie?

Share your thoughts below!

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Is this the most Kiwiana pie you've heard of?
  • 13.4% Yes!
    13.4% Complete
  • 86.6% No, I can think of something else!
    86.6% Complete
1025 votes
284 days ago

Swedish Ivy indoor plants (Plectranthus verticillatus)

Toni from Kaiapoi

Have 4 Swedish Ivy plants to sell, an easy to grow, glossy-leaved, drought-tolerant houseplant. Fantastic in a hanging basket inside or out or sprawling as a gorgeous groundcover. This is a quick-growing really attractive decor plant. Its leaf veins take on a pinkish glow when exposed to … View moreHave 4 Swedish Ivy plants to sell, an easy to grow, glossy-leaved, drought-tolerant houseplant. Fantastic in a hanging basket inside or out or sprawling as a gorgeous groundcover. This is a quick-growing really attractive decor plant. Its leaf veins take on a pinkish glow when exposed to sunlight.
$5 per plant, pick up only

Price: $5

284 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

That first meeting planted a seed

My obsession with food was present from a very early age. I remember competing with other family members to eat as much as I possibly could and I almost always ate until I felt uncomfortable.

I would be secretive about eating the foods I thought my parents … View more
That first meeting planted a seed

My obsession with food was present from a very early age. I remember competing with other family members to eat as much as I possibly could and I almost always ate until I felt uncomfortable.

I would be secretive about eating the foods I thought my parents would probably not approve of me eating. I was always aware of the presence of food and was often asking myself how can I get more without others thinking I’m greedy or how can I avoid food altogether because everyone is watching me?

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284 days ago

Noel

The Team from Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

“I took to bikes from a very young age, I got into Penny Farthing riding when I was 12. There were Penny Farthing races happening in Oamaru and I asked a guy if I could have a go on one. Half an hour later, I won my first race, and six months later, I built my first Penny Farthing from scratch. … View more“I took to bikes from a very young age, I got into Penny Farthing riding when I was 12. There were Penny Farthing races happening in Oamaru and I asked a guy if I could have a go on one. Half an hour later, I won my first race, and six months later, I built my first Penny Farthing from scratch. I’ve built about 56 Penny Farthings in my time, there are bikes of mine all over the world.

I'm the type that has a bike for every kind of cycling. There are project bikes, I always tend to have projects on the go. I work as much as possible with recycled materials, so I'll have all these projects going, but they may be completely still until such a resource is available. I grew up in a household with a workshop. We strapped a chainsaw to a Raleigh 20 and ripped around the neighborhood, so I was very familiar with motorized bikes.

I love e-bikes as a great form of transport. I can get out to places that would literally be out of my range on a normal bike, I just don't have quite the same steam as I used to. And e-bikes make even the hills flat, I love the freedom I have.

After the earthquakes there was a major issue with bike theft. At one point, we were losing over 200 bikes a week in Christchurch. I started the stolen bikes group on Facebook with the mission of trying to combat it, that's been going solidly for the last 10 years.

Back then, bikes were maybe two grands worth that were getting pinched. Nowadays you've got bikes that are worth more than cars so it's become even more critical that groups like mine exist. I'd love it if we didn't need to exist, but unfortunately, we do. We’re getting multiple bikes back, empowering people, teaching people how to secure their bikes. We're actually making a difference.

We have a zero tolerance for people asking for money, no one's allowed to accept rewards at all. If people insist on giving rewards, we say, give it to charity. It's cyclists helping cyclists, that’s how it should be. I like the fact that Christchurch is one of those cities that if you break down on the side road, another cyclist will stop for you. Christchurch really is a bike city.”

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285 days ago

Apply now: SPCA Street Appeal 2025 – Volunteer Area Coordinator

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?

We’re looking for SPCA Street … View more
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?

We’re looking for SPCA Street Appeal Coordinators to help organise our sites across your local region. SPCA Street Appeal is a crucial fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand. As an Area Coordinator, your role is vital in ensuring the success of this event. You’ll assist our Events Team by managing volunteers, overseeing rosters and collection sites for your specific areas during the Street Appeal on Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st.

Area Coordinators are responsible for:  
• Oversight of the roster for Volunteer Collectors to ensure sites are covered for all 3 days. You will be provided with software to facilitate the rostering.
• Providing instruction and communicating with Volunteer Collectors in your area in the lead up to the appeal.    
• Helping volunteer collectors be familiar with the non-cash donation options available (you will be provided with a full brief on these and systems to be used are incredibly user friendly).
• Being the first point of contact for Volunteer Collectors throughout the collection days.   
• Setting up and visiting sites in your area to ensure everything is running smoothly throughout the two collection days.   
• Banking the money collected in your area. We provide banking bags to make the process easy.  
• Helping us promote the 2025 Street Appeal and encouraging your friends, family, colleagues and contacts to volunteer.  
• Ensuring all event collateral is collected and returned after the event.  

You must be available ALL of Fri 30th, Saturday 31 May & Sun 1st June from approx. 8am-6pm each day and have access to a vehicle. 
You are required to attend one information session – this may be held in person or virtually (details TBA). Collection sites are provided but we really appreciate any suggestions for good areas to book.   
We are more than happy to provide references afterwards.  

This is an opportunity not to be missed to gain valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector and make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand’s animals. 

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Area Coordinator, please contact SPCA Events Team via email events@spca.nz and detail the location you would like to coordinate.

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