2379 days ago

Six weeks to repair speed bump flattened by ... cars

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

How long should it take to fix a speed bump?

The answer is six weeks if you are Christchurch's Crown rebuild company Ōtākaro.

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians have been negotiating one-way restrictions on a stretch of Gloucester St since early May, when roadworks to fix the newly built bump began.

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18 hours ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
274 votes
6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

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What has a head but no brain?

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4 days ago

🌱✨ Now Enrolling for 2026 — Spaces Filling Fast!✨ 🌱

Cotswold from Casebrook

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💛 Small, welcoming group sizes for personalised care

💛 Rich play-based learning that inspires creativity and curiosity
💛 Strong Whānau partnerships and community connections
💛 Passionate, dedicated Kaiako who truly know and understand your child
📍 Proudly located in the heart of Bishopdale, offering a safe, inclusive, and loving space for all families.
37 Colesbury street - down the long driveway, just follow the river mural!
👉 Come visit us! Message us today office@cotswoldpreschool.co.nz or pop in anytime — we’d love to meet you, show you around, and chat about how we can support your child’s journey in 2026!