Strowan, Christchurch

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305 days ago

Incident at Richmond Village Green - Can you help?

The Team from Canterbury Police

Christchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public.

The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road about 9:20am today.

She remains in a critical condition in hospital.

A scene examination of the … View more
Christchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public.

The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road about 9:20am today.

She remains in a critical condition in hospital.

A scene examination of the area is underway.

As part of our inquiries, Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information that would help us determine what happened.

Information can be passed to Police via our 105 phone service, or by going online to: www.police.govt.nz...

Use 'Update Report', referencing file number 250205/8067.

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305 days ago

Broadleaf

Kelly from Bryndwr

Griselinea littoralis. Hardy native often used for hedging. Grows up to 2m but can be kept trimmed to a lower height.

Canterbury sourced. Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or direct deposit. Price is per plant, 30 available at time of listing.

Price: $8

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305 days ago

Rengarenga (native lily

Kelly from Bryndwr

Rengarenga, ready to plant. Flowering native lily, hardy to a range of environments. $6 each, 40 in stock at time of listing.

Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $6

333 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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307 days ago

Open Days

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village

FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — … View more
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply

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307 days ago

Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so … View more
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.

His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.

Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'

The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!

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307 days ago

Jigsaw puzzle's

Chris from Papanui

By Air Classique, 1000 piece, (8 pieces missing on edge). $8.00
Provence France market 750 piece (No box} $10.00
Bridge, 500piece. $10.00
Oxtongue River Falls, Algonguin park , 750 piece's, $10.00
Louvre Museum, Paris, Sure-Lox 1000 piece $10.00
Golden gate bridge is a 3D flat puzzle … View more
By Air Classique, 1000 piece, (8 pieces missing on edge). $8.00
Provence France market 750 piece (No box} $10.00
Bridge, 500piece. $10.00
Oxtongue River Falls, Algonguin park , 750 piece's, $10.00
Louvre Museum, Paris, Sure-Lox 1000 piece $10.00
Golden gate bridge is a 3D flat puzzle $18.00 ono, (only made up once.)
phone. 0275493828

Price: $10

313 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
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307 days ago

2 vase's

Chris from Papanui

vase's 220mm high, 115mm wide at the top. clay pot 230mmhigh, (old ginger Jar) 120mm at the top. $12.00 each ono
phone 0275493828 Will sell separate.

Price: $12

314 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn 🌿🌱🍃

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View more
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃

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307 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 3-7 February 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
- The Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) - from 11- 2pm – every week
- Rolleston Community Centre (94 Rolleston Drive) – from 12-3pm – 1st Tuesday of the month - NEW LOCATION AT ROLLESTON

3. NEW SERVICE - 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. THURSDAY, 6TH IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND WE WILL BE CLOSED.

6. 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)

7. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 3rd March 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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309 days ago

Man building E cargo bikes in Casebrook

Joy from St Albans

Hi. Couple of years ago viewed cargo bikes in his garage in Casebrook. Man was converting them from ordinary cycles to cargo ebikes. I'd like to contact him. Could be Cavendish Rd. Anybody know who this is?

310 days ago

Free wood untreated

Raymond from Northcote

Big pieces of untreated wood. Sizes very. Need your own trailer. If we deliver we drop off at a cost.
Based In Northcote.


Possible can be used for shed or doll house

Selling on other platforms as well

Free

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310 days ago

Toxic algae

The Team from Environment Canterbury

Toxic algae is known to bloom in awa/rivers during the warmer months, so it’s a great time for a refresher on how to spot it.

Toxic algae grows on the bottom of riverbeds and appears as thick dark brown or black mats that have a slimy or velvety texture and musty smell.

These mats can come … View more
Toxic algae is known to bloom in awa/rivers during the warmer months, so it’s a great time for a refresher on how to spot it.

Toxic algae grows on the bottom of riverbeds and appears as thick dark brown or black mats that have a slimy or velvety texture and musty smell.

These mats can come loose and wash up on the edge of the rivers, or form ‘floating rafts’ in shallow areas. As they dry out, they turn light brown or white and look like dried leaves or cowpats.

If you are in any doubt, keep your whānau and animals away from the river.

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