Thank you for using Neighbourly
At Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After … View moreAt Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After Mathew completed his eight-month course, he found employment with Smallbone in Ashburton, where he lives.
He says the “excellent training” he received prepared him well for the job. “It set me up to excel in an exciting and demanding career.” In Timaru, we’ve got programmes in engineering trades, electrical, automotive and painting and decorating starting in February. You can learn all about them here.
Hello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We … View moreHello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We were absolutely inundated with offers - and we're SO SORRY if we've missed anyone, or haven't gotten back to you - please get in touch again - email me - sam@neighboursday.org.nz.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event!
Check out our Road Trip page for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops. Also! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to follow our facebook live updates as we hit the road!
Start your engines! www.youtube.com...
Hi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know… View moreHi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.
While roadworks and road closures remain a key issue, more people are finding it easy to travel by car compared to last year.
What do you make of the results of the latest Life in Christchurch Survey? Head to Newsline for a full breakdown.
Hi Folks, it's concert time again, and Risingholme Singers' final concert of the year is taking place on Saturday 24th November at Heaton Normal Intermediate School, Performing Arts Centre, at 125-133 Heaton Street. On this occasion, our Music Director, Caroline Attard, has decided … View moreHi Folks, it's concert time again, and Risingholme Singers' final concert of the year is taking place on Saturday 24th November at Heaton Normal Intermediate School, Performing Arts Centre, at 125-133 Heaton Street. On this occasion, our Music Director, Caroline Attard, has decided that the concert will start at 8.00 p.m. but, it should be finished by about 9.30 p.m. I'm sure, as always, it will be a great concert, as we have a lovely varied programme, AND the audience get to sing with us as well during the evening! In case you cannot read the Contact phone number on the attached Poster, the Contact is Jill Willmott on 388 3235. Hope to see you there!
Local emergency services have told us the routes they need to use in the event of an earthquake.
Have we missed any key transport routes in the district?
Check out the map and have your say here: bit.ly...
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
Our parks in Banks Peninsula are special, so it goes without saying we want to look after them.
To do that, we’ve come up with a plan to protect two major reserves - Misty Peaks and Te Oka.
Head online and tell us if you think of our plans - they’re still in draft form, so your feedback will … View moreOur parks in Banks Peninsula are special, so it goes without saying we want to look after them.
To do that, we’ve come up with a plan to protect two major reserves - Misty Peaks and Te Oka.
Head online and tell us if you think of our plans - they’re still in draft form, so your feedback will help us create the final versions - just click the link below!
Thanks Nadja Mclean for providing this beautiful image 😍
Has your community got anything planned for Halloween this year? We want to hear about anything scary, cool or quirky happening this All Hallows' Eve (Wednesday - October 31). (Please let us know if you don't want your comments published by writing NFP.)
The attached pics are from the … View moreHas your community got anything planned for Halloween this year? We want to hear about anything scary, cool or quirky happening this All Hallows' Eve (Wednesday - October 31). (Please let us know if you don't want your comments published by writing NFP.)
The attached pics are from the Thrill the World event in Christchurch's Cathedral Square on Sunday, where 'zombies' gathered to dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. The event was held in various cities around the world to celebrate how we are all one community, regardless of our political, economic and racial backgrounds.
Event Fundraising clothing swap for women
At the event hillmorton high school hall sat 24th november 10.30-4pm
♦️if you can bring clothing womens and children's to swap for clothing and other items
♦️maximum of 2 -3 supermaket bags per women of clothing to keep it fair, you … View moreEvent Fundraising clothing swap for women
At the event hillmorton high school hall sat 24th november 10.30-4pm
♦️if you can bring clothing womens and children's to swap for clothing and other items
♦️maximum of 2 -3 supermaket bags per women of clothing to keep it fair, you are welcome to take towels linen kitchen decor etc as extras
♦️gold coin entry on the door
♦️free raffle gift basket
♦️spot prizes x30 jewellery and x6 mini self care packs
♦️lolly jar guessing game packed full with lollies
50cents per guess
♦️raffle with 3 amazing prizes $1 per guess
♦️ free pile outside to help yourself too
◼️all money raised from the above goes directly to chch survivors for women to make self care packs for women in Christchurch and Canterbury
♦️ stall holders
We have some amazing individuals and businesses coming to sell their products and items
Don't forget to put some money away to snap some bargains up
⭕️Avon
⭕️Lola Fang
⭕️natural and organic products with essential oils
⭕️norwex
⭕️bric a brac
⭕️clothing
⭕️Nutrimetics
⭕️Gifts
⭕️Pure romance
⭕️Sweets and treats
⭕️scentsy
⭕️face painting
And more coming
Free workbench with vice, ideal for garage, pick up Barrington St, please text Lisa 0274325112 if you interested thanks.
We’re taking a closer look at how we’re managing on-street parking in the suburbs.
So, we’ve created a draft policy to try and address some of the challenges our stakeholders have identified.
Before we go any further though, we need to hear from you.
So tell us: have we got it right? … View moreWe’re taking a closer look at how we’re managing on-street parking in the suburbs.
So, we’ve created a draft policy to try and address some of the challenges our stakeholders have identified.
Before we go any further though, we need to hear from you.
So tell us: have we got it right? bit.ly...
Come down and colour for us! All entrants must be under 12 and runs till the end of November. Winner gets a family movie pass and to be featured on our Facebook page!
We have a pile of topsoil that was in a raised bed, the bed has now been dismantled and last year we removed at least 1/2 and we gave away to our neighbours and friends, we still have several trailer loads available so if you are interested please message me. If local we may be able to deliver. … View moreWe have a pile of topsoil that was in a raised bed, the bed has now been dismantled and last year we removed at least 1/2 and we gave away to our neighbours and friends, we still have several trailer loads available so if you are interested please message me. If local we may be able to deliver. May contain the odd stone, or piece of terracotta pot. Easily removed, and we try and remove them as we load the soil.
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…
