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Hey neighbours,
Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.
Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.
In fact, once you’ve … View moreHey neighbours,
Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.
Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.
In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.
To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.
Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.
When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.
Make the most… View moreTurn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.
When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own
Some supernatural help has been hired in the hope customers and staff at the Resene shop in Cambridge will one day be able to see their favourite furry face again.
Timmy, a handsome 4-year-old tabby, disappeared one weekend in August from his cat house at the rear of the premises. Customer Paul … View moreSome supernatural help has been hired in the hope customers and staff at the Resene shop in Cambridge will one day be able to see their favourite furry face again.
Timmy, a handsome 4-year-old tabby, disappeared one weekend in August from his cat house at the rear of the premises. Customer Paul Norfolk and wife Gloria had looked all over town for their favourite store cat, along with the shop’s manager, Kerry Mason, and her staff.
“Timmy is such an icon around Cambridge, everyone knows him as the Resene cat,” Gloria said.
Join us this weekend as we welcome spring at Burlington Village with live music, complimentary barista made coffees and village tours.
171 Prestons Road, Redwood
The head 2km down the road to Alpine View where we have Ice Cream Charlie providing free ice creams, demonstrations of our exciting … View moreJoin us this weekend as we welcome spring at Burlington Village with live music, complimentary barista made coffees and village tours.
171 Prestons Road, Redwood
The head 2km down the road to Alpine View where we have Ice Cream Charlie providing free ice creams, demonstrations of our exciting Spritely technology and a chance to tour our facilities, apartments and show homes.
448 Prestons Road, Waitikiri
10am – 2pm, This Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.
They might be black and white in the wild but a waddle of colourful penguins will be coming to Christchurch this summer – and you can help choose the final line-up.
The Pop Up Penguin project will see 115 specially designed sculptures located across the city from November.
The Wild in Art trail… View moreThey might be black and white in the wild but a waddle of colourful penguins will be coming to Christchurch this summer – and you can help choose the final line-up.
The Pop Up Penguin project will see 115 specially designed sculptures located across the city from November.
The Wild in Art trail will include penguins painted by 50 established and up and coming artists and they will be in place for nine weeks, giving locals and visitors the chance to see them all.
Among the artists taking part is Indonesian artist Zulfirman Syah who survived the March 15 mosque attacks.
Stuff is inviting you to help commission one of the sculptures by voting for your favourite from five design finalists. Voting can be done here from midday on Monday until midday on Sunday, September 27.
Warning everyone of a phone scam with automated voice saying your Internet has been hacked and you will loose your internet soon if you do not press 1 for tech support. I hung up from there knowing this is not right and is a scam. so be warned hang up and do not press 1 .. It was on my private … View moreWarning everyone of a phone scam with automated voice saying your Internet has been hacked and you will loose your internet soon if you do not press 1 for tech support. I hung up from there knowing this is not right and is a scam. so be warned hang up and do not press 1 .. It was on my private landline phone no. I rang my provider and they said yes we are aware of this scam circling Christchurch at present.
BUYING this week in Christchurch! The Stamp and Coin Exchange on Riccarton Road is buying Stamps, Coins, Gold and Collectables. Time to Cash in those old items. Scrap Gold, Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Militaria and Collectables. Free appraisals. Call Matt on 0800 39 24 26. Or call into the shop. … View moreBUYING this week in Christchurch! The Stamp and Coin Exchange on Riccarton Road is buying Stamps, Coins, Gold and Collectables. Time to Cash in those old items. Scrap Gold, Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Militaria and Collectables. Free appraisals. Call Matt on 0800 39 24 26. Or call into the shop. Open M-F 10-6 and Sat 10-5. A trusted and established Licensed 2nd Hand Dealer. See you soon! Matt and team.
Hi my kids are both trying to collect the super insect cards from countdown and we can never afford to get many if anyone has any spare I’m happy to pick up for them please me myself as mum would really appreciate it a lot
Hey neighbours,
Every night Gary Bridgman’s Christchurch home is lit up like a sports stadium.
The Fendalton resident blames new LED streetlights installed on the street outside, and says complaints to the city council about an “unbelievable” glare coming through his windows have gone … View moreHey neighbours,
Every night Gary Bridgman’s Christchurch home is lit up like a sports stadium.
The Fendalton resident blames new LED streetlights installed on the street outside, and says complaints to the city council about an “unbelievable” glare coming through his windows have gone unresolved for weeks.
The two lights either side of the house produce a whiter light than their predecessors, Bridgman says, causing the house to be “lit up like it’s floodlit” at night. He has seen other LED streetlights in his area that are “very good”.
Council says the complaints are being investigated and the contractor has been asked to provide a solution.
What are your thoughts on this? Have you had a similar experience? Let us know below.
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Ilam's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to… View moreIn the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Ilam's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.
Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.
Why does my MP matter?
The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.
In a bid to overturn a scathing approval rating, Christchurch City Council is making moves to create a new residents’ forum.
The council says it wants people to feel they are being listened to and their views are respected. It also wants more people to trust the council’s decision-making … View moreIn a bid to overturn a scathing approval rating, Christchurch City Council is making moves to create a new residents’ forum.
The council says it wants people to feel they are being listened to and their views are respected. It also wants more people to trust the council’s decision-making process.
In May, the council released its annual residents’ survey, showing just half of the city’s residents were satisfied with the services it provided – down from 62 per cent last year.
Some 23 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with council's performance and 27 per cent were neutral. It is the lowest result since 2007, when the question was first asked as part of the survey.
How do you feel about the council's performance? And will a new forum help? Give us your thoughts below.
Wonderland - the 1906 equivalent of a theme park - was set up in Christchurch's Hagley Park during the New Zealand International Exhibition.
It included a "most riotous" water chute, which sent people hurtling into Victoria Lake on a small boat.
NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.
GARAGE SALE
ST AIDAN'S CHURCH
Cnr Brookside Terrace & Aorangi Road, Bryndwr
SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
Time: 9am - 12 noon
Plenty of furniture, crockery, toys, books, clothing and electrical goods at bargain prices. Something for everyone, so please come along and our support our Garage … View moreGARAGE SALE
ST AIDAN'S CHURCH
Cnr Brookside Terrace & Aorangi Road, Bryndwr
SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
Time: 9am - 12 noon
Plenty of furniture, crockery, toys, books, clothing and electrical goods at bargain prices. Something for everyone, so please come along and our support our Garage Sale.
A sausage sizzle is likely to be a happening thing too!
Bring your spare change and get yourselves a bargain.
Tell your family and friends and spread the word.
See you all there
Join the Shadowclad Class Action
Many property owners from around New Zealand have already signed up to the fully-funded Shadowclad Class Action, filed in the Auckland High Court.
The action seeks damages on behalf of owners as a result of the alleged failure of Shadowclad cladding.
… View moreJoin the Shadowclad Class Action
Many property owners from around New Zealand have already signed up to the fully-funded Shadowclad Class Action, filed in the Auckland High Court.
The action seeks damages on behalf of owners as a result of the alleged failure of Shadowclad cladding.
LIMITED TIME, ACT NOW
If you own a property (house or commercial building) with Shadowclad as the exterior cladding, and the Shadowclad was installed within the last 15 years, register your interest now! There is no cost or obligation to register your interest.
Visit www.adinathorn.co.nz to find out more about the class action and litigation funding.
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