Wigram, Christchurch

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

Seen anything your neighbours should be aware of? Let them know! 

3246 days ago

Givealittle call out to our supporters and all cat lovers out in the community.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

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As mentioned in the givealittle we have had a $17,000 vet bill for January and am asking if anyone can donate a little monies to the cause.  Every $5 + you donate to givealittle (they will provide a receipt) where you can claim back 30% in your year end tax calculation.  … View more
givealittle.co.nz....


As mentioned in the givealittle we have had a $17,000 vet bill for January and am asking if anyone can donate a little monies to the cause.  Every $5 + you donate to givealittle (they will provide a receipt) where you can claim back 30% in your year end tax calculation.  Small donations by a lot of people all add up to a lot.  This is the silly kitten session and hence costs are always high at this time.


We are busy collecting free fruit and jars and making jams/chutney's and fresh tomato and plum sauce to sell at our stalls and making crafts (custions and cat beds etc) with donated goods.  So we are trying to fundraise anyway we can with lots of volunteer support.


We will have a stall at the Sumner Market this Sunday the 12th and the Halswell Market on the 26th so would love to see you. 


I have attached two recent articles about what we do and how we help stray cats and the resulting kittens that come from unsprayed animals.


Any questions please go to our website or pm me and ask.
Thanks for reading

3246 days ago

Distinguished concert pianists to perform, teach in Christchurch

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Two distinguished international concert pianists will perform and teach in Christchurch at the end of this month.

The visit of Santiago-based Edith Fischer, protege of Claudio Arrau – renowned as one of the supreme keyboard masters of the century – and her husband Jorge Pepi-Alos, is being … View more
Two distinguished international concert pianists will perform and teach in Christchurch at the end of this month.

The visit of Santiago-based Edith Fischer, protege of Claudio Arrau – renowned as one of the supreme keyboard masters of the century – and her husband Jorge Pepi-Alos, is being hailed as a "very important event", especially for the musical and cultural life of the city.

Fischer has played under the direction of some of the greatest conductors of these times, notably with Erich Kleiber, Paul Ketzski, Sir John Barbirolli among other distinguished directors.

She has also performed at festivals such as Salzburg, Gstaad, Montreal, Stresa, Paris and Flanders.

Pepi-Alos, composer and professor at the University of Chile, studied piano with Fischer and attended the Menuhin Academy in Gdstaad (chamber music). He went on to co-found the Bionay chamber music festival with Fischer. Pepi-Alos went on to win a series of illustrious international prizes.

The couple were invited to Christchurch by dazzling young pianist and composer Tony Chen Lin, who has been regularly invited to perform as young guest artist at the 'Semaine Internationale de Piano et de musique de chambre' in Bionay, Switzerland by festival founder and mentor Edith Fischer.

"This will be a rare opportunity to witness two world-class musicians in performance and working with young New Zealand talent," Lin said.

The couple will give piano master classes in the chamber at The Piano: Centre for Music and Arts on Sunday February 26. 1pm- 6pm. Admission is free.

On Monday, February 27, Fischer and Pepi-Alos will perform in The Piano's concert hall at 7.30pm, the works of Schumann, Brahms, Ravel, VillaLobos, Jenny McLeod, and Pepi-Alos. Adults $30, students $10.

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3246 days ago

Night Noodle Markets

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

The Night Noodle Markets are back! Do you plan to go? Or perhaps you have already been and tried some of the Asian street food on sale? Let us know how you found it. Did you have any problem with queues? Did you like the food? Will you go back?

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3246 days ago

Window Cleaning

Sue from Avonhead

Hi neighbours
Do you need a window cleaner?
I am available for window cleaning at very competitive neighbourly rates, (any area of town)

Please text, call or message me through neighbourly
Sue ( Final Touch window cleaning)
021 979 235

3247 days ago

Spotted us around?

Stuff Fibre

Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by … View more
Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!

Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.

- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
Find out more

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3247 days ago

Volunteer with Us

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

On 23 March 2017 we are commencing Induction Training for potential Volunteer Interviewers. Interested? Please read:

Volunteer Interviewer - Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area

Short Description
Telephone and Face to Face Interviewer to provide free and confidential advice to … View more
On 23 March 2017 we are commencing Induction Training for potential Volunteer Interviewers. Interested? Please read:

Volunteer Interviewer - Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area

Short Description
Telephone and Face to Face Interviewer to provide free and confidential advice to everyone. Take the time to listen and equip clients with the information, options and support that fit their needs.

Detailed Description
It's all about the client - Our Volunteer Interviewers say: "I feel good about helping others", "I make a difference", "I learn things myself too".

It takes a team of trained Volunteers who give at least 3 hours a week of their skills, time and knowledge. We offer clients information to enable them to make informed decisions on anything from consumer rights, work conditions, neighbour disputes to relationship issues. There’s certainly never a dull moment .

Full training and support provided.
Want to help?
Want to be part of this dedicated team?
Got computer knowledge?
Willing to attend on-going training to stay up-to-date?
Willing to commit long term - 2+ years?
Want to find out more? Contact us now, see below:.

Current Branches operate at the following locations:
Hornby Library
Fendalton Library
Ara (City Centre)

Two Induction Training Sessions per year: March and September

Check out this link to see maps and opening hours www.cab.org.nz...
Hotline: 0800-367-222

Email: assist.cabchch3128@gmail.com
Manager: Mollie Howarth
(Tel: 349-5236)

Volunteer Interviewer Role Description.pdf Download View

3247 days ago

Our events are going green!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Heading along to tonight's Night Noodle Markets? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.

If it's brown - it … View more
Heading along to tonight's Night Noodle Markets? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.

If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for the ECO symbol and put it in the green bin.
All other packaging goes into the red bin.

The ECO symbol means "Event Compostable Only" – make sure you bin it at the event, and not at home.

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3247 days ago

Prebbleton Community Market

Shelley from Prebbleton

Looking for something for your Valentine? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bound to be something awesome to be found at our next market (Sunday 12th February).
Or just come and have a lovely Sunday afternoon wandering around the stalls.

We have Daniel, an awesome busker … View more
Looking for something for your Valentine? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bound to be something awesome to be found at our next market (Sunday 12th February).
Or just come and have a lovely Sunday afternoon wandering around the stalls.

We have Daniel, an awesome busker entertaining you.
You can grab some food, sit down have a picnic and listen to the music.

Free face painting with Debbie

We have 30+ Stalls coming.
Some sites still available, if interested please email me at:-
Prebbletoncommunitymarket@gmail.com
Or through our Facebook page
www.facebook.com...
First market you have with us is FREE.

Great rates, awesome atmosphere, great location!

3270 days ago

Thank You for Your Generosity!

The Warehouse Hornby

In December, your local The Warehouse was raising funds to support Orana Park Zoofari. With the support of the surrounding stores in the region, a total of $80,930 was raised thanks to the generosity of the local community. These funds will go towards enabling primary school children from low … View moreIn December, your local The Warehouse was raising funds to support Orana Park Zoofari. With the support of the surrounding stores in the region, a total of $80,930 was raised thanks to the generosity of the local community. These funds will go towards enabling primary school children from low decile schools the opportunity to visit and participate in education sessions at the zoo. Thanks to your support the community is becoming a better place.

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3252 days ago

OUTBACK QUEEN SIZE BED & MATTRESS

Joanne from Halswell

Queen size bed, OUTBACK range, & mattress. Not sure how old, but has been in storage, not been used for a couple of years. Mattress is in great condition, med to firm, always had mattress protector and spongy topper thingy on it. Will put a pic up of the mattress soon, welcome to view.

Price: $290

3248 days ago

60 Hillmorton - Southshore detouring away from North Parade

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

From Tuesday 7th February for approximately one week all buses will detour away from North Parade between 7pm and 6am each night. Buses travelling towards the Palms will detour off North Parade onto Averill St, Petrie St and Shirley Rd back onto Marshlands Rd to continue the normal route. Buses … View moreFrom Tuesday 7th February for approximately one week all buses will detour away from North Parade between 7pm and 6am each night. Buses travelling towards the Palms will detour off North Parade onto Averill St, Petrie St and Shirley Rd back onto Marshlands Rd to continue the normal route. Buses travelling towards the city will detour off Marshlands Rd onto Shirley Rd, Petrie St and Averill St back onto North Parade to continue the normal route. Bus stops 13277, 18476, 13265 and 40296 on North Parade will be closed during this time. View detour map below.

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3249 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View more
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Learn more

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3249 days ago

BOYS CLOTHING 10-12 YRS

Joanne from Halswell

My son has surplus clothing, hardly worn, for a donation to his squash fund they can be yours! Black, very soft dressing gown, size 12, blue & back striped dressing gown, soft, size 12, padded winter jacket with hood, size 10-12, 3 dress shirts, size 10-12

Negotiable

3249 days ago

Dried Flower Press

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Dried Flower Press in good condition. Trying to sell for my mother.It is my mothers flower Pressl

Negotiable

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3249 days ago

Wearable Arts Competition

Kim from Prebbleton

Have you ever wanted to create a piece of wearable art? Art Couture NZ is holding its first wearable arts competition on April 27 2017 at the Vineyard of Rossendale in Tai Tapu.

It's an opportunity for people to have a go with categories to inspire and motivate. See our Facebook page for … View more
Have you ever wanted to create a piece of wearable art? Art Couture NZ is holding its first wearable arts competition on April 27 2017 at the Vineyard of Rossendale in Tai Tapu.

It's an opportunity for people to have a go with categories to inspire and motivate. See our Facebook page for details or email us at artcouturenz@gmail.com.

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