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8th – 10th August
The Cashmere Club, 88 Hunter Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch
More than 80 local artists will be exhibiting at the 2025 Arts Canterbury Art Show — a celebration of creativity and community you won’t want to miss!
Opening Night
7:00 PM, Friday 8th August
Tickets are … View more8th – 10th August
The Cashmere Club, 88 Hunter Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch
More than 80 local artists will be exhibiting at the 2025 Arts Canterbury Art Show — a celebration of creativity and community you won’t want to miss!
Opening Night
7:00 PM, Friday 8th August
Tickets are available via Humanitix.
Enjoy a complimentary drink and nibbles, get the first opportunity to purchase artwork, and meet the artists in person.
Weekend Hours
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Low Sensory Hour: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (both days)
Reduced noise, lighting, and other sensory stimuli to provide a calmer environment.
Entry: Gold coin donation at the door.
We're looking for your most colourful photos! Resene ColorShops and Neighbourly have teamed up again this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the colourful spaces and places in your life.
But this year it's a little different!
This year we're calling on … View moreWe're looking for your most colourful photos! Resene ColorShops and Neighbourly have teamed up again this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the colourful spaces and places in your life.
But this year it's a little different!
This year we're calling on Neighbourly members to share photos wherever there's a bright spot that brings you joy - whether it's in the office, at your home or when you're out and about in your neighbourhood. If it brings a smile to your face we'd love to see it.
Share a photo that brings a little colour to your day and you could win one of ten prize packages valued at $500 (including a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene gift card).
The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. … View moreThe kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. Because we can anticipate rimu mast events, and kākāpō love rimu fruit, we can predict kākāpō breeding activity.
Since there are only 242 kākāpō today, this bumper season is important.
This positive outlook on population numbers is especially exciting since, due to the mahi of conservationists, the kākāpō have completed their first season on the North island (at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari). The booming of the kākāpō has not been heard on the North Island of Aotearoa for over a century!
Read more about Aotearoa's flightless parrot and their nesting plans.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.
Kia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by June 12, 2025.
Its been a year since our Community Beat Team hit the ground running (literally), and have done over 3050 hours of foot patrols since starting in July last year to the end of April this year.
As a result, Christchurch has seen a huge reduction in robbery of 67%, unlawful entry by 29% and sexual… View moreIts been a year since our Community Beat Team hit the ground running (literally), and have done over 3050 hours of foot patrols since starting in July last year to the end of April this year.
As a result, Christchurch has seen a huge reduction in robbery of 67%, unlawful entry by 29% and sexual assault by 16%.
Our communities can expect to see a continued presence as we continue to be highly visible, deter crime and prevent harm on our streets.
For more information about our Beat Teams.
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!
Hey everyone!
Today is usually my market day, but I have cancelled due to cold and wet weather, so I’m doing a 25% off special till tomorrow midnight!
So either message me for scents, or Use the code Marketday at the checkout 🥰
AFTERPAY AVAILABLE
storysandscents.myshopify.com...
Hey everyone!
My name is Teagen, I’ve recently started my own small business called, Story’s and Scents! I hand make candles inspired by popular books!
Reading has been a hobby of mine for years and I’ve always wanted candles that match my books to display on my shelves. Unfortunately here … View moreHey everyone!
My name is Teagen, I’ve recently started my own small business called, Story’s and Scents! I hand make candles inspired by popular books!
Reading has been a hobby of mine for years and I’ve always wanted candles that match my books to display on my shelves. Unfortunately here in NZ, finding anything like that is near IMPOSSIBLE! That’s what has inspired me to begin my journey of running my own small business!
Here is what I have so far, I do also have a website with AFTERPAY AVAILABLE!!
storysandscents.myshopify.com...
"I was hit by a bus 22 years ago."
"I need to have a rest, that's very important to me, just for half an hour, just shut my eyes and no, no, no distractions, and then I can keep going on the rest of the day.
I had three days in Wellington. It was at six o'clock in the… View more"I was hit by a bus 22 years ago."
"I need to have a rest, that's very important to me, just for half an hour, just shut my eyes and no, no, no distractions, and then I can keep going on the rest of the day.
I had three days in Wellington. It was at six o'clock in the evening, going with a run with friends. I was on the island; in the middle, parliaments’ over there and I think the bus went through an orange light. It was an old bus, so the mirror was way out, and it clipped me I think; I mean, I don't know, but this, is what I’ve been told. I was in a coma for seven weeks. About a week after the accident, I started twisting my finger so that must’ve meant that I was not completely dead!
The hardest thing was I couldn't talk. I couldn't say a word. I could understand, but how do you communicate? So yeah, so that was just very frustrating. I couldn't do the alphabet. I could do A, B, C, D, what's after D? It took me about three years to speak the alphabet.
I did two degrees, one with honours; computer science and accounting. I had a big company, and I designed software for other companies. I had 200 people working for me. Now I’m completely dyslexic.
I’ve been banned from one supermarket. The manager came, you're not allowed to be here. Why not? Because you're so rude to the checkout two days ago. I said you've treated me badly and so and so... and the police came.
Before my accident, I could speak very fluently. So it's not going right, I get louder and I get frustrated. I don't get frustrated at them, I get frustrated at myself. But they don’t understand.
What can you do? You have to live life so it can be very frustrating. What choice do you have?
I did the Coast to Coast 15 years ago, with a friend. The half marathon in Christchurch. I've done that about six times, seven times. The best thing you can do for your brain is endorphin. So if you want to, if you want to keep things improving, they need some endorphins."
- Andrew
The regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them … View moreThe regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them in the running to win a prize package worth over $30,000. Be a good neighbour and make your vote today.
On over King's Birthday Weekend (Saturday 31 May to Monday 2 June), 10am to 2pm each day. Located in the Knox Community Centre Hall, Reeves Street, Cheviot (behind Cheviot's landmark stone church) this friendly, indoor Market offers quality stalls selling a wide variety of items from … View moreOn over King's Birthday Weekend (Saturday 31 May to Monday 2 June), 10am to 2pm each day. Located in the Knox Community Centre Hall, Reeves Street, Cheviot (behind Cheviot's landmark stone church) this friendly, indoor Market offers quality stalls selling a wide variety of items from baking, pickles and chutneys, local walnuts and delicious honey, arts and crafts, antiques and collectables, great books, art prints, pre-loved clothing, vintage dolls, bric-a-brac, diamond art creations, jewellery and heaps more. Coffee and delicious food available just across the road at No. 8 Cafe. Free entry to Market and plenty of parking close by.
I have a Venetian blind 2900mm long.
Brackets included. Opens and closes perfectly. The only thing that doesn't work so well is the pull cord for raising the blind. It only goes half way. Free
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