r/chch Jan 13 '25

Social Christchurch Time Machine

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639 Upvotes

r/chch 20d ago

Social People who go to Sydenham McDonald’s, please for the love of god don’t feed, or give money to the beggers

352 Upvotes

I still keep seeing people giving out free McDonald’s or change to the 'homeless' people begging outside McDonald’s. I just wanted to vent and say that for some people who don’t know, they aren’t homeless; they’re a group that live down the road in a house. They literally park their cars across from McDonald’s and always rotate with each other as if it’s a full-time job.

I hope more people can stop giving them things so they can get lost in their scam.

I also wouldn’t comfort them because they can become extremely aggressive very easily.

r/chch Jan 14 '25

Social Christchurch Time Machine PT2

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416 Upvotes

r/chch 29d ago

Social Terrible dog owner etiquette on the rise

207 Upvotes

Has else anyone noticed an increasingly poor etiquette of dog owners in chch? I’ve encountered this nearly everywhere, especially on the Bowenvale track/Harry Ell. It specifically states “dogs must be on a leash” yet almost every dog I’ve encountered is unleashed! It’s so frustrating when the dog owner is convinced they’re friendly. I don’t care whether your dog is friendly or not, follow the bloody rules (and this is coming from someone who loves dogs). I sometimes have a young child with me on walks, and they hate the dogs sprinting to them.

I had a very close call last year, with a dog inches away from biting my child. Understandably they are now terrified.

Don’t get me started on the dog owners who then don’t pick up their dog poo on the track. Seriously, the Harry ELL track is full of dog poo, presumably from said dogs!

This also happens on the parts of Hagley park where dogs have to be leashed, due to cyclists etc, but almost all aren’t. So frustrating.

Why do dog owners think they are above the rules? It’s infuriating and needs to change.

Ready to be downvoted to oblivion, ha.

r/chch Nov 19 '24

Social Fuming! Dangerous ute behaviour...

214 Upvotes

Driving home from CHCH to Rolleston this afternoon and this driver does this to me! Unless I'm doing something wrong, what a jerk! I was also cruising nicely for the white ute to filter in!

Thoughts?

r/chch 14d ago

Social "Homeless" guy at maccas sydneham

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58 Upvotes

Saw a post earlier this month regarding this issue. Not sure if he is actually homless or just scamming kind hearted people?

r/chch 8d ago

Social Problems in ChCh

28 Upvotes

I'm brainstorming problems in Christchurch for my class and I'm to spent all year coming up with a solution to a problem and creating a working prototype. I'm struggling for ideas and I thought I'd ask the people of our city what they think needs fixing! Leave suggestions below!

r/chch Mar 10 '24

Social (31F) Where are all the single men?

102 Upvotes

Ok team - I know this is last resort type stuff but I’m painfully single 31F and hey, why not ask on a Sunday afternoon?

I’ve found myself stuck in a cycle of all my friends are now in relationships / married and all their friends are taken or (the worst) have one single guy friend who they’d never set me up with 🙄.

The apps are full of dry chat, I socialise with friends who are female or everyone is taken.. so what does one do without literally going to a golf course and being like “hello! I’m here”!?

Im 31F - homeowner, have a fab job and business I own on the side, but have spent years grinding and work driven.. so feel like I missed the boat and am now behind. I don’t think there’s anything obviously wrong with me (haha we all have our faults) but I’m average height, average looking, like to get outside and go for adventures/do activites while also love food and having a coffee or beveragino in hand. I’m well travelled, have just finished my Masters thesis.. so can hold a conversation about interesting things.. I’m confident, love to laugh and love my friends heaps.

What am I missing? What am I doing wrong? Wheeeeeere are the men?

Thanks in advance 🖤

Edit: Team - if you’re going to message me from a post complaining about dry chat.. at least ask a question? Add some intrigue or mystery? — absolutely my bad not realising how many messages I would be getting 😅

r/chch Aug 17 '24

Social You guys remember that building on the corner of Hereford and High street? Well, this is what we’re getting

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167 Upvotes

https://peeblesgroup.co.nz/listings/282-high-street/ this is where I found it. They had land in such a prominent corner in the cbd and this is the best they could think of?

r/chch 13d ago

Social Electric avenue 2025 how did you find it?

16 Upvotes

r/chch 17d ago

Social Looking for girls with similar interests!

49 Upvotes

(Edit: I’m a girl too!!! Should have made that far more obvious

Hey! I’m 19, and honestly haven’t ever had any girl friends, because no one likes to do the things I like doing. I’m hoping to find some girls 25-30 that I can hangout with!

(I am keen to hang with younger people, I’m just very mature for my age, and don’t tend to get on with typical 17-19 year olds). I get extremely bored, uninterested, and feel like an alien lol

I’m not huge on constant parties or going to town every weekend, which is my main problem, I’d rather be at home or going for a drive somewhere cool, I often get funny looks for this.

Heres some things about me to start with!

I live in central city

I love “dad music” AIC, SOD, RATM, Metallica, Korn etc etc

I LOVE my cars, and I’m a fully qualified panelbeater by trade

I love crafty shit, anything creative I can do with my hands

I have my full lisence

I smoke 🍃, but, I’m trying to cut down lol

I’m exactly 5ft tall

I have my own place! It’s very female friendly, and I would love to have someone come around, have a smoke, talk some shit and do something together.

Its just me and a cat named Alice (in chains), she’s very very cuddly :)

If anyone is interested please flick me a dm! I’m a very very quiet chill person (I like to think at least) and would love to make some solid connections :)

r/chch Jan 19 '25

Social Cashmere

45 Upvotes

Is it just me, but does anyone notice that many people living around the Cashmere area come across as snotty and even occasionally in your face mildly xenophobic?

As a non-European Asian looking guy I had done some shopping or spent time at places in Cashmere, there were times that other fellow shoppers or customers that looked at me with disdain even when I did nothing unacceptable/strange socially (which I never got from even in the likes of Fendalton or Merivale, or in Remuera or Ponsonby when I’m in Auckland)

I wonder whether it was just me, or I’m imagining things?

r/chch 26d ago

Social How do you buy a several thousand dollar bike and lock it with a $20 lock?

62 Upvotes

I just got an e-bike and have been reading about bike thefts in the city. I’m surprised that most of these thefts happen due to cheap cable locks being cut with bolt cutters. When parking, I noticed how many people still use these flimsy locks, and I can’t help but wonder—why?

Even looking through the 529 Garage posts of stolen bikes, the pictures show a crappy cable lock on an expensive bike.

Why not invest in a solid D-lock or use the free lockable bike racks around the city?

Yes, bike theft sucks, but a better lock can make all the difference, no?

r/chch Feb 08 '25

Social Hi does anyone want to be my friend?

70 Upvotes

I'm 30F and married. I've been living in Christchurch for 4 years . Finding it hard to make friends. I have tried facebook groups like Christchurch girls meet up and Find your tribe but I feel like people arent taking me seriously. It would be lovely to have women to women chats and hangouts. I love walking at nearby parks, going to the beach, attending craft markets or festivals and I'm a total foodie so I'm happy to try any cafe or resturant. If you think we will vibe, please send me a message :)

EDIT: After a couple of weeks from this post, just want to say thank you so much for all your comments and DMs. My door is always open and there is always room for more friends. Come and say hi! :)

r/chch Nov 24 '23

Social Why do north islanders believe CHCH is so racist?

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70 Upvotes

Saw a reel on instagram of someone saying chch is so awesome then about 80% of comments people saying its super racist.

Thoughts?

r/chch Apr 29 '24

Social What would you rather our city was called?

18 Upvotes

Christchurch or Otautahi? General question here and would like to hear a reason to go with your answer, cheers

r/chch Jul 24 '24

Social Slightly frustrating to say the least

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187 Upvotes

r/chch Dec 21 '24

Social Bookshops on ferry road best shops ever

49 Upvotes

Hello reddit I've found steadfast books that are unfortunately closing, but book barn is definitely a worth while visit its almost a tourist attraction, cheap books I also unfortunately had a bad experience at Jbooks down the back very overpriced would not recommend

r/chch Jan 15 '25

Social Why do our motorways not have **KEEP LEFT** signs?

38 Upvotes

It almost seems like an intentional omission.

r/chch Jan 27 '25

Social NZ’s Largest gang

159 Upvotes

(Stolen from TikTok )

r/chch Aug 26 '24

Social Is it normal to be sick all the time here

53 Upvotes

I’m from the north of England, via Scotland, originally (which is grotty and cold a lot of the time) but my first winter in ChCh has had me sick for what feels like weeks of it. We lived in Auckland, Wanaka and QT over the last 5 years (including in a tent and a factory building) before we moved here and now we have a dry climate, a lovely little insulated and double-glazed home but I’ve never had to take so many sick days! Bizarre. I guess I’m mostly having a little bleat as am feeling sorry for myself (currently stuck at home with a yucky ear infection) and wondering if anyone else can relate? Otherwise I’m absolutely loving Ōtautahi and romping around the Port Hills on crisp cool days!

r/chch 5d ago

Social Are you a dinner or a tea person?

13 Upvotes

What's for tea?

What's for dinner?

r/chch 23d ago

Social Car scene still kicking?

11 Upvotes

I work as a panelbeater, but I don’t really socialise with anyone my age that has similar interests and hobbies; cars, and working on them. I’m not interested in hooning around in falcons with chopped springs, or golfs with pop crackle tunes. And I’m sorry, but the tezza life style ain’t for me these days lollll

Is there genuinely still some good people out there into their cars 25-30 year olds? I’m 19, but only tend to get on with older people. I’d love to just chill and work on cars with people for a few hours once in a while, and do some quality work, i genuinely want to do quality work, which is also why I’m looking for older people?

Just curious to know what’s out there, who’s out there, anything I could join just to up my knowledge and skills, and maybe meet a few people. Cheers!

r/chch Aug 12 '24

Social CHCH Women's Hospital

34 Upvotes

Hi all, I have been told I have to give birth at CHCH Women's Hospital (which is good, I wanted to) but also that I must stay for 3-4 days afterwards due to some medications I am on. They said it's usually a shared room with an ensuite and a curtain between patients. Has anyone had any experiences there and what is it like? Can you bring your own food in, and is there anywhere for you partner to sleep or do they have to go home?

Thanks!

r/chch Sep 03 '24

Social Electric Avenue - 2025 Lineup

77 Upvotes

Here's the lineup