Clutha District, Balclutha

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2650 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2651 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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2653 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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2654 days ago

Want $350 towards your winter power bill?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View more
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.

Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL

To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Find out more

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2654 days ago

Flooding state of emergency in South Otago

Reporter Clutha Leader

Re. Story about the offenders/scouts involved in the flood clean-up; a very good reminder that five weeks on from the July Flood, the region is still in recovery mode, and the some communities are still facing challenges to get back to normal. Share your stories about these people and communities … View moreRe. Story about the offenders/scouts involved in the flood clean-up; a very good reminder that five weeks on from the July Flood, the region is still in recovery mode, and the some communities are still facing challenges to get back to normal. Share your stories about these people and communities on neighbourly.

2654 days ago

Offenders and scouts active in post-flood clean-up in south Otago

Reporter Clutha Leader

Two very diverse sectors of the community have been providing clean-up and relief in the South Otago post-flood aftermath in the last few weeks – offenders and scouts.
Offender community work teams of up 20 people provided free labour to help clear debris on fences, at weather-battered … View more
Two very diverse sectors of the community have been providing clean-up and relief in the South Otago post-flood aftermath in the last few weeks – offenders and scouts.
Offender community work teams of up 20 people provided free labour to help clear debris on fences, at weather-battered ...

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2655 days ago

Congratulations to our winner!

SuperValue Milton

We want to offer a HUGE congratulations to Nicky Kelly our Powerade Fitbit Winner!
The whole team at SuperValue Milton hope you enjoy your new Fitbit.

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2655 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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2662 days ago

Be in to win one of five double passes to the Southland Stags game on Thursday August 24!

Reporter NewsLink

To be in to win tell us who the Stags are playing in that game... we'll announce the winners on Tuesday!

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2656 days ago

Clutha District Council to continue paying for Santa parade with pokies funds

Reporter Clutha Leader

Pressure from an anti-gambling lobby urging councils to stop using funding from pokies has not discouraged the Clutha District Council from applying for funding from gaming machines.
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand is calling on all territorial local authorities to follow the lead … View more
Pressure from an anti-gambling lobby urging councils to stop using funding from pokies has not discouraged the Clutha District Council from applying for funding from gaming machines.
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand is calling on all territorial local authorities to follow the lead ...

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2656 days ago

'Dumb' penguin stunt at Balclutha criticised by fisherman

Reporter Clutha Leader

South Otago Forest & Bird members, criticised for wearing penguin costumes in a protest march in Balclutha last week, have hit back at an accusation that they were not serious about the plight of nationally endangered species, the yellow-eyed penguin.
In a letter to the editor published … View more
South Otago Forest & Bird members, criticised for wearing penguin costumes in a protest march in Balclutha last week, have hit back at an accusation that they were not serious about the plight of nationally endangered species, the yellow-eyed penguin.
In a letter to the editor published ...

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2656 days ago

Clutha District Council tops debt-free list in Otago in national ratepayers' report

Reporter Clutha Leader

Dunedin City Council's "basket case" financial state got a slamming in a New Zealand Ratepayers' Report released on Tuesday.
However, debt-free Clutha District Council came up smelling of roses in a report accompanying Taxpayers' Union local government national … View more
Dunedin City Council's "basket case" financial state got a slamming in a New Zealand Ratepayers' Report released on Tuesday.
However, debt-free Clutha District Council came up smelling of roses in a report accompanying Taxpayers' Union local government national league tables, which ...

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