Clutha District, Balclutha

3080 days ago

Try the free Smart Travel carpool app

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Save time and money; share the ride with like-minded locals travelling to similar destinations. Try the free app today: ow.ly...

3081 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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3081 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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3082 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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3082 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
3083 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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3085 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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3086 days ago

Misadventure with misplaced speed sign in Tapanui

Reporter Clutha Leader

OPINION: Do you think the 50kmh/100kmh speed sign at Tapanui's southern entrance should be moved?
Has it pinged you?! It sure as heck pinged me! See story.....
On a wintry West Otago morning recently, I sped up the hill into Tapanui – and into the arms of the local lawman, Senior … View more
OPINION: Do you think the 50kmh/100kmh speed sign at Tapanui's southern entrance should be moved?
Has it pinged you?! It sure as heck pinged me! See story.....
On a wintry West Otago morning recently, I sped up the hill into Tapanui – and into the arms of the local lawman, Senior constable John Mawhinney.
I'd been pinged.
I'd failed to notice the 50kmh speed sign at the top of the hill, just like many before me, as I was to find out ...

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3085 days ago

You can cruise, but you won't be able to park up in the centre parks....

Reporter NewsLink

The Motoring Mad Motor Show is becoming a three day event, including a night of cruising in Gore on the Friday. What do you remember about Gore's centre park days?

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3085 days ago

Extreme gardening in Central Otago

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Guess the best gardeners make it look easy! What do you think neighbours? What challenges do you face in your Otago gardens?

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3085 days ago

Lawrence farmer delighted with party list placing

Reporter Clutha Leader

Mark Patterson's path to Parliament has just been made a whole lot more direct. Read full story: i.stuff.co.nz...

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