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1590 days ago

'Big increase' in library sign-ups during Covid-19 lockdown

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Thousands signed up to borrow ebooks and audiobooks in the first week of lockdown alone, breaking some library records, and the ongoing restrictions saw numbers continue to soar.

In Dunedin, the number of ebooks and audiobooks borrowed rose 60 per cent compared to March 2019.

A total of 6980 … View more
Thousands signed up to borrow ebooks and audiobooks in the first week of lockdown alone, breaking some library records, and the ongoing restrictions saw numbers continue to soar.

In Dunedin, the number of ebooks and audiobooks borrowed rose 60 per cent compared to March 2019.

A total of 6980 ebooks and audiobooks were borrowed, compared with 4235 in the same period last year.

Throughout April, a further 13,727 were borrowed, a rise of 65 per cent compared to the 9024 borrowed in all of April and May 2019.

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1590 days ago

NZ's secret treehouse escape

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Who knew this fairytale treehouse was just 10 minutes from Whangārei?

1590 days ago

Dunedin fishermen capture 'euphoric moment' as whale breaches near boat

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Two Dunedin fishermen have captured the “euphoric” moment as a whale breaches out of the water just metres from their boat.

Real estate agent Chris Taylor had taken the day off work to fish with a friend near Cape Saunders off the coast of Dunedin on Friday.

Taylor said he had just reeled in … View more
Two Dunedin fishermen have captured the “euphoric” moment as a whale breaches out of the water just metres from their boat.

Real estate agent Chris Taylor had taken the day off work to fish with a friend near Cape Saunders off the coast of Dunedin on Friday.

Taylor said he had just reeled in a tuna when he witnessed what appeared to be a large humpback whale breach out of the water.

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1591 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
Find out more

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1592 days ago

Reduce your home-office energy bills

EECA

With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
Find out more

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1592 days ago

Do you run a small business?

Stuff Prosper

Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small … View more
Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small businesses like yours, in weeks and months to come.
Take the survey

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1592 days ago

Show neighbours your photography snaps of Otago!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Otago, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get … View more
Kia ora Otago, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.

Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇

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1593 days ago

Kmart delays post-lockdown reopening in Dunedin

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Kmart is continuing to delay reopening its Dunedin store, raising further questions about its long-term future in the city.

The lights are off and the doors are closed to the popular retailer, which is an anchor tenant of the Meridian Mall in the city's central business district.

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Kmart is continuing to delay reopening its Dunedin store, raising further questions about its long-term future in the city.

The lights are off and the doors are closed to the popular retailer, which is an anchor tenant of the Meridian Mall in the city's central business district.

''Kmart have advised they will not be ready to open this week,'' a sign outside the door said on Friday morning.

''We appreciate your patience.''

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1593 days ago

Look at these great Local Likes...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Wanderlust Hair Art and Harvey Normans Dunedin! Your neighbours really LIKE you! Check out these awesome shoutouts from your Otago Southland community. Thanks for being such a special part of your community. Make a Local Like

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1593 days ago

'Dunedin, a pretty good Plan D': City's 'quirky' new marketing campaign

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Auckland? No. Blenheim? No. Christchurch? Also, no. Instead, a tongue-in-cheek tourism campaign is promoting Dunedin as 'a pretty good Plan D'.

The $150,000 campaign from Enterprise Dunedin, the destination marketing arm of the Dunedin City Council, aims to woo domestic travellers to the… View more
Auckland? No. Blenheim? No. Christchurch? Also, no. Instead, a tongue-in-cheek tourism campaign is promoting Dunedin as 'a pretty good Plan D'.

The $150,000 campaign from Enterprise Dunedin, the destination marketing arm of the Dunedin City Council, aims to woo domestic travellers to the city.

But will it work?

1594 days ago

WIN: A Resene makeover

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and Chad Birt, in Titahi Bay. Congratulations!

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1594 days ago

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1594 days ago

'This is a delay, not a death knell': Dunedin mayor on waterfront project

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

An ambitious plan to transform Dunedin's waterfront has been placed on hold, with mayor Aaron Hawkins insisting it is ''a delay, not a death knell''.

Last year Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones gave $19.9 million from the Government's Provincial … View more
An ambitious plan to transform Dunedin's waterfront has been placed on hold, with mayor Aaron Hawkins insisting it is ''a delay, not a death knell''.

Last year Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones gave $19.9 million from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) towards the project.

Fast-forward six months and the project has been mothballed by the Dunedin City Council, forcing it to withdraw from the PGF process.

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