Dunedin Central , Dunedin

1640 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter June 2020

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our June SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of useful and interesting information.

The Newsletter outlines things to keep in mind around COVID-19 and a few key points from the 2020 'Rebuilding Together' Budget that will benefit seniors.

15… View more
Hi Neighbours!

Our June SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of useful and interesting information.

The Newsletter outlines things to keep in mind around COVID-19 and a few key points from the 2020 'Rebuilding Together' Budget that will benefit seniors.

15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an opportunity to shine the light on the role we can all play in reducing elder abuse and neglect.

Make sure to read and share it!

To subscribe, to the newsletter follow this link: bit.ly...
To view the current edition go to: bit.ly...

Image
1640 days ago

South Island tourist boom over long weekend, Kiwis encouraged to keep travelling

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

The South Island’s tourism sector burst back into life during the long weekend, but businesses still need Kiwis to get out and spend their dollars over the winter.

Tills were ringing from Marlborough to Southland as people enjoyed the warm weather and the chance to get away now the Covid-19 … View more
The South Island’s tourism sector burst back into life during the long weekend, but businesses still need Kiwis to get out and spend their dollars over the winter.

Tills were ringing from Marlborough to Southland as people enjoyed the warm weather and the chance to get away now the Covid-19 lockdown rules have been relaxed.

Did you go away over the long weekend or are you planning a trip somewhere in NZ soon? Tell us more in the comments.

Image
1641 days ago

Peaceful Living with Chocolate Cake 😋🎂🧘‍♂️✌☮

Alister from South Dunedin

Sharing some good vibes - ENJOY neighbours ☮✌🧘‍♂️🎂😋

Image
1641 days ago

Dunedin's Kmart reopening soon

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Kmart has confirmed it is reopening its Dunedin store, but for how long it will remain at its current site remains unclear.

The store is an anchor tenant of Meridian Mall on George St, the city's main shopping street, however it remained closed since the country went into nationwide lockdown.… View more
Kmart has confirmed it is reopening its Dunedin store, but for how long it will remain at its current site remains unclear.

The store is an anchor tenant of Meridian Mall on George St, the city's main shopping street, however it remained closed since the country went into nationwide lockdown.

The store would be closed for an additional two weeks, ''while we await engineering advice'', a spokeswoman says.

Image
1641 days ago

While we cannot uninstall 2020, we sure can reboot the system!

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

Give us a call to set up an obligation-free, cost-free curriculum evaluation so that we can get the year back on track for your children.

Image
1642 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.

Image
1643 days ago

NZ's secret treehouse escape

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

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

1643 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.

Image
1643 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

Image
1644 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

Image
1644 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

Image
1645 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 ⬇

Image
1645 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.

View more
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.''

Image
Top