Green Island - Abbotsford, Dunedin

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

2254 days ago

Resene Colour your Community is back!! *WIN*

Resene

For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories … View moreFor a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Enter now

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2254 days ago

Get your free consultation at Otago Dental Services

Otago Dental from Neighbourly.co.nz

Otago Dental Services - For new dentures and denture repairs, partial dentures. Feel good, look great and smile with confidence.

We offer a free consultation as well as home visits to suit your personal needs.

If you would like to talk to someone about your Dental requirements, please contact… View more
Otago Dental Services - For new dentures and denture repairs, partial dentures. Feel good, look great and smile with confidence.

We offer a free consultation as well as home visits to suit your personal needs.

If you would like to talk to someone about your Dental requirements, please contact Danny at Otago Dental Services.
Find out more!

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2254 days ago

UPDATED: Your colour questions answered by Resene

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,

Spring has well and truly sprung but if you're still stuck in a colour rut at home, check out the recap of our live chat with Resene colour experts Sarah Gregory and Brenda Ngatai where they answered your questions and decorating dilemmas.

Whether you want to know about … View more
Hey neighbours,

Spring has well and truly sprung but if you're still stuck in a colour rut at home, check out the recap of our live chat with Resene colour experts Sarah Gregory and Brenda Ngatai where they answered your questions and decorating dilemmas.

Whether you want to know about colour trends, paint effects, interior decor, exterior treatments, or anything else colour and paint-related you're to find something to inspire you, here.

2255 days ago

International Day of Older Persons 2018 - We can all Champion Human Rights and be Human Rights Champions – Take the Pledge!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.


This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders… View more
International Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.


This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders to sign up as Age Concern Dignity Champions and stand up for the human rights of older Kiwis.


“There is no excuse for elder abuse, says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive. I am appalled that we are still having to deal with cases each day where older people are taken advantage of.


“Just because someone is older it doesn’t mean they are less valuable, have less purpose or should lose basic human rights, the right to make their own choices and respect from those around them.

“Of the cases we see, 75% of alleged abusers are family members, either adult children or partners of adult children and that needs to stop!

“So come on Kiwis we all have a part to play. You can take a stand against ageism and join me by signing up today!” says Stephanie.

An Age Concern Dignity Champion pledges to:
• Reject stereotypes and focus on the uniqueness of every individual
• Speak up when they hear people speaking negatively about growing old
• Have the courage to question practices they feel are disrespectful to older people
• Not patronise older people
• Be patient, polite and friendly
• Have zero tolerance for abuse or neglect
• Build relationships – they combat isolation and loneliness by getting to know the older people in their lives.

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2255 days ago

Poll: Is it time to end daylight saving in New Zealand?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!

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Is it time to end daylight saving in New Zealand?
  • 49.3% Drop daylight savings, summer hours should be year-round.
    49.3% Complete
  • 50.7% Keep it! I love the change in hours.
    50.7% Complete
2481 votes
2256 days ago

Poll: Do you like the sound of a deep-fried cheese roll?

The Team Reporter from Dunedin News

It's hard to improve on perfection, but a Dunedin takeaway shop has introduced a deep-fried cheese roll to its menu.

This week a fried version of the classic - also known as 'Southern Sushi' - went on the menu at Gold Star Takeaways in the suburb of Kaikorai Valley. Read more here.

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Do you like the sound of a deep-fried cheese roll?
  • 43.2% Yes, it sounds delicious!
    43.2% Complete
  • 29.7% No way, it looks disgusting
    29.7% Complete
  • 27% No, you don't mess with the classic cheese roll
    27% Complete
  • 0% Other (comment below!
    0% Complete
37 votes
2256 days ago

Snow fall closes State Highway 87 in Otago

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Early this morning, the NZ Transport Agency was advising snow had closed State Highway 87 from Outram, inland from Dunedin, north to Kyeburn. MetService is warning snow could fall on the South Island high passes from later on Monday through to Tuesday.

During the morning the snow was expected to… View more
Early this morning, the NZ Transport Agency was advising snow had closed State Highway 87 from Outram, inland from Dunedin, north to Kyeburn. MetService is warning snow could fall on the South Island high passes from later on Monday through to Tuesday.

During the morning the snow was expected to fall to 600m in Otago and to between 700 and 800m in South Canterbury. "In the second half of the day, rain and snow becomes more persistent through those areas, particularly through Canterbury expect snow to 200m," MetService lead meteorologist Mark Todd said around 5am on this morning.

Keep updated on Stuff.
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2267 days ago

How many of these top restaurants have you been to?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from Otago would you add … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from Otago would you add to the list? Let us know in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff).

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2260 days ago

Poll: Does Central Otago need a new airport?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The debate over whether a new airport is needed for the region has been reignited following Air New Zealand's call for one. The airline said it was needed to handle booming tourist numbers. To read more about this, click here.

So what do you think? Does the region need it? Are… View more
Hi neighbours,

The debate over whether a new airport is needed for the region has been reignited following Air New Zealand's call for one. The airline said it was needed to handle booming tourist numbers. To read more about this, click here.

So what do you think? Does the region need it? Are you for a new airport, or against the idea? Take part in our poll and share your thoughts in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Does Central Otago need a new airport?
  • 62.6% Yes
    62.6% Complete
  • 22.4% No
    22.4% Complete
  • 15% I'm on the fence on this one
    15% Complete
107 votes
2256 days ago

Subscribe to NZ Gardener's weekly ezine Get Growing and get free herb seeds!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)

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