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2294 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 12.4% 1) Communicare - Auckland
    12.4% Complete
  • 16.9% 2) NZ Disability Karate Association - Wellington
    16.9% Complete
  • 30.1% 3) Cholmondeley Children's Centre - Canterbury
    30.1% Complete
  • 29.3% 4) Fire & Emergency Operational Support Unit - Wellington
    29.3% Complete
  • 11.2% 5) Kai Rotorua
    11.2% Complete
1477 votes
2301 days ago

Do you support the railway station vehicle ban?

Reporter Dunedin News

Overwhelming public support for a vehicle ban at the Dunedin Railway Station could bring a permanent closure one step closer. The council ran a four-day trial in January, during which planter boxes were used to block vehicles from using the through-road in front of the railway station. The public … View moreOverwhelming public support for a vehicle ban at the Dunedin Railway Station could bring a permanent closure one step closer. The council ran a four-day trial in January, during which planter boxes were used to block vehicles from using the through-road in front of the railway station. The public response to the initiative appeared positive at the time.

And now a report released by the council, to be considered at next week's infrastructure services and networks committee meeting, underlines the popularity of the change. Read more from the Otago Daily Times story here.

What are your thoughts on the ban? Do you support it?

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2296 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Find out more

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2297 days ago

Timebands, Parental Locks and Classifications

BSA

Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View more
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.

We will be holding a public meeting in South Dunedin where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Thursday 23 August at South Dunedin Community Hall from 10.30am-12.30pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.

You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.

Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
Complete our survey here!

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2298 days ago

Food recall: Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have … View more
Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are sold in the following retail stores:

Commonsense Organics stores throughout the North Island
Raeward Fresh Queenstown, 53 Robins Road, Queenstown
Soul Food, 74 Ardmore SHatreet, Wanaka
Liberty Market, 493 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch
Otago Farmers Market, Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin
Havoc Farm Pork Factory store, 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

If you have questions, contact Havoc Farm Pork:

Phone: 03 488 1389
Address: 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

Source: mpi.govt.nz/

2302 days ago

Video: Is it OK to park your car in someone's driveway?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Dunedin,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" … View more
Hi Dunedin,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" Click here to read his reasons why.

So what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you agree or disagree with our reporter? Let us know your parking experiences in the replies!

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

2299 days ago

Free stand up freezer (working but not freezing for some reason)

Val from North Dunedin

Free if someone wants to collect it from Pine Hill I have no idea why it's not freezing so just want gone :-)

Free

2299 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2301 days ago

DOG WALKING

Chris from South Dunedin

Hi all what a wonderful week for dog walking all my team enjoying the sunshine.Get your dog fit and healthy by joining my team best price best service.Group walks available or one on one your choice free pick up and delivery ring now Chris 027 737 2486 happy owners thank you.

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