Larnachs Castle, Dunedin

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2327 days ago

Oil giant OMV and the mythical cup hearing - two days I'll never get back

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

OPINION: Over two days I developed an uneasy feeling I was in a Monty Python sketch with no obvious punchline.

Instead of silly walks or dead parrots I witnessed the absurdity of our country's bureaucracy firsthand.

Come with me on my journey into the beating heart of an Environmental … View more
OPINION: Over two days I developed an uneasy feeling I was in a Monty Python sketch with no obvious punchline.

Instead of silly walks or dead parrots I witnessed the absurdity of our country's bureaucracy firsthand.

Come with me on my journey into the beating heart of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing. (Click the link below to continue reading).

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2326 days ago

Could you be saving on power?

The Electricity Authority

With the extra power you use over winter, plus the extra time you spend indoors, it’s no wonder your power bills have a habit of getting bigger this time of year.

But there’s an easy and quick way to check you’re on the best deal, at WhatsMyNumber.org.nz

On average, New Zealand … View more
With the extra power you use over winter, plus the extra time you spend indoors, it’s no wonder your power bills have a habit of getting bigger this time of year.

But there’s an easy and quick way to check you’re on the best deal, at WhatsMyNumber.org.nz

On average, New Zealand households could save $207 a year by switching their power deal. Even if you’ve checked before visit WhatsMyNumber.org.nz to see what you could save.
Check now

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2326 days ago

Running in the upcoming local elections? We can help!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team recognises the value of the site for assessing community need and for this reason, we have a number of features perfect for election purposes.

Any campaigning should take place away from the general noticeboard. We've got a few options to help ensure your message is … View more
The Neighbourly team recognises the value of the site for assessing community need and for this reason, we have a number of features perfect for election purposes.

Any campaigning should take place away from the general noticeboard. We've got a few options to help ensure your message is getting out to Neighbourly members. We'd suggest starting your own group on Neighbourly - this is a great way to connect with those who want to get updates about your candidacy.

We also have business profiles available for all candidates if you would like your messages to appear on the Neighbourly noticeboard. As well as this, we have special Neighbourly Advertising rates for election candidates. Get in touch with us to find out more.

Already an elected official? Neighbourly also offers all elected officials the option of creating an organisation profile to connect with those in their electorate - although these profiles should not be used for campaigning.

If you have any questions or need any assistance then let us know!
Get in touch!

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2326 days ago

Step outside in September

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor … View more
Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor activities for September and clock up your steps! Sign up to Red Cross Journey today by visiting our website: bit.ly...

Check out this awesome list of places to discover in Aotearoa by Department of Conservation : bit.ly...

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2327 days ago

Can you help Good Bitches Baking spread kindness?

The Team from Good Bitches Baking

Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every… View more
Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every dollar helps so please help us out during our appeal week and donate at our Givealittle page.

Learn more about what we do and how to volunteer on our website.
Donate now

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2327 days ago

Heavy rain watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:

Area: Tararua Range.
Valid: 31 hours from 4:00pm Saturday to 11:00pm Sunday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall accumulations may approach Warning criteria.

Area: Dunedin.
Valid: 37 hours from 10:00am Saturday to 11:00pm … View more
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:

Area: Tararua Range.
Valid: 31 hours from 4:00pm Saturday to 11:00pm Sunday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall accumulations may approach Warning criteria.

Area: Dunedin.
Valid: 37 hours from 10:00am Saturday to 11:00pm Sunday.
Forecast: Snow is expected above 300 to 400 metres, with periods of heavy rain below the snow level. Rainfall accumulations may approach Warning criteria. Keep up to date here

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2327 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we tell you to cosset seedlings, thatch your compost, prune apple trees, be snow smart, consider a hedgerow and plant magnolias (blooming since the dinosaurs!). Meet Janis Dougan from Eden Garden and enter to win NZ Gardener's DIY Garden Design and a … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we tell you to cosset seedlings, thatch your compost, prune apple trees, be snow smart, consider a hedgerow and plant magnolias (blooming since the dinosaurs!). Meet Janis Dougan from Eden Garden and enter to win NZ Gardener's DIY Garden Design and a fantastic azalea prize pack from Blue Mountain Nurseries.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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2328 days ago

'Quirky' bookshop ad wanting native English speakers may be unlawful

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A job advertisement for a Dunedin bookstore asking for applicants with English as a first language has been criticised because it implies the business only wants Kiwi staff.

While the ad reads as quirky and playful in parts – "expertise in small talk, drinking coffee, nodding wisely and … View more
A job advertisement for a Dunedin bookstore asking for applicants with English as a first language has been criticised because it implies the business only wants Kiwi staff.

While the ad reads as quirky and playful in parts – "expertise in small talk, drinking coffee, nodding wisely and going to the shop for milk essential" – it borders on discrimination by stating that English must be a first language, employment lawyer Ros Webby says.

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2328 days ago

Market at Caversham Presbyterian Church - Saturday 10th August, 9 -11am

Kirsten from South Dunedin

Check out this popular monthly market - all kinds of produce, baking, crafts, nic nacs, jewellery, new and pre-loved items. Something for everyone.

2329 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter August 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2329 days ago

Take the ultimate Kiwi pie roadie

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).

Check them out here.

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2330 days ago

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View more
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

2331 days ago
2337 days ago

Austrian oil company OMV proceeding with plans to drill off Otago coast

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

An oil giant claims the risk of discharging a harmful substance off New Zealand's southern coast is "negligible".

Earlier this year OMV submitted a consent application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discharge an unnamed harmful substance within the Great South … View more
An oil giant claims the risk of discharging a harmful substance off New Zealand's southern coast is "negligible".

Earlier this year OMV submitted a consent application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discharge an unnamed harmful substance within the Great South Basin.

The application to discharge trace amounts of the substance from the deck drains of a mobile offshore drilling unit has prompted a three-day hearing, which started in Dunedin on Tuesday morning.

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2331 days ago

Bus service cancellations

Neighbourly.co.nz

Wintry weather conditions have cancelled bus services in Dunedin.

Bus routes affected:

-19 Waverley to Bellknowes will only be running from the bottom of Larnach Rd to the hub.
-55 & 44 will only be running from St Kilda to the Hub and back.
-3 will be running from the bottom of Fulton … View more
Wintry weather conditions have cancelled bus services in Dunedin.

Bus routes affected:

-19 Waverley to Bellknowes will only be running from the bottom of Larnach Rd to the hub.
-55 & 44 will only be running from St Kilda to the Hub and back.
-3 will be running from the bottom of Fulton Rd to Cavell/Tahuna Rd and back.
-33 and 55 departing Caversham to Hub.

There will be no buses running to Brockville /Halfway Bush /Kenmure / Wakari / Helensburgh /Corstorphine / Ross Creek / Ocean Grove /Bellknowes / Waverley until further notice.
For further updates: Read more

Motorists are also urged to be cautious when travelling along SH1 between Balclutha and Dunedin as ice is present on the road.
Read more

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