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2023 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2024 days ago

Severe wind watch for Dunedin

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a severe weather watch with the possibility of northwesterlies reaching severe gale strength in exposed parts of Dunedin.

Valid: 9 hours from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.

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2024 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2024 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
2024 days ago

Food recall: I Love Pies brand Vegan Pies

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Walter and Wild Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its I Love Pies brand Vegan Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

This product uses a dairy free cheddar alternative product which is not the source of the undeclared milk. The milk is likely to originate from … View more
Walter and Wild Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its I Love Pies brand Vegan Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

This product uses a dairy free cheddar alternative product which is not the source of the undeclared milk. The milk is likely to originate from the processing environment, as the manufacturer processes other products which contain milk or milk products. This recall does not affect any other I Love Pies brand products

I Love Pies brand Vegan Lentil Mince & Cheese (210g)
I Love Pies brand Vegan Lentil Mince & Cheese Party Pies 6 pack (280g)
I Love Pies brand Vegan Spiced Chickpea & Spinach (195g)

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2024 days ago

Funerals are for the living

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

“When words are inadequate, have a ritual.” — Author Unknown

Every person has a story that deserves to be told, shared and remembered. Does your family know your story? Having a meaningful funeral gives everyone the chance to remember the person who has died, it is an opportunity to share… View more
“When words are inadequate, have a ritual.” — Author Unknown

Every person has a story that deserves to be told, shared and remembered. Does your family know your story? Having a meaningful funeral gives everyone the chance to remember the person who has died, it is an opportunity to share their unique memories, and to receive support and comfort from others.

Have you ever attended a funeral ceremony that made you feel as if you knew the person more than you did before the service? The funeral and all the details were specifically designed to reflect the life of the loved one and allowed you to see into who they were and what they valued most – it was an opportunity to hear their story.

The funeral can take many forms, there is no right or wrong way to do it. There could be music and poems/prayers, tears and laughter. At its conclusion, there is a general feeling that it was a fitting send-off.

This is a meaningful funeral.

At Avenal Park Funeral Home the staff can assist you in ensuring you/your loved one has a meaningful funeral and their story is able to be told as they would have wanted it. This can be from designing a personalised casket, to producing a unique service sheet and photo slideshow, through to having elements at the funeral that reflect the person’s life.

We are located at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill. Phone 03 218 9021 or we can come and visit you in your own home. We encourage you to take the time to talk and share your story with your loved ones.
Learn more

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2025 days ago

Dunedin Countdown supermarkets trial app for dobbing in mobility park thieves

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A new app aims to help mobility park permit holders who have been forgoing their weekly shop because their parking spaces have been stolen by drivers who do not need them.

Countdown stores across Dunedin are trialling the Access Aware app, designed to report the misuse of mobility car parks.

2026 days ago

You can say "No" to knocking

Consumer NZ

You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View more
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.

Get your sticker today.

There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
Get your sticker

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2028 days ago

Tractor driver finds South Island's first moa footprints in Otago river

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A man walking along an Otago river has found the first preserved moa footprints in the South Island, believed to be millions of years old.

Michael Johnston was taking his boss's dogs for a walk along the Kyeburn River in March when he spotted the "odd looking" footprints submerged … View more
A man walking along an Otago river has found the first preserved moa footprints in the South Island, believed to be millions of years old.

Michael Johnston was taking his boss's dogs for a walk along the Kyeburn River in March when he spotted the "odd looking" footprints submerged in clay, exposed after flooding late last year.

Johnston, a tractor driver, thought the footprints, which measured about 30 centimetres long and 30cm wide, could belong to the extinct bird.

2028 days ago

Make your mark with your home furnishings...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Bring style to your table with these DIY painted linens, inspired by tropical prints, and created with favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2028 days ago

Winter is coming: check your number

The Electricity Authority

Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.

Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View more
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.

Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
Find out more

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2029 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Oamaru on Tuesday, May 28, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

Speakers from the CFFC, Retirement… View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Oamaru on Tuesday, May 28, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

Speakers from the CFFC, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, registering is essential.

Please register by clicking on the link below:

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2029 days ago

Dunedin university students call on council to help lower alcohol prices

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Otago University students are calling for cheaper alcohol prices in bars and pubs.

Appearing at Dunedin City Council's Annual Plan hearing this week, the Otago University Students' Association pitched its idea to close the gap between alcohol sales at bars and pubs, and supermarkets and … View more
Otago University students are calling for cheaper alcohol prices in bars and pubs.

Appearing at Dunedin City Council's Annual Plan hearing this week, the Otago University Students' Association pitched its idea to close the gap between alcohol sales at bars and pubs, and supermarkets and liquor stores.

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2038 days ago

Poll: What spelling do you prefer?

The Team Reporter from Dunedin News

According to the ODT, NZTA has agreed to have consistent spelling for Dunedin suburbs on road signs. This includes Pine Hill and North East Valley which change on signs throughout the city. Are there any other place name spelling you thinks need to be decided upon? Do you use North East Valley or … View moreAccording to the ODT, NZTA has agreed to have consistent spelling for Dunedin suburbs on road signs. This includes Pine Hill and North East Valley which change on signs throughout the city. Are there any other place name spelling you thinks need to be decided upon? Do you use North East Valley or Northeast Valley? Read more here.

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What spelling do you prefer?
  • 91.7% Pine Hill
    91.7% Complete
  • 8.3% Pinehill
    8.3% Complete
72 votes
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