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Parts of the South Island have been plunged back into winter, with roads closed and snow warnings issued.
Snow is expected to keep falling in much of the South Island down to 500 metres today.
To read more, click here.
How's the weather where you are?
Two people were pulled through the roof of a car after ignoring road closure signs and driving down …
We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.
State Highway One in Otago has been closed by flooding, while Dunedin locals have been asked to bring a shovel and help fill sandbags.
- SH1 is closed south of Milton after flooding at Tokomairiro River.
- Dunedin residents urged to cut back on showers and use of washing machines to ease … View moreState Highway One in Otago has been closed by flooding, while Dunedin locals have been asked to bring a shovel and help fill sandbags.
- SH1 is closed south of Milton after flooding at Tokomairiro River.
- Dunedin residents urged to cut back on showers and use of washing machines to ease pressure on wastewater systems, and sandbags are being made available, with a call for volunteers to help fill them.
- Continued rain is putting pressure on wastewater pipes and pumping stations around the waterlogged city.
- Mosgiel and South Dunedin residents concerned over flooding or who have had issues before can collect sandbags from various sites, including Memorial Park and Hotel Taieri car park, Mosgiel, and Ice Stadium car park, Dunedin.
Keep up to date here.
We've seen some pretty imaginative postboxes on our NZ travels (these are just a taster) and it got us wondering what novelty letterboxes might be lining the streets in your neighbourhood.
So have you pimped up your postbox? If so, we'd love to see a picture and hear the story behind it … View moreWe've seen some pretty imaginative postboxes on our NZ travels (these are just a taster) and it got us wondering what novelty letterboxes might be lining the streets in your neighbourhood.
So have you pimped up your postbox? If so, we'd love to see a picture and hear the story behind it for a feature on Homed... Did you create it from scratch or repurpose a household item? What was the inspiration for your design? And how have people reacted to it?
You can email your letterbox photos to homed@stuff.co.nz and someone will be in touch - and thanks in advance!
A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.
It doesn’t matter which network you are on. Any capable phone in the target area during the broadcast period should receive the alert
Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace … View moreA nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.
It doesn’t matter which network you are on. Any capable phone in the target area during the broadcast period should receive the alert
Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace other emergency alerts, or the need to take action after natural warnings.
You still need to be prepared for an emergency and you should not wait to get an alert before you act. If you feel your life is in danger, don’t wait for an official warning. Take immediate action.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...
The NZ Transport Agency has set an area warning for SH 1 Dunedin to Gore due to strong winds. There is also a warning for SH 8 Raes Junction to Clarksville due to multiple slips and flooding. Please take extra care when driving, neighbours - especially if you're driving high-sided vehicles and… View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has set an area warning for SH 1 Dunedin to Gore due to strong winds. There is also a warning for SH 8 Raes Junction to Clarksville due to multiple slips and flooding. Please take extra care when driving, neighbours - especially if you're driving high-sided vehicles and motorbikes! Keep up to date here
Hi neighbours,
Check this out! A Southland butcher has created sausages flavoured with Double Brown beer - and they're flying off the chiller shelves and on to barbecues. To read more, click here.
Is this a summer snack you'd be keen to try? Or would you rather stick to what you know? … View moreHi neighbours,
Check this out! A Southland butcher has created sausages flavoured with Double Brown beer - and they're flying off the chiller shelves and on to barbecues. To read more, click here.
Is this a summer snack you'd be keen to try? Or would you rather stick to what you know? Is there a craft beer combo you'd been keen to try? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff).
My parents are looking for a home in the Fairfield/Mosgiel area. It needs to have four bedrooms, two bathrooms and good size living areas with an easy care section. Something 1990s or newer would be preferable, and all on one level.
In case you're thinking to sell please either contact me … View moreMy parents are looking for a home in the Fairfield/Mosgiel area. It needs to have four bedrooms, two bathrooms and good size living areas with an easy care section. Something 1990s or newer would be preferable, and all on one level.
In case you're thinking to sell please either contact me direct, or through your choice of agent.
If you know of a friend who might be interested, please kindly forward this post :)
Strong and cold south to southeasterly winds are expected to bring wintry conditions to the south of the South Island through to late Tuesday. Snow has fallen to 400 to 600 metres in the areas. Further snow is expected to continue through to Tuesday morning, with significant snow accumulations … View moreStrong and cold south to southeasterly winds are expected to bring wintry conditions to the south of the South Island through to late Tuesday. Snow has fallen to 400 to 600 metres in the areas. Further snow is expected to continue through to Tuesday morning, with significant snow accumulations above 700 metres. A Heavy Snow Warning is still in force for northern Southland and Central Otago. The wet onshore flow is expected to bring significant rainfall to eastern Otago, and the heavy rain Watch there has now been upgraded to a full warning. Keep up to date here
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- … View moreHi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.
Hi Otago. Welcome to Stuff Motoring Top Cars for 2018. We're celebrating the best cars of the year - and one big winner. How do we make our selections? The only hard and fast rule is that we have to have tested them in our own time here on New Zealand roads.
You'll find winners for the… View moreHi Otago. Welcome to Stuff Motoring Top Cars for 2018. We're celebrating the best cars of the year - and one big winner. How do we make our selections? The only hard and fast rule is that we have to have tested them in our own time here on New Zealand roads.
You'll find winners for the major vehicle categories in New Zealand, as well as our choices for Sexiest Car, Top Car Interior and even Top Brand - the one we reckon has the most accomplished and comprehensive overall range of models at the moment.
What will 2018's big winner be? Read on.
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View moreA joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.
New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.
🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌
Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
More here: www.police.govt.nz...
Kia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View moreKia ora neighbours,
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