Saddle Hill Community, Dunedin

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2194 days ago

Dunedin students head home after stuck in hut overnight due to heavy rain

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A group of school students trapped after a deluge of rain made a creek too high to cross is returning to Dunedin.

The 25 Otago Boys' High School students stayed an extra night in the school's lodge in the Mt Aspiring National Park after heavy rain on Thursday.

A school spokeswoman said … View more
A group of school students trapped after a deluge of rain made a creek too high to cross is returning to Dunedin.

The 25 Otago Boys' High School students stayed an extra night in the school's lodge in the Mt Aspiring National Park after heavy rain on Thursday.

A school spokeswoman said the boys had left the lodge on Friday afternoon and were on a bus heading back to Dunedin.

2194 days ago

Get into this psychedelic project this weekend!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

That old white fan looking the same as last summer? Turn it into something fun to brighten up your home with a few Resene testpots. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2194 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

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2194 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2196 days ago

QUIZ NIGHT - 16TH FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2018

Dishna from Green Island - Abbotsford

Hi all,
A Quiz competition will be held to raise funds for the Heart Foundation
At Greenland's Café & Bar , 215 Main South Road (Opposite Fresh Choice)
Date - 16th Friday November 2018
Time -7 pm onwards
$ 5/- per person
Please call 03-4884830 to book your teams!
Join us for a … View more
Hi all,
A Quiz competition will be held to raise funds for the Heart Foundation
At Greenland's Café & Bar , 215 Main South Road (Opposite Fresh Choice)
Date - 16th Friday November 2018
Time -7 pm onwards
$ 5/- per person
Please call 03-4884830 to book your teams!
Join us for a great night!

K
2195 days ago

Bumper Caversham Market!!! Saturday 10 November, 9-11am at Caversham Presbyterian Church, Thorn St.

Kirsten from South Dunedin

Don't miss the November market this Saturday - two rooms full of market stalls selling all manner of crafts, jams and preserves, baby knitting, nic nacs, clothing, new and pre-loved items of every kind.

2195 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2195 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2195 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2195 days ago

Catlins' Earthlore insect park buzzing with new expansion

Mary-Jo from Clutha District

Here's a tourism and conservation that's definitely got legs: Read more about Earthlore's bid to bring in more insects and punters this summer:
www.stuff.co.nz...

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