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882 days ago

Cookie product recalled due to foreign matter

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Popular cookie brand Mrs Higgins has recalled a specific batch of their product due to the possible presence of white plastic.

The cookies affected are the Mrs Higgins Shortbread Cookies in the 350g bag with a Best Before date of 4/10/22.

These cookies are found at all Countdown stores across… View more
Popular cookie brand Mrs Higgins has recalled a specific batch of their product due to the possible presence of white plastic.

The cookies affected are the Mrs Higgins Shortbread Cookies in the 350g bag with a Best Before date of 4/10/22.

These cookies are found at all Countdown stores across New Zealand and customers can return these affected goods for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other of the Mrs Higgins products.

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882 days ago

Air plant plaques

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques and soothing Resene colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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883 days ago

Vintage swannie

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

Pure NZ Wool, waterproofed vintage Swandri
OS40 size

SOLD

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883 days ago

WIN $10,000* towards your KiwiSaver!

NZ Compare

Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

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Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

Hate feeling obligated? You're not! The health check will let you know if there is a better KiwiSaver provider for you - it's up to you if you do anything about it. Why wait till you're 65, make sure your KiwiSaver is working for you now!
Check my KiwiSaver

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884 days ago

World Ocean Day

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

On World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.

By … View more
On World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.

By working together, we can - and will - protect and restore our shared ocean and climate. Join this growing global celebration on June 8!

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886 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View more
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
Find out more

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888 days ago

10 MONEY-SAVING TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

The Team from NZ Compare

A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!

We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!

More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View more
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!

We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!

More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.

Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!

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889 days ago

Board notes

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

You’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards made using Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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889 days ago

How to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Gibbston Valley resident Lisa White grew up walking to school via Windsor Castle and waving to the Queen, which was just “normal” if you grew up there, apparently.

White is a self-confessed fanatic of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II and will be celebrating the 70th jubilee just how a good … View more
Gibbston Valley resident Lisa White grew up walking to school via Windsor Castle and waving to the Queen, which was just “normal” if you grew up there, apparently.

White is a self-confessed fanatic of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II and will be celebrating the 70th jubilee just how a good English girl would, she says.

“I am going to hang the bunting off the silver birch like they do in the celebrations in the UK.

“The platinum jubilee colour is purple, but I’m going red, white and blue, I have got Union Jack napkins, paper chains, scones and cream, tea.”

White is just as much a Kiwi as she is English now, having moved to New Zealand in 1994, but she is proud of what the Queen has achieved in her 70 years at the throne.

“She is such an advocate and to take all the rubbish that goes on around her out of it, she is wonderful.

“I just love the queen, I like her work. It is very English to celebrate, and we don't really have that over here.

On Saturday, White will host up to 25 monarch fans at her Gibbston Valley home, complete with tea, scones and jam. A dress up here and there too.

White’s ‘relationship’ with the queen has been long-standing. In 1992, she rode one of the Queen’s favourite horse on the Windsor property because her friend worked at the royal stables.

“I’ve been to the Queen’s stables, it isn't that big of a deal, you just need to get invited in.

“I went to school in Windsor, and we used to walk to school and wave at the Queen as she went up and down The Long Walk in her car. It is normal to do that in England.”

White tries to get back to England as much as possible to visit family and last year attended the royal horse show.

“Last year at the royal Windsor horse show I got a close as she drove past me, she nearly ran me over.”

Because she is missing out on the Jubilee with her fellow English back home, she’s decided to celebrate large in the valley.

“There will be hundreds of street parties in the UK on the weekend, so this will be something smaller.”

How can you take part in jubilee celebrations?
- Start your celebrations off by decorating your home, school, or workplace with jubilee-themed decorations.
- Decorate your windows with Jubilee Bunting.
- Make your own Jubilee Wreath to hang up on your door.
- Create your own Union Jack Paper Chains to make your space feel part of the celebrations.
- Host your own street party. The Big Jubilee Lunch takes place on Sunday, June 5 (Monday, June 6 NZT).

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889 days ago

Happy Samoan Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Fa’afetai mo le agalelei fa’atua’oi literally translates to "thank you for your neighbourly kindness". We think that's a pretty special way to show your appreciation for a neighbour. Happy Samoan Language Week!

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891 days ago

Proposed Queenstown apartments will be tallest buildings in town 'by far'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

A proposed billion-dollar development will smash Queenstown’s height limits with five buildings about double the permitted levels.

The tallest building in the Taumata/Lakeview project will be a 13-storey, 51.3-metre accommodation block on a site with a 26m height limit.

Details of the proposal … View more
A proposed billion-dollar development will smash Queenstown’s height limits with five buildings about double the permitted levels.

The tallest building in the Taumata/Lakeview project will be a 13-storey, 51.3-metre accommodation block on a site with a 26m height limit.

Details of the proposal have been revealed in an application for the first stage of development.

The public is excluded from the decision process as it is being considered under the Government’s fast-tracking legislation.

Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Penny Clark was shocked at the height of the proposed buildings, which would be set against the Ben Lomond hill.

“It didn’t look like 13 stories in the pictures,” she said.

They would be the tallest buildings in Queenstown “by far”, although some existing hotels were about nine stories because they had been built into excavated hillsides.

Clark was supportive of the overall Lakeview/Taumata development as it would contribute to the revitalisation of the central town and was not concerned that the public would have no input. Continue reading here.

890 days ago

Have you got a crazy collection of houseplants? There's still time to become a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're getting some amazing entries from gardeners obsessed with their indoor plants, and we're enjoying their stories too. There's still time to send us your entry for our Houseplant Hero 2022 competition. You could win some great prizes, and (of course) more houseplants!

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891 days ago

International Children's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

International Children’s Day on the 1st of June each year, recognises the need to protect children’s rights in order to ensure they grow into happy, healthy adults. To commemorate this significant day, read some children’s stories and spend time with children throughout the week to learn … View moreInternational Children’s Day on the 1st of June each year, recognises the need to protect children’s rights in order to ensure they grow into happy, healthy adults. To commemorate this significant day, read some children’s stories and spend time with children throughout the week to learn about their experiences.

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891 days ago

Jubilee Weekend

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

It’s a right royal affair this week!. Treasures to be found at the Red Cross shop.
Please note:
We will be closed on Monday 6th of June to observe Queens Birthday holiday.

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