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888 days ago

Graphite drawing

Sandra from Green Island - Abbotsford

Graphite on art paper and framed in a 47cm x 56cm (approx) frame. This is an original drawing, not a copy. Selling at a very reduce price. Pick up Green Island.

Price: $60

890 days ago

Our 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero Winner!

Prospa

Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings,… View more
Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings, conversations and smiles!

Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for nominating your favourite local business. We'd like to acknowledge the official winner of the public voting poll, Josh Coe, owner of Page 42 cafe. Unfortunately, Josh has decided to close his business after 3.5 years and we wish him all the best.

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890 days ago

World-leading health precinct to transform central Dunedin

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Dunedin News

A world-leading health and education precinct in central Dunedin has been unveiled by the Southern District Health Board.

The health board worked with local rūnaka, tertiary institutions and other stakeholders to develop a plan that would enhance Dunedin’s city centre, SDHB chief executive … View more
A world-leading health and education precinct in central Dunedin has been unveiled by the Southern District Health Board.

The health board worked with local rūnaka, tertiary institutions and other stakeholders to develop a plan that would enhance Dunedin’s city centre, SDHB chief executive Chris Fleming said.

Along with the city’s new $1.4 billion hospital, which will include the site of the former Cadbury factory, the plan, Te Whakaari – The Promise, includes green spaces, additional healthcare services, and retail areas.

The precinct will be between the current hospital site and Lower Stuart St, and will support the revitalisation of the central city.

“Te Whakaari focuses on wellbeing, equity, sustainability, adapting to the effects of climate change, and contributing to a sense of local identity,” Fleming said.

The plan would complement the council’s central city plan, and provide a link between the tertiary precinct to the north of the city and the cultural and entertainment quarter to the south.

The precinct design features three phases of development: short-term (until 2030), medium-term (until 2040) and long-term (until 2080).

That short-term plan includes the completion of the new Dunedin Hospital and a 500-space car parking facility that would be suitable for electric vehicles and cycles.

It will also have an interprofessional learning centre for student learning, and a “translational research centre”.

It is hoped developers will provide retail activity in the precinct during the short-term phase of development.

The medium-term plan would result in Southern Blood and Cancer Services moving south of the new Dunedin Hospital, while the long-term plan allows room for the development of future services.

Meanwhile, spaces between buildings are being set aside for a “green spine” to encourage pedestrian and social activity at the heart of the precinct.

The green spine forms part of a larger greenway loop, and works in tandem with planned upgrades to Dunedin’s retail quarter.

Te Whakaari would help inform future infrastructure decisions for Dunedin, as the health board transitions to Health New Zealand.

890 days ago

New winter stock.

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

We are rolling out the winter woolies and accessories are a great way to change up an outfit.
Take a look at some of these fabulous items!

892 days ago

Gift with ❤️

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

Mother’s Day is May 8th.
We have lovely gifts in store to say thank you for all you do, and I love you. 💕Xx

890 days ago

Rustic house number

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Turn scrap building materials into a fun and practical piece for the home. Use timber offcuts and some creativity to make a rustic house number sign with Resene Alabaster and Resene Woodsman Crowshead.

Find out how to create your own.

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891 days ago

Popular midwinter carnival turns into ticketed event and changes location

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Dunedin News

From reporter Hamish McNeilly:
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival is one of the city’s most popular events, but organisers have changed the location and introduced ticketing to make it sustainable.

The annual event, traditionally held around the longest night of the year in the city's Octagon, … View more
From reporter Hamish McNeilly:
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival is one of the city’s most popular events, but organisers have changed the location and introduced ticketing to make it sustainable.

The annual event, traditionally held around the longest night of the year in the city's Octagon, will now take place over two nights – July 8 and 9 – at First Church on Moray Place.

“It is a little different to what we have done before,” Midwinter Trust chairperson Paul Smith said.

The event, which features giant lantern installations and large projections, is now in its 25th year, but Covid restrictions coupled with a rugby test between the All Blacks and Ireland prompted a new plan.

“We ended up adjusting the event, so it could go ahead, and that meant being able to control entry if we needed to.”

Being able to control entry meant it was now a ticketed event, likely to be limited to about 5000 people per night, and costing $5 a ticket.

A decision on what the event would look like in 2023 was yet to be made, Smith said.

“It would depend on the success of this year.”

Covering costs was essential as “these sorts of projects aren’t cheap”.

The $5 ticket price was similar to the ‘koha’ requested as a donation in previous events, which returned less than $10,000 last year.

“It has always been a tricky thing for us. Not everyone understands we are a small non-profit, and it is not the city council putting on the event, and so many volunteer hours go into it.”

The trust also had to store “these beautiful artworks ... and that is another thing that weighs on our minds”.

“We are constantly trying to find ways to make this event more sustainable ... and that is one of our responsibilities as trustees.”

Organisers planned to promote the event to audiences throughout Otago and Southland. Funding from Enterprise Dunedin’s Regional Events Fund had been secured as part of an effort to increase visitors from outside the city.

892 days ago

Compost bin, large

Georgina from South Dunedin

Large black compost bin with lid

Price: $15

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892 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
892 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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892 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.

Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
BUY NOW

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893 days ago

Nasa returns to Wānaka with 'stadium sized' balloon

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Nasa is back in Wānaka and has brought another giant helium balloon with it.

The team is hoping to launch the “super pressure” balloon, which is the size of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr stadium, in early May.

It’s the fourth time the US space agency has visited Wānaka, as part of its … View more
Nasa is back in Wānaka and has brought another giant helium balloon with it.

The team is hoping to launch the “super pressure” balloon, which is the size of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr stadium, in early May.

It’s the fourth time the US space agency has visited Wānaka, as part of its scientific balloon programme, since 2015.

The latest mission will help support Nasa missions for longer flight durations, with flights running up to 100 days. Continue reading here.

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893 days ago

Oar-some find: deep sea creature washes up on Dunedin beach

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Dunedin News

A marine biologist was relaxing on a Dunedin beach, when she noticed a beachgoer investigating something in the shallows – which turned out to be a giant from the deep.

Dr Bridie Allan, of the University of Otagot, went to investigate the mysterious discovery by Isaac Williams on Monday … View more
A marine biologist was relaxing on a Dunedin beach, when she noticed a beachgoer investigating something in the shallows – which turned out to be a giant from the deep.

Dr Bridie Allan, of the University of Otagot, went to investigate the mysterious discovery by Isaac Williams on Monday afternoon and instantly recognised the species.

“As soon as I saw it I knew it was an oarfish.”

Oarfish, a serpent-like sea creature so named because they resemble a boat’s oar, are normally found in deep water, diving more than 900 metres, and sightings are uncommon. Continue reading here.

894 days ago

Anzac Day

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them."

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896 days ago

Catch up and Clean up

Mags4gifts

Purchase a three month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $51.87 and get a cleaning kit (RRP$66) for Free from WildClean, the world’s 1st plastic negative cleaning co.

Make sure to use the promo code “CLEAN” at checkout to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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