Saddle Hill Community, Dunedin

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

934 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!

NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!

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934 days ago

Resilience Recipe

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

During challenging times, our habits and hard work can make or break us. Taking time to focus on our health and wellbeing help us build and maintain resilience. Here are 3 ingredients that we follow at NumberWorks'nWords, to achieve resilience!

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935 days ago

Mother's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords!

Today we honour mothers of all sorts - step mums, adoptive mums, birth mums, mothers of many, mothers of one, and every mother in between.

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937 days ago

Concrete planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

This modern, stylish planter finished in Resene is a great option to show off a statement plant. Find out how to create your own.

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937 days ago

Gift with love for Mother’s Day 💐❤️

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

From lingerie to coats, jewellery and scarves, we have many options for gifting this Mother’s Day 💐

940 days ago

Can you help a business in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your … View more
We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to help.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep small businesses busy!
Explore Short Notice

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940 days ago

Any size McCafé® coffee is $4

McDonald's

Grab yourself a delicious Barista Made Coffee for only $4 at McCafé.

McCafé, simply good coffee.

Available for a limited time.
Find out more

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941 days ago

Help your child take the next step!

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help … View more
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.

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942 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

943 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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943 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.

944 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!

946 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

944 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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944 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.

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