Gore District, Gore

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2155 days ago

China's electric car NZ$12,000

John from East Invercargill

Great Wall China have just released their new electric car ( 26/12 ) with a range of 320km ( expected 240 in real world ) top speed 100kmph. Designed for urban rather than open road. Chinese architects design some beautiful building , might need to get some to design a car to look a little like my … View moreGreat Wall China have just released their new electric car ( 26/12 ) with a range of 320km ( expected 240 in real world ) top speed 100kmph. Designed for urban rather than open road. Chinese architects design some beautiful building , might need to get some to design a car to look a little like my runabout / shopping cart.

2157 days ago

Happy New Year New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2019 for everybody!

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2157 days ago

New Year honours for six Southlanders

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The New Year honours have been announced, including one for local police officer John Harris.

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2159 days ago

*WIN* with Canon and Stuff!

Stuff

Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in … View more
Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in your local newspaper and on stuff.co.nz/photoawards
Find out more!

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2160 days ago

Watch: Is this the coolest thing to do in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?

2161 days ago

Two days of speedway vacation action

Heavy Trax Hire Central Motor Speedway

When: Saturday, December 29th and Tuesday, January 1st.
Where: Sandflat Rd, Cromwell (Cnr SH6).
Both days: Gates 4pm, Racing 6pm

Guest driver (photo): Just turned 17, Michael ‘Buddy’ Kofoid, USA’s most talked about sprintcar star.

December 29th:
- Round 4 of the $100,000 2018/19 … View more
When: Saturday, December 29th and Tuesday, January 1st.
Where: Sandflat Rd, Cromwell (Cnr SH6).
Both days: Gates 4pm, Racing 6pm

Guest driver (photo): Just turned 17, Michael ‘Buddy’ Kofoid, USA’s most talked about sprintcar star.

December 29th:
- Round 4 of the $100,000 2018/19 Hydraulink Sprintcar War of the Wings (Wow) comes to ‘Central Otago’s Fastest Family Show on Earth’. These 'winged demons of speedway' never fail to get spectator hearts thumping and adrenalin rushing
- Christmas Champs for super saloons, saloons, six shooters, youth ministocks, productions.
- Southern Saloon Series Day 1 for these low and wide Beasts of Speedway.

January 1st:
- New Year’s Day Champs featuring sprintcars, super saloons, saloons, youth ministocks, productions, six shooters.
- Southern Saloon Series Final.
Find out more!

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2161 days ago

Poll: What's your New Year resolution?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us about your New Year resolution. How are you going to make 2019 better for yourself, your friends, family and community?

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What's your New Year resolution?
  • 2.8% Eat better
    2.8% Complete
  • 12.1% Lose a kilo or three
    12.1% Complete
  • 10.2% Get up, get out and exercise more
    10.2% Complete
  • 5.8% Take care of myself (eg getting more sleep)
    5.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Quit the cigarettes
    2.6% Complete
  • 1.5% Cut down on the booze
    1.5% Complete
  • 3% Spend less money
    3% Complete
  • 1.6% Read more books
    1.6% Complete
  • 2% Learn a new skill, take up a hobby
    2% Complete
  • 2.8% Get a new job
    2.8% Complete
  • 1.9% Advance my career
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.3% Make more money
    2.3% Complete
  • 1% Spend less time online, eg social media
    1% Complete
  • 1.2% Spend less time at work
    1.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Make more environmentally-friendly choices
    1.1% Complete
  • 2.7% Get out and enjoy NZ's natural environment more
    2.7% Complete
  • 1.9% Make new friends/neighbours
    1.9% Complete
  • 0.4% Focus more on my appearance
    0.4% Complete
  • 3.3% Concentrate on my relationship/family
    3.3% Complete
  • 0.8% Go on more dates
    0.8% Complete
  • 0.1% Focus less on my appearance
    0.1% Complete
  • 39.1% I'M NOT MAKING A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
    39.1% Complete
1857 votes
2163 days ago

Oil dropping like a stone.

John from East Invercargill

Oil dropped another $4 US overnight bringing up $$7 for the week. Oil is now almost $50 US from an Oct high of $86 US so expect another 5 cents per litre drop in petrol very soon. US share market got burnt again last night so its down 13-14% the last 3 months which is only the start. Have a … View moreOil dropped another $4 US overnight bringing up $$7 for the week. Oil is now almost $50 US from an Oct high of $86 US so expect another 5 cents per litre drop in petrol very soon. US share market got burnt again last night so its down 13-14% the last 3 months which is only the start. Have a good Xmas while the sun is shinning , can't complain about anything.. Get in early to beat the rush tomorrow for those boxing day specials or relax at Oreti beach or go and have a chili eating bath.

2163 days ago

The world’s toughest screen protector

X-One New Zealand

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The top-secret formula was first used to … View more
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2163 days ago

Merry Christmas New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

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2166 days ago

Oat the Goat is on TV tonight, 7pm

The Team from Ministry of Education

#EXCLUSIVE Oat the Goat is premiering on TVNZ1 and TVNZ2 tonight 7pm (Sat 22 Dec) with a story you can change with your TV remote! Will kindness win in the end? You decide. Don't miss out. #oatthegoat

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2167 days ago

12 Days of ACC Christmas

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more … View moreWe want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more interesting way.

Based on the traditional Christmas song we all know and love, we created a video series featuring 12 weird and not so wonderful injuries we saw from last Christmas, and tips on how to avoid them!

Give our 12 Days of ACC Christmas video series a watch. From everyone at ACC we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Check out the videos

2167 days ago

Christmas shopping tips

The Team from Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and … View more
It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and preloaded cards here

Happy Christmas shopping from Consumer Protection ☺
Find out more!

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2167 days ago

Happy Holidays from NSNZ! 😘🎉✨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.

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2167 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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