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Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

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

2428 days ago

Water and Land Plan released

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

After three years in the making, the Southland Water and Land Plan has been released and will make it harder for farmers to get resource consent for new dairy farms and dairy farm expansion.

Consent for new or expanded dairy farming will, however, be granted if farmers can operate in a way that … View more
After three years in the making, the Southland Water and Land Plan has been released and will make it harder for farmers to get resource consent for new dairy farms and dairy farm expansion.

Consent for new or expanded dairy farming will, however, be granted if farmers can operate in a way that does not increase contaminant losses to waterways.

What do you think of the new rules?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2429 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
To read more click here.

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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 23% Yes, it's a good idea
    23% Complete
  • 75.7% No, our roads are fine at 100kmh
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.4% I'm unsure
    1.4% Complete
74 votes
2431 days ago

It's time.. show your community some love and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View more
Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
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2432 days ago

Have you subscribed to Get Growing? It's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Our crop of the week is … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Our crop of the week is Humulus lupulus, the hop plant, and we have a special feature on planting spring-flowering bulbs including a regional planting and flowering guide. Make health-boosting meals from new cookbook SuperVeg and be in to WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!
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2433 days ago

It's not too late to submit a masterpiece!

Resene

Check out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and … View moreCheck out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and "Most unrecognisable re-purposed item"!

It's not too late to show us your creative side and you could WIN...
Enter now

2434 days ago

No paper for Good Friday

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Just a reminder to everyone, there will be no paper tomorrow, Good Friday, and the office will be shut from tomorrow until Wednesday, April 4 when it will be open from 8.30am.

2434 days ago

Warbirds over Wanaka - LAST MINUTE SALE!

HelloWorld St Heliers

Gold Pass tickets to Warbirds over Wanaka are discounted now! The three day Gold Pass gives you the best seats at the airshow. Live cooking stations (chef preparing meals in front of you) will deliver ‘street’ style flavours, with wine, spirits and beer able to be purchased from a cash bar. … View moreGold Pass tickets to Warbirds over Wanaka are discounted now! The three day Gold Pass gives you the best seats at the airshow. Live cooking stations (chef preparing meals in front of you) will deliver ‘street’ style flavours, with wine, spirits and beer able to be purchased from a cash bar. Complimentary tea, coffee and water provided. The Gold Pass area has its own facilities with closed-circuit television to watch the show.

You will receive a free souvenir pack with dated Gold cap and badge, Airshow programme as a collector's souvenir and one complimentary lunch (from one of the live cooking stations) once you get to the Gold Pass marquee. Also a voucher for free entry to the Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction (vintage cars, warbirds, art and our Founder, Sir Tim Wallis’ story).

Mingle with some pilots, get autographs and walk the flightline once on the Saturday or Sunday. Priority parking with transport to the Gold Pass enclosure if required.

NORMALLY $409 PER TICKET.

NOW $299 PER TICKET.

Friday 30th March is a practice day. Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April are the Airshow display days where continuous action with the flying programme goes from 10.00am to 4pm.

Gates open at 7.30am on all three days. All Airshow parking is free.

Contact Mark at HelloWorld NOW to secure your ticket. Call 021377429.
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2434 days ago

Crayfish make incredible journey

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Fishermen working off the south Westland coast managed to haul in two well-travelled crustaceans that travelled more than 700km each from Otago to the West Coast.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2435 days ago

Brittany came off a motorbike at 200km/h. Here’s her story.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.

Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in … View more
It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.

Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in basic streetwear, the 20-year-old fell off the back of a ‘bike travelling at 120mph and was partially skinned alive. Brittany speaks eloquently about what happened that day, the aftermath and how she now champions wearing the right protective gear on every ride. Watch it, and please pass on the message to anyone you know who rides. And encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching.
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2435 days ago

Huge Stock Take Clearance Sale now on!

Golf Warehouse

Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!

Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.

* Discounts are off the Original Recommended … View more
Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!

Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.

* Discounts are off the Original Recommended Retail Price and giveaways are excluded, Floor Stock Only - Some stock may be in a ‘shop soiled’ condition.
XXIO 10, XXIO Forged 6 & Prime 9 product and purchase of vouchers is excluded from the sale
Find out more!

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