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Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

2608 days ago

Stay safe, stay informed

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency

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2611 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2612 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2612 days ago

Balclutha gardeners honoured for growing fresh food for local community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello Southlanders, here's an amazing group of gardeners in the running to be the 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year! And they are in your neck of the woods.

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2613 days ago

Poll: Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Dig This has opened. Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

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

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Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?
  • 50% Yes, sounds fun!
    50% Complete
  • 21.1% I could take it or leave it
    21.1% Complete
  • 28.9% No, I'm not keen to try it
    28.9% Complete
38 votes
2614 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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2621 days ago

Removal of Mirror at junction of Bay Road and Highway 99 Riverton

Glenys from Waiau Aparima

Please read page 2 of the Western Star September issue.Comment by Editor and Letter to the Editor. I am horrified to learn that said mirror will be removed in October for a 2 month trial and I think it is ludicrous. I have tried to contact the editor of the Southland Times on Neighbourly but … View morePlease read page 2 of the Western Star September issue.Comment by Editor and Letter to the Editor. I am horrified to learn that said mirror will be removed in October for a 2 month trial and I think it is ludicrous. I have tried to contact the editor of the Southland Times on Neighbourly but couldn't get message to go through and have left a telephone message for Natasha to call me. Back me up if you think this decision is wrong!

2617 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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