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2473 days ago
2473 days ago

Stratford wins shearing title

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

After years of being a bridesmaid, Southland shearer Nathan Stratford finally got married to a title he has been after for a while.

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

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2473 days ago

Neighbourly poll shows changing attitudes to eating meat across NZ

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View more
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.

>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?


>> www.stuff.co.nz...

2474 days ago

Queenstown Home Show on this weekend!

Queenstown Home Show

Are you building or renovating? Maybe you just want to spruce up your décor? We can help - the Queenstown Home Show kicks off Friday!

Come along with your building and renovation specs, grab a coffee and wander through the show – talk to the experts, ask them questions, compare ideas and … View more
Are you building or renovating? Maybe you just want to spruce up your décor? We can help - the Queenstown Home Show kicks off Friday!

Come along with your building and renovation specs, grab a coffee and wander through the show – talk to the experts, ask them questions, compare ideas and prices, research new products. It’s time to get inspired!

Dates: 23rd, 24th and 25th February
Times: Friday & Saturday: 10am – 5pm. Sunday: 10am – 4pm.
Venue: Queenstown Events Centre

Visit our website for more information www.queenstownhomeshow.co.nz
Find out more!

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2476 days ago

Poll: Does someone you care for ride?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week. Find out more

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Does someone you care for ride?
  • 39.9% I ride a motorcycle and I have friends/family who do too
    39.9% Complete
  • 7.1% I ride a scooter and I have friends/family who do too
    7.1% Complete
  • 53% I don't ride or have someone close to me who does
    53% Complete
2353 votes
2476 days ago

"Gender neutral" uniforms?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Fiordland school is considering "gender neutral" uniforms. What do you think?

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

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2478 days ago

Let’s join together and put tamariki first!

Children's Day

There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha! Find out more

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2478 days ago

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

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What part does meat play in your diet?
  • 52% I eat meat most days
    52% Complete
  • 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
    29.2% Complete
  • 4.5% I eat only white meat
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% I eat only fish
    3% Complete
  • 7.2% I don't eat any meat
    7.2% Complete
  • 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
    4% Complete
2794 votes
2478 days ago

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

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2478 days ago

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

2483 days ago

Love salvias? You'll want to see this

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There are two registered national salvia collections in New Zealand: one is at Auckland Botanic Gardens, and the other is right here in your neighbourhood, held by Marshwood Gardens' Geoff Genge. Take a look!

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