Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

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1607 days ago

Fuel fill-up choices growing. What's your preference?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Timaru should have two new self-serve fuel stations on State Highway 1 at its northern and southern entrances open before Christmas.

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1607 days ago

How have you been handling the cold snap?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Timaru records lowest temperature so far this year.

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1613 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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1613 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

1610 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

1611 days ago

Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

1611 days ago

Māori exhibit at Canterbury Museum

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

A 28-year-old diorama depicting a Māori family in pre-colonial times has been partially obscured by the Canterbury Museum following mounting complaints. Is it time to rethink how we portray our history in such exhibits, as well as in our statues and monuments?

1608 days ago

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nzView more
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
Find out more

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1612 days ago

Litany of flaws found in Christchurch hospital buildings

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Major flaws in electrical infrastructure at Christchurch's hospitals have been uncovered in a damning report into the state of the country's medical buildings.

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1610 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1611 days ago

Timaru residents can't return

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A young family living in Timaru has been locked out of New Zealand without access to medication for their seven-month-old son.

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1611 days ago

Video: Staff volunteer for beach clean up

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A seafood business reformatted its processing lines to allow a third of its production staff help in cleaning up Timaru's North Mole and Caroline Bay beaches.

1611 days ago

Video: PM's letter delights Timaru friends

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Pypa Winter-Davis, 8, and her best friend Olivia Bartlett, 8, were thrilled that Jacinda Ardern wrote a personal letter telling them they could resume play dates and sleepovers under Level 2.

1611 days ago

Was it you? Big Lotto win delights Timaru workplace

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru syndicate is celebrating its first major Lotto win with the 12 members taking home nearly $14,000 each.

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1611 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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