Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Share it with your neighbours here.

2807 days ago

Kaylee Bell Nashville Bound

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

Hi neighbours,

Kaylee Bell is touring around Australia before taking a one-way-ticket Stateside.

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2808 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'

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2808 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #11 - Meet a new neighbour

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to … View more
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!

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2809 days ago

Cat trapped by container

Grant Shimmin Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Hi neighbours,
a Timaru cat had a lucky escape after a Warehouse employee discovered it trapped behind a container.

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2812 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #10 - Save posts

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.

Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View more
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.

Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'

2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'

3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
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2812 days ago

Timaru teen taps her way to three first places

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

Hi Neighbours,

Timaru teen Sophie Valentine left Melbourne with a bundle of trophies earlier on in January for her tap dancing efforts.

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2812 days ago

Pronto Box recipes will save your day!

FreshChoice Geraldine

Need some back to school lunch inspiration? We’ve come up with some easy lunch box options that are quick, tasty and healthy! The FreshChoice Pronto Box recipe series offers nutritious meal ideas for the family that are perfect for school or work. Stop eating into valuable time in the kitchen and… View moreNeed some back to school lunch inspiration? We’ve come up with some easy lunch box options that are quick, tasty and healthy! The FreshChoice Pronto Box recipe series offers nutritious meal ideas for the family that are perfect for school or work. Stop eating into valuable time in the kitchen and try out this scrumptious vegetarian sausage roll! Watch the video

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2813 days ago

Penguins prove popular over summer.

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

Thousands of tourists in Timaru over the summer stopped by to see the little blue penguins on Marine Parade, Caroline Bay.

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2814 days ago

A show to fund his studies.

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

Performing arts student Bailey Dunnage will be putting on his one man show at the Playhouse Theatre on Church St this weekend to help fund his studies in Perth.

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2814 days ago

Turn your home ownership dream into a reality this year!

SBS Bank

Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth, we have the home loan for you.

Contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at sbsbank.co.nz/home-loan. T&Cs apply.
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2815 days ago

Kitten uses up a few of her 9 lives after rubbish journey.

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

A kitten in Timaru thrown out with the rubbish and sent to the dump has survived her ordeal.

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2815 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #7 - Selling Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus … View more
From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus you'll have a chance to meet one of your friendly neighbours. Here's a few tips and tricks to make your sale is a quick and easy one:
* Use good images to ensure your items really stand out
* Share an description of each item you are selling including details of its condition
* Add a price for your listing
* If you have multiple items to sell, group these into a single post and itemise the unique items you have for sale with their sale price.
* Once an item has sold, remember to mark it as SOLD (just click on the three little dots under your post)
* Consider listing an unsold item in the Free Stuff category if you're keen to see it moved along.
* Once a neighbourly has confirmed they'd like to purchase your item, share details using your Neighbourly Inbox
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2816 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about begging in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Recently there's been a lot of media and Neighbourly discussion around begging. How do you feel about people begging in your community? Do you reach into your pockets? Maybe you support organisations working with those who need a helping hand. Share your position below.

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How do you feel about begging in your neighbourhood?
  • 5.9% I give money and/or food to those begging
    5.9% Complete
  • 27% I don't donate to those begging
    27% Complete
  • 15.7% Sometimes I do, depending on the situation
    15.7% Complete
  • 24.5% I prefer to support organisations helping the needy
    24.5% Complete
  • 26.8% I haven't noticed begging in our neighbourhood
    26.8% Complete
3803 votes
2819 days ago

A Neighbourly New Year Tip #5 - Keep it private

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Did you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from … View moreDid you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from your Neighbourly noticeboard. It's also a great way to directly contact local organisations, businesses or media!
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How to send a private message:
* Locate the neighbour you wish to send a message to in your Neighbours Directory or on your noticeboard and click their name to visit their profile
* Click the MESSAGE button below your neighbour's profile picture
* Enter a subject and message and click send!
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