Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2838 days ago

Get to know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you… View more
This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you and who might need your help.

Find out more about being prepared at www.happens.nz...

#NZSLWeek2018
(Image: nzsl.vuw.ac.nz...)

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2839 days ago

Here's what you need to know about phone scams

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this … View moreIn recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this as a potential scam.

Phone companies are advising customers to reject these calls and if you have friends or family living overseas, it is recommended to have their numbers added as contacts in your mobile phone, so you can identify when they are calling you.

- Check out these tips from Netsafe for how to help protect yourself from scams.
- Read about the different types of scams you could be caught out by including wangiri (one ring) and 'technical support' scams
- Find out how to report a phone scam here.

If you’re not sure if something is legitimate or genuine you can contact Netsafe free advice seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE or visit netsafe.org.nz

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2839 days ago

Is this New Zealand's best boss?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,

How's this for boosting workplace morale? Christchurch boss Paul Kelly is celebrating 20 years in the business by flying the entire staff to Las Vegas for a week. Has your boss ever showed incredible generosity?
To read more, click here.

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2840 days ago

Are South Canterbury drivers really this bad?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A damning report into South Canterbury driving says many motorists are out of date with basic safe driving practices.

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2842 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2842 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2843 days ago

International Firefighters' Day – May 4th

Bevan Findlay from Timaru Fire Brigade

Today is International Firefighters' Day. Thank you to all of our crews who work hard to keep us all safe.

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2843 days ago

Submissions on Local Advisory Committee boundaries close on 18 May

Bevan Findlay from Timaru Fire Brigade

What does your local community think? Should our Local Advisory Committee boundaries be the same as the 16 Civil Defence Emergency Management groups?

Have your say by 18th of May.

2844 days ago

Child / Toddler Car Seat

Ken from Ashburton District

Free to a new home our trusty "Toyota" brand Car seat. Fits any car or vehicle. Well used and possibly past it's useably date but still sturdy and strong. Very heavy built. Brought in from Japan.

Free

2844 days ago

Baby / Toddler Car Seat

Ken from Ashburton District

Graco "Junior". E-Rating. Black. Good order.

Price: $45

2844 days ago

Track safety complaint

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

What do you think about Tim Jackson's complaint to WorkSafe NZ in which he claims the Timaru District Council needs to be held accountable for collisions on walking and cycling tracks in the town.

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2851 days ago

How do you feel about our melting glaciers?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Did you know the Kiwis born today will live to see New Zealand's great glaciers shrink into extinction? Have you visited Franz Josef? What did you think? To see the incredible impact climate change is having on our glaciers, click here.

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2847 days ago

Carnivorous plant nursery in Geraldine

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Ross Taylor has one of the most unique collections of flesh-eating flora in the world.

2847 days ago

Carnivorous plant nursery in Geraldine

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Ross Taylor has one of the most unique collections of flesh-eating flora in the world.

2847 days ago

Eyewitness to fatal South Canterbury crash sought

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Can you help the police find a tractor driver they believe could be an eyewitness to a fatal crash near Pareora in January?

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