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Severe weather watch - Strong winds
A pair of warm and cold fronts are expected to move east to affect the South Island from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, bringing a period of heavy rain to the west of the South Island, and strong northwesterly winds to the south and east of the South Island.
Area: All Otago
Valid: 8 hours from 5:00pm Saturday to 1:00am Sunday
Forecast: Northwesterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.
Area: Fiordland, Southland (including Stewart Island) and Clutha
Valid: 8 hours from 2:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday
Forecast: Northwesterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.
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Last call for entries to our Resene Shed of the Year 2025!
Take a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to 5 high-quality photos to Resene Shed of the Year 2025, NZ Gardener PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Or email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2025.
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Poll: Do you have a pet at home?
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
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73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
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7.7% Not currently, but one day!
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18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
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Do you know this man?
Canterbury Police want to identify the man in this photo.
We are hoping they can assist with an ongoing enquiry in relation to an assault on Barbadoes Street on 23 January.
If this is you, or you know who this is, please contact Police on 105 online or by phone and quote file number: 250123/0968.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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