1086 days ago

Why Queenstown's neighbour Arrowtown hasn't slept through the challenging pandemic

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Strong support from locals has helped a small Otago tourist town fare better than its superstar neighbour, Queenstown, but the lack of international tourists has hurt small retail businesses in particular.

With its seasonal beauty, quiet one-way main street, and heritage status, Arrowtown is a popular spot for overseas visitors and has often been marketed to wealthy internationals.

But through the Covid-19 pandemic it has been hungry locals and loyal shoppers that have kept businesses on their feet to a greater extent than their neighbours in struggling Queenstown.

Read more here.

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10 hours ago

Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.

If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
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  • 39.6% No
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192 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 36.4% Yes, it serves us well
    36.4% Complete
  • 62.8% No, I have concerns
    62.8% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
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1653 votes
1 day ago

Ding-ding! Back for round six!

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!

Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
Nominate now

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