Mosgiel-Taieri, Mosgiel

1659 days ago

Loved one's ashes found the night before Covid-19 lockdown

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A grieving family thought an urn containing the ashes of a cherished relative had been lost forever, but on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown they made a surprising discovery.

Mosgiel's Mira Meek went public with her story after believing her late brother's ashes had been … View more
A grieving family thought an urn containing the ashes of a cherished relative had been lost forever, but on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown they made a surprising discovery.

Mosgiel's Mira Meek went public with her story after believing her late brother's ashes had been accidentally donated to a charity shop.

But the night before the nationwide lockdown began, she spotted an icecream container in her drawer and inside was the small urn containing her brother Todd's ashes.

''I burst into tears. I was so excited," she says.' Read more here.

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1659 days ago

Build your own storage planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

What’s better than a new planter box?

One that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself.

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1660 days ago

Kmart and H & J Smith delay opening in Dunedin's Meridian Mall

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Two large tenants in Dunedin's Meridian Mall have not reopened due to seismic concerns.

Meridian Mall required strengthening after it was found to have a seismic performance of less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard.

The 23-year-old mall is located on George St — Dunedin's… View more
Two large tenants in Dunedin's Meridian Mall have not reopened due to seismic concerns.

Meridian Mall required strengthening after it was found to have a seismic performance of less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard.

The 23-year-old mall is located on George St — Dunedin's major shopping thoroughfare — and it reopened for business under Alert Level 2 on Thursday.

However, two of its larger tenants, Kmart and the department store H & J Smith will not reopen for several weeks.

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1662 days ago

Celebrating International Nurses Day.

Oceania Healthcare

To celebrate International Nurses Day, we've launched 'In Their Shoes' – a celebration of our dedicated and clinically skilled nurses who work at the forefront of New Zealand's aged care sector.

To mark the day, each of our Oceania frontline nurses will be gifted a bespoke… View more
To celebrate International Nurses Day, we've launched 'In Their Shoes' – a celebration of our dedicated and clinically skilled nurses who work at the forefront of New Zealand's aged care sector.

To mark the day, each of our Oceania frontline nurses will be gifted a bespoke pair of Allbirds, as a token of our respect for every step they take for New Zealand.
Learn more

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1662 days ago

We have our WINNERS! - Mother's Day Giveaway

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia Ora Neighbours,

Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.

With that being said, we want … View more
Kia Ora Neighbours,

Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.

With that being said, we want to say a massive congrats to Jessica from Woolston, Jesintha from Halswell, Natalie from Botany Downs, Angela from Rangiora and Maree from Titahi Bay! You're the winners of the SOS business vouchers worth $100! Check your email to see how you can claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone else who entered, we hope all the mums around the country had a fantastic Mother's Day!

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1662 days ago

Stay True To Yourself Peeps 🦁

Alister from South Dunedin

Hi Neighbours,
Another gorgeous Autumn day for us 🍂🍁 in Dunedin 😊. The first time I heard this saying I instantly loved it! In my humble opinion it's a huge source of self-confidence when you live life from principles dear to your heart 💗. Sometimes we don't and we tell … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Another gorgeous Autumn day for us 🍂🍁 in Dunedin 😊. The first time I heard this saying I instantly loved it! In my humble opinion it's a huge source of self-confidence when you live life from principles dear to your heart 💗. Sometimes we don't and we tell ourselves it doesn't matter because "no-one will know". We've just discounted ourselves completely though because there is one person who will know and that is ourselves. Nathanial Brandon's book 📗 "The Six Pillars of Self Esteem" set me on a path of personal responsibility that lead to an enormous increase in my self confidence. And those around me began responding in kind. Personal development is a very empowering tool that has given me the courage to live life on my terms. Which reminds me of another saying I heard recently "if the only tool you have is a hammer - every problem is a nail" perhaps less effective ?

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1662 days ago

Recession Resilient Opportunity

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1662 days ago

Why the sand at two Dunedin bays has turned red

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A rapid influx of washed up krill on our coasts is providing an unusual but welcome sight for beach goers.

The gregarious squat lobster, otherwise known as munida gregaria, is commonly found in shallow waters along the eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island. They drift over shallow tides… View more
A rapid influx of washed up krill on our coasts is providing an unusual but welcome sight for beach goers.

The gregarious squat lobster, otherwise known as munida gregaria, is commonly found in shallow waters along the eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island. They drift over shallow tides and settle on beaches when they sense the bottom. Once the tide moves out, the krill are exposed and often look like red sand or water on the beach shoreline.

The swarms have been abundant recently in Otago, where large gatherings have been seen in Broad Bay and Edwards Bay in Portobello, near Dunedin. Read more here.

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1662 days ago

Can't get to the newsstands for your favourite gardening mag?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

If you're having trouble getting your hands on your favourite gardening mag, don't forget you can now order our current May issue online. The price of $9.70 includes shipping.

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1662 days ago

Dunedin prepares to slow down with raft of speed limit changes proposed

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Motorists in Dunedin may soon be driving slower as the city council works on a plan to reduce speed limits.

The proposal includes reducing speeds in a large part of the central business from 50kmh to 30kmh, Otago Peninsula towns from 50kmh to 40kmh, and several high risk rural roads around greater… View more
Motorists in Dunedin may soon be driving slower as the city council works on a plan to reduce speed limits.

The proposal includes reducing speeds in a large part of the central business from 50kmh to 30kmh, Otago Peninsula towns from 50kmh to 40kmh, and several high risk rural roads around greater Dunedin.

Read more about the proposed changes and where they could be here, then tell us what you think of the plan in the comments below.

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1663 days ago

Healthy Wealth

Alister from South Dunedin

I like the concept of healthy wealth - investing in or purchasing from companies with values that sit well with one's soul. My partner came up with this quote today. Maybe many of us hold ourselves back from setting the goal of becoming wealthy because we have been taught that "money is … View moreI like the concept of healthy wealth - investing in or purchasing from companies with values that sit well with one's soul. My partner came up with this quote today. Maybe many of us hold ourselves back from setting the goal of becoming wealthy because we have been taught that "money is the root of all evil". We beg to differ.. let us know what you think in the comments section.

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1663 days ago

Dunedin pushes for suburban rail and inland port

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Dunedin is pushing for a suburban rail service and an inland port as part of a Government review of rail for the next decade.

The report is expected to include options for using mothballed infrastructure after it was announced operation of the Taieri Gorge Railway, a popular tourist venture, would… View more
Dunedin is pushing for a suburban rail service and an inland port as part of a Government review of rail for the next decade.

The report is expected to include options for using mothballed infrastructure after it was announced operation of the Taieri Gorge Railway, a popular tourist venture, would be suspended.

The preferred site for an inland port is at Milburn, in South Otago, which could be used to freight more export-ready items via rail.

The Dunedin City Council is also supportive of launching commuter rail between Mosgiel and the Dunedin Railway Station, which is owned by the council.

Read more here.

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1684 days ago

Cuttings $2

Janet from North Dunedin

hi, all, m going to prune the Lemon Verbana and Rose come winter. Anyone interested in a cutting for $2?
Will dip in rooting hormone and then bundle in compost/potting mix and leave by letterbox. drop off your $$ when u pick up.
how's that. Will work?

This is an update:
To everyone … View more
hi, all, m going to prune the Lemon Verbana and Rose come winter. Anyone interested in a cutting for $2?
Will dip in rooting hormone and then bundle in compost/potting mix and leave by letterbox. drop off your $$ when u pick up.
how's that. Will work?

This is an update:
To everyone who's waiting for the cuttings: very sorry as none of them turned out successful. Even the tiny roots from the rose cuttings disappeared when i checked in on them this morning.
i'll try again next time when they are in need of a prune.

1665 days ago

*Win* Happy Mother's Day Neighbours

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!

All you've got to do is tell … View more
Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!

All you've got to do is tell us how you're celebrating your Mum - or a special woman in your life - with the constraints of lockdown (or how you'd like to share the love once we're in Level 2).

Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close tonight 11.59pm Sunday 10th May 2020.
T&Cs apply.

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