223 days ago

Orange Heavy Rain Warning near you

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbours, with already sodden soils and impacts left from last week, the Tasman, Nelson and western Marlborough regions should make sure their drains are clear, avoid low lying areas, and drive cautiously ⚠️ Heavy rain is on the way!

Where?: Tasman and Nelson Districts southeast of Motueka, and Marlborough (north of the Wairau River)
Period: 15 hours, from 6:00am Thursday 3 July to 9:00pm Thursday 3 July
(note, further rain or showers expected on Friday).

Where?: Tasman District, northwest of Motueka
Period: 15 hours, from 3:00am Thursday 3 July to 6:00pm Thursday 3 July
(note, further rain or showers expected for the remainder of Thursday and Friday).

Image
More messages from your neighbours
22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

Image
As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2522 votes
6 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

Image
7 days ago

Pay no weekly fee until 2028*

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

When you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 28 February 2026, you won't pay your weekly fee until 2028*. And because life at Ryman means no home upkeep, you'll have more time for the things you love.

Image