Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1465 days ago

Recycle a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk into a bright and appealing workstation using your children’s favourite Resene colours.

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

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1466 days ago

Queenstown couple buy Motatapu race from Ironman

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The popular Motatapu cycling and running event between Wānaka and Queenstown is returning to local ownership.

More than 4000 people take part in the annual event, which has run for 17 years. It’s the one time each year privately-owned high country stations between Wānaka and Arrowtown are open… View more
The popular Motatapu cycling and running event between Wānaka and Queenstown is returning to local ownership.

More than 4000 people take part in the annual event, which has run for 17 years. It’s the one time each year privately-owned high country stations between Wānaka and Arrowtown are open to the public.

Ironman Oceania owned and operated the past three events. Earlier this year Ironman Oceania director Dave Beech said its viability was being reviewed in light of the impact Covid-19 was having on the events’ industry.

Queenstown-based Gemma Peskett and Craig Gallagher have since purchased the event and said it would return to a one-day multi-discipline event, to be held on March 6, 2021.

The event would include a mountain bike race, off-road marathon, ultra run and miners trail race.

Peskett has previously been involved with Kathmandu Coast to Coast and Winter Games NZ while Gallagher owns events company Summit Events.

They have both previously worked on the Motatapu.

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1467 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers

Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View more
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:

- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.

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1468 days ago

Find savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View more
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.

Find golden opportunities to save today, with SuperGold.
Find out more

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1471 days ago

Minimum wage, no help and on the ladder at 25: here's how they did it

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View more
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.

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1470 days ago

Did your family celebrate Halloween this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃

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1469 days ago

UPDATE: Arrest made in relation to Cromwell break-ins

Neighbourly.co.nz

November 3
4.49pm

Police have made an arrest following break-ins in the Cromwell area.

A 44 year old man has today appeared in the Alexandra District Court and has been charged with multiple counts of theft from a vehicle. He is due to reappear in court on November 3.
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November 3
4.49pm

Police have made an arrest following break-ins in the Cromwell area.

A 44 year old man has today appeared in the Alexandra District Court and has been charged with multiple counts of theft from a vehicle. He is due to reappear in court on November 3.
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November 2
9.21am

Police are seeking leads from the public over a series of car thefts around Cromwell. The break-ins occurred between October 27 to October 30 with vehicle windows smashed and valuables stolen.

What you need to know:

- All vehicles in the incidents were parked at either Bannockburn Road or Bannockburn Bridge.
- Both carparks are about 400 metres apart, with the carparks visible to passing traffic.
- Stolen items include tools, wallets and a cell phone.

If the public has any information regarding the incidents, they are encouraged to contact Sergeant Sarah Waugh at Cromwell Police Station via 105. Alternatively, they can anonymously submit this information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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1470 days ago

Things change. You can too.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.

Sessions run at various times on campus and if you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Secure your place for 2021.
Book in today

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1472 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

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

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1472 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1473 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1474 days ago

Beware...some adorable ghosts may be haunting your streets.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.

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1474 days ago

Popular baby product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View more
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020

If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.

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1474 days ago

Christchurch to Queenstown: Runners push themselves to raise awareness of mental health

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

A couple of keen ultra runners are on a 500-kilometre journey from Christchurch to Queenstown over five days to raise awareness of mental health and raise funds for the Lifeline helpline.

Kerryn Bell, of Christchurch, and Ben Fraser, of Oamaru, along with a support crew of six who are travelling … View more
A couple of keen ultra runners are on a 500-kilometre journey from Christchurch to Queenstown over five days to raise awareness of mental health and raise funds for the Lifeline helpline.

Kerryn Bell, of Christchurch, and Ben Fraser, of Oamaru, along with a support crew of six who are travelling in campervans, left Christchurch on Saturday and hope to reach their destination by Thursday.

Read more about their journey here.

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1475 days ago

Queenstown work group swap tourism for environment

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

A post-Covid Queenstown workforce has provided jobs for more than 50 unemployed tourism workers and community benefits for thousands.

The Tourism Workforce Alliance has created new bike trails, upgraded reserves and removed wilding pines over the past four months.

The project was spearheaded by … View more
A post-Covid Queenstown workforce has provided jobs for more than 50 unemployed tourism workers and community benefits for thousands.

The Tourism Workforce Alliance has created new bike trails, upgraded reserves and removed wilding pines over the past four months.

The project was spearheaded by Bungy NZ and provided employment for local residents from various tourism organisations who had lost their jobs or were on reduced hours.

Much of the work involved fast tracking existing projects and the group was able to complete three kids’ bike trails, track upgrades, removal of 45,000 wilding pines covering 150ha and building almost 500 predator control traps.

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