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

2281 days ago

Power costs advice needed

Marlene from Cromwell

We are three pensioner age adults living in a 3 bedroom home in Cromwell. The house is well insulated ,schist exterior ,double glazed warm and dry. One couple in master bedroom ,single person in double room ,both rooms and hallway heated by flat panel wall heaters and lounge has 4kw heat pump. The … View moreWe are three pensioner age adults living in a 3 bedroom home in Cromwell. The house is well insulated ,schist exterior ,double glazed warm and dry. One couple in master bedroom ,single person in double room ,both rooms and hallway heated by flat panel wall heaters and lounge has 4kw heat pump. The water is electric heated and we don't shower every day for this reason ,also minimal washing of clothes. We kept the heat pump on from 10am to 8.30 pm in June when the inversion layer was over us and our power bill was over $700, we now remain in our rooms as much as possible and only turn the heat pump on at 5pm to 8pm and not much has changed we are still up in the $600 plus range. Two of us lived in Queenstown for 15 years and never paid prices like this ,can anyone PLEASE enlighten us as to why we seem to be higher than most people living in Cromwell, we have been here since May ,may not be here next May.

2263 days ago

Get in the to draw win this car!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This month we're giving away a car. Not just any car, but a brand new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690 to one lucky member. To make sure you're in the draw just click the button below - it's that easy. Good luck! Winner

T&Cs apply.
Put me in the draw!

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2264 days ago

WATCH: Polyfest

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Polyfest is on again this year, check out some of the photos we got from it this week.

2265 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Otago and Southland or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2265 days ago

WATCH: Amazing aurora

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Winter is the best time to view the aurora. Check out some of the amazing photos we have received of the stunning light display.

2265 days ago

Does DOC need to do more to keen endangered animals safe?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Department of Conservation will investigate putting up signage to warn motorbike riders, four-wheel drivers and dog walkers that they risk disturbing a critically endangered bird.

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2266 days ago

Motorcycle Awareness Month...refresh your riding skills.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks… View more
It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks to Ride Forever coaching. As riders, it’s important we take the time to ensure we have the right skills to avoid crashes, so sign-up for Ride Forever coaching today - it may just save your life.
Find out more

2266 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2267 days ago

BREAKING: Large fire near Dipton

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Fire crews are battling a 30-hectare fire west of Dipton.

2267 days ago

Police warn of phone scam

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are warning people to be wary of scammers purporting to be from Spark and/or OFCANZ (Organised and Financial Crime Agency) who are seeking access to victim’s computers and bank accounts.

Police have been made aware of a recent incident where a person received a call from someone … View more
Police are warning people to be wary of scammers purporting to be from Spark and/or OFCANZ (Organised and Financial Crime Agency) who are seeking access to victim’s computers and bank accounts.

Police have been made aware of a recent incident where a person received a call from someone claiming to be from Spark, saying their computer had been accessed illegally or used for criminal purposes. The caller then said they were transferring the person to OFCANZ. The “OFCANZ employee” then gave the person instructions on how to allow them access to their computer and sought access to the person’s bank accounts. OFCANZ was renamed and is no longer used within Police.

Police’s message on scams like this is simple – do not engage with anyone on the phone if you think you are being scammed – hang up immediately and report the incident.

If you are in doubt as to a caller's legitimacy, ask if you can call them back, or just hang up. Information on other scams that are currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection NZ website.

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2267 days ago

Are you sad to see local shops closing?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

After more than 40 years in Invercargill, fashion shop Farrys is closing down.

Are you sad to see local shops closing and not being sold on?

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2268 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and … View more
Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and it’s called Whitecoat.
Find out more

2269 days ago

Get loud for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.

Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise… View more
Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.

Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise and hope - all thanks to Izabella's progress as a hearing and speaking child.

Izabella loves to sing and dance, she enjoys gymnastics, bike rides and playing with her older brothers. What are her superpowers I hear you ask? She's fierce, adventurous and caring!

Register to fundraise and help deaf children like Izabella listen and speak. You can also donate here on Givealittle. Thanks for your support!
Register now!

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2270 days ago

Learn about gardening from the experts, and win great prizes!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on sowing tomatoes from seed, fighting fungi, pumping up pollination in your garden and pruning camellias.
Find out the best pest-control methods for slugs and snails, make your own greenhouse and find out how you can help protect our … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on sowing tomatoes from seed, fighting fungi, pumping up pollination in your garden and pruning camellias.
Find out the best pest-control methods for slugs and snails, make your own greenhouse and find out how you can help protect our birds of prey in our book of the week, The Hunters. Make sure you enter to win some great prizes, including a Pacific coprosma from Tesselaar Plants and a premium strawberry pack from Daltons and find out about how you can support a memorial peace garden that's being made in Le Quesnoy, France. Not a subscriber yet? Click on the link to get your free ezine from NZ Gardener!

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2270 days ago

WATCH: What other pets should schools keep?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Longford School, in Gore, are keeping salmon in a tank to grow and eventually release into the Mataura River.

Should more schools be keeping pets? What ones would suit best?

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