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Hey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?
We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.… View moreHey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?
We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.
Do your power bills come in way higher than your friends and family? Do you know why, or does the amount always take you by surprise? Maybe, like the family who created an effective solar panel heater out of drink cans, or the blogger who enjoys free power generated by a converted washing machine, you've found a creative way to minimise your bills. If so, how do you do it?
Whether your bills are high and you're looking for ways to reduce them, or you have some secrets to low power bills that you're willing to share, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a message in the comments, or email homed@stuff.co.nz.
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Environment Southland has renewed the Department of Conservation resource consent to discharge primary treated sewerage to land at Dumpling Hut on the Milford Track and to discharge freshwater storage overflow to an unnamed creek near the hut until 2028.
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has … View moreEnvironment Southland has renewed the Department of Conservation resource consent to discharge primary treated sewerage to land at Dumpling Hut on the Milford Track and to discharge freshwater storage overflow to an unnamed creek near the hut until 2028.
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has refused to comment about how the Department of Conservation disposes of sewerage on the Milford and Kepler tracks.
What do you think?
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The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends … View moreThe confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends over most of the South Island. In the 1840s, the Crown made a number of large purchases of Ngāi Tahu land. But in the end, the Crown deceived Ngāi Tahu - leaving them landless and impoverished...
Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Tahu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.
Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.
So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?
Here's a story from Stuff's NZ Gardener magazine about Gore's Hokonui Alpines, who are trying to save some of the country's rare plants...
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Missed the action at this year's Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore? Check out the action from last night.
Hi to follow a live blog of the awards in Gore tonight, click on the link. Reporters Georgia Weaver and Rachael Kelly, along with visual journalist Robyn Edie will provide updates, pics and video.
There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?
Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.
Measures to ban freedom camping from two popular Queenstown reserves could become permanent. The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to initiate consultation on bylaw amendments prohibiting freedom camping at Lakes Hayes and Shotover Delta at its meeting today (26th July).
There has… View moreMeasures to ban freedom camping from two popular Queenstown reserves could become permanent. The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to initiate consultation on bylaw amendments prohibiting freedom camping at Lakes Hayes and Shotover Delta at its meeting today (26th July).
There has been "considerable concern" from residents who felt they were unable to enjoy the reserves due to the behaviour of some freedom campers. What do you think about the proposal? Will it affect you?
Read the full story here.
Image: Stuff
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View moreACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.
Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.
Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Hi neighbours,
Do you think freedom camping should be banned in your neighbourhood? Interim measures to ban freedom camping from two popular Queenstown reserves could become permanent. What do you think about the possible ban? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View moreIt's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.
Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.
LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Take a look at some of the region's events that were held on the weekend.
Due to the significant amount of alcohol-related litter left in public spaces after each year's crate day, the Queenstown Lakes District Council are calling for a district-wide alcohol ban in public places for 24 hours over National Crate Day on December 2nd this year.
In addition to a … View moreDue to the significant amount of alcohol-related litter left in public spaces after each year's crate day, the Queenstown Lakes District Council are calling for a district-wide alcohol ban in public places for 24 hours over National Crate Day on December 2nd this year.
In addition to a district-wide alcohol ban, their report also recommended extending the current year-round alcohol ban period which applies to areas specified within the bylaw. Read the full story from Mountain Scene here.
Image: Mountain Scene
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