Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

2317 days ago

Poll: Do you support the nurses strike?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Nurses have voted to reject the latest pay offer from District Health Boards and tomorrow 24 hours of industrial action will begin at 7am.

NZNO midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to strike, which will impact services in Southland, Dunedin and Lakes District hospitals.

Do you … View more
Nurses have voted to reject the latest pay offer from District Health Boards and tomorrow 24 hours of industrial action will begin at 7am.

NZNO midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to strike, which will impact services in Southland, Dunedin and Lakes District hospitals.

Do you support the strike?

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Do you support the nurses strike?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 25.5% No
    25.5% Complete
  • 10.4% Not sure
    10.4% Complete
106 votes
2308 days ago

We're proudly supporting Plunket - you can too!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
Explore now

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2309 days ago

Introductory special for all new websites!

Linda from vBusiness

First 3 Months Basic Maintenance Package FREE with all new websites launched August/September/October 2018!
Do you need a new website, professionally and beautifully designed to promote your brand, products or services? Your website should represent your brand as well as provoke people to interact… View more
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2316 days ago

Poll: Are you a consistent recycler?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

How are your recycling habits?

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Are you a consistent recycler?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 2.6% No
    2.6% Complete
  • 14.5% Sometimes
    14.5% Complete
117 votes
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2309 days ago

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Pasta Cafe, Friday July 20.

Judy from Queenstown Lakes District

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Pasta Cafe, Friday July 20. We need reliable volunteers to help set up the hall from 3-5 pm or from 6-8.30pm. Contact me via PM or 0211064503 if you can help. We served over 300 meals last week, a record for the first night. Locals, families, visitors, EVERYONE WELCOME!

Free

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2310 days ago

'Allo 'Allo

Susan from Cromwell

We went to see Allo Allo on opening night. It was hilarious! If you haven't seen it and if there are still tickets available, well worth going.

2310 days ago

Mixed Media Art Exhibition Riversdale

Riversdale Arts Inc

Coming up this weekend at Riversdale - Gala Opening of the Riversdale 45th Mixed Media Exhibition - includes special installation created by Janet de Wagt and Jude Taylor.

3 Extreme Cakes - art like you've never seen before. Artworks on display from 80 established New Zealand artists - … View more
Coming up this weekend at Riversdale - Gala Opening of the Riversdale 45th Mixed Media Exhibition - includes special installation created by Janet de Wagt and Jude Taylor.

3 Extreme Cakes - art like you've never seen before. Artworks on display from 80 established New Zealand artists - something for everyone. Edible artistry event on Saturday 21st includes cake auction and speaker Dennis Kirkpatrick of Jimmy's Pies fame.

When: Saturday 21st July - Sunday 29th July
Where: Riversdale Community Centre
Find out more!

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2324 days ago

Do you think dogs should be allowed in the CBD?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill City Council's new dog control bylaw and policy is being considered by councillors, and it includes allowing dogs back into the CBD if they are on a leash.

What do you think?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2311 days ago

Tiny Queenstown cottage sold for $3m

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, do you recognise this cute 1880s cottage? Less than half a block from the lakeside, it's been in the same family for 75 years. Until now.

After selling for $3m, it seems its future is all about the land. Find out more, here.

2311 days ago

30+ local chimney fires in the past 6 months

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A fire chief says chimney fires have reached epidemic proportions in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant area manager Steve Jones notes the two main causes are failure to clean chimneys properly and installation faults. Another cause is burning wet wood.… View more
A fire chief says chimney fires have reached epidemic proportions in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant area manager Steve Jones notes the two main causes are failure to clean chimneys properly and installation faults. Another cause is burning wet wood. With wet wood, he suggests buying a moisture metre for about $20 to test your firewood.

Read the full story on scene.co.nz here
Image: Stuff

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2311 days ago

Watch: Are you a fan of wrestling?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Organisers of the Southern Rumble wrestling show aren't sure how they'll top Saturday night's event after a history-making crowd packed in to watch six "insane" matches.

Did you head along to the event?

2311 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2312 days ago

Did you see any of these events on the weekend?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Our visual journalist Robyn Edie got some great shots of the weekend.

2312 days ago

Would you join your local brigade?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is concerned a national decrease in people applying to be career firefighters may become a negative trend.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said last year nationally 720 people applied for the 24 places available in each of the four career recruit intakes.

Would … View more
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is concerned a national decrease in people applying to be career firefighters may become a negative trend.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said last year nationally 720 people applied for the 24 places available in each of the four career recruit intakes.

Would you volunteer?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2314 days ago

ACC Invoices: Get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

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If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

😶 Have some questions about your invoice? Ask Jules our new chatbot ➡ acc.nz... (and 🤖 Look for Jules’ chat icon 🗨 bottom right of the business pages.)

🙄 Need to pay your invoice? Do it online: ➡ acc.nz...
Get it done online

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