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Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.
This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View moreLet’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.
This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.
Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
An Invercargill mother moved her family out of her flat and the Invercargill City Council launched an investigation after black mould was found in her draughty home.
However, it is up to homeowners and tenants both have a responsibility to keep mould at bay during Invercargill's cold … View moreAn Invercargill mother moved her family out of her flat and the Invercargill City Council launched an investigation after black mould was found in her draughty home.
However, it is up to homeowners and tenants both have a responsibility to keep mould at bay during Invercargill's cold winters because "it's a health issue," a real estate boss says.
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...
As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.
Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View moreAs more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.
Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.
Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?
Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.
Applications close on the 23rd of June.
The Stewart Island community and Southland District Council have a few legal hoops to jump through before the island can become an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Light pollution is a risk for why they might now be able to become a sanctury.
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Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.
Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical.
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View moreHousing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.
So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?
A gondola or light rail network could be created to connect central Queenstown with its airport! The alternative transport ideas were suggested as part of a "spatial framework" for the town's $385 million masterplan, to be discussed at the Queenstown Lakes District Council's … View moreA gondola or light rail network could be created to connect central Queenstown with its airport! The alternative transport ideas were suggested as part of a "spatial framework" for the town's $385 million masterplan, to be discussed at the Queenstown Lakes District Council's (QLDC) meeting. What do you think of this idea?
Read the full Stuff article here.
Once upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget … View moreOnce upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget to tell us why.
3000 calves that were culled in an attempt to control cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis have been dumped in a Winton landfill.
At a parliamentary select committee hearing on Tuesday, Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker questioned Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and ministry officials on … View more3000 calves that were culled in an attempt to control cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis have been dumped in a Winton landfill.
At a parliamentary select committee hearing on Tuesday, Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker questioned Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and ministry officials on the merits of the decision.
Do you think they should have been dumped there?
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Three Southland girls have created app The Beefriend Pi, which helps educate others on the important role the bee plays in our environment.
It's taken them a year and a half to finish the app, but now they are off to San Francisco to meet with industry leaders from Facebook and Google to … View moreThree Southland girls have created app The Beefriend Pi, which helps educate others on the important role the bee plays in our environment.
It's taken them a year and a half to finish the app, but now they are off to San Francisco to meet with industry leaders from Facebook and Google to talk about their project.
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View moreThanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.
A hefty fine has been handed down to former Southland Federated Farmers president Allan Baird, whose inaction on his dairy farm was "careless".
Read More: www.stuff.co.nz...
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