Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

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2348 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2348 days ago

Public Memorial Service for the Southland Museum

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

The funeral procession will leave from Feldwick Gates at 1pm on 6th May, turning into Gala Street, Dee Street, Tay Street and Jed Street, finishing at the Invercargill Workingmens Club.

The public Memorial Service will commence at 2pm in the north lounge on the first floor of the … View more
The funeral procession will leave from Feldwick Gates at 1pm on 6th May, turning into Gala Street, Dee Street, Tay Street and Jed Street, finishing at the Invercargill Workingmens Club.

The public Memorial Service will commence at 2pm in the north lounge on the first floor of the Workingmen's Club. Families are welcome.

Lynley McKerrow will be the Celebrant and there will be some other speakers too. The community will have the opportunity to grieve for what has happened and to discuss the prompt resurrection of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.

There will be some other entertainment and it will be a child friendly gathering.

Watch the Southland Museum Memorial Service by BECKFILMNZ on livestream.com
Learn more

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2349 days ago

Waituna Lagoon warning for duck shooters

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Duck shooting at the internationally significant Waituna Lagoon comes with potential health risks to both the shooters and their dogs this year.

Environment Southland is warning people to be aware of the toxic algae that has been found at the lagoon and recommend not eating ducks shot there.

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Duck shooting at the internationally significant Waituna Lagoon comes with potential health risks to both the shooters and their dogs this year.

Environment Southland is warning people to be aware of the toxic algae that has been found at the lagoon and recommend not eating ducks shot there.

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

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2350 days ago

Did you see midwives marching in Queenstown?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,
More than 100 midwives, mothers, babies and men marched to support better pay for midwives. Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult told the crowd the health service in the area was "stuffed". What did you think of the march? Do you think midwives deserve better pay? Let us know … View more
Hi neighbours,
More than 100 midwives, mothers, babies and men marched to support better pay for midwives. Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult told the crowd the health service in the area was "stuffed". What did you think of the march? Do you think midwives deserve better pay? Let us know in the replies! To find out more, click here.

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2351 days ago

Property minders/ housekeepers / cleaners

Marlene from Cromwell

Nigel and Marlene are experienced in looking after your property. We are available for cleaning on a weekly basis, or complete property minders including babysitting your furry children ,any tasks needed will be tackled within our means .We have moved back to Cromwell recently and had to give up a… View moreNigel and Marlene are experienced in looking after your property. We are available for cleaning on a weekly basis, or complete property minders including babysitting your furry children ,any tasks needed will be tackled within our means .We have moved back to Cromwell recently and had to give up a highly responsible position as Executive Housekeepers to a busy business couple in the north.We cleaned 6000 sq ft home of glass and stainless steel exterior ,all polished wooden floors and marble work surfaces, attended to the outdoor areas and babysat the 2 dogs. We gave the owners the freedom to spend time out together on their boat and we loved every minute, so, if you are looking for assistance in any way around your property please leave me a message and we call to discuss .Look forward to hearing from you.

2352 days ago

Art may be lost

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A significant collection of a southern artist's early sketches may be lost to the province as the fallout from the closure of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery continues.

What do you think needs to happen?

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

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2353 days ago

Biodome by Blueskin Bay

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

What love and hard work can do! Take a closer look at this amazing garden, sculpted and planted from a bare section.

2353 days ago

3 leading chefs and their gardens

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Some of the ingredients for the amazing food you eat at their restaurants are grown right here in your neighbourhood.

2353 days ago

3 leading chefs and their gardens

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Some of the ingredients for the amazing food you eat at their restaurants are grown right here in your neighbourhood.

2353 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2355 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2356 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2356 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2357 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2357 days ago

How do you feel about our melting glaciers?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Did you know the Kiwis born today will live to see New Zealand's great glaciers shrink into extinction? Have you visited Franz Josef? What did you think? To see the incredible impact climate change is having on our glaciers, click here.

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