Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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2494 days ago

Total fire ban in Southland

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A total fire ban is now in place after a burn off got out of control on Sunday.

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2494 days ago

Hot day in the south

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Fans and inflatable pools sold out yesterday as parts of Southland reached record highs.

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2494 days ago

Queenstown Home Show - save the dates!

Queenstown Home Show

Are you building or renovating? Maybe you just want to spruce up your décor? The Queenstown Home Show is the place to go!

Come along with your building and renovation specs, grab a coffee and wander through the show – talk to the experts, ask them questions, compare ideas and prices, research… View more
Are you building or renovating? Maybe you just want to spruce up your décor? The Queenstown Home Show is the place to go!

Come along with your building and renovation specs, grab a coffee and wander through the show – talk to the experts, ask them questions, compare ideas and prices, research new products. It’s time to get inspired!

Dates: 23rd, 24th and 25th February
Times: Friday & Saturday: 10am – 5pm. Sunday: 10am – 4pm.
Venue: Queenstown Events Centre

Visit our website for more information www.queenstownhomeshow.co.nz
Find out more!

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2495 days ago

Sunny in the south

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Temperatures are meant to reach 30 degrees Celsius in Invercargill today, what are you doing to keep cool?

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

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2497 days ago

Peter Rabbit village in Garston

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Slowly the Peter Rabbit village has been added to.

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2498 days ago

In need of a post-holiday, holiday?

Readers Rail Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - … View more
Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - presented by Sunday Star-Times
When: Saturday, 12 May - Friday, 26 May

South Island - presented by The Press
When: Thursday, 19 April - Wednesday, 2 May

Book now and be in to win one of five double-passes to an NZ House & Garden House tour of your choice. Simply quote "NEIGHBOURLY" when booking over the phone or online in the voucher section.
Find out more

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2499 days ago

Kea off to the gym

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Cheeky kea who have caused havoc in traffic near Homer Tunnel have got a new toy to play with.

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2501 days ago

Wasp Wipeout - Paper Wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and … View more
Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and European paper wasps have gradually made their homes around our houses and fences and over the past few years and while they are useful for some unwanted bugs like the great white cabbage butterfly, unfortunately they aren't picky and have been feasting on our monarch butterfly caterpillar and other useful native bugs as well.

At Wasp Wipeout we are working hard to help raise funds to wipe out the most invasive species of wasps - the vespula (common and German) variety which inhabit a lot of our bush areas and regularly invade picnics and barbecues. To help us fight this species you can donate here

If you want to find out more about paper wasps, you can read the story and watch the video here
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2504 days ago

No guarentees

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A sister gives the gift of a kidney, but there are no guarantees.

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2504 days ago

New Year - new hobby!

Golf Warehouse

With NZ's largest range of golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, accessories, apparel and more... Golf Warehouse has got everything you need to get the most enjoyment out of your game this summer. Drop into one of our stores or visit us online and get free shipping with orders over $100. Check out our golfing range

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2505 days ago

FREE insulation subsidies now available in Otago

Jordana Whyte from Cosy Homes

Give yourself the gift of warmth this year!

Cosy Homes Trust and Otago Community Trust have joined forces to boost the Government’s subsidised insulation scheme to be FREE for many Otago residents!

If your home was built before 2000, and you have a Community Services Card or a Gold Card … View more
Give yourself the gift of warmth this year!

Cosy Homes Trust and Otago Community Trust have joined forces to boost the Government’s subsidised insulation scheme to be FREE for many Otago residents!

If your home was built before 2000, and you have a Community Services Card or a Gold Card with a Community Services Card endorsement, you are eligible for FREE ceiling and underfloor insulation where accessible.

Own a rental property? If your main tenant has a CSC, and the house was built before 2000, Cosy Homes and Otago Community Trust will boost your subsidy to 75%. As the landlord, you pay 25%.

Subsidies are available for a limited time, and are first-in, first-served.

To enquire, please call 03 425 7878, or fill in our 5-second form at www.cosyhomes.org.nz...

Cosy Homes Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit community organisation.

2505 days ago

Omaui resident rescues swimmers in trouble

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

When a neighbour alerted Shane Malloch to some people in trouble in the water, he leapt into action.

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

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2513 days ago

The downside of having your home featured on TV

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how … View more
You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how being on the show could work against the sellers.

2511 days ago

DOC is producing a story book.

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Dunedin artist has been given $10,000 to go towards creating a story book about Dusky Sound.

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

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2513 days ago

The downside of having your home featured on TV

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how … View more
You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how being on the show could work against the sellers.

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