Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

2553 days ago

Two suspicious fires in Invercargill

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Several large fires, including one where a 75-year-old man suffered burns, kept Southland firefighters busy at the weekend.

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

Image
2554 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

View more
Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

Image
2555 days ago

Is your neighbour an Awesome Neighbour?

Electric Kiwi

We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the … View more
We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.

Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
Enter now

Image
2556 days ago

The Emergency Mobile Alert system is now live.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...

Image
2556 days ago

Roading woes

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

We're looking for the worst potholes in New Zealand. Comment on this post with a photo, and the details of where the worst one in your neighbourhood is. If you've reported it to the council, tell us the details so we can check it out. Please note that images and comments may be used as … View moreWe're looking for the worst potholes in New Zealand. Comment on this post with a photo, and the details of where the worst one in your neighbourhood is. If you've reported it to the council, tell us the details so we can check it out. Please note that images and comments may be used as part of a news story.

Image
2556 days ago

Santa Claus is coming to...Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman

He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View more
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

Image
2557 days ago

Poll: How are you stepping up your cyber defence?

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..

Image
How are you stepping up your cyber defence?
  • 23.2% I’ve changed a password
    23.2% Complete
  • 25% I’ve turned on two-factor authentication (2FA)
    25% Complete
  • 27.9% I’ve checked my privacy settings
    27.9% Complete
  • 23.9% I’ve updated my operating system (OS)
    23.9% Complete
276 votes
2558 days ago

Missing fishermen found - do you know more?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The three fishermen who absconded from the boat in Bluff have been found. Police found them at 5am after a call from a member of the public. Do you have any more information?

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

Image
2559 days ago

Poll: Would you pay extra to ride the hydroslide at Splash Palace?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Splash Palace thrillseekers will have to splash their cash to use a new proposed hydroslide.

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

Image
Would you pay extra to ride the hydroslide at Splash Palace?
  • 28% Yes, happy to pay more
    28% Complete
  • 20% Doesn't worry me either way
    20% Complete
  • 52% No, I wouldn't pay more
    52% Complete
25 votes
2559 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

Image
2560 days ago

Flooding in Central Otago

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Many inland areas of the South Island remain at risk of severe thunderstorms, following downpours yesterday that brought flash flooding to parts of Central Otago.

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

Image
2560 days ago

Arrowtown Long Lunch Friday 01 December at 1pm www.arrowtownlonglunch.co.nz

Shammi from Queenstown Lakes District

In its 6th year the popular Arrowtown Long Lunch gets underway on Fri 01 Dec on Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Visit www.arrowtownlonglunch.co.nz.... We would love you to join the Mantra Table that brings Sri Lankan cuisine to you.

View more
In its 6th year the popular Arrowtown Long Lunch gets underway on Fri 01 Dec on Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Visit www.arrowtownlonglunch.co.nz.... We would love you to join the Mantra Table that brings Sri Lankan cuisine to you.

MANTRA

Shammi’s Boutique Tours has just returned from Sri Lanka.

From this gorgeous Pearl of the Indian Ocean to the Mantra table, let Travels with Shammi, share with you a feast for all the senses with an arsenal of spices that explode with lavishly aromatic flavours.


MENU:
Sup Sinhala Mollagathanni

Deviled Shrimp and Calamari Colombo

Jaffna Goat Curry

Coconut Veges Mallun

Fish ambul thiyal with Pol Sambol

Pineapple Friday



We hope your palette is going to rejoice with happiness.

$85 per person

2562 days ago

Get FREE Fancy Feast Puree Kiss treats!

Purina

It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE … View more
It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE sample of our new FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS, just for taking part!

Available in small treat serves, FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS are the perfect treat for your feline friend this Christmas.

Wishing every Kiwi Cat a very Merry Christmas from FANCY FEAST.
Take the survey

Image
2562 days ago

Help us prevent men's violence towards women

White Ribbon

Saturday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day, an annual event drawing attention to men's violence towards women. New Zealanders are taking The Pledge and making a commitment to stand up, speak out - and act.

Have you watched our film Raise Our Men? Featuring interviews with nine Kiwi men, … View more
Saturday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day, an annual event drawing attention to men's violence towards women. New Zealanders are taking The Pledge and making a commitment to stand up, speak out - and act.

Have you watched our film Raise Our Men? Featuring interviews with nine Kiwi men, it demonstrates that change is possible when men are shown and supported to choose a different respectful path. You'll find clips on our website.
Take The Pledge

Image
2563 days ago

Help spread more kindness into the world! *WIN*

Roadshow

Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to … View more
Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to show your commitment to start choosing kind. Don’t forget to share your pledge on your social channels and spread more kindness into your world! Check out movie trailer & NZ movie times now.

+++ +++ +++

Want to win tickets to see Wonder? We have 5 double passes to give away! Just like or thank this post and we'll put you in the draw! Winners contacted 4 December.
Make your Pledge

Top