Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

2577 days ago

Nightshift home care hero needed

Access Community Health

We're looking for a special kind of person; reliable, trustworthy and dedicated to helping others - to work for Access Community Health, the leading national home care provider.

Sound like you? Can you support our Cromwell-based client, through night-long shifts, providing her with … View more
We're looking for a special kind of person; reliable, trustworthy and dedicated to helping others - to work for Access Community Health, the leading national home care provider.

Sound like you? Can you support our Cromwell-based client, through night-long shifts, providing her with personal care, medication supervision and turning her in bed?

Experience working with high needs clients would be an advantage; training can be given. You'll have a room to sleep in, though you need to be on hand when our client needs support.

Good rates of pay and a rewarding career await our special home care hero.

Contact Shereena on (03) 552 0339. Or visit access.org.nz.
Learn more

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2582 days ago

Poll: Are international drivers, or Kiwis, the biggest concern?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Kiwis need start talking about their own driving behaviour before pointing the finger at tourists, an NZ Transport Agency director has said.

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

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Are international drivers, or Kiwis, the biggest concern?
  • 41% Tourist drivers are the problem
    41% Complete
  • 59% Kiwis need to work on their driving
    59% Complete
39 votes
2582 days ago

Join us this Friday! Mad Market Day in our Queenstown store!

FreshChoice Queenstown

It's Mad Market Day this Friday in our FreshChoice Queenstown supermarket! Make sure you come down and check out all the Extra Hot Fresh Specials we have in-store. Deals are only available on Friday 20th October only! Here's a few of our hottest specials.....

- Fresh Tegel NZ Chicken … View more
It's Mad Market Day this Friday in our FreshChoice Queenstown supermarket! Make sure you come down and check out all the Extra Hot Fresh Specials we have in-store. Deals are only available on Friday 20th October only! Here's a few of our hottest specials.....

- Fresh Tegel NZ Chicken Drumsticks 3.49 kg
- Telegraph Cucumbers NZG 1.29 each
- Fresh NZ Whole Beef Ribeye Fillet 14.99 kg
- Strawberries NZG 3.49 punnet

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2584 days ago

There is still time to win!

Electric Kiwi

So far hundreds of you have filled in our power survey and 66% of you say that price is the main reason for choosing a power company. What are your thoughts? Fill in our short Power Survey and one lucky Neighbourly member will win a $500 Prezzy® card. Visit Electric Kiwi

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2586 days ago

Help support Youthline

The Warehouse New Zealand

Did you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to … View moreDid you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to Youthline gets answered, every text gets responded to and every email is answered. Find out more

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2587 days ago

It's here!

The Team from Department of Conservation

Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post … View more
Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to take part this Conservation Week

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2604 days ago

Cancer: Where we're at

Marie from Queenstown

Join us for this free public lecture where Prof. Parry Guilford, one of NZ's outstanding cancer researchers and Dr. Chris Jackson, Consultant Medical Oncologist & Cancer Society Medical Director, will provide insight into their research and clinical experience in an open forum.

Prof. … View more
Join us for this free public lecture where Prof. Parry Guilford, one of NZ's outstanding cancer researchers and Dr. Chris Jackson, Consultant Medical Oncologist & Cancer Society Medical Director, will provide insight into their research and clinical experience in an open forum.

Prof. Parry Guilford
The Cause of Cancer - Genetics and how new drugs can target those genes.

Dr. Chris Jackson
Keytruda, from bench to bedside - The challenge of getting a breakthough drug to New Zealanders

When | Saturday 4 November 6.30pm
Where | Remarkables Primary School 49 Lake Avenue, Frankton, Queenstown
Enquiries | Info@cansoc.org.nz

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2590 days ago

Why we're handing over a house...

The Team from Jennian Homes

Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

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Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

With 35 years in the industry you can count on us ‘seeing it all before’ and that’s why we’re keen to share our skills, passion, and knowledge within our local communities.

We’re extending an invitation to Neighbourly members in your area to a free and locally run information session, open to any new-home builder, no matter what level of experience. Book a complimentary seat now for your local info session.
Book now

2590 days ago

Tell us if you're keen for Halloween *WIN*

FreshChoice New Zealand

Scream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October … View moreScream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October and you could win a $100 FreshChoice voucher!

(Plus if you're dreaming of Halloween already, we'll share our recipe for our sweet and fruity Toffee Apple snacks at the end of the survey!)
Fill in to win!

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2591 days ago

Stay safe, stay informed

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency

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2592 days ago

New Home Builders Information Sessions

Jennian Homes Central Otago

Thinking of building? Join Jennian Homes Central Otago for a New Home Builders Session focusing on Henley’s Farm subdivision in beautiful Queenstown.

Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your household dreams made achievable.

We … View more
Thinking of building? Join Jennian Homes Central Otago for a New Home Builders Session focusing on Henley’s Farm subdivision in beautiful Queenstown.

Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your household dreams made achievable.

We invite you to come along and join us for an informative evening at 27 Jones Avenue Shotover Country, Queenstown, Central Otago on the 19th of October at 5.30pm.

For more information please contact the team at Jennian Homes Central Otago on 03 422 1287 or southland@jennian.co.nz or alternatively register your interest at www.jennianinfo.com...

#jennianhomes #jennian #jennianinfosessions #yourpersonality#ourexpertise #awardwinning #newbuild #newbuildnz #designandbuild

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2594 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2595 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2596 days ago

Poll: Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Dig This has opened. Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

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

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Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?
  • 50% Yes, sounds fun!
    50% Complete
  • 21.1% I could take it or leave it
    21.1% Complete
  • 28.9% No, I'm not keen to try it
    28.9% Complete
38 votes
2597 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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