Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

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2699 days ago

Poll: Should Environment Southland have notified the public of a massive oil spill?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

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

Should Environment Southland have notified the public of a massive oil spill?
  • 86.4% Yes, absolutely
    86.4% Complete
  • 13.6% No, they didn't need to
    13.6% Complete
44 votes
2699 days ago

Curious about electric vehicles?

Meridian Energy

We invited a member of the Neighbourly team to give an electric car a go for a couple of weeks. Find out what Sarah learnt about city living with an 'EV' and what our plans are for our staff fleet over the next few months! Learn more

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2700 days ago

Kapa Haka and Hangi Night

Melissa from Queenstown Lakes District

After the success of last year's Hangi night, we are doing it again!!
We are raising funds for tuition for our kids for the the next 2 years so come and support the evening, the hangi will be amazing again - an experience not to be missed.
Like our Facebook Event and buy your tickets now - … View more
After the success of last year's Hangi night, we are doing it again!!
We are raising funds for tuition for our kids for the the next 2 years so come and support the evening, the hangi will be amazing again - an experience not to be missed.
Like our Facebook Event and buy your tickets now - they'll go fast!
www.facebook.com...

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2700 days ago

Didn’t get your enrolment update pack in the mail?

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! If you haven't received your enrolment update pack, you may not be enrolled to vote in the General Election. Make sure you're ready to vote! Enrol, check, or update your details now. Find out more

2702 days ago

Fun video-based challenges for kids

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create! Learn more

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2704 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2705 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2705 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2706 days ago

RE: Daffodil Day Queenstown

Marie from Queenstown Lakes District

Volunteers Needed – Daffodil Day, August 25th!
The Cancer Society’s big annual fundraising day is coming up and we need your help. Can you offer a smile and a couple of hours of your time for street side collections in Queenstown, Arrowtown or Frankton, on Friday the 25th August? If so please … View more
Volunteers Needed – Daffodil Day, August 25th!
The Cancer Society’s big annual fundraising day is coming up and we need your help. Can you offer a smile and a couple of hours of your time for street side collections in Queenstown, Arrowtown or Frankton, on Friday the 25th August? If so please contact Peta Carey, Cancer Society, Peta.Carey@cansoc.org.nz or ph. (03) 442 4281 or Marie Wales on Mob. 0275 360 066

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2706 days ago

Poll: Should the drinking age be raised to 20?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Gareth Morgan wants to raise the alcohol age to 20 and increase the price of booze.

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

Should the drinking age be raised to 20?
  • 76.3% Yes, 20 would be better for society
    76.3% Complete
  • 3.4% I don't really care
    3.4% Complete
  • 20.3% No, we should leave it at 18
    20.3% Complete
59 votes
2706 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2709 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2710 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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2711 days ago

Southern Steel are national champions

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Did you make it to the big game last night? Check out some of our snaps

2715 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...

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