Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

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2781 days ago

Museum funding decision expected

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Councillors will tomorrow consider a recommendation that a grant of $9.5 million for redeveloping the museum be moved forward.

If Shadbolt and the elected councillors agree, $2.5m will be allocated in 2021-22 and the balance of $7m will be allocated in 2022-23.

Do you support the … View more
Councillors will tomorrow consider a recommendation that a grant of $9.5 million for redeveloping the museum be moved forward.

If Shadbolt and the elected councillors agree, $2.5m will be allocated in 2021-22 and the balance of $7m will be allocated in 2022-23.

Do you support the recommendation?

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

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2778 days ago

Health the big winner for the 2018 Budget

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Cheaper doctor visits and a huge boost for the country's hospitals are the centrepiece of Labour's first Budget in almost a decade.

What did you think of the announcement?

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

2779 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2779 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2780 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2780 days ago

The working poor

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

This mother works all week and only has $20 to show for it. It's called the working poor.

We are looking for further case studies like this, are you experiencing something similar down here? Get in touch with our newsroom (03) 2111111 or email news@stl.co.nz.

READ MORE: … View more
This mother works all week and only has $20 to show for it. It's called the working poor.

We are looking for further case studies like this, are you experiencing something similar down here? Get in touch with our newsroom (03) 2111111 or email news@stl.co.nz.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2780 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2781 days ago

Riverton Grandstand opening

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

Watch the opening of the Riverton Grandstand opening.

2782 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2783 days ago

Win NZ Gardener's magazine: 365 Days of Flowers!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2783 days ago

Started snoring since you started menopause?

Patney

Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, … View more
Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Campbell states, “these are all common side effects of menopause and can affect up to 70% of women.” So, if you’re experiencing sleepless nights and suddenly disturbing your partner with this new-found snoring, you’re certainly not alone.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might be interested to learn that Patney offer an effective, non-invasive and temperature neutral solution that can assist with controlling your snoring - the Patney sleep positioner, has undergone independent validation testing by the WellSleep Centre, Otago University. We are so confident about the Patney sleep positioner that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. For further information head across to our website at www.patney.com
Find out more!

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2785 days ago

Spot and Win

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Sorry, we missed your daily Spot and Win code in the paper today. The code is SGARB

To enter: go online to www.stuff.co.nz... to enter your details.

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2785 days ago

RENTING IN QUEENSTOWN FREE INFORMATION SESSION

Citizens Advice Bureau from Queenstown Lakes District

FOR ALL TENANTS, LANDLORDS and NEWCOMERS Citizens Advice Bureau in conjunction with Immigration New Zealand are holding a FREE Information Session on the 17th May at 5.30 to 7.30.  If you are wanting to know your rights and responsibilities, tips on getting it right and when should you call the … View moreFOR ALL TENANTS, LANDLORDS and NEWCOMERS Citizens Advice Bureau in conjunction with Immigration New Zealand are holding a FREE Information Session on the 17th May at 5.30 to 7.30.  If you are wanting to know your rights and responsibilities, tips on getting it right and when should you call the Tenancy Tribunal give us a call on 03 442 6799.  Bring along your questions to be answered and pick up the right forms to get your paperwork in order. ITS FREE.

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2785 days ago

Queenstown Resene ColorShop has moved!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

Come in and see our brand new Resene ColorShop at 11 Glenda Drive, Frankton. There’s lots of parking available and our friendly staff can help with all your paint, wallpaper and colour questions. Browse through our in store colour library and wallpaper library to find just what you are looking … View moreCome in and see our brand new Resene ColorShop at 11 Glenda Drive, Frankton. There’s lots of parking available and our friendly staff can help with all your paint, wallpaper and colour questions. Browse through our in store colour library and wallpaper library to find just what you are looking for.

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2785 days ago

A second shot at life

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Two liver transplants gave Tania Lineham an extra 22 years of life - and she wanted others to also benefit from organ donation.

Before her death last month, Lineham believed it was time for New Zealand to consider changing the law to ensure more people on transplant waiting lists received … View more
Two liver transplants gave Tania Lineham an extra 22 years of life - and she wanted others to also benefit from organ donation.

Before her death last month, Lineham believed it was time for New Zealand to consider changing the law to ensure more people on transplant waiting lists received organs before they died waiting.

Are you an organ donor?

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

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