Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2112 days ago

Poll: What is New Zealand's favourite cake?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.

We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite… View more
Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.

We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite cake flavour?

What is New Zealand's favourite cake?
  • 21.6% Banana
    21.6% Complete
  • 35.9% Carrot
    35.9% Complete
  • 5.2% Lemon
    5.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Orange
    0.9% Complete
  • 10.9% Chocolate
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.8% Chocolate Mudcake
    8.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Red Velvet
    2.6% Complete
  • 0.3% Marble
    0.3% Complete
  • 2.3% Sponge
    2.3% Complete
  • 5.2% Fruitcake
    5.2% Complete
  • 4.8% Black Forest
    4.8% Complete
  • 1.5% Madeira
    1.5% Complete
2530 votes
2115 days ago

Help us make wasps buzz off for good!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility.

Find out a bit more about the wasps and how we plan to eradicate them by clicking here.
Donate now

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2116 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Rosemary & Garlic Stuffed Chicken

Tegel

Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with … View more
Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with convenience in mind; they're in a ready-to-cook tray. Simply peel back the lid, put it in the oven and get back to that game of backyard cricket.
Get the recipe

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2117 days ago

If you eat them all yourself - we won't tell anyone! πŸ™ŠπŸŒ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To help you beat the heat this summer we've come up with this simple and tasty NSNZ-inspired recipe for you to share with neighbours, family, and friends.

#NSNZhealthandwellness

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2117 days ago

Poll: National day of action against plastic packaging

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, … View more
Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, encouraging shoppers to unwrap and leave unnecessary plastic packaging behind at supermarkets.


To read more, click here.


Will you be taking part in the national day of action against plastic packaging?

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National day of action against plastic packaging
  • 85.8% Yes, there's too much plastic packaging
    85.8% Complete
  • 14.2% No, I don't think it is an issue
    14.2% Complete
4266 votes
2117 days ago

Severe weather watch: Heavy rain for Fiordland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An active front should approach the lower South Island Saturday morning, preceded by a strong and very moist northwest flow, and followed by very strong and showery westerlies.

This Watch is for the possibility that rainfall accumulations will meet warning criteria in Fiordland on Saturday. … View more
An active front should approach the lower South Island Saturday morning, preceded by a strong and very moist northwest flow, and followed by very strong and showery westerlies.

This Watch is for the possibility that rainfall accumulations will meet warning criteria in Fiordland on Saturday. Keep up to date here

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2117 days ago

The best gift you can leave…

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

So, why should you pre-plan your funeral?

Peace of mind – relieves some of the stress for those left behind, as you have left a plan of what you want. Provides information and answers to questions asked.

Financial security – eases the burden off your family. Also, currently $10,000 is … View more
So, why should you pre-plan your funeral?

Peace of mind – relieves some of the stress for those left behind, as you have left a plan of what you want. Provides information and answers to questions asked.

Financial security – eases the burden off your family. Also, currently $10,000 is exempt from rest home asset testing.

Personalisation – your wishes are known. You can record your specific preferences for your meaningful funeral, to be celebrated as you want to be remembered. You have control until the end – taking care of your funeral arrangements is a thoughtful and caring thing to do for your family.

Provides comfort to others – a meaningful funeral is an important event for your family and friends. It brings a sense of closure and enables your family to begin the healing process.

From preplanning and/or prearranging of funerals, to looking after you when your loved one dies, through to designing and organising of memorials, the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here for you.

For more information, or to discuss prearranging and preplanning your funeral,
contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral
Home on 03 218 9021 or visit us at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill.
Website: www.avenalpark.co.nz
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2119 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 3 March 2019!

The Team from Children's Day

Put tamariki first and celebrate by hosting an event for the tamariki and whānau in your neighbourhood. It can be anything, big or small! Register your event on the Children's Day website www.childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2119 days ago

Buddy’s back, club champs and burnout

Heavy Trax Hire Central Motor Speedway

Saturday, Jan 19, USA 17-year-old sprintcar phenomenon Buddy Kofoid (USA8) is scorching the Central Otago clay after blitzing Ruapuna last Sunday. His first outing on the track, Buddy won the feature race and smashed the 15 lap race record by 5 seconds.

Bring on Saturday where he’ll be up … View more
Saturday, Jan 19, USA 17-year-old sprintcar phenomenon Buddy Kofoid (USA8) is scorching the Central Otago clay after blitzing Ruapuna last Sunday. His first outing on the track, Buddy won the feature race and smashed the 15 lap race record by 5 seconds.

Bring on Saturday where he’ll be up against NZ young guns Jamie β€˜Duffman’ Duff, 18-year-old Connor Rangi, Slammin’ Sam O’Callaghan and Jayden Dodge. You’ll kick yourself if you miss this high speed spectacle.

Saturday also includes visiting wild riding sidechairs (aka sidecars), Club Champs for all classes and a screechin’, smokin’ Burnout Competition.

When: Saturday, January 19. Gates: 2pm … Racing: from 4pm.
Where: Sandflat Rd (off SH 6), Cromwell

Website: www.centralmotorspeedway.co.nz Also on Facebook

Photo thanks to Joseph Johnson.
Find out more!

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2120 days ago

PHOTOS: A tea powerhouse

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Our Visual Journalist Kavinda Herath recently returned to his home in Sri Lanka, where he spent some time with tea leaf pickers.

Check out the photos in the link.

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2120 days ago

Make the most of the holidays and get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2124 days ago

Do you think more needs to be done to protect penguins?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Catlins cafe and bar owner says visitors have contributed to penguin deaths in the area recently.

However, Department of Conservation say it's not visitors, there were largely unknown factors at sea, where penguins might encounter difficulties.

What do you think needs to be done?

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2122 days ago

Remember to enter Resene Loveliest Letterbox!

Resene

There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View more
There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Enter now

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2123 days ago

Is your paddling pool legal?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't… View more
Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't even aware of.

For example, do you have a 1.2-metre fixed childproof fence with a self-closing gate opening outwards?

What are your thoughts on paddling pool safety? If faced with an inspection, would your pool set-up pass? Do you think all these rules are essential? What are your tips for setting up a paddling pool safely?
To read more about how to keep your kids safe in and around pools, click here.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2124 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

Tegel

Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View more
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
Get the recipe

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