Hunter Valley, Wanaka

2321 days ago

Falling snow hits the southern alpine passes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Overnight snow closed the Lewis Pass, which connects North Canterbury to the West Coast, and MetService is warning snow could fall to 500 metres in Southland and Otago.

Early Monday, the NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 94 southeast of Milford Sound remained closed due to a rising … View more
Overnight snow closed the Lewis Pass, which connects North Canterbury to the West Coast, and MetService is warning snow could fall to 500 metres in Southland and Otago.

Early Monday, the NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 94 southeast of Milford Sound remained closed due to a rising avalanche hazard.

Chains were also essential early Monday on Arthur's Pass, which was closed to towing vehicles, NZTA said.

Check for road closures on the NZTA website.
Keep up to date on the weather via Metservice website and on Stuff.
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2323 days ago

Exciting opportunity - work in remote Western Australia!

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health … View more
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health well-being, maintain health systems, provide education, training, encouragement and support community health initiatives.

Highly competitive remuneration package, attractive salary packaging options, professional development incentive and 11 weeks off per year.

Expressions of Interest - Permanent and Casual positions available.

For more information and to apply please visit www.nghealth.org.au

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
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2325 days ago

We're proudly supporting Plunket - you can too!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
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2327 days ago

Tiny Queenstown cottage sold for $3m

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, do you recognise this cute 1880s cottage? Less than half a block from the lakeside, it's been in the same family for 75 years. Until now.

After selling for $3m, it seems its future is all about the land. Find out more, here.

2327 days ago

30+ local chimney fires in the past 6 months

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A fire chief says chimney fires have reached epidemic proportions in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant area manager Steve Jones notes the two main causes are failure to clean chimneys properly and installation faults. Another cause is burning wet wood.… View more
A fire chief says chimney fires have reached epidemic proportions in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant area manager Steve Jones notes the two main causes are failure to clean chimneys properly and installation faults. Another cause is burning wet wood. With wet wood, he suggests buying a moisture metre for about $20 to test your firewood.

Read the full story on scene.co.nz here
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2328 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2331 days ago

ACC Invoices: Get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

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If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

😶 Have some questions about your invoice? Ask Jules our new chatbot ➡ acc.nz... (and 🤖 Look for Jules’ chat icon 🗨 bottom right of the business pages.)

🙄 Need to pay your invoice? Do it online: ➡ acc.nz...
Get it done online

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2332 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

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Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
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1744 votes
2333 days ago

Take the time to talk

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

“Smile, though your heart is breaking” Nat King Cole

The whole of life is about beginnings and endings, happiness and loss. When you suffer from a loss, it can be hard to believe that you will ever find happiness again. The staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home can support you through this … View more
“Smile, though your heart is breaking” Nat King Cole

The whole of life is about beginnings and endings, happiness and loss. When you suffer from a loss, it can be hard to believe that you will ever find happiness again. The staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home can support you through this time. We encourage you talk - to have meaningful conversations with your loved ones.

As well as supporting families when their loved one passes, we can also assist with prearrangements and prepayment plans. Prepayments are managed through the FDANZ Funeral Trust. It is not an insurance policy, the money you pay is yours – held in trust for when it is required.

We also offer a monumental and headstone service, covering everything from memorial plaques to headstones.

If you would like to talk to someone about funeral/monumental options or would even like a tour of our premises, please contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral Home - 03 218 9021.
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2333 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
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2334 days ago

Nurses vote to strike this Thursday

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) more-than-30,000 members have chosen to take industrial action - a move described as "unprecedented".

What do you think about Thursday's strike? Were you surprised they rejected the last offer? Or do you think they deserve more? Let us know in the replies!

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2334 days ago

Police investigate indecent assault in Queenstown

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Queenstown Police are seeking information from the public after a woman was indecently assaulted in Queenstown on Sunday 8 July.

Just before midnight a woman was indecently assaulted by a man did not know as she walked home from work. The man approached from the public phone boxes outside the … View more
Queenstown Police are seeking information from the public after a woman was indecently assaulted in Queenstown on Sunday 8 July.

Just before midnight a woman was indecently assaulted by a man did not know as she walked home from work. The man approached from the public phone boxes outside the Night and Day store on Camp Street as she walked past, and propositioned her.

Several minutes later he followed her on Hotops Rise, and grabbed at her as she walked past Queenstown Resort College. When she verbally challenged him, the man ran back towards Camp Street.

He is described as about 6ft tall, caucasian, and of slim build, with blonde hair, wearing tan-coloured pants and a black hooded jacket.

If anyone witnessed this assault or saw a man behaving suspiciously in the area of the Night and Day on Camp Street around midnight on Sunday, please call Detective Lisa Watt at Queenstown Police Station on (03) 441 1600.

Issued by Police Media Centre
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2337 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
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2338 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

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2340 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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