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2026 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2026 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2026 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
2026 days ago

Flood warnings activated on Southland rivers

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Environment Southland has activated flood warnings on the Mataura and Waikaia Rivers after heavy rainfall during the weekend.

The Waikaia River had peaked at 1.5m above normal and was dropping, while the Mataura River was flowing at 1.1m above normal and rising at the site of the former Pyramid … View more
Environment Southland has activated flood warnings on the Mataura and Waikaia Rivers after heavy rainfall during the weekend.

The Waikaia River had peaked at 1.5m above normal and was dropping, while the Mataura River was flowing at 1.1m above normal and rising at the site of the former Pyramid Bridge.

Meanwhile, the Metservice is warning that river levels may rise on the West Coast and Westland on Tuesday and has issued a severe weather warning. Read more here.

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2027 days ago

Funerals are for the living

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

“When words are inadequate, have a ritual.” — Author Unknown

Every person has a story that deserves to be told, shared and remembered. Does your family know your story? Having a meaningful funeral gives everyone the chance to remember the person who has died, it is an opportunity to share… View more
“When words are inadequate, have a ritual.” — Author Unknown

Every person has a story that deserves to be told, shared and remembered. Does your family know your story? Having a meaningful funeral gives everyone the chance to remember the person who has died, it is an opportunity to share their unique memories, and to receive support and comfort from others.

Have you ever attended a funeral ceremony that made you feel as if you knew the person more than you did before the service? The funeral and all the details were specifically designed to reflect the life of the loved one and allowed you to see into who they were and what they valued most – it was an opportunity to hear their story.

The funeral can take many forms, there is no right or wrong way to do it. There could be music and poems/prayers, tears and laughter. At its conclusion, there is a general feeling that it was a fitting send-off.

This is a meaningful funeral.

At Avenal Park Funeral Home the staff can assist you in ensuring you/your loved one has a meaningful funeral and their story is able to be told as they would have wanted it. This can be from designing a personalised casket, to producing a unique service sheet and photo slideshow, through to having elements at the funeral that reflect the person’s life.

We are located at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill. Phone 03 218 9021 or we can come and visit you in your own home. We encourage you to take the time to talk and share your story with your loved ones.
Learn more

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2027 days ago

WATCH: Airport cleaner finds $110k diamond

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Airport cleaner Le-Ann Peterson took on a three-day treasure hunt to find a diamond in Invercargill's terminal after a traveller misplaced the irreplaceable family heirloom.

2029 days ago

You can say "No" to knocking

Consumer NZ

You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View more
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.

Get your sticker today.

There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
Get your sticker

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2030 days ago

Make your mark with your home furnishings...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

Bring style to your table with these DIY painted linens, inspired by tropical prints, and created with favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2031 days ago

Winter is coming: check your number

The Electricity Authority

Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.

Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View more
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.

Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
Find out more

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2038 days ago

Power costs

Marlene from Cromwell

Hi There ,I want to thank everyone who gave us advice last winter after an $800 power bill. I would like you to know we found [hopefully] our problem to be electric hot water .I would like to let fellow Central residents know that the recommendation for gas hot water and a woodburner installation … View moreHi There ,I want to thank everyone who gave us advice last winter after an $800 power bill. I would like you to know we found [hopefully] our problem to be electric hot water .I would like to let fellow Central residents know that the recommendation for gas hot water and a woodburner installation to MCLELLANDS GAS AND PLUMBING was incredibly disappointing .The customer service was appalling ,we did manage to get a tradesman from Mclellands once to look at the job, then we called instore to select a fire and request a quote and never heard from them again .We waited 3 months then began the search again ,no interest at all until on a recommendation from Neighbourly we called ADAMS HEATING AND PLUMBING ,they were professional ,quick ,and reasonably priced ,customer service faultless ,I will update you on our first power account in June. The first job which included the woodburner would have been app $10,000 , if Mclellands plumbing can afford to throw that sort of customer away then there will be karma ,there always is in business.

2034 days ago

Don't forget to spoil Mum this Mother's Day!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Gore

Mums are always looking out for the safety of their loved ones but sometimes they forget about themselves.

Give your mother or the special lady in your life the most precious gift this Mother's Day by helping her arrive safely wherever she goes with one of our Beaurepaires Car Safety Packages… View more
Mums are always looking out for the safety of their loved ones but sometimes they forget about themselves.

Give your mother or the special lady in your life the most precious gift this Mother's Day by helping her arrive safely wherever she goes with one of our Beaurepaires Car Safety Packages from only $55*!

These offers are ONLINE ONLY and end 12th May 2019 or while stocks last

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2034 days ago

Don't forget to spoil Mum this Mother's Day!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Queenstown

Mums are always looking out for the safety of their loved ones but sometimes they forget about themselves.

Give your mother or the special lady in your life the most precious gift this Mother's Day by helping her arrive safely wherever she goes with one of our Beaurepaires Car Safety Packages… View more
Mums are always looking out for the safety of their loved ones but sometimes they forget about themselves.

Give your mother or the special lady in your life the most precious gift this Mother's Day by helping her arrive safely wherever she goes with one of our Beaurepaires Car Safety Packages from only $55*!

These offers are ONLINE ONLY and end 12th May 2019 or while stocks last

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