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2186 days ago

Mass whale stranding on Stewart Island

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

About 145 pilot whales have died following a mass stranding at Mason Bay on Stewart Island. How sad! To read more, click here.

A DOC spokeswoman said a tramper found the whales on Saturday and notified DOC staff at 10.30pm the same night.

Half the whales were dead and the … View more
Hi neighbours,

About 145 pilot whales have died following a mass stranding at Mason Bay on Stewart Island. How sad! To read more, click here.

A DOC spokeswoman said a tramper found the whales on Saturday and notified DOC staff at 10.30pm the same night.

Half the whales were dead and the decision was made to euthanise the remainder of the whales.

Are whale strandings very common at the beach closest to your community? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2185 days ago

False address

Gary from Mosgiel-Taieri

Tommy Moore
You don't live at my address
I have no idea who you are
Stop using my address or I will contact the police
I am notifying neighbourly.co.nz that you have falsely tried to become verified using my address
Go away or suffer legal action

2185 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2187 days ago

Want a REAL future in Dairy?

Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

There are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already … View moreThere are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already employers lining up for the next group of graduates.

It’s an intensive 37-week residential programme, based near Taupo, which combines theory, practical training and on-farm experience based around the Massey University Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5). To find out more and to enrol, visit the Taratahi website.
Find out more!

2187 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2187 days ago

Wetvember drives South Otago A&P Show indoors on Saturday

Mary-Jo from Clutha District

Good times had by all at the South Otago A&P Show that had to go indoors on Saturday because of the Wetvember storm on Tuesday-Wednesday which turned the grounds into a lake.

Highlights included the newly-crowned South Otago A&P Show Queen Bayley Coates, 21, of Balclutha hanging out … View more
Good times had by all at the South Otago A&P Show that had to go indoors on Saturday because of the Wetvember storm on Tuesday-Wednesday which turned the grounds into a lake.

Highlights included the newly-crowned South Otago A&P Show Queen Bayley Coates, 21, of Balclutha hanging out with the 1968 Show Queen Annette Meyer, of Alexandra, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Show Queen event:

Show Queen convenor, left, Ingrid Keating who was crowned in 1985 with the third place-getter of 1968, Brenda Ogilvie, of Australia, were there celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event, at the South Otago A&P Show at Balclutha on Saturday.

Best mates and Otago/Highlanders rugby players, from left, Lee Allan, of Kaitangata, and Matt Faddes, of Stirling, who presented this year's Show Queens with their prizes.

Young Farmers contestant Tom Blackmore, left, of Teviot Valleyh Young Farmers was the top qualifier for next year's Otago-Southland Young Farmers regional final, pictured with New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year Logan Wallace, of Waipahi, at the South Otago A&P Show at Balclutha on Saturday.

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

2188 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2188 days ago

Reminder - Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

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Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2189 days ago

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View more
Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.

To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.

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2189 days ago

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.

Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!

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Should public vaping be banned?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 19.3% No
    19.3% Complete
  • 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
    26.2% Complete
3060 votes
2189 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Gore

Welcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out… View moreWelcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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2190 days ago

Large Cheques

Maniototo Health Services

Two of the larger cheques received by Maniototo Health were received recently from The Lions Club for $250.000 and also from Graymont who sponsored the New Hospital build to the tune of $1 per tonne of fertilizer which totalled over $17,000, A great way for Commerce to work collaboratively with and… View moreTwo of the larger cheques received by Maniototo Health were received recently from The Lions Club for $250.000 and also from Graymont who sponsored the New Hospital build to the tune of $1 per tonne of fertilizer which totalled over $17,000, A great way for Commerce to work collaboratively with and for the benefit of the Community.

Kylie Owen from Graymont is pictured with David and Geoff from Maniototo Health at the front entrance of the new building under construction.
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2190 days ago

Free - Double Bed

Rachel & Ross from Clutha District

Free double bed, old but clean

Free

2190 days ago

Join our research panel

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Keen to help shape the future of transport in Auckland? Sign up to our research panel and tell us what Aucklanders like you think about transport options, so we can improve our services.

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2192 days ago

Snow-vember for the South Island

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Parts of the South Island have been plunged back into winter, with roads closed and snow warnings issued.

Snow is expected to keep falling in much of the South Island down to 500 metres today.

To read more, click here.

How's the weather where you are?

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