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2191 days ago

Roads closed in Otago as heavy rain causes flooding

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Clutha River in Otago is at its highest level in nearly 20 years after heavy rain closed roads and caused flooding around the region. Several highways remain closed in Otago on Wednesday, but weather conditions are easing across the country.

Road closures are in place for SH8 from Milton to … View more
The Clutha River in Otago is at its highest level in nearly 20 years after heavy rain closed roads and caused flooding around the region. Several highways remain closed in Otago on Wednesday, but weather conditions are easing across the country.

Road closures are in place for SH8 from Milton to Alexandra, SH90 from Raes Junction to Tapanui and at the Pomahaka Bridge, and SH87 from Kyeburn to Hyde. State Highway 1 from Milton to Balclutha is open, but is under stop/go management Anyone using the road is urged to take extreme care. Read more

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2192 days ago

Poll: Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.

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Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!
  • 16.2% 1) Riversdale Community House - Blenheim
    16.2% Complete
  • 6.1% 2) Belmont Centre - Auckland
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.7% 3) Churton Park Tennis and Recreational Club - Wellington
    6.7% Complete
  • 16.8% 4) Barnardos - Napier
    16.8% Complete
  • 10.6% 5) Ngataringa Organic Garden (NOG) - Auckland
    10.6% Complete
  • 43.7% 6) Maketu Volunteer Coastguard and Maketu Surf Club
    43.7% Complete
1450 votes
2192 days ago

Clutha boil water notice

Mary-Jo from Clutha District

Customers on the Tuapeka West, Glenkenich and North Richardson rural water schemes in the Clutha District are asked to boil water till further notice.
The boil water notice is in place due wide-spread rain and flooding causing dirty water and the road to both the North Richardson and Glenkenich … View more
Customers on the Tuapeka West, Glenkenich and North Richardson rural water schemes in the Clutha District are asked to boil water till further notice.
The boil water notice is in place due wide-spread rain and flooding causing dirty water and the road to both the North Richardson and Glenkenich plants are flooded.
You will need to boil any drinking water for one minute before drinking it.

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2192 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert - this Sunday!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

It doesn’t matter which network you are on. Any capable phone in the target area during the broadcast period should receive the alert

Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace … View more
A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

It doesn’t matter which network you are on. Any capable phone in the target area during the broadcast period should receive the alert

Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace other emergency alerts, or the need to take action after natural warnings.

You still need to be prepared for an emergency and you should not wait to get an alert before you act. If you feel your life is in danger, don’t wait for an official warning. Take immediate action.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2192 days ago

How is the weather where you are?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Just when it started to warm up, winter has returned once more, bringing with it snow and flooding.

How is the weather where you are?

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2205 days ago

Will you give these sausages a go?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Check this out! A Southland butcher has created sausages flavoured with Double Brown beer - and they're flying off the chiller shelves and on to barbecues. To read more, click here.

Is this a summer snack you'd be keen to try? Or would you rather stick to what you know? … View more
Hi neighbours,

Check this out! A Southland butcher has created sausages flavoured with Double Brown beer - and they're flying off the chiller shelves and on to barbecues. To read more, click here.

Is this a summer snack you'd be keen to try? Or would you rather stick to what you know? Is there a craft beer combo you'd been keen to try? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff).

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2193 days ago

What do you think the secret is?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Laughing and smiling away with four generations of his family, as well as plenty of friends, Tom Johnstone's 100 years has been an adventure.

He said: "There is not a secret to life, just keep young happy people around rather than grumpy miserable old buggers, or you'll feel like … View more
Laughing and smiling away with four generations of his family, as well as plenty of friends, Tom Johnstone's 100 years has been an adventure.

He said: "There is not a secret to life, just keep young happy people around rather than grumpy miserable old buggers, or you'll feel like them yourself."

What do you think the secret to a long life is?

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2193 days ago

Heavy snow and rain in Southland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Strong and cold south to southeasterly winds are expected to bring wintry conditions to the south of the South Island through to late Tuesday. Snow has fallen to 400 to 600 metres in the areas. Further snow is expected to continue through to Tuesday morning, with significant snow accumulations … View moreStrong and cold south to southeasterly winds are expected to bring wintry conditions to the south of the South Island through to late Tuesday. Snow has fallen to 400 to 600 metres in the areas. Further snow is expected to continue through to Tuesday morning, with significant snow accumulations above 700 metres. A Heavy Snow Warning is still in force for northern Southland and Central Otago. The wet onshore flow is expected to bring significant rainfall to eastern Otago, and the heavy rain Watch there has now been upgraded to a full warning. Keep up to date here

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2194 days ago

Pay for parking on your smartphone!

PayMyPark

Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.

Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!

Benefits
- … View more
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.

Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!

Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
Download PayMyPark here!

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2194 days ago

Garden Diary 2019 early bird offer!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.

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2194 days ago

Need ham for Christmas?

Farmlands

Spend $1,000 in a single transaction on selected products at Farmlands and get a FREE half ham on the bone. Find out more!

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2195 days ago

What is the top car of 2018?

Stuff

Hi Otago. Welcome to Stuff Motoring Top Cars for 2018. We're celebrating the best cars of the year - and one big winner. How do we make our selections? The only hard and fast rule is that we have to have tested them in our own time here on New Zealand roads.

You'll find winners for the… View more
Hi Otago. Welcome to Stuff Motoring Top Cars for 2018. We're celebrating the best cars of the year - and one big winner. How do we make our selections? The only hard and fast rule is that we have to have tested them in our own time here on New Zealand roads.

You'll find winners for the major vehicle categories in New Zealand, as well as our choices for Sexiest Car, Top Car Interior and even Top Brand - the one we reckon has the most accomplished and comprehensive overall range of models at the moment.

What will 2018's big winner be? Read on.
See the winner

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2195 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2196 days ago

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

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2196 days ago

Severe weather watch - potential heavy rain

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A cold front over the lower South Island is forecast to move slowly northwards during today and Saturday, delivering a period of rain to western and southern parts of the South Island. Heavy rain Watches are now in force for the ranges of Buller and Westland including Mount Aspiring National Park, … View moreA cold front over the lower South Island is forecast to move slowly northwards during today and Saturday, delivering a period of rain to western and southern parts of the South Island. Heavy rain Watches are now in force for the ranges of Buller and Westland including Mount Aspiring National Park, southern Fiordland, Southland, and the Dunedin and Clutha Districts.

Area: Dunedin and Clutha Districts
Valid: 16 hours from 10:00am Friday to 2:00am Saturday
Forecast: Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria during this time.

Area: Southland
Valid: 12 hours from 10:00am to 10:00pm Friday
Forecast: Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria during this time.

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