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2157 days ago

Dishonesty threatens NZ's honesty stalls

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
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Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.

One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.

But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.

To read more, click here.

Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?

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2161 days ago

What to do for New Year's Eve in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Year's Eve festivals dotted down the length of the country are drawing thousands of party-goers with music, dancing and drinking, but options for those hoping to enjoy celebrating in Canterbury appear pretty slim.

Organised events for those in the Garden City looking to ring in the new … View more
New Year's Eve festivals dotted down the length of the country are drawing thousands of party-goers with music, dancing and drinking, but options for those hoping to enjoy celebrating in Canterbury appear pretty slim.

Organised events for those in the Garden City looking to ring in the new year are mostly confined to pubs, bars and restaurants.

But there is the annual family-friendly celebrations in North Hagley Park. The night will kick off with family entertainment from 6pm, including a performance from comedian Mullet Man, free activities, fairies, and a kids countdown at 8pm. Headline act The Jordan Luck Band will take the stage before a midnight fireworks display.

What have you got planned this New Year's Eve?

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2157 days ago

DIY in the war against wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important … View more
Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important things to note are not to get too close (these sprays can go up to four metres), and to do it at dusk once the wasps have returned to their nests. If you are unsure where the nests are, you can usually follow the wasp to it, as they don't travel too far away.

- ​Vespex is a protein-based bait which is suitable for use on the vespula wasp species. This is usually done at landscape scale as a small tub of bait can cover a large area. You don't need to find the nests as the wasps carry the bait home with them. Vespex is not at all attractive to bees. If there is a problem in your area you can learn all about the use of vespex here. You will need to be an approved user - a short 10-minute video course is all that is required. Vespex is not suitable for paper wasps as they prefer live bait. You can also contribute to our fight against wasps here: givealittle.co.nz...

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2157 days ago

How much do flash jandals cost now?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?

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2158 days ago

Stolen SUV

Mart from Addington

***STOLEN***
Rego ELH337. Last seen 1st January 2019, around 11:30am at Disraeli corner Braddon Streets, Addington, Christchurch. 1996 Nissan Mistral, Black.

2157 days ago

Giving high-priced ice creams a licking

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if … View more
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2158 days ago

Paying the price of summer

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View more
The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff.co.nz, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2158 days ago

Go Bird Cat Collars

Sarah from Waltham

Very effective in preventing cats from catching birds.

Negotiable

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2160 days ago

Found Bichon cross dog

Aimee from Spreydon

Found/caught this wee dog on Barrington St - have taken to after hours vet. Council are collecting. No collar/tags. Microchip is for address in Rotorua.

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2160 days ago

Swan plants, strong and healthy

Margaret from Westmorland

8 swan plants for sale at $10.00 each.
2 x 700cm, 3 x 600cm, 3 x 400cm. Measurements from top of pots.
All healthy and bushy, with strong leaves ready for your butterflies to lay their eggs.

Pick up Westmorland
0211419060

Price: $10

2160 days ago

Happy New Year New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2019 for everybody!

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2162 days ago

Wanted to buy: Kamo kamo/ Kumi kumi please

Erina from Sydenham

Hi there,
Does anyone know where I can get our Maori "Marrow" commonly known as Kamo kamo or also known as Kumi Kumi please?

You can reply here or text me on 027-694-6634. I'm also on the look out for the seeds so I can grow them come next season.

Thank you for your help.

2162 days ago

*WIN* with Canon and Stuff!

Stuff

Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
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Our favourite entries will be published in … View more
Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in your local newspaper and on stuff.co.nz/photoawards
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2164 days ago

Watch: Is this the coolest thing to do in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?

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2165 days ago

Various items for sale

Stef from Hillsborough

donut maker $10
coffee machine $40
makeup storage $60
Sony ipod/pad speakers charging dock $20

All good condition

Negotiable

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