Farewell Spit, Collingwood

1954 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
1168 votes
1954 days ago

Cutting down on waste, one bowl at a time.

Amy Ridout Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Yum Granola's honesty box system is tackling waste, one bowl at a time.

Which other Nelson businesses are helping consumers avoid unnecessary packaging?

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1955 days ago

Age Concern Nelson Tasman holds hui on social connection. Did you attend?

Reporter The Nelson Mail

Age Concern Nelson Tasman hopes a hui held this morning will help it find new ways to tackle loneliness and social isolation that affect some older people in the region.

Age Concern Nelson Tasman Manager, Caroline Budge, says "we have worked really hard these past few years to keep older … View more
Age Concern Nelson Tasman hopes a hui held this morning will help it find new ways to tackle loneliness and social isolation that affect some older people in the region.

Age Concern Nelson Tasman Manager, Caroline Budge, says "we have worked really hard these past few years to keep older people connected to their communities".

She hoped the hui would help kick start a new phase of social connection initiatives.

Did you attend the meeting? Do you feel connected within your community?

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1956 days ago

Do you care about the council elections?

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Are you 18-30? Are you going to vote in the council elections? How do you keep up with what it's doing?
The council is generally seen as a place that interests older residents but it is trying to reach more young people. How can it reach you? Please comment below.

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1956 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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1958 days ago

I’m not sure if I need to see a doctor, who to talk to, or where to go?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Healthline is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 611 116. Healthline nurses are specialists in assessing and advising over the phone.
Phone calls are free within New Zealand.
#healthcarestartshere

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1959 days ago

Important information about your Neighbourly account

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Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your … View more
Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your Neighbourly account after 21 August 2019 unless your email address is updated.

For any help with updating your details, please contact us.

The Neighbourly Team
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1960 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
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1960 days ago

The Plan: Delay teen drinking

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

For ideas with decision-making around alcohol and teens, check out some useful websites listed.

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1960 days ago

Two roads are closed following heavy rain across the Tasman district.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Two roads are closed following heavy rain across the Tasman district.

Area: Higgins Road, near Wakefield, is closed between Bird Lane and Barton Rd due to flooding.

While no one had been affected by the flooding, local Fire and Emergency services were attending the scene as a precaution.
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Two roads are closed following heavy rain across the Tasman district.

Area: Higgins Road, near Wakefield, is closed between Bird Lane and Barton Rd due to flooding.

While no one had been affected by the flooding, local Fire and Emergency services were attending the scene as a precaution.
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1960 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
1961 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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1962 days ago

🏕️ Three ProjectK schools have recently returned from their wilderness adventures braving the winter cold. 🌲

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.

Congrats to all those involved. We hope you all had an amazing time!

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1963 days ago

Retirement living and care you can trust

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1963 days ago

Let's warm up your winter

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We took one of the world’s softest, most luxurious blanket fabric and lined it with the ultimate in warming, comfort. Then transformed it into the world’s most comfortable oversized hoodie that keeps you totally snug and warm from head to … View more
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