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1903 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
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1904 days ago

Fun geocaching activity for family and friends

The Team from Ministry of Education

Looking for an outdoor activity to do with your family and friends? The Tuia Mātauranga GeoTour is a digital treasure hunt in local areas around Aotearoa NZ.

It’s on now, and if you’re keen on collectibles, there are badges and a limited edition GeoTour coin up for grabs. #TuiaMātauranga … View more
Looking for an outdoor activity to do with your family and friends? The Tuia Mātauranga GeoTour is a digital treasure hunt in local areas around Aotearoa NZ.

It’s on now, and if you’re keen on collectibles, there are badges and a limited edition GeoTour coin up for grabs. #TuiaMātauranga #Tuia250

1905 days ago

What qualities are important in a partner and how did you meet your partner?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours, A survey of 2000 Kiwis has shown different generations place value different qualities when looking for love. Young adults, aged 16 to 34, ranked a sense of humour as the most important quality in a partner, where as most 55- to 64-year-olds viewed sharing values as more important … View moreHi neighbours, A survey of 2000 Kiwis has shown different generations place value different qualities when looking for love. Young adults, aged 16 to 34, ranked a sense of humour as the most important quality in a partner, where as most 55- to 64-year-olds viewed sharing values as more important than sharing a laugh together. Younger people were also more likely to judge potential partners on their looks and perhaps unsurprisingly, more likely to meet their significant other online. What do you think is the most important quality in a partner and how did you meet yours? Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in stories.

1905 days ago

Lions Club of Ruawai - Quiz Night 18 October

Dorothy Simpson from Ruawai Lions Club

Ruawai Community Sports Club $10 pp
All welcome
Proceeds to Northland Rescue Helicopters
ph 0272102008 to enter

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1906 days ago

Youth politicians accuse Auckland Council of 'ageism'

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Rodney Times

Auckland Council has been accused of ageism for paying members of its youth panel 30 per cent less than its older advisors.

Members of its youth advisory board, who are aged 14 to 24, are paid $173 per meeting, but a review has recommended the council raise their pay to match the rate of $250 … View more
Auckland Council has been accused of ageism for paying members of its youth panel 30 per cent less than its older advisors.

Members of its youth advisory board, who are aged 14 to 24, are paid $173 per meeting, but a review has recommended the council raise their pay to match the rate of $250 per meeting, that members of other demographic panels get.

What do you think? Should young people get a pay rise? Read the full story here.

1906 days ago

Welcome to Hatchback Haven Limited

John from Hatchback Haven Limited

October specials with great savings "Now On" at Hatchback Haven Limited.....See us first for used Hachbacks, Hybrids(petrol electric) vehicles, and mid range SUV.
Check out our website ww.hatchbackhaven.co.nz for a full descriptive summary of each vehicle.
Quick and easy finance, Trades… View more
October specials with great savings "Now On" at Hatchback Haven Limited.....See us first for used Hachbacks, Hybrids(petrol electric) vehicles, and mid range SUV.
Check out our website ww.hatchbackhaven.co.nz for a full descriptive summary of each vehicle.
Quick and easy finance, Trades welcome
An example of whats on sale right now.
Main intersection Maungatapere Village ph 094385196
We look forward to meeting you.

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1907 days ago

Poll: Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View more
The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?

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Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?
  • 35.3% Yes - they are responsible for their children
    35.3% Complete
  • 25.9% It's not fair to assume they'll end up in the dole queue
    25.9% Complete
  • 38.8% No - it's not the parents' choice
    38.8% Complete
1509 votes
1910 days ago

Poll: Should Auckland's freight move to Northport?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

A key report has recommended Ports of Auckland should close and move all its freight to Northport at Marsden Point. The project includes a new rail line, four-lane motorway and large expansion of Northport. What do you think?

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Should Auckland's freight move to Northport?
  • 84.1% Yes - this will be great for Northland
    84.1% Complete
  • 7.7% No - this will make Northland too busy
    7.7% Complete
  • 5.3% It's never going to happen
    5.3% Complete
  • 1.4% It's inevitable so it doesn't matter what I think
    1.4% Complete
  • 1.4% Other (please comment below)
    1.4% Complete
208 votes
1907 days ago

Have you had a horror renting/tenant experience?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whangarei landlords were told to pay a tenant thousands of dollars for renting a house where the windows didn't close and only one powerpoint worked. Have you had a bad experience renting? Or have you had horror tenants? What can be done to improve the situation? (Please put NFP if your … View moreWhangarei landlords were told to pay a tenant thousands of dollars for renting a house where the windows didn't close and only one powerpoint worked. Have you had a bad experience renting? Or have you had horror tenants? What can be done to improve the situation? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication)

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1911 days ago

Have you had measles or know anyone who does?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

There has been a huge spike in measles cases, up 60 per cent in less than a month, and Northland DHB is widening its vaccination offering. Have you had measles or know someone who has? What was it like? What precautions are you taking to keep your family safe? (Please put NFP if your comments are … View moreThere has been a huge spike in measles cases, up 60 per cent in less than a month, and Northland DHB is widening its vaccination offering. Have you had measles or know someone who has? What was it like? What precautions are you taking to keep your family safe? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)

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1910 days ago

Get your voting papers in on ‘Vote Day’ - Saturday 5 October

Daniel Webster from Local Government New Zealand

Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.

All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal … View more
Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.

All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal system.

New Zealand Post advises that the Standard Post delivery target is up to 3 working days for nationwide delivery, while delivery to and from rural areas may take longer. However, these targets are guides only, and are not guaranteed – delivery may take longer.

Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.

“Some of the main reasons people give for not voting are they forgot, ran out of time or were too busy,” says LGNZ Chief Executive Malcolm Alexander.

“So to make sure people give themselves the best chance to have their say we are encouraging people to vote early on what we’ve dubbed Vote Day. Fill out your papers during the week and then to pop them in the paid envelope and into the nearest post box on Saturday 5 October.”

“Voting papers have to arrive at council offices by midday Saturday 12 October, so sending them in on Vote Day gives them plenty of time to get through the postal system.”

Mr Alexander says it is important New Zealanders participate in the selection of the people who will make decisions that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis.

“Local government shapes the place that you live. It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads where you drive, the water you drink, shower in and swim in, your parks, libraries and swimming pools where you take the kids,” Mr Alexander says.

“There’s been a lot of robust public conversation around climate change, the housing crisis, the quality of our water and our transport options, and now is the time to turn that conversation into a vote that influences your local leadership.”

“Voters can still post their papers after 5 October, but there is no harm in doing it earlier,” Mr Alexander says.

Eligible voters who didn’t enrol before 16 August won’t receive their papers in the mail, but can make a special vote by visiting their local council offices, or by contacting their Council Electoral Officer.

What: ‘Vote Day’
When: Saturday 5 October 2019
Why: Make sure you have your say by voting early
How: Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.

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