Green Island - Abbotsford, Dunedin

1905 days ago

Financial adviser under SFO spotlight hiding in plain sight

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Where in the world is Barry Kloogh?

That's the question out-of-pocket investors have been asking since investigators raided the financial adviser's business in May.

They have since discovered that two of his companies – Financial Planning Ltd and Impact Enterprises Ltd – have been… View more
Where in the world is Barry Kloogh?

That's the question out-of-pocket investors have been asking since investigators raided the financial adviser's business in May.

They have since discovered that two of his companies – Financial Planning Ltd and Impact Enterprises Ltd – have been liquidated, owing more than $12.5 million.

The investigation – led by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) – has so far raised more questions than answers for anxious investors who fear they have lost everything in an apparent Ponzi scheme.

Stuff went looking for clues with the aim of asking what happened to their money. Stuff found him hiding in plain sight on Tuesday – in a modest rental home in Dunedin, with two luxury cars parked outside.

1906 days ago

Poll: Do you bother to vote in local body elections?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.

In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.

To read more, click here.

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Do you bother to vote in local body elections?
  • 84.5% Yes, of course
    84.5% Complete
  • 15.5% No, I can't be bothered
    15.5% Complete
1628 votes
1906 days ago

Thank you for making Father's Day special!

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

Wow, over 360 Father's Day bundles have been donated by our amazing community of Foodbank Project donors! Your generosity helped make Father's Day special for Kiwi dads who are finding things tough at the moment- thank you.

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1906 days ago

Dunedin City Council workers to earn living wage

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Dunedin is the latest council in the country to offer its workers a living wage, which will make a difference to the wider community, supporters say.

The city council is one of more than 150 employers signed-up to pay a living wage – $21.15 an hour – to employees and contractors, following the… View more
Dunedin is the latest council in the country to offer its workers a living wage, which will make a difference to the wider community, supporters say.

The city council is one of more than 150 employers signed-up to pay a living wage – $21.15 an hour – to employees and contractors, following the example set by Wellington City Council. The Auckland Council announced on Sunday it would offer the wage to its workers, but was yet to extend the offer to contractors.

Paying the living wage put money into the pockets of workers who would then spend it in their local community, making it a "win-win", Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand accreditation coordinator Felicia Scherrer says.

1907 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

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Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

Don’t forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.

However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1912 days ago

Dunedin South battler Clare Curran calls time

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Labour MP Clare Curran was a passionate advocate for Dunedin South constituents, and her decision to vacate one of the safest electorates in the country came as a surprise.

Curran announced she would retire at the next election, after 12 years as the Dunedin South MP.

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1907 days ago

How are the measles immunisation rates where you live?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?

Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.

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1907 days ago

Beagle puppy drawing

Sandra from Green Island - Abbotsford

Drawing done in Polychromos coloured pencils on acid free art paper. Frame measures approx 35cm x 42cm

Price: $65

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1907 days ago

Found Gold Band

Karen from South Dunedin

If you have lost a plain gold band please contact us to collect

1908 days ago

FREE 2 seater sofa

Patrick from South Dunedin

FREE 2 seater sofa must be picked up in Corstorphine Area.
Contact 022 328 1668

Free

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1908 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏉 Through school-based programmes like #KiwiCan, #Stars, and #ProjectK, we empower our youth to grow into the best versions of themselves.

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1908 days ago

Loans built for small business

Prospa

Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View more
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Find out more

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1908 days ago

NEV Community Garden

Maria from North Dunedin

Spring is here! The Garden has daffodils and blossoms are on trees and on the early prunus. What this means for us at the Community Garden is that it's time to be raising seeds, planting out some early ones and sowing seeds directly in the garden beds. We need lots of help and we'd love … View moreSpring is here! The Garden has daffodils and blossoms are on trees and on the early prunus. What this means for us at the Community Garden is that it's time to be raising seeds, planting out some early ones and sowing seeds directly in the garden beds. We need lots of help and we'd love to see you! You'll see below that now winter is over, we revert to 9am starts on Saturdays, but just come when you are able.
If you feel you would like to take on some more responsibility at the Garden, please let us know.

Working bee dates for September

Sun 1st Sept          1pm - 4pm
Sat 7th Sept           9 am – noon
Sun 15th Sept        1pm - 4pm
Sat 21st Sept         9 am - noon
Sun 29th Sept        1pm - 4pm
Sat 5th Oct.            9 am - noon

1909 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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