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1109 days ago

Piano instructor

Joe from Mosgiel-Taieri

Hi, I am looking for a piano instructor. Whomever it is doesn't need to be a professional, just someone who knows their way around a piano and wants to help an absolute beginner. I've very recently just bought a piano (which does need a bit of tuning) but am very keen to learn and just … View moreHi, I am looking for a piano instructor. Whomever it is doesn't need to be a professional, just someone who knows their way around a piano and wants to help an absolute beginner. I've very recently just bought a piano (which does need a bit of tuning) but am very keen to learn and just want a bit of a kick start. I am in Mosgiel and would love to learn from anyone of any age... definitely not picky 🙂

1109 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between… View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between now and 2040 and up to 25 percent by 2100 we need to act now.

Your first step could be a physical risk assessment and adaptation guide for either your current or future home. Check out the sample reports and get one for yourself.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1110 days ago

Moana Tennis Club

Andrew from South Dunedin

Tomorrow is our open day 1pm to 4pm - if you have played before and want to get back to it or always thought you would like to try - come along and have a hit. We are at the bottom of Robin Hood Park just below the observatory and by the pedestrian crossing on City Road.

More info Andrew 02 059 … View more
Tomorrow is our open day 1pm to 4pm - if you have played before and want to get back to it or always thought you would like to try - come along and have a hit. We are at the bottom of Robin Hood Park just below the observatory and by the pedestrian crossing on City Road.

More info Andrew 02 059 0089 or Jane 021 158 6670

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1110 days ago

Join us for a free evening on how to make your retirement a smooth ride.

Public Trust

Hear from our expert on everything you need to know from downsizing to managed living, and having your wills and EPA's in order for an easy retirement. Read more to register for our event..

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1110 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1110 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!

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1111 days ago

Monarch caterpillars available (free)

Mark from Saddle Hill Community

If anyone has bought swan plants and needs some caterpillers flick me a message or email me direct @ markhodgeNZ@gmail.com. I have plenty of small ones ready to rehome :-)

Free

1111 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1112 days ago

Check out The Mish on Substack!

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,

Today we launch The Mish, a free email newsletter by Dunedin-based reporter Hamish McNeilly, taking a unique look at NZ's best city - and it's people - warts and all.

Hamish has been a reporter in Dunedin for 14 years and loves covering everything from the tragic to … View more
Hey Neighbours,

Today we launch The Mish, a free email newsletter by Dunedin-based reporter Hamish McNeilly, taking a unique look at NZ's best city - and it's people - warts and all.

Hamish has been a reporter in Dunedin for 14 years and loves covering everything from the tragic to the comical - and has no plans to stop finding the stories that keep you reading.

But now he's on a special mission; to make The Mish an essential part of your week. You’ll hear from him every Wednesday at 6pm, and by signing up you’ll be the first to read some of his exclusive yarns.

Take a look and sign up here

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1112 days ago
1112 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1113 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

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1114 days ago

There, they're and their!

NumberWorks'nWords Dunedin

There, they’re and their are the big trio of commonly confused words with all three of them pronounced the same.
- There means the opposite of here; “at that place.”
- They’re is a contraction of “they are” or “they were.”
- Their means “belongs to them.”

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1114 days ago

NZ Vintage Records

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

New vintage NZ records just arrived in our Dunedin store as featured in the new book ‘Cover Story’ by Steve Braunius. (As featured on 1news & RNZ). Fantastic present for any vinyl collector, especially to accompany the book!

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1114 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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