North Dunedin, Dunedin

2400 days ago

Get to know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you… View more
This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you and who might need your help.

Find out more about being prepared at www.happens.nz...

#NZSLWeek2018
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2400 days ago

New Dunedin Hospital.

Sue from North Dunedin

Great news at last we can look forward to planning and building a New Hospital for Dunedin.
Let's hope there are not to many objections from Local business owners affected by the New Site.
For some it may end a long history of a business in Dunedin on that site.
Any objections and Legal action… View more
Great news at last we can look forward to planning and building a New Hospital for Dunedin.
Let's hope there are not to many objections from Local business owners affected by the New Site.
For some it may end a long history of a business in Dunedin on that site.
Any objections and Legal action would slow the process of starting the build of the New Hospital.

2401 days ago

Here's what you need to know about phone scams

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this … View moreIn recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this as a potential scam.

Phone companies are advising customers to reject these calls and if you have friends or family living overseas, it is recommended to have their numbers added as contacts in your mobile phone, so you can identify when they are calling you.

- Check out these tips from Netsafe for how to help protect yourself from scams.
- Read about the different types of scams you could be caught out by including wangiri (one ring) and 'technical support' scams
- Find out how to report a phone scam here.

If you’re not sure if something is legitimate or genuine you can contact Netsafe free advice seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE or visit netsafe.org.nz

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2404 days ago

Dog Walking.

Chris from South Dunedin

Hi DOG LOVERS another good week with my team parks have been a bit wet but still they had plenty of exercise if you want your dog walked ph. me 0277372486.A dog fact.Dogs often dream they experience similar stages of dreaming to humans. Twitches and paw movements are just some of the ways you can … View moreHi DOG LOVERS another good week with my team parks have been a bit wet but still they had plenty of exercise if you want your dog walked ph. me 0277372486.A dog fact.Dogs often dream they experience similar stages of dreaming to humans. Twitches and paw movements are just some of the ways you can spot a dreaming dog.I'ts quite likely your dog is dreaming about you.Aww.Until next time have a good week.

2403 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2404 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2404 days ago

Public Memorial Service for the Southland Museum

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

The funeral procession will leave from Feldwick Gates at 1pm on 6th May, turning into Gala Street, Dee Street, Tay Street and Jed Street, finishing at the Invercargill Workingmens Club.

The public Memorial Service will commence at 2pm in the north lounge on the first floor of the … View more
The funeral procession will leave from Feldwick Gates at 1pm on 6th May, turning into Gala Street, Dee Street, Tay Street and Jed Street, finishing at the Invercargill Workingmens Club.

The public Memorial Service will commence at 2pm in the north lounge on the first floor of the Workingmen's Club. Families are welcome.

Lynley McKerrow will be the Celebrant and there will be some other speakers too. The community will have the opportunity to grieve for what has happened and to discuss the prompt resurrection of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.

There will be some other entertainment and it will be a child friendly gathering.

Watch the Southland Museum Memorial Service by BECKFILMNZ on livestream.com
Learn more

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2406 days ago

Yogafest

Didi Ananda from Dunedin Central

A Yogafest is going to be held on 5 th ( Saturday) and 6 th ( Sunday)of May 2018 that is this coming weekend at OUSA 84 Albany Street , Dunedin . Different workshops will be held with some yoga postures, chanting and meditation including delicious vegetarian food. To register please contact Didi … View moreA Yogafest is going to be held on 5 th ( Saturday) and 6 th ( Sunday)of May 2018 that is this coming weekend at OUSA 84 Albany Street , Dunedin . Different workshops will be held with some yoga postures, chanting and meditation including delicious vegetarian food. To register please contact Didi 0221709837.
For more details please see the attached flyer. Come along with some of your friends to enjoy a blissful Yogafest.

Yogofest2018.pdf Download View

2409 days ago

Fairfield Hall Craft Market

Fiona from Saddle Hill Community

The next Fairfield hall Craft Market will be on Sunday 13th May (Mother's Day) 10am to 1pm held at the Fairfield Community Hal. This is a regular market held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Cost per stall is $10.00 or $15.00 if you need a table provided, please contact Fiona Rae 0277150522 … View moreThe next Fairfield hall Craft Market will be on Sunday 13th May (Mother's Day) 10am to 1pm held at the Fairfield Community Hal. This is a regular market held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Cost per stall is $10.00 or $15.00 if you need a table provided, please contact Fiona Rae 0277150522 for information
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2409 days ago

Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village

The Team from

We're running a free seminar about living in a retirement village!

It will focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide practical tips before you sign up to live in a retirement village.

Speakers from the Commission, Retirement Village … View more
We're running a free seminar about living in a retirement village!

It will focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide practical tips before you sign up to live in a retirement village.

Speakers from the Commission, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement village structure, costs, and operations. The seminar will also explain some important resident's rights and where you can find out more information.

It's 90 minutes long and includes plenty of dedicated question and answer time throughout the event.

Places are limited and registering attendance is essential.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided

Click the link below to confirm your place: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

2409 days ago

Biodome by Blueskin Bay

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

What love and hard work can do! Take a closer look at this amazing garden, sculpted and planted from a bare section.

2409 days ago

3 leading chefs and their gardens

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Some of the ingredients for the amazing food you eat at their restaurants are grown right here in your neighbourhood.

2409 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2411 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2412 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
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