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Nasa returns to Wānaka with 'stadium sized' balloon

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Nasa is back in Wānaka and has brought another giant helium balloon with it.

The team is hoping to launch the “super pressure” balloon, which is the size of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr stadium, in early May.

It’s the fourth time the US space agency has visited Wānaka, as part of its scientific balloon programme, since 2015.

The latest mission will help support Nasa missions for longer flight durations, with flights running up to 100 days. Continue reading here.

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The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?

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5 hours ago

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

Experience the Ryman lifestyle and learn about our living options, tour our showhomes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

Click to find out more information.
Find out more

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5 hours ago

This week's prize winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congrats to the winners of the $100 Grocery vouchers:

Lynette Baker from Palmerston North
Maurice Higgs from Nelson
Rafael Laverde from Miramar
Janet Atkinson from Masterton

If you're a winner, get in touch here before 26th November.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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