South Dunedin, Dunedin

2718 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteering New Zealand

Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...

Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here

2719 days ago

Sharp Rates

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – … View moreHi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – let’s get your money growing. Learn more

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2719 days ago

Dr Lance O'Sullivan: It was when my daughter got sick that I realised how important immunisation is

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View more
Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".

"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.

"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.

"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.

"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.

"We got Te Miringa immunised."

www.stuff.co.nz...

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2722 days ago

Cheers to the Volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View more
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers

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2723 days ago

FREE Info Sessions for New Home Builders!

The Team from Jennian Homes

If you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an … View moreIf you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an environmentally-friendly home - and save money.

Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your dreams made achievable. They're free - and they're taking place near you. Click here to register and to reserve your complimentary seats.
Register now

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2724 days ago

Its all about Respect!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Are you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. … View moreAre you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. #alwaysrespected #WEAAD2017

2726 days ago

Have you received an email from the IRD? It could be a scam

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.

Since then the IRD has been … View more
Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.

Since then the IRD has been alerted to a scam email that asks users to enter their personal details to claim their tax refund. The email has the subject line, "IR3 individual income tax return 2016".

It's important to remember the IRD will not:
- Advise you that you are due a tax refund through email
- Send an email with a link to a webpage which asks you submit personal details
- Ask for credit card details or bank account numbers over the phone in order to process a monetary payment
- Ask you to pay a tax debt using gift cards or vouchers
- Sent you an email that does not include or ask for your IRD number

If you receive a suspicious email, SMS scam message or a fraudulent call please email phishing@ird.govt.nz or call them on 0800 227 774 (make sure you have your IRD number).

Log on to the Inland Revenue's website, register for myIR and use its calculator to work out whether you are owed money or have tax to pay.

2726 days ago

Dress up your walls with our latest wallpaper...

Resene

Modern, traditional, colourful or neutral, Resene has thousands of wallpapers available to suit all homes and projects. Come in and browse through the huge Resene wallpaper library to find the right wallpaper for your place. Use the Resene in-store colour library to find your favourite Resene paint… View moreModern, traditional, colourful or neutral, Resene has thousands of wallpapers available to suit all homes and projects. Come in and browse through the huge Resene wallpaper library to find the right wallpaper for your place. Use the Resene in-store colour library to find your favourite Resene paint colours to complement your new wallpaper.

Come in and see your local Resene ColorShop, your paint and wallpaper experts.
View wallpaper

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2726 days ago

Afternoon tea with a high tea theme

Sharyn from Dunedin Central

Excelsior cafe now offers afternoon teas with a high tea theme. Fridays 2.30pm, or Saturday 10am or 2.30pm for groups of 6 to 30 $15 a head for a mixture of sweet and savoury options with a tea or coffee. Contact Sharyn at Excelsior cafe ph 4775455 during business hours to book your group in. Also … View moreExcelsior cafe now offers afternoon teas with a high tea theme. Fridays 2.30pm, or Saturday 10am or 2.30pm for groups of 6 to 30 $15 a head for a mixture of sweet and savoury options with a tea or coffee. Contact Sharyn at Excelsior cafe ph 4775455 during business hours to book your group in. Also the venue is available to hire separately for meetings to meals, catering available.

2727 days ago

Here's our ultimate guide to growing your own fruit trees

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

So many people asked for this, we came up with a second edition. This hits newsstands today! Get your copy before they're all gone.

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2727 days ago

Elder Abuse Awareness

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Age Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted … View moreAge Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted by the general public, but for thousands of older New Zealander's the abuse happens in their own home. Please get in contact with your local Age Concern if you suspect a family member, friend or neighbour is being abused. We can Help. #WEAAD #alwaysrespected

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2728 days ago

Do you deserve a FreshChoice Community Fund?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Proudly supporting local New Zealand communities, every FreshChoice store makes regular charitable grants as part of the FreshChoice Community Fund.

If you are a community group such as a club, school or trust, or an individual with a community project underway and just need a hand, you could be… View more
Proudly supporting local New Zealand communities, every FreshChoice store makes regular charitable grants as part of the FreshChoice Community Fund.

If you are a community group such as a club, school or trust, or an individual with a community project underway and just need a hand, you could be chosen as a recipient of a $500 donation!

Bonus tip: Throughout the year there are FreshChoice Community Fund Double Up Months with at least $1,000 per store available.
Apply now

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2728 days ago

Stop freedom camping at Rotary Park!

Sharon from South Dunedin

Hi neighbours, please help us to stop freedom camping at our beautiful neighbourhood park!

The local community enjoy using it. We don't want parties and noise all night and we don't want it to be soiled by unsupervised people out to have a good time at the community's expense. We … View more
Hi neighbours, please help us to stop freedom camping at our beautiful neighbourhood park!

The local community enjoy using it. We don't want parties and noise all night and we don't want it to be soiled by unsupervised people out to have a good time at the community's expense. We need to stand up to the Council!

Please show us your support by signing the below petition!

www.toko.org.nz...

2730 days ago

Look out New Zealand - the Lions are coming!!

New Zealand Police

We want everyone to have an absolute blast while they're here... but most importantly we want everyone to stay safe on our roads. Download the PDF attachment below and share it with your English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish mates. Learn more

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Lions Series Safety Information.pdf Download View

2731 days ago

Where's the best place for a sweet treat in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!

Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky … View more
You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!

Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky Neighbourly member a $50 birthday Prezzy® card!

*T&Cs apply.

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