South Dunedin, Dunedin

512 days ago

Poll: True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

To find out the answer, click the link below and take our ‘Truth about alcohol' quiz.

www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.
  • 50.1% True
    50.1% Complete
  • 49.9% False
    49.9% Complete
2429 votes
510 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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509 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

511 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

The TV Guide

Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

The team at The TV Guide.
Find out more

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512 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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519 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

517 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
514 days ago

This week at the Red Cross Shop

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

We have lots of vintage toys, winter warmies and around 100 clothing items on our $1 rack. It’s choc-a-block. Also bring your standard sized supermarket bag to fill a bag of $1 kids clothing for $4.

515 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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524 days ago

Update 2 -Help our daughter get life saving surgery in Germany

Kelly from Green Island - Abbotsford

Hi everyone,
Another update on my prior posts.
Some lovely people from Harcourts are helping to fundraise for Olivia's trip to Germany which is coming around fast! They are collecting donations of products or services from kind individuals or company's for an online Facebook auction … View more
Hi everyone,
Another update on my prior posts.
Some lovely people from Harcourts are helping to fundraise for Olivia's trip to Germany which is coming around fast! They are collecting donations of products or services from kind individuals or company's for an online Facebook auction and quiz night. See flyer attached.
Thanks very much for your support.
Kelly


An update,
Thanks for all the love and support. Olivia will be heading to Germany for tests/treatment at the end of September.
She was interviewed by the odt who ran her story yesterday, see link

www.odt.co.nz...

We would love to see change so that others can access the care and treatment they need.

Thanks again💕


Hi, My family of 4 (husband, 2 teenage girls and myself) have lived in Abbotsford for 20 years. Our eldest daughter, Olivia (16yrs) has had a 7 year battle with multiple chronic illnesses that have compounded and deteriorated to the point that she is now no longer able to eat or drink without extreme pain and vomiting. She is now reliant on a nasal tube for nutrition and hydration.

After 7 years of numerous tests, she finally has a diagnosis which is amazing! She has been diagnosed with at least 4 Abdominal Vascular Compression Syndromes (AVCS) that are most likely caused by a connective tissue disorder. She is hyper mobile and is awaiting a Hyper Mobile Elhers Danlos diagnosis.

The good news is that treatment for multiple AVCS is available but NOT in NZ as we do not have a surgeon with sufficient experience, as the condition is rare, especially combined with potential hyper mobility which makes surgery more complex. Olivia's doctor has referred her to the world leading surgeon in Germany for this life saving surgery.

At this stage we have been unable to get financial assistance from Te Whatu Ora, so we are faced with the mammoth task of raising $140,000 to cover the cost of surgery, travel, accommodation and associated costs. We ask that if you are able to, please consider donating to Olivia's give-a-little page (see link) or to share this post and link to the page with as many people as possible. All donations will be gratefully received, no donations are too small.

Without the surgery Olivia's quality of life will continue to deteriorate and she will eventually die.

Thank you so much for your support.

Kelly Adie

givealittle.co.nz...

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519 days ago

Colour your summer

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Get creative with colour with these art projects using Resene paints.

Find out how to get creative with these easy ideas.

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524 days ago

Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?

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Should we pay people for giving blood?
  • 31.8% Yes, it makes sense
    31.8% Complete
  • 50.7% No, that's too risky
    50.7% Complete
  • 17.6% I'd need more information
    17.6% Complete
2141 votes
525 days ago

Spark a little hope this Christmas

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.
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Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.

Don’t wait for December, it’s time to start thinking about how you can help today!

For just $40 a box, you can give the gift of hope and 100% of your donation will go to families who are doing it tough this year. Your generosity makes a difference.
Find out more

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525 days ago

Learn These Power Terms and SAVE MONEY!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it … View more
Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it really won’t help you feel confident in comparing different plans. We don’t want to see our Neighbours get tripped up and stuck with a big bill this chilly season!

So to help you, we’ve put together a list of all the power terminology that you need to know!
Learn the terms

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526 days ago

Shiny and new

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Combine paint and a vinyl adhesive to great effect.

Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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