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2507 days ago

Kea off to the gym

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Cheeky kea who have caused havoc in traffic near Homer Tunnel have got a new toy to play with.

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2508 days ago

Wasp Wipeout - Paper Wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and … View more
Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and European paper wasps have gradually made their homes around our houses and fences and over the past few years and while they are useful for some unwanted bugs like the great white cabbage butterfly, unfortunately they aren't picky and have been feasting on our monarch butterfly caterpillar and other useful native bugs as well.

At Wasp Wipeout we are working hard to help raise funds to wipe out the most invasive species of wasps - the vespula (common and German) variety which inhabit a lot of our bush areas and regularly invade picnics and barbecues. To help us fight this species you can donate here

If you want to find out more about paper wasps, you can read the story and watch the video here
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2512 days ago

No guarentees

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A sister gives the gift of a kidney, but there are no guarantees.

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2512 days ago

New Year - new hobby!

Golf Warehouse

With NZ's largest range of golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, accessories, apparel and more... Golf Warehouse has got everything you need to get the most enjoyment out of your game this summer. Drop into one of our stores or visit us online and get free shipping with orders over $100. Check out our golfing range

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2512 days ago

FREE insulation subsidies now available in Otago

Jordana Whyte from Cosy Homes

Give yourself the gift of warmth this year!

Cosy Homes Trust and Otago Community Trust have joined forces to boost the Government’s subsidised insulation scheme to be FREE for many Otago residents!

If your home was built before 2000, and you have a Community Services Card or a Gold Card … View more
Give yourself the gift of warmth this year!

Cosy Homes Trust and Otago Community Trust have joined forces to boost the Government’s subsidised insulation scheme to be FREE for many Otago residents!

If your home was built before 2000, and you have a Community Services Card or a Gold Card with a Community Services Card endorsement, you are eligible for FREE ceiling and underfloor insulation where accessible.

Own a rental property? If your main tenant has a CSC, and the house was built before 2000, Cosy Homes and Otago Community Trust will boost your subsidy to 75%. As the landlord, you pay 25%.

Subsidies are available for a limited time, and are first-in, first-served.

To enquire, please call 03 425 7878, or fill in our 5-second form at www.cosyhomes.org.nz...

Cosy Homes Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit community organisation.

2513 days ago

Omaui resident rescues swimmers in trouble

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

When a neighbour alerted Shane Malloch to some people in trouble in the water, he leapt into action.

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2520 days ago

The downside of having your home featured on TV

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how … View more
You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how being on the show could work against the sellers.

2519 days ago

DOC is producing a story book.

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Dunedin artist has been given $10,000 to go towards creating a story book about Dusky Sound.

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2520 days ago

The downside of having your home featured on TV

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how … View more
You'd think seeing your home in a starring role on TV shows like Grand Designs NZ would help when the time comes to sell, right? Not necessarily.

In the past year, four Grand Designs NZ homes have come onto the market, but not all of them have sold. Now one owner has spoken out about how being on the show could work against the sellers.

2521 days ago

Annabel Langbein's holiday home highlights

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Annabel Langbein's Wanaka holiday home is fast becoming her favourite place to live and it's not hard to see why.

After building their cabin on land overlooking Lake Wanaka, the renowned chef and her husband Ted have since transformed their "boggy hillside" plot into a … View more
Annabel Langbein's Wanaka holiday home is fast becoming her favourite place to live and it's not hard to see why.

After building their cabin on land overlooking Lake Wanaka, the renowned chef and her husband Ted have since transformed their "boggy hillside" plot into a fantastic orchard and vegetable garden.

Take a look around and check out Annabel's recommendations for the best local walks and attractions. Do you agree? What would your recommendations be?

2521 days ago

New Year's Eve celebrations

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

What have you got planned for December 31?

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2522 days ago

Thank you for making Twice the Joy a success!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse would like to say a massive thank you to all the customers who supported our Twice the Joy initiative. The Warehouse with the support of their customers and Mattel, were able to gift over 6,500 toys to children affected by family violence, helping them to have a special Christmas. … View moreThe Warehouse would like to say a massive thank you to all the customers who supported our Twice the Joy initiative. The Warehouse with the support of their customers and Mattel, were able to gift over 6,500 toys to children affected by family violence, helping them to have a special Christmas. Wishing you all a happy and safe 2018!

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2523 days ago

Happy Holidays from the team at Age Concern New Zealand

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We wish you an enjoyable and safe festive season. Thank you for all of your support this year. Please continue your good work connecting with your older neighbours.

From the team at Age Concern New Zealand.

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2525 days ago

We are excited to announce the winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!

- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that,… View more
Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!

- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that, infact we found 4 incredible Neighbourly neighbours. Click here to see who won an Awesome Neighbour prize and read their Awesome story!

- We also teamed up with SuperValue to run the Christmas Survival Guide challenge. We asked Neighbourly members to tell us their Christmas Survival tip, click here to find out whose tip came out on top, to be selected to win a $100 SuperValue voucher.

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2526 days ago

Mayor for a day

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Belgium woman was made Invercargill's honorary mayor for a day, for looking after the grave of one of our fallen soldiers.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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