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2138 days ago

New Year honours for six Southlanders

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The New Year honours have been announced, including one for local police officer John Harris.

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2139 days ago

*WIN* with Canon and Stuff!

Stuff

Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in … View more
Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in your local newspaper and on stuff.co.nz/photoawards
Find out more!

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2141 days ago

Watch: Is this the coolest thing to do in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?

2141 days ago

Two days of speedway vacation action

Heavy Trax Hire Central Motor Speedway

When: Saturday, December 29th and Tuesday, January 1st.
Where: Sandflat Rd, Cromwell (Cnr SH6).
Both days: Gates 4pm, Racing 6pm

Guest driver (photo): Just turned 17, Michael ‘Buddy’ Kofoid, USA’s most talked about sprintcar star.

December 29th:
- Round 4 of the $100,000 2018/19 … View more
When: Saturday, December 29th and Tuesday, January 1st.
Where: Sandflat Rd, Cromwell (Cnr SH6).
Both days: Gates 4pm, Racing 6pm

Guest driver (photo): Just turned 17, Michael ‘Buddy’ Kofoid, USA’s most talked about sprintcar star.

December 29th:
- Round 4 of the $100,000 2018/19 Hydraulink Sprintcar War of the Wings (Wow) comes to ‘Central Otago’s Fastest Family Show on Earth’. These 'winged demons of speedway' never fail to get spectator hearts thumping and adrenalin rushing
- Christmas Champs for super saloons, saloons, six shooters, youth ministocks, productions.
- Southern Saloon Series Day 1 for these low and wide Beasts of Speedway.

January 1st:
- New Year’s Day Champs featuring sprintcars, super saloons, saloons, youth ministocks, productions, six shooters.
- Southern Saloon Series Final.
Find out more!

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2143 days ago

The world’s toughest screen protector

X-One New Zealand

Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to … View more
Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to create a composite material to protect military helicopter blades. Built with hybrid-polymer material, our screen protectors are built to toughen up your phone screen up to 5x!

X.ONE® as an award-winning international brand has sold over 30 million products across over 60 countries. Our products are certified by SGS and tested by TUV for safety, quality and integrity. Protect your valuable phone today with X.ONE® Screen Protector!

Visit our New Zealand online store: www.x-onestore.co.nz. All purchases come with free shipping within New Zealand!
Find out more!

2144 days ago

Merry Christmas New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

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2147 days ago

Oat the Goat is on TV tonight, 7pm

The Team from Ministry of Education

#EXCLUSIVE Oat the Goat is premiering on TVNZ1 and TVNZ2 tonight 7pm (Sat 22 Dec) with a story you can change with your TV remote! Will kindness win in the end? You decide. Don't miss out. #oatthegoat

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2147 days ago

12 Days of ACC Christmas

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more … View moreWe want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more interesting way.

Based on the traditional Christmas song we all know and love, we created a video series featuring 12 weird and not so wonderful injuries we saw from last Christmas, and tips on how to avoid them!

Give our 12 Days of ACC Christmas video series a watch. From everyone at ACC we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Check out the videos

2147 days ago

Christmas shopping tips

The Team from Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and … View more
It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and preloaded cards here

Happy Christmas shopping from Consumer Protection ☺
Find out more!

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2148 days ago

Happy Holidays from NSNZ! 😘🎉✨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.

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2148 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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2148 days ago

Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There will no collection on Tuesday, 25 December 2018 and Tuesday, 1 January 2019.

Collection days for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal for all residents. Therefore there will be a Saturday collection on both 29 December 2018 and 5 January 2019

Normal collection will … View more
There will no collection on Tuesday, 25 December 2018 and Tuesday, 1 January 2019.

Collection days for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal for all residents. Therefore there will be a Saturday collection on both 29 December 2018 and 5 January 2019

Normal collection will resume on 7 January 2019.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO INCREASED DEMAND IN SOME AREAS, THE TIME DURING THE DAY OF THE COLLECTION MAY VARY, SO PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR WHEELIE BIN IS OUT BY 7.00 AM ON YOUR COLLECTION DAY. Read more here.

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2148 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2149 days ago

Wanaka Rodeo 2nd January 2019

Wanaka Rodeo Club

Not long to go now for the annual Bullock Bar Wanaka Rodeo.

When: Wednesday 2nd January starting at 11am but gates open at 9am
Where: Farmbuild South Arena off state highway 6 after Albert Town

Get there early and get a good spot on the wonderful grass bank.
Find out more!

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2150 days ago

Southland residents reminded to secure property this summer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Southland Police are continuing to work hard to prevent burglaries this summer with extra patrols in high risk areas, but they need your help. With the long days, warm weather and people leaving town, burglaries peak around January. Gain Police tips on how to secure your house or car.

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