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2327 days ago

Poll: What do you wear in the garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Check out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For… View moreCheck out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For the apron, start with a smaller size than you would wear so it doesn't wrap around too far. Check that it has a lot of pockets." So tell us if you've got similarly fashionable, exclusive-for-the-garden glad rags, and if yes, why not post a photo in the Reply space too!

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What do you wear in the garden?
  • 69% I have something upcycled from old stuff.
    69% Complete
  • 5% I bought something especially.
    5% Complete
  • 26.1% No! I like gardening in the buff!
    26.1% Complete
422 votes
2327 days ago

PHOTOS: Winterfest 2018

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Our visual journalist Robyn Edie was at the Queenstown Winter Festival 2018 to catch all the fun in the snow.

2327 days ago

What would it take to get you in the Ocean?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

WATCH: On Sunday, a group of Southlanders jumped in the ocean for a midwinter swim to raise money for the Oreti Surf Life Saving Club.

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

2327 days ago

What you need to know about the latest snowfall

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The forecast snow has sparked MetService to issue a severe weather watch for Fiordland, and inland parts of Southland, Queenstown Clutha and Otago.

Please be careful when driving as there have been reports of black ice and slips which have caused hazardous conditions.

- Snowfalls had closed … View more
The forecast snow has sparked MetService to issue a severe weather watch for Fiordland, and inland parts of Southland, Queenstown Clutha and Otago.

Please be careful when driving as there have been reports of black ice and slips which have caused hazardous conditions.

- Snowfalls had closed the Lewis Pass (SH7), Crown Range road and the Milford Road (SH94) from Hollyford Rd junction to Milford. The alternative route to the Crown Range via Kawarau Gorge was open but there could be black ice.

- Snow was also falling in Arthur's Pass (SH73). Falls were also expected around the summits for Haast Pass (SH6), Lindis Pass (SH8).

- The Queenstown Lakes District Council says there is black ice "across the network", especially Malagans Road, Glenorchy Road, Fernhill Road, around Arthur's Point and Kelvin Heights.

Remember to:
- Keep an eye out for your neighbours, especially the elderly, to ensure everyone is warm and looked after. Post to your Neighbourly community if you can lend a hand.
- If you notice any slips or hazards that you need to warn the community about - then don't hesitate to post an Urgent Alert. Your post will be sent out as either a text or email to others living around you.

For more updates click here.
Images: NZTA

2329 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
Enrol now

2330 days ago

What a freezing start! Did your area hit below zero degrees this morning?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch … View more
A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.

The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.

Read more about today's weather here.

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2333 days ago

Is the price of healthy food getting more expensive?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A survey done in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin shows the price of a healthy food basket has increased between $4 and $21 in the past year. Do you think there is the same problem in Southland? Are we paying more for healthy food?

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2331 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2331 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2331 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2331 days ago

Don't waste the vote

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

"We should not forget how brave these women were."

And, more importantly, the youth of today must value the right to vote.

That was the clear message from women who gathered at the Suffrage 125 Southland Women's Forum in Invercargill on Wednesday night.

Read more:

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2332 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2333 days ago

Poll: Should Southland and Gore District Councils merge?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Former Southland Federated Farmers president Allan Baird has called on the Southland District Council to consider a merger with Gore District Council.

While the division of the district into five wards was a reasonable approach in the short-term, Baird said it was an "anomaly" that … View more
Former Southland Federated Farmers president Allan Baird has called on the Southland District Council to consider a merger with Gore District Council.

While the division of the district into five wards was a reasonable approach in the short-term, Baird said it was an "anomaly" that not all of the Southland Province was represented.

Having 12 councillors responsible for the whole of the Southland province would be more appropriate, Baird said.

Find out his perspective here and have your own say by voting or commenting below.

Image: Stuff

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Should Southland and Gore District Councils merge?
  • 47.1% Yes
    47.1% Complete
  • 35.3% No
    35.3% Complete
  • 17.6% Undecided
    17.6% Complete
17 votes
2334 days ago

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2334 days ago

Often imitated, never duplicated

Plug In Pest Free

Thank you Fair Go for exposing the many copycat products that simply do not perform as they claim. Plug In Pest Free is the only ElectroMagnetic, Chemical-free product that has been scientifically tested. It works by sending pulses through a buildings' wiring to repel rats, mice and … View moreThank you Fair Go for exposing the many copycat products that simply do not perform as they claim. Plug In Pest Free is the only ElectroMagnetic, Chemical-free product that has been scientifically tested. It works by sending pulses through a buildings' wiring to repel rats, mice and cockroaches.

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