961 days ago

Billionaire Peter Thiel's plans for a luxury lodge near Wānaka

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

American billionaire Peter Thiel wants to build a luxury lodge near Wānaka.

Plans lodged with the Queenstown Lakes District Council show a series of buildings set into the rural landscape on a 193-hectare site owned by Thiel at Damper Bay, near Wānaka.

The lodge has been designed by Tokyo Olympic Stadium architect Kengo Kuma and Associates.

It proposes to accommodate 24 guests in 10 rooms and six in an owner’s pod. Continue reading here.

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1 day ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Find out more

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4 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The Team from NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

From our recent poll, it shows that over half of people are paying more than a 6% mortgage interest rate. Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out.

Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know. Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!

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8 days ago

One day to go until our SPCA Adoption Open Day Saturday, 13 April

The Team from SPCA Queenstown - Vet Partnership & Op Shop

Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your family these school holidays?

We are reducing our adoption fees to make it easier than ever to find your perfect companion, just in time for winter. From 13-28 April, our fees are 25% off.

Visit us on our National Adoption Open Day on Saturday, 13 April, or apply online for a private meet-and-greet.

With over 1,000 animals patiently waiting for adoption across the country you are sure to find your perfect match.

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