Clutha District, Balclutha

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2833 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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2835 days ago

Mataura's ouvea premix may soon be on the move...

Reporter NewsLink

An announcement about funding to remove the ouvea premix was made this morning... read the story here:

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2835 days ago

A beginner's guide to upcycling

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life … View more
Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life into pre-loved treasures. We'd love to see the results of your own upcycling projects - you can share your before and after pics here. And don't forget you can enter them in Neighbourly's Upcycling awards too!

2835 days ago

Poll: Do you have a written employment agreement?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Having a written employment agreement is the law. Even if you don’t have one, there are some minimum employment rights that everyone is entitled to. We’re here to help you know what your rights are and what to do if they aren’t being met. Call 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB) for help or visit our… View moreHaving a written employment agreement is the law. Even if you don’t have one, there are some minimum employment rights that everyone is entitled to. We’re here to help you know what your rights are and what to do if they aren’t being met. Call 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB) for help or visit our website www.cab.org.nz... for details about CAB services in your neighbourhood.

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Do you have a written employment agreement?
  • 70.6% Yes, I have a written employment agreement
    70.6% Complete
  • 9.1% No, I do not have a written employment agreement
    9.1% Complete
  • 11.3% No, I am not in paid work
    11.3% Complete
  • 6.8% No, I am an independent contractor
    6.8% Complete
  • 2.2% Other
    2.2% Complete
857 votes
2836 days ago

*New Competition* Ready, steady... UPCYCLE!

Resene

Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we wanna see your creations!
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Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we wanna see your creations!

Submit your entry in the very first Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Submit a masterpiece

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2838 days ago

Friday's jet boating events cancelled at Balclutha

Reporter Clutha Leader

The Jet Boating New Zealand circuit races have been cancelled at Balclutha because of high winds.

Competitors could not race in conditions when there was a high risk of boats flipping, Otago branch spokesman Fraser Morrison, of Stirling said.

The 50 kilometre circuit races were to have been … View more
The Jet Boating New Zealand circuit races have been cancelled at Balclutha because of high winds.

Competitors could not race in conditions when there was a high risk of boats flipping, Otago branch spokesman Fraser Morrison, of Stirling said.

The 50 kilometre circuit races were to have been held Friday morning on the Clutha River.

The Otago Rivers Jet Boat race which was to be held on Friday afternoon will not start at Balclutha as scheduled.

Instead, it was hoped it would begin at Clydevale, about 20 minutes away at 2pm, where there was more shelter and would race to Roxburgh if conditions allowed.

Circuit and river racing is to continue at Glenorchy on Saturday and Wanaka on Sunday.

2838 days ago

How to get a good night's sleep?

Patney

Happy World Sleep Day neighbours! Or is it? At Patney we believe a good night’s sleep is key to finding the energy to live your life to the fullest, so on World Sleep Day we're here to talk about snoring!

Anyone can be affected by snoring, at any time in their lives. Patney’s founder … View more
Happy World Sleep Day neighbours! Or is it? At Patney we believe a good night’s sleep is key to finding the energy to live your life to the fullest, so on World Sleep Day we're here to talk about snoring!

Anyone can be affected by snoring, at any time in their lives. Patney’s founder Frances Anderson has experienced first-hand the impact snoring can have on your energy levels, confidence and happiness.

Frances spent years searching for an effective way to control her snoring, to no avail. Fed up and exhausted, Frances set out on a journey to create her own solution. The Patney sleep positioner is the result of an intensive research, development and testing process.

Frances sought independent validation of the Patney sleep positioner through the University of Otago. The independent study proved the Patney sleep positioner is an effective way to control snoring.

No one should have to put up with snoring. Take a look at Patney and experience the benefits a good night’s sleep can bring. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee, so on World Sleep Day you can celebrate having had a great night's sleep!
Find out more

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2839 days ago

Are going to watch the jet boat races at Balclutha on Friday?

Reporter Clutha Leader

Blink you might miss them, but they do five laps so there's a good chance you'll see them, and when they take off for the actual river race.
Read more about it in this week's Clutha Leader (look to left).
As usual there's a whole lot happening in South Otago, including the … View more
Blink you might miss them, but they do five laps so there's a good chance you'll see them, and when they take off for the actual river race.
Read more about it in this week's Clutha Leader (look to left).
As usual there's a whole lot happening in South Otago, including the inaugural Kaitangata Art Exhibition which opens 2pm Saturday.
Read also about the Lawrence to Waihola cycle trail - it's got Minister Shane Jones' support.
See also on Stuff about Kelso, and its ongoing flooding issues, from the Pomahaka River. Despite what happens to it on a regular basis, it is the town that refuses to drown:
www.stuff.co.nz...

2839 days ago
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