Clutha District, Balclutha

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3261 days ago

Walking for welfare

Reporter Clutha Leader

Walking the walk and talking the talk, animal-rights crusader Stephen Brassett has taken to the road to raise funds and awareness for animal welfare in New Zealand. Read full story: i.stuff.co.nz...

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3261 days ago

Community superstars

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Sonya is a superstar in her community - Mossburn. She volunteers for lots of different groups. Who are the Sonyas of your community? We'd love to profile them.

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

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3261 days ago

Telford update

Reporter Clutha Leader

Telford looks set to be taken over by Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre. Read full story: i.stuff.co.nz...

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3261 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #4 - Join a Group

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups … View more
Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups around New Zealand include gardening, running, babysitter networking, private street groups and puppy playgroups.
Browse Groups

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3262 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #3 - Find your filters

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Filters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle … View moreFilters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle these on and off to customise your Neighbourly experience.

While you're there - have a play with the 'Sort' filter. This is a drop down menu allowing you to switch between newest posts and newest activity (replies).

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3263 days ago

Want to win tickets to the B10s in Brisbane?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Catch the superstars of Australian and New Zealand rugby along with international heavyweights Toulon, the Blue Bulls, Samoa and the Panasonic Wild Knights as they go head-to-head in a thrilling, high-stakes, ten-a-side knockout tournament.

Be in to win a trip for you and 3 mates to the first … View more
Catch the superstars of Australian and New Zealand rugby along with international heavyweights Toulon, the Blue Bulls, Samoa and the Panasonic Wild Knights as they go head-to-head in a thrilling, high-stakes, ten-a-side knockout tournament.

Be in to win a trip for you and 3 mates to the first ever Brisbane 10’s. See all of your favourite Super Rugby players in one exhilarating competition!

The prize package includes flights, accommodation and 4 platinum section tickets to the Brisbane 10’s on February 11 and 12.

Held annually at Suncorp Stadium the Brisbane Global Tens will showcase rugby at its action-packed best, offering a fresh and compelling take on the game, with a format that will combine the space and speed of Sevens rugby with the trademark physicality, athleticism and tactical element of the traditional fifteen-a-side game.

For your chance to win simply like or thank this post before Friday 27 January and you're in the draw!
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Conditions: prize not transferable. Valid for prize as is and no cash equivalent. NZ residents/citizens only and 18+.

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3263 days ago

Neighbourly Tip #2 - Those three little dots...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you noticed those three little dots under Neighbourly posts and replies? Have you ever clicked them?

Those three dots bring up a special menu allowing you to hide a post you don't want to see anymore, unfollow a discussion you've taken part in and to report a message for the … View more
Have you noticed those three little dots under Neighbourly posts and replies? Have you ever clicked them?

Those three dots bring up a special menu allowing you to hide a post you don't want to see anymore, unfollow a discussion you've taken part in and to report a message for the Neighbourly team to review.

Under your own posts, those three little dots give you a different menu. You'll be able to edit your post, delete it or disable replies.

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3263 days ago

Win a new bike for your little one!

SuperValue New Zealand

We are giving away one 16 inch and one 20 inch Avanti kids bikes and helmets with SuperValue Win a Bike. Win one for your child, nephew or grandchild, by entering online. Competition runs from now until 29th January 2017. More bikes to win at all SuperValue Supermarkets so pop into your local … View moreWe are giving away one 16 inch and one 20 inch Avanti kids bikes and helmets with SuperValue Win a Bike. Win one for your child, nephew or grandchild, by entering online. Competition runs from now until 29th January 2017. More bikes to win at all SuperValue Supermarkets so pop into your local SuperValue to be into win. Enter now! Enter now

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3264 days ago

Change the way you drive

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

A little behaviour change goes a long way, keep your eye on the speed limit this summer and play it safe, for your community.
at.govt.nz...

3264 days ago

Thank You for Your Generosity!

The Warehouse Balclutha

In December, your local The Warehouse store was raising funds to support Plunket Southland. With the support of the surrounding stores in the region, a total of $56,486 was raised thanks to the generosity of the local community. These funds will go towards the “safe and secure” programme which … View moreIn December, your local The Warehouse store was raising funds to support Plunket Southland. With the support of the surrounding stores in the region, a total of $56,486 was raised thanks to the generosity of the local community. These funds will go towards the “safe and secure” programme which provides safety equipment such as locks, gates and socket covers to protect the newest members of our community. Thanks to your support the community is becoming a better place.

3264 days ago

A Neighbourly New Year Tip #1 - Free Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Was Santa good to you last year? If so, you might have a few things lying around you no longer need. You could have a garage sale, give them to a local charity shop, sell them for FREE on Neighbourly and or list them under the Free Stuff category. Whether it’s an old bed, a pile of kids clothing … View moreWas Santa good to you last year? If so, you might have a few things lying around you no longer need. You could have a garage sale, give them to a local charity shop, sell them for FREE on Neighbourly and or list them under the Free Stuff category. Whether it’s an old bed, a pile of kids clothing or toys, even the carpet off-cuts or unwanted paint - your trash is another neighbour’s treasure. Sit back and watch them disappear down the drive.
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Over the next few days we're going to be sharing tips and tricks to ensure you have the best Neighbourly experience possible. Have you something you'd like us to share info on? Just get in touch!

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3266 days ago

Fun apps for the family

Vodafone New Zealand

Online games and apps can help our children develop problem solving and strategic thinking skills. So before you tell them to switch off – take a look at what they’re doing, and join in.

Got some downtime during the holidays – keep the family entertained with these … View more
Online games and apps can help our children develop problem solving and strategic thinking skills. So before you tell them to switch off – take a look at what they’re doing, and join in.

Got some downtime during the holidays – keep the family entertained with these fun and educational apps.
Learn more

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3269 days ago

Waving protestors

Reporter Clutha Leader

If you see a group of walkers heading north on the roads this summer, don't be surprised if they wave. Read full story: i.stuff.co.nz...

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3269 days ago

Weather warning

Reporter Clutha Leader

Westerlies could approach severe gale strength during Thursday morning in coastal parts of Southland and Clutha. Read the full story: i.stuff.co.nz...

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3269 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with ICC spending $196,000 on events last year?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill City Council had a bumper year for events spending, with events costing $196,000, from its creation and promotion events fund, for the 2015-16 year.

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

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Do you agree with ICC spending $196,000 on events last year?
  • 62.5% Yes, we need events to keep the city vibrant
    62.5% Complete
  • 8.9% Don't really care
    8.9% Complete
  • 28.6% No, that's too much money to spend
    28.6% Complete
56 votes
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