Green Island - Abbotsford, Dunedin

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2719 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
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2720 days ago

Nurses vote to strike this Thursday

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) more-than-30,000 members have chosen to take industrial action - a move described as "unprecedented".

What do you think about Thursday's strike? Were you surprised they rejected the last offer? Or do you think they deserve more? Let us know in the replies!

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2724 days ago

Will you miss Heff's Hotel?

The Team Reporter from Dunedin News

What do you think about the closure of Heff's Hotel?

Police took Heff's Hotel publican Stephen Clark and the company that owned the hotel, PC Bar Ltd, to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) late last month.

This came after concerns over intoxicated patrons, lack … View more
What do you think about the closure of Heff's Hotel?

Police took Heff's Hotel publican Stephen Clark and the company that owned the hotel, PC Bar Ltd, to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) late last month.

This came after concerns over intoxicated patrons, lack of menu items and previous indiscretions including a gang wake leading to a brawl, and opening on Christmas Day, meant ARLA cancelled the bar's licence on July 31, and Clark's manager's certificate "with immediate effect".

Read more here.

2723 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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2749 days ago

Dunedin's award-winning Pier 24 restaurant closes suddenly

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

It won a swag of culinary awards, but Dunedin's Pier 24 has closed its doors nine years after it first opened. What are your thoughts? Will you miss it? Have you tried their food?

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2736 days ago

ART SALE

Ivan from North Dunedin

open studio weekends 10 until 3 mid Winter art sale

Paintings by Dunedin artist Angela Burns affordable paintings to brighten up Winter contact 0272555776 for any enquiries

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2724 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2725 days ago

Fairfield Hall Craft Market

Fiona from Saddle Hill Community

The next Fairfield hall Craft Market will be on this Sunday 8th July 10am to 1pm at the Fairfield Community Hal. This is a regular market held on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

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2746 days ago

Poll: Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget … View moreOnce upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget to tell us why.

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Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?
  • 79% Yum and yes please, I love marmalade!
    79% Complete
  • 21% No, thank you!
    21% Complete
2166 votes
2751 days ago

Fairfield Hall Craft Market

Fiona from Saddle Hill Community

On tomorrow at the Fairfield Community Hall, 10am to 1pm.

Handmade cards - knitted clothing - dolls - paper flowers - mosaics - wooden pens - Oamaru stone carvings - wooden chopping boards - jams - cheese rolls - bacon butties - wheat bags - children's books

all handmade right here in … View more
On tomorrow at the Fairfield Community Hall, 10am to 1pm.

Handmade cards - knitted clothing - dolls - paper flowers - mosaics - wooden pens - Oamaru stone carvings - wooden chopping boards - jams - cheese rolls - bacon butties - wheat bags - children's books

all handmade right here in Dunedin.

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