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2390 days ago

Battle to save 'essential' Foulden Maar heats up

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Dunedin city councillors have been urged to save the "globally significant" Foulden Maar from an overseas mining company.

Plaman Resources, a diatomite mining company, seeks Overseas Investment Office consent to buy 432 hectares of land near Middlemarch, an hour from Dunedin.

That land,… View more
Dunedin city councillors have been urged to save the "globally significant" Foulden Maar from an overseas mining company.

Plaman Resources, a diatomite mining company, seeks Overseas Investment Office consent to buy 432 hectares of land near Middlemarch, an hour from Dunedin.

That land, as described by University of Otago geologist Daphne Lee, is largely grassy paddocks. However, some of the ground underneath has unearthed "extraordinary" geological treasures, she told the Dunedin City Council on Tuesday afternoon.

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2390 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
2391 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2391 days ago

Severe weather watch - strong winds expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.

Area: Otago and Southland
Valid: … View more
Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.

Area: Otago and Southland
Valid: 9 hours from 2:00pm to 11:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places during this time.

Please note, that for western areas of the South Island, this is a significant rain event and that total accumulations may exceed 500mm in some places by the end of the week.

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2392 days ago

Protesters expected at 'coal forum' in Dunedin

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Delegates attending a mineral conference in Dunedin are being told to brace themselves for protests by people claiming the event is a "coal forum".

The three-day 2019 Minerals Forum will be held at the Dunedin Centre from Monday and is expected to attract a large number of delegates, … View more
Delegates attending a mineral conference in Dunedin are being told to brace themselves for protests by people claiming the event is a "coal forum".

The three-day 2019 Minerals Forum will be held at the Dunedin Centre from Monday and is expected to attract a large number of delegates, police, security and protesters.

The planned protests have prompted organisers to email delegates warning that entry to the forum venue may be disrupted.

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2392 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
2394 days ago

2005 integra type s

Madena from South Dunedin

De registered
Insurance wrote it off
136xxx ks
Still runs perfect
Need gone asap!!!
$1800 today!

2394 days ago

Looking to spruce up your walls?

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We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect … View more
Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect design to suit.

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2395 days ago

Happy Friday Neighbourhood Supporters! 🗣💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here's some good food for thought as we head into the weekend.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2395 days ago

2005 integra type s

Madena from South Dunedin

De registered
Insurance wrote it off
136xxx ks
Still runs perfect
Need gone asap
$1800 today!

2395 days ago

Poll: Do you support students striking for climate change?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Tens of thousands of students will take to the streets for the second time this year to strike for climate change action.

From marches and rallies to tree planting and beach clean ups, New Zealand's youth are doing all they can to bring attention to the issue.

To read more here

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Do you support students striking for climate change?
  • 48.1% Yes, absolutely.
    48.1% Complete
  • 5.5% I don't care.
    5.5% Complete
  • 46.3% No, I don't.
    46.3% Complete
2270 votes
2395 days ago

Are you selling your home?

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2396 days ago

Dunedin student quarter's 'Hour of Power' electricity use prompts deal rethink

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Dunedin "scarfies" are being offered an incentive to change their hour of free power, after some flats experienced blackouts due to high usage last winter.

Heaters, dryers, dishwashers and showers are in are hot demand between 9pm-10pm in the heart of Dunedin's student quarter – … View more
Dunedin "scarfies" are being offered an incentive to change their hour of free power, after some flats experienced blackouts due to high usage last winter.

Heaters, dryers, dishwashers and showers are in are hot demand between 9pm-10pm in the heart of Dunedin's student quarter – which presents a unique challenge for power company Electric Kiwi.

The company's popular Hour of Power deal, where consumers choose a free 60 minutes of off-peak power (9pm-7am and 9am-5pm), is popular for those students living in the notoriously cold Dundas St flats.

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2397 days ago

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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