Larnachs Castle, Dunedin

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

164 days ago

Trust on the road

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

We’re still buzzing about being your choice for Most Trusted Brand.

For Bev and John, trust means packing up the motorhome without a second thought. Ryman’s lock and leave lifestyle means they can hit the road without worrying about maintenance or security, just freedom and adventure.

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We’re still buzzing about being your choice for Most Trusted Brand.

For Bev and John, trust means packing up the motorhome without a second thought. Ryman’s lock and leave lifestyle means they can hit the road without worrying about maintenance or security, just freedom and adventure.

Click read more to hear their story.

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164 days ago

Celebrating our 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero winner!

Prospa

Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.

Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."

A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
Learn more about Prospa

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169 days ago

Poll: Got any goals or hopes for the coming year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Happy Matariki, neighbours!

An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.

The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View more
Happy Matariki, neighbours!

An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.

The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.

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Got any goals or hopes for the coming year?
  • 57.7% Yes
    57.7% Complete
  • 42.3% No
    42.3% Complete
418 votes
173 days ago

Poll: Would you support reducing sick leave to five days?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View more
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?

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Would you support reducing sick leave to five days?
  • 18.6% Yes, ten is too much
    18.6% Complete
  • 79.9% No, keep it at ten
    79.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
2313 votes
169 days ago

Pressure canner

Elizabeth from South Dunedin

Does anyone have a pressure canner? Or is there anywhere I can hire one? I would love to learn to use one!
(not pressure cooker)

171 days ago

Cold and icy conditions

The Team from Southern District Police

Southern Police are advising motorists to be aware of the cold and icy conditions, and to take caution when out and about on our roads 🚔❄️

Police have received multiple reports around the district due to ice on the roads, especially in the Dunedin area near Heriot Row and London Street.
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Southern Police are advising motorists to be aware of the cold and icy conditions, and to take caution when out and about on our roads 🚔❄️

Police have received multiple reports around the district due to ice on the roads, especially in the Dunedin area near Heriot Row and London Street.

Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time on your journey. Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also endure a safe trip.

Please take extra care on our roads to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely.

193 days ago

Have you got an amazing wood pile?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!

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172 days ago

A guide to retirement living.

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

At Ryman you'll find a perfect blend of independence and community. Click read more to access our guides which will introduce you to life at Ryman, showcase our independent and assisted living options, and give clarity around the costs.

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180 days ago

Poll: Have you noticed these increased grocery prices?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stats NZ said food prices have been rising at their fastest rate in more than a year.

Drinking chocolate is now 27% more expensive, coffee is up 17% and 1kg of mince was $2 more expensive this March than it was the same time last year.

Dairy products have also increased astronomically in … View more
Stats NZ said food prices have been rising at their fastest rate in more than a year.

Drinking chocolate is now 27% more expensive, coffee is up 17% and 1kg of mince was $2 more expensive this March than it was the same time last year.

Dairy products have also increased astronomically in price. Milk prices are up by 15.1% in the last year, cheese by 24% and butter has risen up by a shocking 63.6%.

Are you feeling the pinch lately? Share what you've noticed in the comments below and whether it makes you change your shopping habits.

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Have you noticed these increased grocery prices?
  • 98% Yes, my bank balance has noticed
    98% Complete
  • 1.7% No, I haven't noticed
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below
    0.3% Complete
3363 votes
186 days ago

Poll: Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whakatāne District Council plans to crack down on residents recycling mistakes with a "three-strikes" rule - contaminate your bin three times and you could lose it for three months.

The goal? Less landfill, more proper recycling.

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Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?
  • 70.6% Yes, you get three chances
    70.6% Complete
  • 26.5% No, that's not fair
    26.5% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
1454 votes
183 days ago

Careful out there!

The Team from Southern District Police

Southern Police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and take extreme care today with black ice forming on Southland roads and snow incoming later throughout Otago.

Police have already attended one black-ice related crash this morning and are aware of another.

Thankfully no one has… View more
Southern Police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and take extreme care today with black ice forming on Southland roads and snow incoming later throughout Otago.

Police have already attended one black-ice related crash this morning and are aware of another.

Thankfully no one has been injured but we want to ensure everyone gets to their destination safely.

Drivers need to be aware of the potential for slippery road surfaces and to drive the conditions as they head out today.

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184 days ago

Kate’s top 5 plants for apartment living

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

As the cooler months settle in and we spend more time at home, a burst of greenery can brighten up your space and lift your mood.

But if you think you need a big backyard to nurture your green thumb, think again.

Just ask Kate, a Ryman resident, who has transformed her apartment into a lush … View more
As the cooler months settle in and we spend more time at home, a burst of greenery can brighten up your space and lift your mood.

But if you think you need a big backyard to nurture your green thumb, think again.

Just ask Kate, a Ryman resident, who has transformed her apartment into a lush retreat filled with thriving plants and year-round colour.

Click read more for the full story.

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194 days ago

Poll: Have you ever thought of standing for local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The 2025 Local Elections are coming up this September - make sure you're enrolled to vote.

Before this time, locals can be nominated to be in the running for roles such as mayor, councillor, community & local board members. Could you see yourself stepping into a role like this?

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Have you ever thought of standing for local council?
  • 15.9% Yes
    15.9% Complete
  • 82.9% No
    82.9% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1130 votes
187 days ago

Who gets your vote?

Prospa

The regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.

Your vote puts them … View more
The regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.

Your vote puts them in the running to win a prize package worth over $30,000. Be a good neighbour and make your vote today.
Vote now!

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203 days ago

2x rooms avaliable for rent

Elizabeth from South Dunedin

Superking room $250 per week, Queen Room $220 Rent, Includes Bills, BYO food, linen provided, fully furnished house
2weeks bond
ANDERSONS BAY DUNEDIN

NO PETS NO SMOKING NO EXCESSIVE DRINKING NO PARTIES
Queen room avaliable 19 April
Super king room by negotiation
🚙 Parking available
40+ … View more
Superking room $250 per week, Queen Room $220 Rent, Includes Bills, BYO food, linen provided, fully furnished house
2weeks bond
ANDERSONS BAY DUNEDIN

NO PETS NO SMOKING NO EXCESSIVE DRINKING NO PARTIES
Queen room avaliable 19 April
Super king room by negotiation
🚙 Parking available
40+ years welcome
About the rooms
Quiet family home, with female home owner, christian . fully furnished rooms & house including linen. bills all included gas, wifi, power (+$20 per month in winter) , cleaning, gardening, wheelie bins, water filter. lots of osp, wardrobe, doube glazed bedroom & living area. superking room. couples allowed (small increase in rent)
BYO food

plus $6 per week in winter for power bill, $12 for couples)

As we work full time we have a pretty quiet life we are friendly and kind and look after each other.

We make our own meals,
Full time workers preferred and longer term will be given preference.
Any questions please ask

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