Posts by Stuff Travel
1181 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.6% Yes
    91.6% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
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810 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite piece of Waikato history?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.

A hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s will also feature as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April 20.

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10 hours ago

Adults Mindfulness Arts Therapy Thursdays

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Embark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.

Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and symbolic play, as you delve into the depths of your creativity.
Previous participants have reported a heightened capacity to confront personal challenges, appreciating the invaluable respite from their daily routines. They found solace and inspiration within the supportive atmosphere of our Hamilton art workshop.
All materials are provided as part of your enrollment fee. Group sizes are kept ranging from 6 to 8 individuals, ensuring a conducive environment for meaningful exploration.

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 2nd May
9.30am - 11.30am

Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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