1732 days ago

Air NZ offers direct Queenstown-Australia flights ahead of travel bubble date

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Air New Zealand has started offering bookings for direct flights from Queenstown to Australia from April 19, ahead of a confirmed date for a trans-Tasman travel bubble.

The airline has been operating flights from Queenstown to Sydney, but including a stop-over in Auckland, with the cheapest price of $417. From April 19, the non-stop flight will cost between $690 and $986.

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne were being offered on Air New Zealand’s website from April 19 for between $656 and $916.

The date of the trans-Tasman bubble will be announced by Cabinet on April 6, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday afternoon.

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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1 day ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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