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21 days ago

Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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7 minutes ago

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Hannah from Heritage Nursery NZ

Im holding a summer fruit tree pruning workshop at Mangaroa Farms at 12 pm -2 pm on 17th Jan. Cost $35 per person.

We will tackle all things Summer health wise for your fruit trees along with summer tree pruning and why it matters.


If you are interested and planning an orchard in winter, we will also discuss what trees suit our bio region and where to source them.

mangaroa.org...

22 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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9 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10% Complete
  • 17% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    17% Complete
  • 73% Nah - not for me
    73% Complete
1271 votes