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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2555 days ago

Christmas shopping tips

The Team from Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and … View more
It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and preloaded cards here

Happy Christmas shopping from Consumer Protection ☺
Find out more!

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2556 days ago

Happy Holidays from NSNZ! 😘🎉✨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.

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2556 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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2559 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

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2556 days ago

Hampton Downs Legends of Bathurst

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Any staunch fan of the great race should already have this one marked in vivid on the calendar; if you haven’t, lock in the weekend of 12–13 January 2019, — a weekend celebrating all things Bathurst!

Held at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, headlined by not only vehicles that have competed … View more
Any staunch fan of the great race should already have this one marked in vivid on the calendar; if you haven’t, lock in the weekend of 12–13 January 2019, — a weekend celebrating all things Bathurst!

Held at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, headlined by not only vehicles that have competed at the legendary track but also drivers. Expect to see the likes of Dick Johnson, John Bowe, Jim Richards, Steve Richards, Paul Radisich, the Stone Brothers — the list goes on!

Of course, there will be exhibition laps featuring the star cars and drivers, as well as a thoroughly juicy racing schedule, including Enzed Central Muscle Cars.
Book tickets, or for further information, visit hamptondowns.com/nzfmr.
Find out more!

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2556 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2557 days ago

Thames Public Bus Patronage Continues to Grow

Denis from Thames

The Thames “Connector public bus service is one-year-old. The good news is that patronage of the service is continuing to grow at a steady pace, and the public seems to be very happy with the service.

Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

2557 days ago

Alcohol and fire bans begin this week in Thames-Coromandel area

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Thames-Coromandel District Council's new alcohol control bylaw has taken effect from 18 December, so make sure you know where and when it's okay to have alcohol in a public place. There is a mix of year-round 24/7 town centre bans and Christmas/New Year and long weekend bans on some … View moreThe Thames-Coromandel District Council's new alcohol control bylaw has taken effect from 18 December, so make sure you know where and when it's okay to have alcohol in a public place. There is a mix of year-round 24/7 town centre bans and Christmas/New Year and long weekend bans on some beaches and seaside reserves. Read more

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2557 days ago

Not to be missed this summer

Paradise Playground

Looking for some great things to do this summer? Paradise Playground has you covered - featuring the very best of Thames, Coromandel and Hauraki holiday destinations and local summer events.

Don't miss out on your copy of Paradise Playground, covering Hamilton, Waipa, Matamata, Thames, … View more
Looking for some great things to do this summer? Paradise Playground has you covered - featuring the very best of Thames, Coromandel and Hauraki holiday destinations and local summer events.

Don't miss out on your copy of Paradise Playground, covering Hamilton, Waipa, Matamata, Thames, Coromandel and Hauraki.

Check out your online edition here...

Photo credit to Destination Coromandel.
Read here!

2558 days ago

UK Climate Coastal Plans “Hopelessly Over-Optimistic”

Denis from Thames

Lessons for Thames Coromandel

Thames Coromandel Council has issued a press release on their first steps to develop local shoreline management plans. This is positive news but is tempered by an October 2018 report from the U.K.’s Committee on Climate Change. This UK report reveals major … View more
Lessons for Thames Coromandel

Thames Coromandel Council has issued a press release on their first steps to develop local shoreline management plans. This is positive news but is tempered by an October 2018 report from the U.K.’s Committee on Climate Change. This UK report reveals major failings in similar UK coastal adaptation plans. They are hopelessly optimistic and have not been adequately funded. Thames Coromandel has much to learn from this report. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2558 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2558 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
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2562 days ago

Xmas trees

Marjolijn from Thames

Does everyone prefer manicured Xmas trees? I moved to Thames recently and found I could only get an unnatural manicured Xmas tree. Do I have to cut my own in the bush ( legal???) next time? Who on earth decided to trim these beautiful trees unnaturally?

2559 days ago

Passing lanes on SH2 to be closed for safety reasons during busy holiday periods

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that passing lanes at Maramarua on SH2 will be closed for safety reasons during busy Christmas and New Year holiday travel periods. SH2 is the main highway connection between Auckland and the Coromandel and Tauranga.

“The closures will make the road … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that passing lanes at Maramarua on SH2 will be closed for safety reasons during busy Christmas and New Year holiday travel periods. SH2 is the main highway connection between Auckland and the Coromandel and Tauranga.

“The closures will make the road safer for all road users in heavy traffic by maintaining a steady flow and preventing the risk of crashes as traffic merges at the end of the passing lane,” says the Transport Agency’s Acting System Manager Ross l‘Anson. Keep updated here

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