35 days ago

How can our communities manage a drop in school funding without losing the "soul" of our local schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand is seeing some big demographic shifts, and the reality is that shrinking school rolls are on the horizon ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿซ

Since school funding and teacher numbers are tied to how many students are in the classrooms, our local schools might be facing some "belt-tightening" in the coming years.

Our question to you: How can our communities manage a drop in school funding without losing the "soul" of our local schools?

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1 hour ago

Product recalls across NZ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Quite a few products have been recalled recently and we want to make sure everything in your home is safe.

Check out the list below clicking on the blue text to learn more about why it was recalled.

Food Recalls:
โš ๏ธSouthern Sprouts Alfafa and Onion Sprouts (Possible risk of listeria)
โš ๏ธPams Onion Sprouts (Possible risk of listeria)
โš ๏ธRaw C Coconut Water
โš ๏ธLoco Love Chewy Caramel
โš ๏ธSun'Days Dubai Style Chocolate Mousse
โš ๏ธGilmours Original Corn Chips
โš ๏ธPak n Save Moorhouse in-store bread
โš ๏ธEmborg Emmentaler Cheese (Possible risk of listeria)
โš ๏ธGhiotti Chorizo
โš ๏ธSteinlager Ulta-Low Carb beer

Household item recalls:
โš ๏ธStainless Steel Drink Bottle - sold at Kmart
โš ๏ธCaptive Bolt Activators
โš ๏ธCloud Nine Hair Dryer
โš ๏ธToyworld Animal Bath Toys
โš ๏ธTopdon Smart Programmable Battery Charger
โš ๏ธBicycles - Specialised Turbo Como SL

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

I hope you weren't affected by these products. Stay safe, neighbours!

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1 hour ago

Open Homes

Nicky Horsbrough - Harcourts Helensville

๐Ÿก Open Homes - Sunday 19 April

๐Ÿ“ 9 Empressa Heights, Helensville at 11:00am
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๐Ÿ“ 1/32 Parakai Avenue, Parakai at 11:00am
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๐Ÿ“ 4 Zadar Street, Huapai at 11:00am
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๐Ÿ“ 13 Karaka Street, Helensville at 11:45am
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๐Ÿ“ 5 Awa Avenue, Helensville at 12:15pm
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๐Ÿ“ 37 Makiri Street, Helensville at 12:30pm
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๐Ÿ“ 93 Garfield Road, Helensville at 1:15pm
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๐Ÿ“ 357 McLachlan Road, Kaukapakapa at 2:30pm
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๐Ÿ“ฑ 027 288 0113 | ๐Ÿ“ง nicky.horsbrough@harcourts.co.nz
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17 days ago

What's your best cost-saving tip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just when we thought the cost of living couldn't climb any higher...it does. While things like fuel prices are out of our control, many of us are looking for small, practical ways to stretch our dollars a bit further. So letโ€™s put our heads together!

Over the next little while, weโ€™ll be sharing tips to help you save money โ€” and weโ€™d love to hear yours too. Whatโ€™s working for you right now?

Here are a few ideas to get started:
๐ŸŽ‰ Plan ahead for the year (birthdays, events, travel) to avoid surprise costs
๐Ÿช™ Check out $2 shops for everyday items like stationery, baking paper, foil, and cling wrap - often much cheaper than the supermarket
๐Ÿ– Bring back the piggy bank and save your loose change
๐Ÿ”จ DIY where you can - like mowing the lawn instead of paying someone
๐Ÿ’ต Set a daily budget before heading out and stick to it (cash can help!)
๐Ÿงด Stretch household products by diluting things like shampoo or dishwashing liquid

Got a tip thatโ€™s helping you save? Share it below, the tip might make a huge difference to someone else.

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