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New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week.
If you are in the Waikato and can spare some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you can help, please check out the available positions on our website!!
www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...
Large numbers of black field crickets have been encroaching on homes and gardens across the North Island, keeping residents awake with their chirping and hopping underfoot.
Black field crickets are born normally born November when they generally spend time in the grass.
But by peak summer in … View moreLarge numbers of black field crickets have been encroaching on homes and gardens across the North Island, keeping residents awake with their chirping and hopping underfoot.
Black field crickets are born normally born November when they generally spend time in the grass.
But by peak summer in January, especially if its been a dry period, they move deep into ground cracks and only come out at night.
Are crickets plaguing your property?
Get set to travel back in time with the Karaka Vintage Day, celebrating its 10th show on March 18.
We have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - … View moreWe have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Public Holidays: Closed
We accept both general waste and green waste by the bag, boot or trailer load. So, load on up and visit us at 10 Austen Place (off Crosbie Road), Pukekohe.
There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha!
The Eagles Golfing Society (EGS) will hold its annual golfing event in Pukekohe this year. The nati…
Auckland's record levels of rainfall in the opening weeks of 2018 and with more of it forecast for t…
More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?
Bait up and reel down for the Waiau Pa Boating Club's annual Family Fishing Competition on Sunday. …
Get set to travel back in time with the Karaka Vintage Day, celebrating its 10th show on March 18. …
Mercer and Counties Manukau Rowing Clubs rowed their way to success at the North Island Club Championship held at Karapiro last month.
Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.
If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.
We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community.
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