Mahurangi North, Matakana

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

144 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Winter Puzzle Comp!

The Post

Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.

The Team at The Post
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145 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Learn More

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152 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.8% AI is making us lazy
    19.8% Complete
  • 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.7% Too early to tell
    21.7% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1242 votes
152 days ago

Got a tricky neighbour situation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View more
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions

Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Find out more

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148 days ago

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Warkworth

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

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159 days ago

Love watercress? Share your recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.

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156 days ago

Jaffas are leaving our shelves 🫠

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the … View more
Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)

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149 days ago

Buying or developing? Discover your site's potential!

Cato Bolam

Get a free feasibility assessment to understand your development options before you begin. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM (Ts&Cs apply).

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍

✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning … View more
Get a free feasibility assessment to understand your development options before you begin. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM (Ts&Cs apply).

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍

✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
Find out more

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152 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Evelyn Page Retirement Village

Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

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159 days ago

Poll: What's your take on these policy changes taking effect in July?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.

We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will… View more
Kiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.

We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will it be business as usual?
Discuss your thoughts below

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What's your take on these policy changes taking effect in July?
  • 17.7% Change is needed! I support
    17.7% Complete
  • 68.4% ! These changes are heading in the wrong direction !
    68.4% Complete
  • 13.9% It is complicated ...
    13.9% Complete
1403 votes
183 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for brussels sprouts?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by June 12, 2025.

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184 days ago

Share your winter snaps!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stunning sunrises, frosty mornings and snowy mountains. There's a lot of beauty to be seen in these winter months.

We’d love to see your corner of the country and what your winter looks like. Share a photo below...

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155 days ago

Create Custom Wall Art with Resene Wallpapers & Murals

The Team from Resene ColorShop Warkworth

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama. Create your own wall art using Resene WallPrint or get the custom Wildstyle design made to measure. Find out how to use your favourite Resene wallpaper design as art with these easy step by step instructions.

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155 days ago

A Winter Treat for NZ House & Garden Subscribers!

NZ House & Garden

Winter is the season for slowing down – flickering candles, warm interiors, and time to savour life’s little luxuries.

So why not make your winter even more indulgent? … View more
Winter is the season for slowing down – flickering candles, warm interiors, and time to savour life’s little luxuries.

So why not make your winter even more indulgent? Right now, when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Aura Gold Mānuka Honey Radiance Mask from Antipodes – valued at $76

This luxurious mask is made with sustainably sourced mānuka honey and showcases the very best of natural skincare. It hydrates, brightens and restores – a true winter glow-up, inspired by nature.

Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine and a self-care ritual, all in one.

Subscribe now!
From the team at Mags4Gifts

*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe for 1 or 2 years between June 23–July 28, 2025.
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156 days ago

Robyn’s ratatouille recipe is a real crowd pleaser

Evelyn Page Retirement Village

Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.

Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would … View more
Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.

Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would cook up every couple of weeks when the veggies were in season.

Click read more for the recipe.

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