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Dear neighbours, if you run into Bill Thompson or Kamal Butt, say congratulations to them for their officially awesome shed.
Firefighters and helicopters will continue to battle a potentially-toxic landfill blaze on Monday morning. Crews were called to the rubbish fire at the country's largest landfill at Hampton Downs around 10am on Sunday.
Residents within 10km downwind of the Hampton Downs landfill fire are … View moreFirefighters and helicopters will continue to battle a potentially-toxic landfill blaze on Monday morning. Crews were called to the rubbish fire at the country's largest landfill at Hampton Downs around 10am on Sunday.
Residents within 10km downwind of the Hampton Downs landfill fire are being advised to keep their doors and windows closed and to stay inside, to prevent breathing in smoke.
Rural residents in the area who collect rainwater from the roof should disconnect the supply and clean their roof before collecting water again. Keep up-to-date here
Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!… View moreCalling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!
Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
OPINION: A rural south Auckland community was divided this week. On one side, the majority - or so i…
Hundreds of households have been left without power in the Franklin area of south Auckland thanks to…
We're giving away two gate passes, two racebooks and a $30.00 betting voucher* Simply Like or Thank this post to enter!
Be on-course to witness the running of the $200,000 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes Raceday on Saturday 6 April.
Enter the Annah Stratton Fashions in the … View moreWe're giving away two gate passes, two racebooks and a $30.00 betting voucher* Simply Like or Thank this post to enter!
Be on-course to witness the running of the $200,000 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes Raceday on Saturday 6 April.
Enter the Annah Stratton Fashions in the Field to win some great prizes! One lucky patron on-course will win a trip to two to the Sunshine Coast.
- Gate Entry $10 for adults
- Under 18 are free.
Gates open 9.30am. First race 12.17pm.
BYO limits six stubbies OR one bottle of wine per person.
*Like or Thank this post by Thursday 4th April 2019 to enter!
A New Zealand laboratory has their foot in the door of a multi-billion dollar market by developing p…
Power has been restored to homes in North Waikato after a major outage on Friday. Power was knocked…
Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.
Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist… View moreThrough these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.
Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist or pikorua which resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns - a fern known for thriving in dark, damp areas of our woods. A reminder that difficult conditions can actually be an opportunity for tremendous growth.
The entanglement of the pikorua also has no beginning or end which is often used to represent an everlasting bond. Although we are all on our own path in life, in the end we always come back together - we are all connected through our interwoven lives.
#KiaKaha #ChristchurchStrong #NSNZcelebratecommunity
Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve … View moreGot a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve seen it all! We’ve had Track and Drift sessions, a Motokhana, and if the tracks not really your thing we run a Show & Shine competition. Or just come along and park up your Toyota, enjoy the festivities and be in to win some cool spot prizes.
From Warkworth to Wigmore Hall, New Zealand star baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and South African pianist James Baillieu take you on a journey of the song from Schubert, Ravel and Vaughan Williams, to a world premiere setting of iconic NZ birds by Gareth Farr.
This journey through the world of … View moreFrom Warkworth to Wigmore Hall, New Zealand star baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and South African pianist James Baillieu take you on a journey of the song from Schubert, Ravel and Vaughan Williams, to a world premiere setting of iconic NZ birds by Gareth Farr.
This journey through the world of art song and Lieder probes the human psyche with an intensity no other genre, not even opera, is permitted. Unhinged. Gruelling. Hallucinatory. Joyful. Beautiful. This ranks as the most searing experience any music lover can undergo.
Julien Van Mellaerts & James Baillieu: touring NZ 10-16 April
Opinion: In the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks, New Zealand has been given an opportunity, …
Hey neighbours! We're new to 'Neighbourly' so thought we'd kick off with an opening special. Showerdome supply & install - only $399 (usually $449) for the month of April. Contact us today on 0274 549 105 to secure your spot. Only 20 available at this price, and you … View moreHey neighbours! We're new to 'Neighbourly' so thought we'd kick off with an opening special. Showerdome supply & install - only $399 (usually $449) for the month of April. Contact us today on 0274 549 105 to secure your spot. Only 20 available at this price, and you must mention this ad when booking. You won't notice your Showerdome, but you will notice the difference!
Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.
First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!
As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the … View moreOver the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.
First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!
As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the amazing opportunity to explore Vietnam and help kids across Aotearoa at the same time. "We can all learn to believe what we have inside is greater than the things that stand in front of us, but we need to teach our kids this, we are not necessarily born thinking that way."
To find out more about Dee and how you can support her in this worthy cause visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...
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