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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3007 days ago

Master your knife like a chef? Tell us and WIN

SuperValue Tuakau

Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering … View more
Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering you the chance to receive a premium set of Gormé Kitchen Knives in all our stores! All you need to do is shop with us to COLLECT 3 STICKERS in order to REDEEM your KNIVES at a heavily reduced price - up to 75% off! You will receive 1 sticker for every $15 you spend. There are 5 different knives to collect. Perfect for Christmas coming up, a gift for a friend or to add to your home. Start collecting in our store today.

- Your local SuperValue team
Share a tip and WIN

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3008 days ago

International Day of the Older Persons 2017 is on Sunday!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and … View more
International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and the rest of the year), remember to acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and skills that New Zealanders aged over 65 bring to our communities.

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3008 days ago

MP for Hunua Andrew Bayly humbled by support

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

It was a landslide win for Hunua MP Andrew Bayly on the weekend, after he received 17,000 more votes than his closest opponent, Baljit Kaur, to lead the electorate once again. 
Despite the huge margin he put between himself and his rivals, the National Party incumbent said he was humbled by the … View more
It was a landslide win for Hunua MP Andrew Bayly on the weekend, after he received 17,000 more votes than his closest opponent, Baljit Kaur, to lead the electorate once again. 
Despite the huge margin he put between himself and his rivals, the National Party incumbent said he was humbled by the ...

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3010 days ago

Pay by plate parking

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

With pay by plate parking, you no longer need to display a ticket in your car. You can just pay and walk away, that easy.

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3011 days ago

Water Safety Champion Awards 2017

Barbara Venville-Gibbons from Drowning Prevention Auckland

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Drowning Prevention Auckland* ‘Water Safety Champion Awards 2017’ in recognition of individuals, community groups, organisations or businesses that have demonstrated commitment, initiative and leadership in the ‘championing’ of water safety in the … View moreWe are pleased to announce the inaugural Drowning Prevention Auckland* ‘Water Safety Champion Awards 2017’ in recognition of individuals, community groups, organisations or businesses that have demonstrated commitment, initiative and leadership in the ‘championing’ of water safety in the Auckland region. This could include delivering water safety education, creating or implementing solutions that address behaviour or an identified issue, or raise awareness. Nominations are now open. Full details on our website.

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3012 days ago

Roof repairs

David from Pukekohe

Concrete and clay tile roof repairs. Leaks fixed, new valley trays, re bed and pointing to ridge and hip caps new lead flashings. David. Franklin roof repairs. 0279281425

3012 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champions

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Do you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is … View moreDo you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is supported and valued. Join our social movement to combat ageism in New Zealand by signing up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion. It is FREE and we will even send you a Welcome Pack.

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3012 days ago

Any guesses where this photo was taken?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Reporter Briar Hubbard stumbled across this lovely lane on her travels yesterday.
Can anyone guess where in Franklin it is?
We would love to see your beautiful spring photos!

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3013 days ago

The hours are on us!

Student Job Search

ENTER to WIN a hand around the house – on us! 49% of Neighbourly members said they’d like help with gardening, do you agree? Enter your details to WIN 5 hours of work from a local student in your neighbourhood! Whether it be household maintenance, help with the kids, or something else – … View moreENTER to WIN a hand around the house – on us! 49% of Neighbourly members said they’d like help with gardening, do you agree? Enter your details to WIN 5 hours of work from a local student in your neighbourhood! Whether it be household maintenance, help with the kids, or something else – Student Job Search has you covered. We’ll be picking THREE lucky winners so enter now! It’s free to list a job with SJS and we make sure to find the perfect student for your job. Enter HERE and find out for yourself! Enter now

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3013 days ago

Pay By Plate

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Paying for on street parking in Auckland just got a whole lot easier with our new pay by plate technology and the AT Park app.
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3014 days ago

Waikato Hospital Emergency Department

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Kia ora, last week we put out a message on our Facebook page because our Emergency Department at Waikato was in overload and Waikato Hospital was full. You may have come across this media with the following headlines: Don’t come unless it’s an emergency, Waikato Hospital ED staff stay.

We … View more
Kia ora, last week we put out a message on our Facebook page because our Emergency Department at Waikato was in overload and Waikato Hospital was full. You may have come across this media with the following headlines: Don’t come unless it’s an emergency, Waikato Hospital ED staff stay.

We would like to thank those that shared our important message via social media with friends and whānau because with your support, we reached over 100,000 people. We’ve been so busy we did forget to use Neighbourly as a media channel, but will do so in the future.

The situation is more manageable now thanks to your support and the relentless work by our staff, but we are still extremely busy.

It is even more important we keep spreading this message because no matter what our hospital capacity is, the same message stands at all times: Unless you have a real emergency, please check first with your GP or phone Healthline 0800 611 116 before coming to Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department.

And it's really important that you continue to take good care of yourselves from nutrition to things like washing your hands often, keeping up your fluids and keeping active. There are lots of programmes available in the Waikato to support all ages including the Green Prescription by Sport Waikato that helps educate women around food and exercise, and if you're looking to quit smoking try ONCE AND FOR ALL (www.onceandforall.co.nz).

And please make sure you see your GP regularly to avoid becoming too unwell.  

Now is also a good time to sign up to SmartHealth, a free online healthcare service using your smart phone, tablet device or computer. You can use SmartHealth to talk to a free out of hour’s doctor by video, voice or text chat. Visit www.smarthealth.org.nz... for more information and to sign up.

Also read some of the positive patient experience stories from people around the Waikato.

Take care of yourselves Waikato.

Ngā mihi from Waikato DHB

3014 days ago

Poll: Should people donate to Givealittle pages for The Block contestants?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

On Sunday The Block houses went to auction and a controversial decision, which saw Andy and Nate's house, which was initially passed in, was sold for the highest profit at a shock second auction that no one expected. They effectively snatched the win from Stace and Yanita.

Since then, The … View more
On Sunday The Block houses went to auction and a controversial decision, which saw Andy and Nate's house, which was initially passed in, was sold for the highest profit at a shock second auction that no one expected. They effectively snatched the win from Stace and Yanita.

Since then, The Block losers, Ling and Zing, have had a Givealittle page set up for them - as well as Stace and Yanita.

What are your thoughts about this season's win?
Do you think the Givealittle pages should have been set up for these two teams?

Stace and Yanita's page has raised approximately $2,400, while Ling and Zing's page has raised over $18,300.

Should people donate to Givealittle pages for The Block contestants?
  • 14.3% Yes, they were robbed!
    14.3% Complete
  • 23.8% I feel bad for them, but wouldn't donate
    23.8% Complete
  • 19% No, that's the way the cookie crumbled
    19% Complete
  • 42.9% There's other causes that I would prefer to donate to
    42.9% Complete
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3014 days ago

Saint Kentigerns Junior Girls School Uniform Winter/Summer

Sandra from Pukekohe

I have the whole kit for the Saint Kentigerns Junior Girls School Uniform Winter and Summer, Size 16.  Price to be negotitated.   Please contact Sandra 09 2364362.  Thanks

Negotiable

3014 days ago

Roof blown off as stormy weather batters Auckland

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Stormy weather has taken its toll in Auckland, with a roof partially blown off a house and another dwelling receiving a glancing blow from a lightning bolt on Monday evening.
High winds caused a roof to be partially blown off a Clarks Beach home south of Auckland.  A Northern Fire Comms ...

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3015 days ago

Hospitality Courses at NZMA. Get qualified in just 20 weeks!

NZMA

Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the … View more
Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the hospitality industry. You’ll study in a real bar, gain work experience in a real cafe, get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

Courses start in October so get in touch and enrol today!
Learn more

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