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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours!

59 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฐ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So whatโ€™s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So whatโ€™s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐Ÿ‘‡

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
54 days ago

๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŸ ๐ŸŸก Weather warnings issued for much of the country

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dangerous winds, and intense rain with thunderstorms are forecast in some regions of the country, with Red Warnings coming into effect from tomorrow morning. Please avoid non-essential travel tomorrow if you're located in a red-affected region, and be ready for power and communication outages.… View moreDangerous winds, and intense rain with thunderstorms are forecast in some regions of the country, with Red Warnings coming into effect from tomorrow morning. Please avoid non-essential travel tomorrow if you're located in a red-affected region, and be ready for power and communication outages.

Stay up to date with the latest weather information from MetService New Zealand. Pay attention to Watches and Warnings.

For advice on how to prepare for dangerous winds, please visit getready.govt.nz

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54 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZโ€™s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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74 days ago

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...

Weโ€™d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...

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56 days ago

Proud to be New Zealand's Best!

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.

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56 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
Tom & Luke brand Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cereal Products
Pams brand Mini Hash Browns
Gilmours Peanuts Chopped
FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts
Piperโ€™s brand Milkshake Biscuits Original and Caramel
Tasti brand various products
Dometic Drinkware Tumbler

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
Car Seat G405- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G401- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G410- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat LB-828- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat Q5- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 10911524- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 11630- sold at Panda Mart
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether

Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+

Product Recalls: Electronics
Tesla Powerwall 2 Battery Energy Storage Units
Midea Air Fryer- sold at Trade Depot
ANKO Portable Blender (4 colourways)- sold at Kmart

Product Recalls: Other
โ€œWobbly head Dinoโ€ Greeting Card
Trojan Developments Prox Rex
Zenith Taps- ChillTap Extra 60 (Residential), ChillTap Extra 140 (Commercial)
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited

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

See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

56 days ago

Poll: How are you spreading light this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

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How are you spreading light this year?
  • 17.8% Charity or donation
    17.8% Complete
  • 26.7% Spending time with my family
    26.7% Complete
  • 18.8% Volunteering
    18.8% Complete
  • 36.6% Sharing smiles - A positive attitude is infectious
    36.6% Complete
292 votes
68 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

A trailblazing Mฤori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves โ€” nearly 100 years after her passing.

Mฤkereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.

Papakura sadly passed … View more
A trailblazing Mฤori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves โ€” nearly 100 years after her passing.

Mฤkereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.

Papakura sadly passed away in 1930, just weeks before she was due to present her thesis. Her research was later published as The Old-Time Mฤori โ€” the first ethnographic study written by a Mฤori author.

We hope this brings a smile!

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63 days ago

Poll: ๐ŸŽƒ Which New Zealand creature/theme would make the best Halloween outfit?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (Itโ€™s easy to miss โ€” Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)

The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! ๐Ÿฆ‡

๐Ÿ’ฌ Bonus … View more
We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (Itโ€™s easy to miss โ€” Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)

The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! ๐Ÿฆ‡

๐Ÿ’ฌ Bonus question: What is the best kind of costume? Funny, scary, DIY, or pop culture themed?

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๐ŸŽƒ Which New Zealand creature/theme would make the best Halloween outfit?
  • 13.9% Vladislav, from 'What We Do in the Shadows'
    13.9% Complete
  • 12.3% Moa-zombie
    12.3% Complete
  • 35.6% Possessed sheep
    35.6% Complete
  • 38.2% A half-eaten chocolate fish
    38.2% Complete
382 votes
60 days ago

Scam Alert: Refund requests targeting small businesses

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.

Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.

Businesses should double-check any… View more
Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.

Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.

Businesses should double-check any payment details before responding to queries or processing refunds for customers.

If you receive suspicious communication regarding your accounts, contact your bank directly.

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70 days ago

Poll: What would bring you back to the city centre?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our CBDs have been making headlines lately โ€“ theyโ€™re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
๐Ÿด๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ผ

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What would bring you back to the city centre?
  • 25.7% Delicious eats: cafรฉs, restaurants, and foodie hotspots
    25.7% Complete
  • 30.6% Retail therapy: clothing, shops, and unique finds
    30.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Things to do: cinemas, arcades, entertainment
    25.5% Complete
  • 18.2% Services & businesses: the practical stuff
    18.2% Complete
1263 votes
64 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZโ€™s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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66 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 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.
Find out more

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66 days ago

Keep your vehicle safe with the following tips ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

๐Ÿš— Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
๐Ÿš™ Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
๐Ÿš— Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
๐Ÿš™ Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
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๐Ÿš— Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
๐Ÿš™ Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
๐Ÿš— Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
๐Ÿš™ Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
๐Ÿš— Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
๐Ÿš™ Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
๐Ÿš— Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
๐Ÿš™ Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
๐Ÿš— If the vehicle is keyless, โ€˜keysโ€™ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
๐Ÿš™ Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so youโ€™ll know if you see something that doesnโ€™t seem right.

Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.

If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.

Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers

For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.

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83 days ago

Scam Alert: Cryptocurrency

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

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Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.

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