Papamoa Beach, Papamoa

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2614 days ago

Fonterra Open Gates, free family day out

Fonterra Open Gates

Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.

It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and … View more
Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.

It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and sample our products, including our special edition Tip Top ice cream.

Book your free farm visit to secure your place and don't forget your gumboots! For more information visit Open Gates.
Find out more!

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2614 days ago

Portable Clothes rack and / or trestle table/ or display items

Jaki from Hairini

Hi all- We are looking for a clothes rack and trestle table and display material for bangles, earing's and rings- for using at markets- they need to fit into a car. Thanking you in advance
Jaki

Free

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2615 days ago

White glass-topped student desk with drawer

George from Tauranga City

Used for a year, been in storage - great condition.
Chair has gone, sorry.

Price: $80

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2615 days ago

Free Spinnaker cloth - GONE TO ITS NEXT LIFE

Meredith from Mount Maunganui

Spinnaker cloth - please note this is certainly NOT a spinnaker (in it's previous life - yes it was a good one but now it's just good for cloth to be upcycled)..

(Gotta love Neighbourly - Happy to report this has now been picked up and will be used as a backdrop in a school hall for the … View more
Spinnaker cloth - please note this is certainly NOT a spinnaker (in it's previous life - yes it was a good one but now it's just good for cloth to be upcycled)..

(Gotta love Neighbourly - Happy to report this has now been picked up and will be used as a backdrop in a school hall for the school's upcoming dance - hope this kids have a great time getting creative and dancing til they drop)

FIFS - GONE

Free

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2615 days ago

Glass-topped craft desk

George from Tauranga City

Hardly used, been in storage. Excellent condition.
Tilts for drafting/cutting/drawing.
Pick up near Boys' College.

Price: $85

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2615 days ago

Black and Decker 500W Hammer Drill

George from Tauranga City

Excellent condition, hardly used. Bought to replace one that I thought I'd lost, used a couple of times, then found my original (always the way!).
Pick up near Boys' College.

Price: $35

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2615 days ago

Help Tom Thank the Blind Foundation

The Team from Givealittle

Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to … View more
Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to this wonderful organisation through Givealittle!

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2618 days ago

Redyced To Clear shop closed

Diane from Tauranga City

Was open on Fri but closed for business by today. Note on door thanking customers .

2616 days ago

Check out the latest SuperSeniors newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2619 days ago

Poll: What do you think about the new kerbside glass pick up?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

More than 500 glass recycling bins were rejected across Tauranga in the first fortnight of Tauranga City Council's new kerbside pickup service.

That was about 1.6 per cent of the 31,685 blue crates collected, according to statistics provided by the council. In total, 142.12 tonnes of … View more
More than 500 glass recycling bins were rejected across Tauranga in the first fortnight of Tauranga City Council's new kerbside pickup service.

That was about 1.6 per cent of the 31,685 blue crates collected, according to statistics provided by the council. In total, 142.12 tonnes of bottles and jars were collected in those first two weeks, eventually destined for O-I New Zealand in Auckland, where it will be melted down and made anew into more bottles and jars.

The council figures also revealed that just under 20,000 Tauranga households missed or skipped their first fortnightly collection, a service for which they have already been charged $26 in their rates for the next year. Some complained there should have been a grace period or warning first, but others felt the rules were clear enough and there for workers' safety. Read more here

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What do you think about the new kerbside glass pick up?
  • 8.5% I missed the collection
    8.5% Complete
  • 24.4% I skipped the collection
    24.4% Complete
  • 5.4% My bin was rejected :(
    5.4% Complete
  • 61.6% My bin was collected!
    61.6% Complete
258 votes
2616 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2618 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 57.1% Yes
    57.1% Complete
  • 42.9% No
    42.9% Complete
98 votes
2616 days ago

Martec floor pedestal fan

Maureen from Te Puke

Can anyone help me find a replacement blade for my fan? A stupid person moved it while it was turned on and the fan blade shattered!!!! Or may be has a dead fan and I can buy the blade?

2616 days ago

Zip Clear Boil Kettle 1.7l

Maureen from Te Puke

I need to locate a replacement lid for my kettle, and don't care what colour it is. Currently I have a black plastic kettle and the lid is white. If you know where I can get a replacement I'd be very very happy.

2617 days ago

New Tauranga city speed limits in force from next Monday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The city centre's new 30km/h speed limit starts this Monday October 29. The speed limit will apply between First Avenue and McLean St, and between Cameron Rd and the waterfront. Cameron Rd will remain at 50km/h.

Tauranga City Council is creating one consistent speed limit to help simplify … View more
The city centre's new 30km/h speed limit starts this Monday October 29. The speed limit will apply between First Avenue and McLean St, and between Cameron Rd and the waterfront. Cameron Rd will remain at 50km/h.

Tauranga City Council is creating one consistent speed limit to help simplify construction sign requirements and to keep things simple for people who are driving and safer for people who are walking and biking. Read more from the BoP Times here

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