Okere Falls, Rotorua

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

2991 days ago

It's here!

The Team from Department of Conservation

Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post … View more
Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to take part this Conservation Week

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2991 days ago

ASPEN COMMUNITY GARDEN-WORKING BEE

Jane from Owhata

I hope the weather is nice to us tomorrow, I am having another working bee tomorrow Saturday from 09.30 am at the community garden in Aspen Place off Pohutukawa Drive. I hope to see some help, I have 1 couple coming tomorrow and would love some more help please. Jane 021968858

2994 days ago

Why we're handing over a house...

The Team from Jennian Homes

Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

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Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

With 35 years in the industry you can count on us ‘seeing it all before’ and that’s why we’re keen to share our skills, passion, and knowledge within our local communities.

We’re extending an invitation to Neighbourly members in your area to a free and locally run information session, open to any new-home builder, no matter what level of experience. Book a complimentary seat now for your local info session.
Book now

2994 days ago

Tell us if you're keen for Halloween *WIN*

FreshChoice New Zealand

Scream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October … View moreScream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October and you could win a $100 FreshChoice voucher!

(Plus if you're dreaming of Halloween already, we'll share our recipe for our sweet and fruity Toffee Apple snacks at the end of the survey!)
Fill in to win!

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2994 days ago

Stay safe, stay informed

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency

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2998 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2998 days ago

Myrtle rust could explode this spring.

Ministry for Primary Industries

If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT … View more
If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT.

Take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

Thanks for helping us fight myrtle rust.
Find out more

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2999 days ago

ASPEN COMMUNITY GARDEN-WORKING BEE

Jane from Owhata

A working bee will be going this Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm in the community garden Aspen Place off Pohutukawa Drive.
There is only me there and I need short term helpers to get the garden going for this years growing season. I cannot manage it on my own and it would be a shame to close … View more
A working bee will be going this Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm in the community garden Aspen Place off Pohutukawa Drive.
There is only me there and I need short term helpers to get the garden going for this years growing season. I cannot manage it on my own and it would be a shame to close it. Contact me at 8b Aspen Place or 021968858 Jane

2998 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2999 days ago

FYI -Rates Notices out this Saturday 7th October 2017

Lynn Benfell from Progress Ngongotaha-Kokiri Ngongotaha Inc.

I have just been listening to todays Council sitting 'live stream' and our rates will be going up, some may go down for the next rates payment.
This is all based on increased Capital Valuations. The places mentioned for potential increases include Fordlands, Selwyn Heights, Western … View more
I have just been listening to todays Council sitting 'live stream' and our rates will be going up, some may go down for the next rates payment.
This is all based on increased Capital Valuations. The places mentioned for potential increases include Fordlands, Selwyn Heights, Western Heights, Koutu...one 'good point' mentioned is that properties in these areas have increased in value which is great according to those sharing this information. More information will follow Saturdays mail out, and you will be able to write to Council if you object. Apparently on average only 1,000 home owners object. I am in Auckland at present but decided to listen into todays meeting.
Kind Regards
Lynn Benfell
CEO Progress Ngongotaha Inc.

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3000 days ago

Ngongotaha Womens Institute

Mary from Hamurana

We have our monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Meetings are held at St Barnabus church on School road and are open to any ladies. Come and visit, sit in on a meeting and see if this is for you.  Meetings start at 1.15 pm
Phone Mary for more information if you wish
Ph 3323160

3004 days ago

Spanish - English language exchange

Jeanette from Te Puke

Is there anyone out there who speaks Spanish and is interested in a Spanish/English language exchange? I teach English and I've been learning Spanish since 2009.
Quiero un cambio de idiomas! Gracias.
Jeanette 0210785540 Te Puke

3001 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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3001 days ago

Tauranga volunteers honoured for five decades of tree planting

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello Bay of Plenty community, one of this year's GARDENA Gardener of the Year finalists is from your neck of the woods. This amazing group of gardeners and plantsmen are putting BOP on the map.... in more ways than one.

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3001 days ago

Congratulations to our winners!

Student Job Search

Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done! Find out more

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