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Hi I am trying to find a lady who used to live at our place.
Her name is Lara D Browne
She would be around 80 years old, last time we heard from her she was in Tauranga Hospital.
Any news would be welcomed
Hi neighbours,
Sad news! It looks like the museum will be closed until at least April and 20 jobs are on the line.
Read more in the link below.
Come down to the Rotorua Night Market tonight and join us for the official lighting of the Christmas tree at 7pm. To find out more about the tree and the special locally made decorations visit rotorualakescouncil/news
We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?
We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.
Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!
Post your photo below to enter the draw.
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Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
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We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.
Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View moreWe love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.
Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all SuperValue stores throughout New Zealand.
You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
Hi neighbours,
Last year's public tree left a lot to be desired.
But this year's is bound to look better thanks to local weaver Anna Hayes.
Hayes, from the newly opened Maori Weaving Rotorua, has woven 16 metres of harakeke rope and 30 muka ties, from which locally made wooden … View moreHi neighbours,
Last year's public tree left a lot to be desired.
But this year's is bound to look better thanks to local weaver Anna Hayes.
Hayes, from the newly opened Maori Weaving Rotorua, has woven 16 metres of harakeke rope and 30 muka ties, from which locally made wooden decorations will hang.
Hayes learnt the craft in Rotorua and said she was pleased to be contributing towards the tree.
The tree will be fully decked out and looking bright and festive this year and a small ceremony will be held under the tree at 7pm on Thursday, December 1 to mark the tree lights being switched on.
An initial engineers report into Rotorua Museum - closed after cracks appeared in the wake of last week's earthquake - has revealed the building "isn't in good shape", according to Museum director Stewart Brown.
Brown said the iconic 100-year-old Museum would remain closed … View moreAn initial engineers report into Rotorua Museum - closed after cracks appeared in the wake of last week's earthquake - has revealed the building "isn't in good shape", according to Museum director Stewart Brown.
Brown said the iconic 100-year-old Museum would remain closed until 'at least' next Wednesday and that a further engineers report, expected this Friday, would reveal more about the state of the building.
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Hello Everyone,
Our Stream Care Team would like to hear from you if you are interested in helping to carry out some work at the Stream. It is a truly beautiful location, and a real taonga/treasure for all to enjoy.
Our team are small, and they need help maintaining this special place for… View moreHello Everyone,
Our Stream Care Team would like to hear from you if you are interested in helping to carry out some work at the Stream. It is a truly beautiful location, and a real taonga/treasure for all to enjoy.
Our team are small, and they need help maintaining this special place for all to enjoy, today and into the future. It is not hard work, sometimes planting, or raking the pathways clear of debris. If you can give an hour or two per week please let me know. I know that Ann, John and team would really appreciate some new friends.
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.
The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.
Click here to see how easy it is to … View moreNo one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.
The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.
Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View moreWith the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View moreYou’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View moreYou decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!
Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Hi neighbours,
The largest all weather indoor entertainment centre in New Zealand is set to open its doors right here in Rotorua!!
So no longer will you have to worry about the kids driving you mad at home on rainy days- brilliant!
It officially opens on November 26.
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