1641 days ago

No barriers to learning

Competenz

"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.

Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here

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More messages from your neighbours
2 hours ago

Kickstart the Year with Huge Savings on Beds You Love!

Beds4U - Rotorua

Hey neighbours,

Beds4U New Year Half Price Bed Sale is now on, with up to 50% OFF selected beds across trusted brands Kiwis love!

And here’s the cherry on top - selected beds also get an extra 10% OFF on top of the discounted price. More savings, more comfort, more reasons to upgrade your sleep!

Grab deals on:
• TEMPUR
• Sealy
• Slumberzone
• And more

Stock is limited across popular models and sizes, and once they sell out, these prices won’t be back.

Selected range only. While stocks last.

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22 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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10 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10% Complete
  • 16.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    16.9% Complete
  • 73.1% Nah - not for me
    73.1% Complete
1291 votes