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We wish you an enjoyable and safe festive season. Thank you for all of your support this year. Please continue your good work connecting with your older neighbours.
From the team at Age Concern New Zealand.
Hi,
I'm thoroughly sick of having my books sitting around in their packing boxes. And would love some bookcases & shelves to display them on. I'm not worried about their looks, I just want to be able to see my books. I can do minor repairs & cleaning, if they need that. What I… View moreHi,
I'm thoroughly sick of having my books sitting around in their packing boxes. And would love some bookcases & shelves to display them on. I'm not worried about their looks, I just want to be able to see my books. I can do minor repairs & cleaning, if they need that. What I cannot afford to do is pay new or near that prices.
thanks
david
Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!
- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that,… View moreTwo competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!
- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that, infact we found 4 incredible Neighbourly neighbours. Click here to see who won an Awesome Neighbour prize and read their Awesome story!
- We also teamed up with SuperValue to run the Christmas Survival Guide challenge. We asked Neighbourly members to tell us their Christmas Survival tip, click here to find out whose tip came out on top, to be selected to win a $100 SuperValue voucher.
The South Waikato District Council has listened to the more than 25 submissions on the issue of whether drones should be allowed in the town's parks and stated that it is their intention that nobody be prosecuted for such activities.
This is a great step forward and gives Tokoroa residents … View moreThe South Waikato District Council has listened to the more than 25 submissions on the issue of whether drones should be allowed in the town's parks and stated that it is their intention that nobody be prosecuted for such activities.
This is a great step forward and gives Tokoroa residents and their children the same freedoms as residents of neighbouring towns and cities such as Rotorua and Tauranga.
On Thursday, Mayor Jenny Shattock drew the winner of a small drone which was offered as a prize by local drone enthusiast Mr Bruce Simpson.
"It is great to see that the council has listened to the voice of the people on this issue, a voice that was overwhelmingly in favour of allowing our people and their children to fly their toys and small drones in their parks" said Simpson.
Video of the drone draw can be seen here:
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To all our customers we send everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2018... We will re open on Wednesday 3rd January 2018, resuming with our breakfast and lunchtime menu only. The night menu will commence on Wednesday the 17th January 2018. We look forward to providing you the … View moreTo all our customers we send everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2018... We will re open on Wednesday 3rd January 2018, resuming with our breakfast and lunchtime menu only. The night menu will commence on Wednesday the 17th January 2018. We look forward to providing you the very best in Real food , great coffee and outstanding service......All the very best , The team at Sweet Rose Espresso.
Thank you. We don’t say those two words nearly enough. So at this busy time of year I want to make sure you hear them from us. It’s a great privilege to run a local newspaper. We’re there for all the joys and the frustrations of this area. We get to see our communities at their best and, … View moreThank you. We don’t say those two words nearly enough. So at this busy time of year I want to make sure you hear them from us. It’s a great privilege to run a local newspaper. We’re there for all the joys and the frustrations of this area. We get to see our communities at their best and, occasionally, when they’re struggling. But what is a highlight for us is getting to know you. So a big thank you to all our readers who support us. Thank you to all of you who contribute to this paper. We appreciate all the people who have told us their stories. And thank you to all our friends in businesses who support us with their advertising. 2017 has been a momentous year. But what has been on display too often in the news has been what divides us rather than what brings us together. So as we head off for Christmas, I hope we remember all the things that bind us together. Like friends and families and the great places we choose to live. Let’s be thankful for all the good things we have right here. Merry Christmas, happy holidays. And thank you.
Julie Kaio, News Director
Sewing a new weed cordon for Lake Rotomā with a 60-year-old Singer sewing machine and individually attaching 700 floats and over 700m of chain with cable ties is just one of the many things local father and son duo, Geoff Ewert and son Van, do to protect Rotorua's lakes.
Mesh high sides approx. 6x4 current WOF Reg till Feb 2018
Has new jockey wheel easy to handle recent rebuild
$875.00 ONO ph Ken 0274545252 ph to view
With NZ's largest range of golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, accessories, apparel and more... Golf Warehouse has got everything you need to get the most enjoyment out of your game this summer. Drop into one of our stores or visit us online and get free shipping with orders over $100.
Wasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the … View moreWasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the region's most popular recreational areas, effectively making 10,000 hectares wasp free.
This summer we are delighted to announce we are expanding the programme to other parts of the country which are also affected by high wasp numbers. Vespex is laid in bait stations in late January and February when wasps change to a protein-based diet. It is of low toxicity and safe for bees. Results from last summer showed it has a 95%-99% success rate.
While a small amount of work is Government funded, we're going to raise more funds to get as many areas baited as possible, and we need your help. Go to our Popshop page to contribute to a wasp-free region
So join us in the battle. The more we raise the more areas we can cover.
Kia ora NZ Communities!
We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.
If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 … View moreKia ora NZ Communities!
We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.
If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 highlights: inspiringcommunities.org.nz....
Meri Kirihimete, Aotearoa! We look forward to working with and supporting you in 2018.
The IC team
Hi
Just wondering if the blueberry farm at Ngongotaha is open for picking?
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay safe these holidays … View moreOur favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay safe these holidays whether you're out of town or or staying at home. Merry Christmas!
- From the colourful Elves at Resene
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has hit back at claims protesters were locked out of the year's last council meeting as "completely untrue".
Staff from the Aquatic Centre and InfraCore took to the streets on Thursday to hikoi on the council chambers and deliver a petition against plans… View moreRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has hit back at claims protesters were locked out of the year's last council meeting as "completely untrue".
Staff from the Aquatic Centre and InfraCore took to the streets on Thursday to hikoi on the council chambers and deliver a petition against plans to outsource management of the centre, which had attracted 6000 signatures.
The Warehouse Rotorua has partnered with the local Women's Refuge to accept donations for much needed Christmas gifts to women and children affected by violence in the region.
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