Matua, Tauranga

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!

2996 days ago

Poll: Should GST from tourism come back to the region?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from

Hi neighbours,
Winston Peters promised, pre-election, to give the GST raised from international tourism back the regions they were raised.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think?

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Should GST from tourism come back to the region?
  • 69.2% Yes it should come back to the regions where the money is spent
    69.2% Complete
  • 30.8% No it should be dispersed evenly around the country
    30.8% Complete
52 votes
2995 days ago

The little solider boy from Tauranga who died in hell.

Matt Shand Reporter from

100 years ago today, New Zealand lost 842 soldiers during an ill-planned push to capture Passchendaele. It was the single worst loss of life in New Zealand's history. A Tauranga soldier's letters home from this hell-scape reveal a dark truth behind the 'glory' and ambition of … View more100 years ago today, New Zealand lost 842 soldiers during an ill-planned push to capture Passchendaele. It was the single worst loss of life in New Zealand's history. A Tauranga soldier's letters home from this hell-scape reveal a dark truth behind the 'glory' and ambition of many soldiers to see the world.

Does your family have an incredible story you want to share? Contact mattshand@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or drop us a message on Neighbourly.

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2996 days ago

North Island Beach & Indoor Volleyball Combine 2017

Caroline from Bethlehem

The NIBIV Combine 2017 is a full day event with low impact, high-value data gathering session that assesses a player’s physical potential and gives each athlete an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, physical ability.

The NIBIVC score is a measure of a player’s athleticism and provides … View more
The NIBIV Combine 2017 is a full day event with low impact, high-value data gathering session that assesses a player’s physical potential and gives each athlete an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, physical ability.

The NIBIVC score is a measure of a player’s athleticism and provides a valid measurement of a player’s college or university-readiness.

Who can attend?

Female or male volleyball players going into Year 9-13 can attend

Why?
Holistic Assessment of attributes important to progress in volleyball:

- Volleyball Skills/ Awareness
- Physical Ability
- Personality Test

Provides the opportunity for players to find out their strengths and weaknesses, and use this information to make their college portfolios better.

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2996 days ago

Avalon (Aotearoa) Charitable Trust

Avalon (Aotearoa) Charitable Trust

Avalon works with individuals and their circles of support, to identify and map out pathways towards a good life of their choosing.

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2997 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

2997 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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2997 days ago

MAZDA 2 - 2008 NZ NEW

Susan from Bethlehem

ONE ELDERLY LADY OWNER
ONLY 83,000KMS
1.5CC MANUAL
6 AIRBAGS
GREAT CONDITION, REGULARLY SERVICED
PH 5769957 OR 0273841612

Price: $7,499

2997 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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2997 days ago

OCTOBER SPECIAL

Christine from Body Treatments

Colour up this month with 2 spraytans for $50 phone 5706270

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3005 days ago

MAZDA 2 - 2008 NZ NEW

Susan from Bethlehem

ONLY 83,OOOKMS
1500CC MANUAL
ONE ELDERLY LADY OWNER
EXCELLENT CONDITION
PH 5769957 OR 0273841612

Price: $7,999

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3009 days ago

SEEKING VIEWS ON DOUBLE GLAZING OPTIONS

Anita from Bellevue

Has anyone got any advice about double glazing and which options are best. I am looking at upgrading to double glazing but am unsure whether to completely replace or to do a kind of retrofit upgrade to double glazing. I don't want to waste money so if anyone has any advice or experience with… View moreHas anyone got any advice about double glazing and which options are best. I am looking at upgrading to double glazing but am unsure whether to completely replace or to do a kind of retrofit upgrade to double glazing. I don't want to waste money so if anyone has any advice or experience with doing something similar I would love to hear from you.

I currently have aluminium joinery.

3000 days ago

Information Night for United World Sports Academy

Caroline from Bethlehem

Come out and discover new education options for youth in Years 7-13. Youth can now complete their intermediate and secondary education while training in a sport they are passionate about or learn sports journalism, sports broadcasting and sports management.

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3000 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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3001 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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3001 days ago

Public warned after suspicious man at Mauao

Matt Shand Reporter from

There were reports of a man suspiciously on the summit of Mauao at Mt Maunganui this week.

Two women were at the summit on Wednesday between 7.30 and 8pm when a man began taking pictures of them on his cellphone, then followed them down the track.

Police received a report on the incident on … View more
There were reports of a man suspiciously on the summit of Mauao at Mt Maunganui this week.

Two women were at the summit on Wednesday between 7.30 and 8pm when a man began taking pictures of them on his cellphone, then followed them down the track.

Police received a report on the incident on Thursday morning and were making inquiries.

Senior Sergeant Mike Membery​ encouraged anyone who has experienced something similar on the mountain on Wednesday night to contact police.

"Police encourage anyone who is ever concerned for their own, or others, safety to contact us immediately," he said in a statement.

"Even if the thing you witnessed is no longer happening, please still call your local station and pass on your information, it could be useful to police in the future."

Contact police on 07 577 4300 or provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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