Otumoetai, Tauranga

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

2627 days ago

Poll: What do you think about the new kerbside glass pick up?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

More than 500 glass recycling bins were rejected across Tauranga in the first fortnight of Tauranga City Council's new kerbside pickup service.

That was about 1.6 per cent of the 31,685 blue crates collected, according to statistics provided by the council. In total, 142.12 tonnes of … View more
More than 500 glass recycling bins were rejected across Tauranga in the first fortnight of Tauranga City Council's new kerbside pickup service.

That was about 1.6 per cent of the 31,685 blue crates collected, according to statistics provided by the council. In total, 142.12 tonnes of bottles and jars were collected in those first two weeks, eventually destined for O-I New Zealand in Auckland, where it will be melted down and made anew into more bottles and jars.

The council figures also revealed that just under 20,000 Tauranga households missed or skipped their first fortnightly collection, a service for which they have already been charged $26 in their rates for the next year. Some complained there should have been a grace period or warning first, but others felt the rules were clear enough and there for workers' safety. Read more here

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What do you think about the new kerbside glass pick up?
  • 8.5% I missed the collection
    8.5% Complete
  • 24.4% I skipped the collection
    24.4% Complete
  • 5.4% My bin was rejected :(
    5.4% Complete
  • 61.6% My bin was collected!
    61.6% Complete
258 votes
2624 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2626 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 57.1% Yes
    57.1% Complete
  • 42.9% No
    42.9% Complete
98 votes
2625 days ago

New Tauranga city speed limits in force from next Monday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The city centre's new 30km/h speed limit starts this Monday October 29. The speed limit will apply between First Avenue and McLean St, and between Cameron Rd and the waterfront. Cameron Rd will remain at 50km/h.

Tauranga City Council is creating one consistent speed limit to help simplify … View more
The city centre's new 30km/h speed limit starts this Monday October 29. The speed limit will apply between First Avenue and McLean St, and between Cameron Rd and the waterfront. Cameron Rd will remain at 50km/h.

Tauranga City Council is creating one consistent speed limit to help simplify construction sign requirements and to keep things simple for people who are driving and safer for people who are walking and biking. Read more from the BoP Times here

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2624 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Are your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this … View moreAre your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2625 days ago

ROTARY HOE FOR SMALL GARDEN

Zolt Harmann from The Mobile Sparky

Does anyone got a ROTARY HOE what i can borrow or hire.?
I had a look in the hiring places but what they got is way big or way small.
Thank for your help.
regards
Zolt

2625 days ago

Are you having computer problems?

Kevin from Athena Solutions & Services Ltd

Hi everyone, are you looking for affordable, friendly and local IT and technology support?
If so please get in touch.

No job too small, just give me a call - Kevin 022 352 1402
No call out or mileage charge!

I can come to you and specialize in providing one to one support and training and pride … View more
Hi everyone, are you looking for affordable, friendly and local IT and technology support?
If so please get in touch.

No job too small, just give me a call - Kevin 022 352 1402
No call out or mileage charge!

I can come to you and specialize in providing one to one support and training and pride myself on being easy to talk to, flexible and affordable.

And now I am also able to provide a conversion service for VHS Videos, Video 8 video and Audio Cassettes as well as 35mm slides to a digital format either DVD or USB, so you can enjoy them again

I am a Microsoft certified professional. I can advise, train and support problems with computers, laptops, smartphones and TV's. Internet, email and social media problems as well as lots more.

I am also a WordPress and SQL database specialist and can develop and support your business website and database.

Look out for me driving around your area and give me a wave!
Cheers Kevin - 0223 521 402
www.athenasolutions.co.nz...

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2625 days ago

House washing, window cleaning, driveway & path cleaning,

John from Greerton - Parkvale

Hello everyone. Thinking of selling, or want your home looking great!

Call us today

18 years experience

Free quotes
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Hello everyone. Thinking of selling, or want your home looking great!

Call us today

18 years experience

Free quotes

Call us on
021 1426 257 or
07 571 8697

2627 days ago

ROTARY HOE FOR SMALL GARDEN

Zolt Harmann from The Mobile Sparky

Does anyone got a ROTARY HOE what i can borrow or hire.
I had a look in the hiring places but what they got is way big or way small.
Thank for your help.
regards
Zolt

2626 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2626 days ago

Halloween masks- funny, just a little creepy

Vicky & Richard from Bethlehem

Fantastic immediate Halloween costume !

Scare the kids when they come to the door with something really different, unexpected and way more classy than the standard “made in China plastic landfill masks”

These are Beautiful diecut and embossed Victorian masks featuring a vintage image or … View more
Fantastic immediate Halloween costume !

Scare the kids when they come to the door with something really different, unexpected and way more classy than the standard “made in China plastic landfill masks”

These are Beautiful diecut and embossed Victorian masks featuring a vintage image or famous character . The masks come with attached string ribbon and are ready to wear.

These are quality card masks made in England

Hilarious fun - a little creepy, blends with the bottom of your face , so a bit freaky.
Halloween costume done , real easy

Great range to choose from
From Bob Marley to Marie Antoinette
$10 each
Payment available by eftpos .
Pick up at
‘Follow The White Rabbit’
53 9th ave, between 10-4

Price: $10

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2626 days ago

Minilop rabbit and hutches

Sarah from Pyes Pa

I have a female black otter minilop bunny for sale, includes her hutch, water bottle, some hay, and some pellets. $50. She has been a good breeder and is 2yrs old. I also have 2 other hutches, suits rabbit or g.p. one smaller than the other. Free, first in gets to choose. Pls txt 0210664418.

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2626 days ago

Watertank forsale

Tara from Pyes Pa

We used this for fruit tree watering for one summer, it has only had rain water in it so very clean. See photos for details. Hold 500litres
Pick up pyes pa. Maybe be able to drop off if arranged.

Price: $500

2627 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2627 days ago

Microwave Oven For Sale

Linton from Tauriko

Hitachi Model MR-6550B 1200 watts, 31cm turntable. 500mm wide x 400mm depth x 380mm high.
Defrost. Full food microwaving function across 5 temperature pre-select settings & all required cooking times, but no count-down (cooking time remaining) indicator.
$25. Buyer picks up (off Cambridge … View more
Hitachi Model MR-6550B 1200 watts, 31cm turntable. 500mm wide x 400mm depth x 380mm high.
Defrost. Full food microwaving function across 5 temperature pre-select settings & all required cooking times, but no count-down (cooking time remaining) indicator.
$25. Buyer picks up (off Cambridge Rd.) Tel: 021 889783

Price: $25

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