Tauriko, Tauranga

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

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

2758 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2758 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2758 days ago

House prices for Tauranga are on the rise.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tauranga house prices have jumped 3.9 per cent year on year, according to new data. The latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand showed the median house price in Tauranga jumped from $635,000 in May 2017 to $660,000 last month.
Source.

2759 days ago

ONSITE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR

Zolt Harmann from The Mobile Sparky

WHY YOU DIAGNOSE AND SERVICE YOUR CAR, BIKE, CAMPER, BOAT. LAWN MOVER OR OTHER ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AT HOME OR ONSITE?
BECAUSE IT IS MORE
-CONVENIENT
-HONEST
-SAVE TIME
-SAVE MONEY
IF YOU HAVE ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AROUND YOUR CAR OR OTHER MACHINES.
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WHY YOU DIAGNOSE AND SERVICE YOUR CAR, BIKE, CAMPER, BOAT. LAWN MOVER OR OTHER ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AT HOME OR ONSITE?
BECAUSE IT IS MORE
-CONVENIENT
-HONEST
-SAVE TIME
-SAVE MONEY
IF YOU HAVE ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AROUND YOUR CAR OR OTHER MACHINES.
GIVE US A CALL
021 027 75075
HAVE A GREAT DAY!

2759 days ago

Brand New Home in Papamoa FOR RENT

Sheree from Pyes Pa

Sunny and warm, three bedroom home, plus double auto internal garage and off street parking. All modern appliances. Available now. $510.00.

Please view the listing on line using this link:
www.tauranga.propertyscouts.co.nz...

Or please feel free to call or email me today.
0275370685
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Sunny and warm, three bedroom home, plus double auto internal garage and off street parking. All modern appliances. Available now. $510.00.

Please view the listing on line using this link:
www.tauranga.propertyscouts.co.nz...

Or please feel free to call or email me today.
0275370685
tauranga@propertyscouts.co.nz

2759 days ago

Saving Nana's home from demolition for next generation

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

How far would you go to preserve family memories? Faced with the prospect of having to demolish their beloved grandmother's home in Tauranga, sisters Vanessa Harmens and Dana Leigh Lawrence decided to give it a new lease of life.

The four-bedroom house had to be chopped in half and the … View more
How far would you go to preserve family memories? Faced with the prospect of having to demolish their beloved grandmother's home in Tauranga, sisters Vanessa Harmens and Dana Leigh Lawrence decided to give it a new lease of life.

The four-bedroom house had to be chopped in half and the roof removed before it could be relocated to Matapihi, where it's been
converted into a family home for generations to come. See more here.

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2759 days ago

Storage Boxes Replies

Erica from Otumoetai

Re storage boxes, when replying, please give your e-address so I can send you photos. I cannot seem to send them or reply via Neighbourly.
Thanks, Erica.

Negotiable

2760 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2760 days ago

Large Saloon Mirror

Ursula from Omanawa

Hello Neighbours I have a 1850x900 salon mirror needing a new home. It is in pristine condition except for a small crack on bottom right corner, due to moving it twice. I don’t have the space for her anymore and would like to have it sold ASAP. Regards Ursula

Price: $150

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2761 days ago

Storage Boxes for sale.

Erica from Otumoetai

Boxes, about table size, on wheels with lockable lids. Also cups and saucers, trays, a tall lamp, fan, large plates, tea pots, no longer needed by organisation. Interested? please ph. 5760578. Could send you photo.

Negotiable

2761 days ago

Severe weather warning for the region

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a warning for heavy rain and severe gales for parts of northern and central New Zealand.

Watch for strong winds in Taupo, Taihape, Wanganui, Manawatu and Horowhenua Kapiti Coast. Taumarunui is also expected to receive strong winds.

Strong wind gusts could damage trees,… View more
MetService has issued a warning for heavy rain and severe gales for parts of northern and central New Zealand.

Watch for strong winds in Taupo, Taihape, Wanganui, Manawatu and Horowhenua Kapiti Coast. Taumarunui is also expected to receive strong winds.

Strong wind gusts could damage trees, power lines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Please make sure you plan your travel and drive to the conditions. Click here for more information.

Area: Bay Of Plenty including Rotorua
Valid: 23 hours from 4:00 pm Monday to 3:00 pm Tuesday
Forecast: Southeast gales are forecast to be severe at times gusting 120 km/h in exposed places until late Tuesday morning, especially in the east. Then from late morning until early Tuesday afternoon a period of severe northeast gales gusting 120 km/h in exposed places is forecast.

Area: Whanganui, Manawatu and Kapiti-Horowhenua
Valid: 16 hours from 2:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday
Forecast: Southeast gales are forecast to be severe at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h, especially in the lee of the ranges.

Source: MetService

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2761 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2774 days ago

Bella Vista Homeowners to sue council

Matt Shand Reporter from

Owners of two dangerous Bella Vista homes are suing Tauranga City Council.

Lee and Denese Konowe and Ron and Sarah McDiarmid were to file the suit on Monday at the High Court at Tauranga.

Theirs are two of the 21 houses deemed "dangerous or affected" by council, despite some houses… View more
Owners of two dangerous Bella Vista homes are suing Tauranga City Council.

Lee and Denese Konowe and Ron and Sarah McDiarmid were to file the suit on Monday at the High Court at Tauranga.

Theirs are two of the 21 houses deemed "dangerous or affected" by council, despite some houses having council code of compliance certificates or passing regular council inspections.

Full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2764 days ago

Pandora lovers BEWARE

Yvette from Tauriko

pandorasale.co.nz IS NOT a legitimate site.  Sadly I learned this at my cost (thankfully not a bit one).  Their items are clearly not genuine Pandora.  Having ordered and received two charms which were total rubbish, when I attempted to contact them via their 'contact us' page I was … View morepandorasale.co.nz IS NOT a legitimate site.  Sadly I learned this at my cost (thankfully not a bit one).  Their items are clearly not genuine Pandora.  Having ordered and received two charms which were total rubbish, when I attempted to contact them via their 'contact us' page I was unable to do so.  As the saying goes "If it seems too good to be true - it probably is"

2762 days ago

Is this your Shower?

Doug from ClearShield Surface Restore & Protect BOP Ltd

Time for a make-over?
Interested in reducing your frequency of cleaning by up to 50%?
Did you know with ClearShield when you do clean, you can save up to 90% of your time and cleaning products?
If interested please give me a call for a non obligation free quote.
Note we can restore your tiles … View more
Time for a make-over?
Interested in reducing your frequency of cleaning by up to 50%?
Did you know with ClearShield when you do clean, you can save up to 90% of your time and cleaning products?
If interested please give me a call for a non obligation free quote.
Note we can restore your tiles also.

Doug
Ph 0274 797 160
ClearShield Surface Restore & Protect BOP Ltd

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