Welcome Bay, Tauranga

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2838 days ago

We can help employers as well as employees

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Remember, every employee must have a written employment agreement. If you’re an employer and you want to make sure you’re doing right by your workers, and are meeting your legal obligations, visit your local CAB, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or check out our website, www.cab.org.nz.

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2838 days ago

Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

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Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?
  • 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
    80% Complete
  • 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
    9.1% Complete
  • 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
    10.9% Complete
  • 0% I'm on the fence
    0% Complete
55 votes
2838 days ago

Will you support the Kaimanawa cause?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Did you know 230 horses could be slaughtered next month if they aren't rescued in time? Of the 300 wild Kaimanawa horses in need of rescuing, only 66 have homes to go to. Are you able to support the cause?
To read more click here.

2847 days ago

Water Rates

Elly from Welcome Bay

Has anyone noticed an increase in their water rates? We have a substantial increase and there are only two of us here. Neighbour also has a $30 increase since last bill and she lives alone!

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2841 days ago

Rent us your spare space?

Hannah from Te Puke

Hi, we are a family of four living in a Tiny House on Wheels. We are currently based in Maketu. Our children are now at Bethlehem College, and we are looking to move closer to town.
We are in the process of selling our property and buying a new one, but in the meantime a parking space is needed.
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Hi, we are a family of four living in a Tiny House on Wheels. We are currently based in Maketu. Our children are now at Bethlehem College, and we are looking to move closer to town.
We are in the process of selling our property and buying a new one, but in the meantime a parking space is needed.
If you have a shed with power and some plumbing - we can piggyback our system off your shed / garage / packhouse.
We are happy to pay for the parking spot and services.
Our NZMCA friends have been snapped up by orchards and factories happy to have a presence there overnight to keep away the thieves and vandals.

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2839 days ago

RESIDENTIAL SECTION FOR SALE - Lot 2

John from Tauranga City

The first section has sold and this section will not last long.
Walking distance to Maketu beach this flat 634m² section is your opportunity to build the house of your dreams.

The vendor will remove the olive trees prior to settlement. This flat building site has access to power, water and … View more
The first section has sold and this section will not last long.
Walking distance to Maketu beach this flat 634m² section is your opportunity to build the house of your dreams.

The vendor will remove the olive trees prior to settlement. This flat building site has access to power, water and sewage connections.

Interested? Call Lynda today.

Price: $269,000

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2839 days ago

RESIDENTIAL SECTION FOR SALE - Lot 3

John from Tauranga City

For Sale: Lot 3 6A Church Road, Maketu
For Sale: $269,000
Marketed by: Lynda Kingi 027 533 6611

This section is only walking distance to Maketu beach, the section is 640m² and has no covenants. What a great opportunity to build the house of your dreams.

The vendor will remove the olive … View more
For Sale: Lot 3 6A Church Road, Maketu
For Sale: $269,000
Marketed by: Lynda Kingi 027 533 6611

This section is only walking distance to Maketu beach, the section is 640m² and has no covenants. What a great opportunity to build the house of your dreams.

The vendor will remove the olive trees prior to settlement. This flat building site is currently undergoing subdivision and will have access to all services (power, sewage and water)

Interested? Any other questions? Call Lynda today - she would love to discuss this property with you.

Price: $269,000

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2839 days ago

Have you heard? National's Jonathan Coleman bows out

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.

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2839 days ago

MARCH/ APRIL

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2839 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite NZ town?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View more
Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!

To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.

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What's your favourite NZ town?
  • 14.3% Wellington
    14.3% Complete
  • 11.9% Auckland
    11.9% Complete
  • 2.4% Napier
    2.4% Complete
  • 4.8% Palmerston North
    4.8% Complete
  • 14.3% Christchurch
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.4% Invercargill
    2.4% Complete
  • 11.9% Nelson
    11.9% Complete
  • 7.1% Rotorua
    7.1% Complete
  • 0% Queenstown
    0% Complete
  • 7.1% Dunedin
    7.1% Complete
  • 23.8% Other
    23.8% Complete
42 votes
2839 days ago

Rubbish removal

Elly from Welcome Bay

Hi, we have a lovely young Chinese couple who are learning the ropes of home ownership. They have accumulated a pile of garden clippings and tree branches (not large) and will need someone to help clear it. Does anyone know of someone who does rubbish removal? We have given them the name of our … View moreHi, we have a lovely young Chinese couple who are learning the ropes of home ownership. They have accumulated a pile of garden clippings and tree branches (not large) and will need someone to help clear it. Does anyone know of someone who does rubbish removal? We have given them the name of our garden bag people for future use. Thanks!

2840 days ago

Connection Between Your Mattress and Backache

Beds4U - Tauranga

No matter how good your mattress was when it was new, eventually it will become less comfortable, and it will start giving you signs to tell you that it is the right time to buy a new mattress. An aged mattress is going to have less support, as it becomes saggy in the middle. It is very … View moreNo matter how good your mattress was when it was new, eventually it will become less comfortable, and it will start giving you signs to tell you that it is the right time to buy a new mattress. An aged mattress is going to have less support, as it becomes saggy in the middle. It is very uncomfortable for the body to sleep on such a mattress.The pressure points increase, and the body gets a bad posture while asleep on a worn out mattress, and this is the reason for your backache and sometimes a bad posture too. Read our new blog here: goo.gl...

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2840 days ago

Neighbours Day this Weekend!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018

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2841 days ago

Have your say on the future of tax

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
Find out more

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2841 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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