South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

304 days ago

What are you doing for Waitangi Day?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.

To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.

What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the … View more
Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.

To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.

What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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304 days ago

AUDITIONS Matamata

Robin from Matamata

Matamata Dramatic Society Inc.

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333 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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305 days ago

Naked in the Trees is a festival that will start on Valentine's Day

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Clothing, as well as taking part in public sex, is optional at a first of a kind ‘mind and body’ festival in Taumarunui over Valentines weekend.

Naked in The Trees, pitched by organisers as a festival of curiosity, is expected to draw about 800 people to the bush- clad valleys of the King … View more
Clothing, as well as taking part in public sex, is optional at a first of a kind ‘mind and body’ festival in Taumarunui over Valentines weekend.

Naked in The Trees, pitched by organisers as a festival of curiosity, is expected to draw about 800 people to the bush- clad valleys of the King Country.

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306 days ago

Discounted entry to the Home & Garden Show!

Jade Promotions

The countdown is on - doors open next week! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Rotorua Home and Garden Show on from the 14 - 16th of Feb at Energy Events Centre in Rotorua. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer


There’ll be a huge variety … View more
The countdown is on - doors open next week! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Rotorua Home and Garden Show on from the 14 - 16th of Feb at Energy Events Centre in Rotorua. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer


There’ll be a huge variety Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from Kitchens, Artists, Builders, Landscaping, Heating, Spas, Flooring, Heatlh & Well-being and more! Add to that good food, great coffee and you have the perfect day out. Get your to-do list ready and we'll see you at the Show.

Save the date in your diaries: 14 - 16 February
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
Adults $6
Gold Card Friday $3
Under 16 free
Find out more

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306 days ago

Open Days

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — … View more
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply

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306 days ago

Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so … View more
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.

His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.

Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'

The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!

312 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
306 days ago

Unpaid rates to put more Hamilton homeowners in court

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Big overdue rates bills have led to legal action against the owners of two Hamilton homes.

Thousands of dollars are owed on two properties - one in Nawton and the other in Hamilton East - and Hamilton City Council has started court proceedings.

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314 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn 🌿🌱🍃

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View more
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃

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306 days ago

Music Lessons Ngongotaha. Piano, Cello, Violin

Kate from Ngongotaha

Come and have fun while learning a valuable life time skill by joining our buzzing little music school. We have mini concerts each term so students can play to each other and parents.
☆ Adults and beginners welcome
☆ Fees $170 per term for 30 minute private lessons (includes cello groups and … View more
Come and have fun while learning a valuable life time skill by joining our buzzing little music school. We have mini concerts each term so students can play to each other and parents.
☆ Adults and beginners welcome
☆ Fees $170 per term for 30 minute private lessons (includes cello groups and concerts)
☆ Instruments for sale and hire

All enquiries please text/phone Kate on 0211441113. We look forward to hearing from you!

317 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! 🎉

Lila from The Neighbourly Riddler

Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
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Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?

If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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310 days ago

? Walk-in Caturdays are here!

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.

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326 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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