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51 days ago

Pahiatua homicide: Police locate victim's vehicle

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Pahiatua have located a car that was taken from the victim’s address.

Officers were called to a residential address on Arthur Street in Pahiatua about 4.40pm on Wednesday, where they located the woman deceased.

It was later … View more
Police investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Pahiatua have located a car that was taken from the victim’s address.

Officers were called to a residential address on Arthur Street in Pahiatua about 4.40pm on Wednesday, where they located the woman deceased.

It was later established the victim’s red, late-model Mitsubishi ASX VRX station wagon, registration QGU91, was missing.

Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Area Investigations Manager, said the vehicle was located in the Rotorua area late on Thursday morning.

“Nobody was with the vehicle, and we are working to identify who the driver was. We hope the public can help us with and need to hear from anyone who saw this car travelling the central North Island, between Pahiatua and Rotorua.

“If you think you saw this vehicle, please speak with us as you may have information that’s invaluable to the investigation.”

If you can help, please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 251015/6286.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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51 days ago

Find Your Place to Belong in Feilding

Presbyterian Support Central

Looking for friendly, independent retirement living close to town?
At Coombrae Retirement Village, life is all about community, comfort, and connection. Nestled among charming cottage gardens, our boutique village offers a relaxed pace and a genuine sense of belonging.

Two fully refurbished … View more
Looking for friendly, independent retirement living close to town?
At Coombrae Retirement Village, life is all about community, comfort, and connection. Nestled among charming cottage gardens, our boutique village offers a relaxed pace and a genuine sense of belonging.

Two fully refurbished two-bedroom villas are available now - designed for easy living and peace of mind, with Coombrae Home right next door if your needs change.

Come and see why residents say there’s a big sense of belonging here at Coombrae.

📞 Call Stephen on 06 323 4491 to arrange a viewing today.
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52 days ago

The Tavern Movie

The Royal Theatre from Theatre Royal Waimarino Charitable Trust

The Tavern is a new comedy movie, filmed in Cambridge New Zealand and depicts 5 guys and their journey to save their local watering hole from demolition and development to a shopping Mall. Written and Directed by Matt hicks, who also has a bit of a role in it too. This is a fund raising event for … View moreThe Tavern is a new comedy movie, filmed in Cambridge New Zealand and depicts 5 guys and their journey to save their local watering hole from demolition and development to a shopping Mall. Written and Directed by Matt hicks, who also has a bit of a role in it too. This is a fund raising event for the Ruapehu Rugby Club. 24 October

52 days ago

BB and The Bullets

The Royal Theatre from Theatre Royal Waimarino Charitable Trust

Whanganui, New Zealand's own chart topping Blues Rock band BB and The Bullets headline at The Royal 28 November. With a number one single around the world and a brilliant debut album high Tide this a must see show. With local support acts yet to be announced.

52 days ago

Double Up, at The Royal

The Royal Theatre from Theatre Royal Waimarino Charitable Trust

Live Comedy at the Theatre on Thursday 16 October.
With an open Mic after, prizes for best gag and best act.

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53 days ago

🔴 Caution when on the roads

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads.

Parts of the Central District area including the State Highway 3/Awakino Gorge area, are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across… View more
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads.

Parts of the Central District area including the State Highway 3/Awakino Gorge area, are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.

Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time for your journey.

Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip.

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61 days ago

Poll: What would bring you back to the city centre?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
🍴🛍️🎉💼

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What would bring you back to the city centre?
  • 25.7% Delicious eats: cafés, restaurants, and foodie hotspots
    25.7% Complete
  • 30.6% Retail therapy: clothing, shops, and unique finds
    30.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Things to do: cinemas, arcades, entertainment
    25.5% Complete
  • 18.2% Services & businesses: the practical stuff
    18.2% Complete
1263 votes
74 days ago

Scam Alert: Cryptocurrency

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

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Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.

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58 days ago

Poll: Space or the Ocean — Where should our focus be? ☄️🌊

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?

It’s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?

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Space or the Ocean — Where should our focus be? ☄️🌊
  • 89.5% The Ocean!
    89.5% Complete
  • 10.5% Space!
    10.5% Complete
523 votes
60 days ago

Find Your Place to Belong in Feilding

Presbyterian Support Central

Looking for friendly, independent retirement living close to town?
At Coombrae Retirement Village, life is all about community, comfort, and connection. Nestled among charming cottage gardens, our boutique village offers a relaxed pace and a genuine sense of belonging.

Two fully refurbished … View more
Looking for friendly, independent retirement living close to town?
At Coombrae Retirement Village, life is all about community, comfort, and connection. Nestled among charming cottage gardens, our boutique village offers a relaxed pace and a genuine sense of belonging.

Two fully refurbished two-bedroom villas are available now - designed for easy living and peace of mind, with Coombrae Home right next door if your needs change.

Come and see why residents say there’s a big sense of belonging here at Coombrae.

📞 Call Stephen on 06 323 4491 to arrange a viewing today.
Find out more

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68 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? 💸

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the … View more
The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.

Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.

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Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? 💸
  • 18.8% Yes
    18.8% Complete
  • 76.4% No
    76.4% Complete
  • 4.7% No opinion
    4.7% Complete
1370 votes
74 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Bird of the Year ... voting is open!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

For two decades, Aotearoa’s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.

Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealand’s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats … View more
For two decades, Aotearoa’s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.

Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealand’s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats they face, and how we can protect our feathered taonga. Important work that we love seeing!

Who was last year’s champ? 🏆 The Yellow-eyed penguin, one of the world’s rarest penguins. But this year, Neighbourly is keeping a close eye on another ocean wanderer: the Tītī (Cook’s petrel).

Who is getting your vote this year? 🐦💛

🗳 Voting closes: Sunday 28 September
🏅 Winner announced: Monday 29 September

We hope this brings a smile!

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66 days ago

Your plasma can help treat someone’s cancer

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.

Please help someone start their new life today.Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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75 days ago

Poll: How confident are you feeling about our economy right now?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve all seen the headlines lately — New Zealand’s economy shrank more than expected between April and June (down 0.9%).

(If not, you can read a summary of the June quarter's activity on this article published by the Post)

Now that the weekend’s over and things have calmed down … View more
We’ve all seen the headlines lately — New Zealand’s economy shrank more than expected between April and June (down 0.9%).

(If not, you can read a summary of the June quarter's activity on this article published by the Post)

Now that the weekend’s over and things have calmed down a bit, the Neighbourly Team are keen to hear from you: how are you feeling about it all?

Summer’s coming, and holidays are on the horizon … should we be focusing on the future rather than the past quarter? Or is this dip in the road a real concern?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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How confident are you feeling about our economy right now?
  • 17% Confident – momentum is building
    17% Complete
  • 10.5% Meh – feeling neutral about it
    10.5% Complete
  • 31.9% Not confident – global pressures are biting
    31.9% Complete
  • 40.6% Concerned – this feels serious
    40.6% Complete
2437 votes
68 days ago

Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day, this Sunday

Summerset Retirement Village

If you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander.

If you’re just starting your journey, or ready now, a Summerset Open Day could be the perfect first step. Why not bring your friends and family and make a day of it? See for yourself why our residents love… View more
If you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander.

If you’re just starting your journey, or ready now, a Summerset Open Day could be the perfect first step. Why not bring your friends and family and make a day of it? See for yourself why our residents love the Summerset life.

We can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday 5 October from 10am – 2pm.
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