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144 days ago

Playgroup at St Hildas Island Bay on Tuesday is cancelled

Clive from Island Bay

Unfortunately due to sickness, the Playgroup at St Hilda's Island Bay on Tuesday this week has been cancelled. Apologies to our supporters.

144 days ago

Flatmate wanted. Kilbirnie

Rachael from Kilbirnie

Hi.
Im renting a good sized room in a cute cottage in Kilbirnie.
Must love animals. I have 2 small/medium dogs and a cat.
1 Fenale 50 years old.
FEMALE ONLY PLEASE.
See link to trade me ad with photos and more information.

www.trademe.co.nz...

144 days ago

Matress needed urgently

Suzanne from Newtown

Kia ora, does anyone have a double or queen matress to giveaway or for sale please? Ngā mihi

Free

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152 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.8% AI is making us lazy
    19.8% Complete
  • 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.7% Too early to tell
    21.7% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1242 votes
146 days ago

Final call - SPACE for New Parents and babies starts July 16th

Clive from Island Bay

If you have a had a new baby any time since March, or if your baby is due any day you can still enrol. 100% of attendees would "absolutely recommend" the course to new parents in our end of course questionnaire.

Our 4th course starts on Wednesday July 16th, and we still have 5 … View more
If you have a had a new baby any time since March, or if your baby is due any day you can still enrol. 100% of attendees would "absolutely recommend" the course to new parents in our end of course questionnaire.

Our 4th course starts on Wednesday July 16th, and we still have 5 spaces left! Our charge for this wonderful 20 week course is only $65 plus the $50 fee charged by the Parenting Place. Venue is St Hilda's Church Hall, 311 The Parade Island Bay. Contact us directly to enrol on ibhildas@gmail.com.

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152 days ago

Got a tricky neighbour situation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View more
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions

Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Find out more

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148 days ago

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

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158 days ago

Love watercress? Share your recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.

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156 days ago

Jaffas are leaving our shelves 🫠

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the … View more
Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)

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150 days ago

Dwights Canvas Two-Room Tent

David from Island Bay

This is a great old-school NZ made canvas tent. In excellent condition - these tents last! (Have seen this model used for 'glamping' at campgrounds where they leave them up permanently.) Bit heavy and slower to erect than the modern bendy pole things but so much nicer once they're … View moreThis is a great old-school NZ made canvas tent. In excellent condition - these tents last! (Have seen this model used for 'glamping' at campgrounds where they leave them up permanently.) Bit heavy and slower to erect than the modern bendy pole things but so much nicer once they're up. (Well that's what we think anyway!) Only selling as now living in Australia; we have had some great holidays in this tent! Pick up only, from Island Bay 'til Thursday morning or from Camborne after that. Photos not great sorry - listing is just for the canvas tent, however the shade/gazebo is also available, plus some free camping equipment - enquire if interested.

Price: $250

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150 days ago

Free Stuff!

David from Island Bay

We're packing up the house and have some items to give away. A couple of nice old chests (one metal, one wooden), drawers (functioning but in need of some tlc), Rhino Rack car roof box, white trestle desk, assorted pot plants, bar stools x 3, plus more... All available for collection from … View moreWe're packing up the house and have some items to give away. A couple of nice old chests (one metal, one wooden), drawers (functioning but in need of some tlc), Rhino Rack car roof box, white trestle desk, assorted pot plants, bar stools x 3, plus more... All available for collection from Island bay before Thursday mid-morning. Tried to includes pics but files were too large and don't have time to re-size! Let me know if you're after a pic of something specific.

Free

158 days ago

Poll: What's your take on these policy changes taking effect in July?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.

We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will… View more
Kiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.

We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will it be business as usual?
Discuss your thoughts below

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What's your take on these policy changes taking effect in July?
  • 17.7% Change is needed! I support
    17.7% Complete
  • 68.4% ! These changes are heading in the wrong direction !
    68.4% Complete
  • 13.9% It is complicated ...
    13.9% Complete
1403 votes
152 days ago

Gardening

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Need a tidy up of that Garden?
We can take a look asap
Let us give the garden a fresh look
0272430951
Ian
Have a great day!

182 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for brussels sprouts?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by June 12, 2025.

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155 days ago

Robyn’s ratatouille recipe is a real crowd pleaser

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.

Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would … View more
Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.

Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would cook up every couple of weeks when the veggies were in season.

Click read more for the recipe.

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