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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

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2935 days ago

Your Homed intro...

Colleen O'Hanlon Reporter from Homed

Hi there, it's nice to 'meet' you. You might be new to Homed so I thought I'd let you know we're the new-ish kid on the block when it comes to serving up inspiring ideas for your home and outdoor spaces.

We'd love to hear from you - especially if you have a … View more
Hi there, it's nice to 'meet' you. You might be new to Homed so I thought I'd let you know we're the new-ish kid on the block when it comes to serving up inspiring ideas for your home and outdoor spaces.

We'd love to hear from you - especially if you have a fabulous or interesting home you'd like to share with your neighbours and our audience.

Otherwise, stay posted for great ideas coming your way. You can find us at www.homed.co.nz... and hear a little more from me in the video.

Bye for now.

2935 days ago

Parcel Leave - for first time delivery

NZ Post

Are you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice … View moreAre you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice and dry.
Sign up for Parcel Leave now.
Sign up for Parcel Leave

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2935 days ago

The Neighbourly Christmas Elves have gone NUTS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if … View more
Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour have won something special from us!
Are you a winner?

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2936 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find … View more
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2958 days ago

New technology to alert people about emergencies

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

The following media release comes from Emergency Management Bay of Plenty.

A new way to let people know about an emergency is coming to a phone near you. That’s the message from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, who are leading the implementation of a new nationwide … View more
The following media release comes from Emergency Management Bay of Plenty.

A new way to let people know about an emergency is coming to a phone near you. That’s the message from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, who are leading the implementation of a new nationwide emergency alert channel. A live nationwide test will be held on 26 November 2017 to check the new system.

Director of Emergency Management Bay of Plenty Clinton Naude says the alerts are sent using cell broadcast technology, so there is no need to sign up or download an app.

Find out more via the link below.

2939 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

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Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

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2940 days ago

Is your neighbour an Awesome Neighbour?

Electric Kiwi

We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the … View more
We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.

Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
Enter now

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2941 days ago

The Emergency Mobile Alert system is now live.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2941 days ago

The Secret Santa Project

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

The Recovery Office has launched The Secret Santa Project, with the aim of ensuring floodimpacted children throughout the District have an extra little something in their Christmas stocking this year. A number of agencies who have been involved in recovery services are getting on board… and … View moreThe Recovery Office has launched The Secret Santa Project, with the aim of ensuring floodimpacted children throughout the District have an extra little something in their Christmas stocking this year. A number of agencies who have been involved in recovery services are getting on board… and we’re sure the wider community will want to contribute too. Christmas trees are up at Te Tari Āwhina – Community Hub at Edgecumbe Library and in the Customer Services area at the Whakatāne District Council as drop-off points for gifts for children aged 0 – 13.

Alternatively, businesses might like to have an office whip-around and provide cash to buy gifts where we see a gap in donated presents for a particular age group. Details at
www.whakatane.govt.nz...

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2941 days ago

Santa Claus is coming to...Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman

He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View more
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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2942 days ago

Poll: How are you stepping up your cyber defence?

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..

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How are you stepping up your cyber defence?
  • 23.2% I’ve changed a password
    23.2% Complete
  • 25% I’ve turned on two-factor authentication (2FA)
    25% Complete
  • 27.9% I’ve checked my privacy settings
    27.9% Complete
  • 23.9% I’ve updated my operating system (OS)
    23.9% Complete
276 votes
2944 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

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2945 days ago

Nanogirl's live science spectacular is here 12 Dec!

The Team from Nanogirl Labs

Our explosive live science and engineering spectacular is coming to Napier! “Engineering Magic” will amaze and delight audiences, exploring the remarkable things that can happen when engineering and science come together with imagination. Huge flames, incredible stunts, a real-life bed of nails… View moreOur explosive live science and engineering spectacular is coming to Napier! “Engineering Magic” will amaze and delight audiences, exploring the remarkable things that can happen when engineering and science come together with imagination. Huge flames, incredible stunts, a real-life bed of nails - it’s a show to keep every member of the family on the edge of their seat!

When: 12th December 2017
Where: Baycourt Addison Theatre, Tauranga

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pay It Forward
Nanogirl believes that science is for everyone, and the Nanogirl Labs team work hard to ensure that tickets to our Nanogirl Live! events are affordable. Despite those efforts, for some New Zealanders, theatre shows like this are still very special events that do not fit within the family budget.

Through our 'Pay-It-Forward' programme, you can help make science and engineering accessible for everyone. For every 'Pay-It-Forward' ticket you purchase, you enable someone who would not otherwise have had the chance to see this live science spectacular to come along. Only available via the Regent Theatre box office.
Buy your tickets now!

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2946 days ago

Re: Award winning DESMOND diabetes program comes to the WBOP

Debbie Cunliffe from

People living with type two diabetes, accompanied by family members, are invited to attend a revolutionary, free, one day award-winning diabetes program, hosted by Diabetes Help Tauranga starting January 2018.

The DESMOND program, short for Diabetes Education Self-Management for Ongoing and … View more
People living with type two diabetes, accompanied by family members, are invited to attend a revolutionary, free, one day award-winning diabetes program, hosted by Diabetes Help Tauranga starting January 2018.

The DESMOND program, short for Diabetes Education Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed is delivered by Registered Healthcare Professionals and Diabetes Educators, trained to guide participants to take control over their own diabetes.

“We are proud to launch this program” Debbie Cunliffe, Manager at Diabetes Help Tauranga said. “Participants can expect to learn real life skills for managing diabetes across many areas such as food choices, physical activity, diabetes distress and medications.”

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic health condition in New Zealand and is set to become the number one burden of disease in New Zealand over the next 10 years. There are currently 241, 463 people known to have diabetes in New Zealand, 10, 391 of these are in the Bay of Plenty.

The DESMOND program is the only evidence-based education program for people with type two diabetes in New Zealand which emphasises that, for the person with type two diabetes their most valuable health resource is themselves. DESMOND was developed in the UK through strong evidence based research and tested by the largest global RCT into education provided at diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes (Davies et al 2008). There is evidence to show that better self-management of diabetes can result in significant and sustained weight loss, increased physical activity, improved general well-being and a better understanding of the psychological distress that can often accompany a diagnosis of type two diabetes.

For further information, or to enrol on a free DESMOND program in 2018 contact info@diabeteshelp.org.nz or ring the Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline on 07 571 3422.

2947 days ago

Get FREE Fancy Feast Puree Kiss treats!

Purina

It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE … View more
It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE sample of our new FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS, just for taking part!

Available in small treat serves, FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS are the perfect treat for your feline friend this Christmas.

Wishing every Kiwi Cat a very Merry Christmas from FANCY FEAST.
Take the survey

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