Waiohau, Whakatane

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3085 days ago

Didn’t get your enrolment update pack in the mail?

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! If you haven't received your enrolment update pack, you may not be enrolled to vote in the General Election. Make sure you're ready to vote! Enrol, check, or update your details now. Find out more

3087 days ago

Fun video-based challenges for kids

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create! Learn more

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3089 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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3090 days ago

Poll: Do you think we should have Māori wards?

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

The Council is seeking comments directly from key stakeholders, and we're also asking for your feedback.

The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee is keen to understand all viewpoints on the possibility of creating Māori Wards, prior to the next local government elections in … View more
The Council is seeking comments directly from key stakeholders, and we're also asking for your feedback.

The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee is keen to understand all viewpoints on the possibility of creating Māori Wards, prior to the next local government elections in 2019.

Following a wide-ranging discussion on ways to promote greater Māori involvement in decision-making, Councillors have agreed to pursue further investigations on the possibility of introducing Māori Wards and gather feedback from Iwi.

A report summarising all feedback will be presented to the Policy Committee later this year.

Vote in the poll, leave a comment below, or email us at info@whakatane.govt.nz to send your feedback.

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Do you think we should have Māori wards?
  • 28.6% Yes
    28.6% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 7.1% Don't know
    7.1% Complete
  • 14.3% I'd like to know more about before making a choice
    14.3% Complete
14 votes
3090 days ago

Ground broken for Museum redevelopment

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Connections reached back through the decades at a ceremony in Burgess Park last week to mark the beginning of the building stage of the Whakatāne Museum Research Centre Redevelopment Project.

The Museum redevelopment will start this month and is expected to be completed by August 2018. It … View more
Connections reached back through the decades at a ceremony in Burgess Park last week to mark the beginning of the building stage of the Whakatāne Museum Research Centre Redevelopment Project.

The Museum redevelopment will start this month and is expected to be completed by August 2018. It involves the retention and refurbishment of the existing museum building in Boon Street and an extension south into Burgess Park.

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3090 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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3090 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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3091 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
3091 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
Learn more

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3094 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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3095 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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3096 days ago

Re: Healthy Food Choices

Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422… View more
Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422 for dates and venue

3096 days ago

Edgecumbe Flood Party

Michele from Whakatane District

Hi we have a huge fundraiser happening on 9th September 2017 at Te Teko Racecourse and we have 8 hours of music from some great bands, also craft stalls and food vendors. Tickets are available to buy from Rangitaiki Home Kill Butchers in Edgecumbe,
Liverpool Lunch Bar - Kawerau
1XX - Whakatane
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Hi we have a huge fundraiser happening on 9th September 2017 at Te Teko Racecourse and we have 8 hours of music from some great bands, also craft stalls and food vendors. Tickets are available to buy from Rangitaiki Home Kill Butchers in Edgecumbe,
Liverpool Lunch Bar - Kawerau
1XX - Whakatane
Kope Barbers - Kope
Lime Organics - Opotiki
On line at Event Finder
Our aim is to raise $100,000.00 for the Edgecumbe and it will be a fab day so buy your tickets and come along

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3097 days ago

Civil defence siren test 10 am Monday, 3 July

The Team from Whakatāne District Council

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is testing their alerting systems at 10 am on Monday, 3 July. This will include sounding sirens in the area. If you hear sirens sound during this time, don't panic — it's only a test.

3099 days ago

Care OUT There Newsletter - July – September 2017

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Read the latest Care OUT There newsletter and find out what your local care groups have been up to and are planning. The theme for this month's newsletter is "Many hands make light work" - there is a happening and it's easy to get involved, find an event near you and get in … View moreRead the latest Care OUT There newsletter and find out what your local care groups have been up to and are planning. The theme for this month's newsletter is "Many hands make light work" - there is a happening and it's easy to get involved, find an event near you and get in touch with the organiser to see how you can help out.

Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp...

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