138 days ago

On July 22 1987, New Zealand's first Lotto went on sale ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...

Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?

Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโ€™s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1633 votes
17 hours ago

Appeal for information following fatal crash: Tฤneatua

The Team from Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police

Police investigating a fatal crash in Tฤneatua are seeking further information from members of the public who witnessed the crash, or any movements leading up to the crash, to assist with our enquiries.

Prior to the crash, Police can confirm the red Honda Accord was observed travelling on Reid Road in excess of the speed limit.

A Police vehicle travelling the other direction observed the vehicle at speed, however was unable to locate the vehicle as it travelled towards White Pine Bush Road.

Police believe there were two other vehicles near or on the Pekatahi Bridge at the time of the crash, and weโ€™d like to speak to the occupants of those vehicles to understand what they saw.

Additionally, weโ€™re still seeking information from anybody who saw a red Honda Accord travelling in and around Tฤneatua between 5:30pm and 6pm on Tuesday 2 December.

If you have information, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251202/5566.

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1 day ago

Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Bay of Plenty?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summerโ€™s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?

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Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Bay of Plenty?
  • 11.1% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
    11.1% Complete
  • 88.9% Please, give me some peace
    88.9% Complete
  • 0% I escape the region during summer
    0% Complete
9 votes