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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

1809 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1810 days ago

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is … View more
And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
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1812 days ago

Hey Thames, fibre is here.

Chorus New Zealand

Do you like to Zoom friends and family? Stream TV and movies? Work from home or your holiday bach? Fibre on the Chorus congestion free network can handle a range of online activities.

Fibre is being rolled out in 14 areas across the Coromandel, Thames being one of them!

Check your address at … View more
Do you like to Zoom friends and family? Stream TV and movies? Work from home or your holiday bach? Fibre on the Chorus congestion free network can handle a range of online activities.

Fibre is being rolled out in 14 areas across the Coromandel, Thames being one of them!

Check your address at chorus.co.nz to see if you can get New Zealand’s fastest, most reliable broadband at your place.
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1815 days ago

The market is on this Saturday!

Thames Market

Happy New Year to all market visitors, stallholders and businesses! And yes! Thames Market will be open on Saturday, 2nd January, the Day After New Year's Day from 8am to 12pm. There will be a nice line up of stalls, jewellery, flowers, second hand books, flax art, organic produce and … View moreHappy New Year to all market visitors, stallholders and businesses! And yes! Thames Market will be open on Saturday, 2nd January, the Day After New Year's Day from 8am to 12pm. There will be a nice line up of stalls, jewellery, flowers, second hand books, flax art, organic produce and seedlings, beauty products, clothes, preloved necessities and lots more. Also three cafes will be operating on the day: Checkers, Sola, and Coco. Hope to see you there

1816 days ago

Thames Museum is open over New Year's Weekend

Carolyn from Thames

Looking for somewhere local to visit this New Year weekend? Thames Museum, corner Cochrane and Pollen Streets, is open every day (except Thursdays), including January 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 3pm. Come along and explore our two temporary galleries displaying highlights of the last 5 … View moreLooking for somewhere local to visit this New Year weekend? Thames Museum, corner Cochrane and Pollen Streets, is open every day (except Thursdays), including January 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 3pm. Come along and explore our two temporary galleries displaying highlights of the last 5 years and other treasures.

1822 days ago

Boxing Day Market

Thames Market

This Saturday is Boxing Day and Yes, we'll have our market 8am to 12pm (700 Block of Pollen St, Thames)! It will be a little smaller than usually - even stallholders need a Christmas break - but there will still be plenty of wonderful wares, organic fruit and veggies, second hand books, … View moreThis Saturday is Boxing Day and Yes, we'll have our market 8am to 12pm (700 Block of Pollen St, Thames)! It will be a little smaller than usually - even stallholders need a Christmas break - but there will still be plenty of wonderful wares, organic fruit and veggies, second hand books, collectables, soaps, jewellery etc etc on the stalls. Sola Café and Checkers will also be open. So get ready for a relaxing Saturday morning on Thames Market.

1824 days ago

Happy Holidays! 🎅💚

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.

From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New … View more
Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.

From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New Zealand - thank you for your mahi and support over the past year! Wishing you a safe and joy-filled holiday season ahead.

1825 days ago

Historic Kopu Bridge open gates

Carolyn from Thames

Historic Kōpū Bridge’s gates will be open on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January, from 7am to 6pm both days, weather permitting. More than 600 people spent some time on the bridge at Labour weekend, showing that this Category 1 Heritage site is definitely becoming a popular place to stroll, … View moreHistoric Kōpū Bridge’s gates will be open on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January, from 7am to 6pm both days, weather permitting. More than 600 people spent some time on the bridge at Labour weekend, showing that this Category 1 Heritage site is definitely becoming a popular place to stroll, cycle, sketch, birdwatch or meet for a chat.
Admission to the Historic Kōpū Bridge is free: donations are always appreciated and will be put towards getting the swing span functioning again during 2021. If you would like to join the roster for these days or volunteer to help at future events and working bees, please get in touch.
The bridge is fully wheelchair accessible.

www.historickopubridge.co.nz... facebook savekopubridge email historickopubridge@gmail.com

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1826 days ago

Irene’s Joint Health Cream Review

Natural Health Clinic

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and fast acting.”

Throughout her career, Irene van Dyk has tried a number of products. It’s only in recent years that she’s come across a natural alternative that she now recommends. If you’re looking for a … View more
“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and fast acting.”

Throughout her career, Irene van Dyk has tried a number of products. It’s only in recent years that she’s come across a natural alternative that she now recommends. If you’re looking for a fast-acting, long-lasting, natural product to support joints and muscles, then Koru FX cream is for you.
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1827 days ago

Merry Christmas, neighbours!

The Neighbourly Team

We wish you a relaxing festive season and a happy holiday...

1827 days ago

Need a last minute Christmas gift?

Mags4Gifts

Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas and order a magazine subscription. Right now you'll receive up to 30% off RRP on subscriptions of NZ Gardener, TV Guide and NZ House & Garden. Subscribe today at Mags4gifts.co.nz. Shop now

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1832 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1829 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
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1830 days ago

Thames Market - Every Saturday

Thames Market

The market this Saturday will be our "Christmas Market" with trading going until 1 pm. Too many stalls to list. Just come down and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere and find wonderful gift ideas from our super creative stallholders. And don't forget the delicious organic and spray free … View moreThe market this Saturday will be our "Christmas Market" with trading going until 1 pm. Too many stalls to list. Just come down and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere and find wonderful gift ideas from our super creative stallholders. And don't forget the delicious organic and spray free vegetables available directly from the growers as well as Kate's berries.
To look ahead over the next few weeks: we will have markets on the Saturdays of 26th December and of 2nd January. Hope to see you there as well.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

1830 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

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