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86 days ago

Summer Road Trip Essentials

The Team from NZ Compare

Ready for a Kiwi summer road trip?

Explore our essential road trip gear for a memorable journey! Don't miss out on the must-haves to make your trip unforgettable :)

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89 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to play music at the beach?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis are known as being a laid-back bunch who are generally very considerate of others. When it comes to beach etiquette, what do you think about beach-goers bringing speakers and playing their music?

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Kiwis are known as being a laid-back bunch who are generally very considerate of others. When it comes to beach etiquette, what do you think about beach-goers bringing speakers and playing their music?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is it rude to play music at the beach?
  • 30.8% It's rude, I don't want to listen to your playlist
    30.8% Complete
  • 64.3% It's fine to play music, just keep it down
    64.3% Complete
  • 4.7% I love it - it saves me bringing my own music!
    4.7% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below
    0.3% Complete
4239 votes
86 days ago

Get $15,000 back for a limited time*

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

As New Zealand’s most popular retirement villages and Reader’s Digest most trusted brand, you probably didn’t need another reason to choose the Ryman lifestyle. So we’re giving you 15,000! For a limited time, if you sign up for one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on … View moreAs New Zealand’s most popular retirement villages and Reader’s Digest most trusted brand, you probably didn’t need another reason to choose the Ryman lifestyle. So we’re giving you 15,000! For a limited time, if you sign up for one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*. There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.

*Terms and conditions apply
Find out more

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87 days ago

100% of the love, for 50% of the fee! Half-price adoptions at SPCA start 27 January

The Team from SPCA Queenstown - Vet Partnership & Op Shop

Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...

From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals … View more
Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...

From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals into loving homes this summer.

Life is just better with animals – so why wouldn’t you? Head over to www.spca.nz... to find your new best friend.

87 days ago

100% of the love, for 50% of the fee! Half-price adoptions at SPCA start 27 January

The Team from SPCA Kerikeri - Centre & Op Shop

Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...

From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals … View more
Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...

From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals into loving homes this summer.

Life is just better with animals – so why wouldn’t you? Head over to www.spca.nz... to find your new best friend.

88 days ago

Poll: What issues have you encountered?

The Team from NZ Compare

New Year, New Connection! How's your broadband holding up?
Have you encountered any issues with your current broadband service in the past year? Share your thoughts and let's help each other out!

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What issues have you encountered?
  • 22.5% Slow speeds
    22.5% Complete
  • 40.2% Unstable Connection
    40.2% Complete
  • 28.6% Expensive Monthly Bills
    28.6% Complete
  • 4.9% Bad Customer Service
    4.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Limited Coverage
    3.7% Complete
405 votes
90 days ago

Vampire Power: Avoid the Invisible Lurker

The Team from NZ Compare

Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?

But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your … View more
Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?

But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your energy bills in check.
Learn more now

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92 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for pumpkin?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, our readers love learning things from other readers, so we're looking for recipes for pumpkin to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by January 26, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the March issue of NZ Gardener.

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92 days ago

WIN 1 of 4 X $60 Gift Cards!

The Team from NZ Compare

Embark on a fantastic 2024 journey! WIN your share of $240 (We have 4 X $60 gift cards to giveaway).

Simply tell us which bill you want to SAVE on this year - is it your power bill, or maybe your broadband, mobile phone, or mortgage? CLICK below to participate.

NZ Compare 's 2024 goal … View more
Embark on a fantastic 2024 journey! WIN your share of $240 (We have 4 X $60 gift cards to giveaway).

Simply tell us which bill you want to SAVE on this year - is it your power bill, or maybe your broadband, mobile phone, or mortgage? CLICK below to participate.

NZ Compare 's 2024 goal is helping more Kiwis COMPARE and SAVE!

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92 days ago

Display it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.

Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.

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92 days ago

Doug finds family at Ryman

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View more
Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.

The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!

What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.

Click to read Doug's story.

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103 days ago

Conversations: Are you on the vegetable-growing buzz?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.

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The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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93 days ago

Announcing our Santa Paws winners

Southern Cross from Neighbourly Nz

A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View more
A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.

Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams

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96 days ago

Poll: Does your rubbish collection happen enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?

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Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does your rubbish collection happen enough?
  • 84.3% Yes, it's just right
    84.3% Complete
  • 14% No, I need them more frequently
    14% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
2004 votes
108 days ago

Show us your summer projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Time off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.

We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below… View more
Time off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.

We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below what you've been up to - we'd love to see photos too!

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