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55 days ago

$100 Petrol vouchers go to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

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Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

Anne Fahey from Woolston

They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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56 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

Enjoy relaxed living in breathtaking Blenheim, Marlborough.

For just $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home, valued at over $1 million.

You can make this property your permanent residence, a holiday retreat, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets… View more
Enjoy relaxed living in breathtaking Blenheim, Marlborough.

For just $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home, valued at over $1 million.

You can make this property your permanent residence, a holiday retreat, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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74 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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58 days ago

Sense Rugby for everyone

Sense Rugby

Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?

Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.

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Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?

Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.

Come find out more about our programme and how we change lives for our tamariki and rangatahi.
Find out more

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59 days ago
59 days ago

Shaken and stirred

Resene

Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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69 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
3610 votes
60 days ago

Everil Orr Living - a place for safety, comfort, companionship and cuisine!

Everil Orr Village

Making the choice on a move into full-time managed care for yourself or your loved one can be tricky when you're not sure what to expect. At Everil Orr Living, we want to help you go from your home now, to your home with our community, with no surprises.

Our General Manager for Care, Helen… View more
Making the choice on a move into full-time managed care for yourself or your loved one can be tricky when you're not sure what to expect. At Everil Orr Living, we want to help you go from your home now, to your home with our community, with no surprises.

Our General Manager for Care, Helen Saberton has recently spilled the beans on what it is like living in managed care at Everil Orr.

If that doesn't answer all your burning questions, come down for a tea and a chat at our facilities in the heart of Mt Albert.

Our next open day will feature guided tours of suites, apartments and amenities, and a peak into what our caring community gets up to on the day-to-day! Or just book a time that suits you! Call us at 0800-383-745 and visit our website.
Find out more

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60 days ago

Online Shopping warning

The Team from New Zealand Police

As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
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As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.

Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz

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61 days ago

Bee Swarms

Walter from Point Chevalier

Hello neighbours,
Spring and summer are the month where bee colonies are starting to swarm. It is their natural way of reproduction. At this stage they can look menacing, but in reality are quite docile.
If you see a bee swarm in your garden or neighbourhood, please do not ring pest control, call … View more
Hello neighbours,
Spring and summer are the month where bee colonies are starting to swarm. It is their natural way of reproduction. At this stage they can look menacing, but in reality are quite docile.
If you see a bee swarm in your garden or neighbourhood, please do not ring pest control, call me and I will come to collect them. I’m am a local beekeeper and used to work with bees.
A big thank you in advance
Walter

66 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.7% Yes
    67.7% Complete
  • 29% No
    29% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - I'll share below
    3.3% Complete
2917 votes
62 days ago

Prize draw winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:

Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills

Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram

Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe

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The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:

Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills

Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram

Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe

Lucy Ayres from Richmond

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

If you're not a winner this week, check back next week!

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62 days ago

🌟 Discover Treasures at the Sandringham Red Cross Op Shop! 🌟

Redcross from Sandringham

Looking for unique finds and unbeatable bargains? Come visit us at the Sandringham Red Cross Op Shop! From quality homeware and stylish clothing to hidden gems, there's something for everyone.

🌿 Every purchase you make helps support the vital humanitarian work of the Red Cross—giving … View more
Looking for unique finds and unbeatable bargains? Come visit us at the Sandringham Red Cross Op Shop! From quality homeware and stylish clothing to hidden gems, there's something for everyone.

🌿 Every purchase you make helps support the vital humanitarian work of the Red Cross—giving back to the community while scoring great deals!

📍 Location: 571 Sandringham Rd
🕒 Hours: Mon-Sun, 10 AM - 5 PM

Join us for a friendly shopping experience and make a difference. See you soon! 💖
Warm regards,

64 days ago

Bird house

Resene

It’s easy to create your own colourful bird house from an old wooden box and some Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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65 days ago

Be Loved this Spring! 25% off SPCA dog adoption fees ends this Sunday

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Until Sunday only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide. So many of these dogs and puppies are still waiting … View more
Until Sunday only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide. So many of these dogs and puppies are still waiting patiently for their forever families, who - we’re crossing our fingers - will walk through our doors this weekend.

Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.

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