Karapiro - Maungatautari, Cambridge

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3095 days ago

Curious to learn more about building your own home?

The Team from Jennian Homes

Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid… View more
Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises when designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Book in for a spot while they're still available! We'd love to see you there.
Register now

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3096 days ago

Hamilton's gardening superhero

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

Last year, this amazing lady from your neighbourhood was named the GARDENA Gardener of the Year. Vera Farrant had raised $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity by selling plants.

Nominations for the 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year is now open! Can Hamilton make it 2 years in … View more
Hello neighbours,

Last year, this amazing lady from your neighbourhood was named the GARDENA Gardener of the Year. Vera Farrant had raised $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity by selling plants.

Nominations for the 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year is now open! Can Hamilton make it 2 years in a row? Surely there are other superheroes like Vera doing terrific work in your community. Send your nominations to NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. You can also enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz.

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3096 days ago

Curious about electric vehicles?

Meridian Energy

We invited a member of the Neighbourly team to give an electric car a go for a couple of weeks. Find out what Sarah learnt about city living with an 'EV' and what our plans are for our staff fleet over the next few months! Learn more

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3097 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

3098 days ago

Sadly passed away

Tracey from Leamington

my mum Dawn Ivil passed away early hours Tuesday morning. We missed the time line for her death notice in the Cambridge edition. mum has lived in Cambridge for over 20 years and knew a lot of people that we can't contact.... funeral is on Tuesday at 1pm at St Andrews church followed by a … View moremy mum Dawn Ivil passed away early hours Tuesday morning. We missed the time line for her death notice in the Cambridge edition. mum has lived in Cambridge for over 20 years and knew a lot of people that we can't contact.... funeral is on Tuesday at 1pm at St Andrews church followed by a private cremation

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3099 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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3100 days ago

ARTillery free workshops

Adrienne Clothier from Creative Waikato

ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group. These are FREE, interactive, practical workshops that have been designed so that participants work on their own project during the workshop and can immediately apply in the real world.

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ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group. These are FREE, interactive, practical workshops that have been designed so that participants work on their own project during the workshop and can immediately apply in the real world.

Register for these free workshops being held at Putaruru Plaza, 50 Kensington Street, Putaruru.

Creating your vision, purpose and strategic plan
Thursday 13 July
9.30am to 3.00pm

Great Governance for your Arts Group
Wednesday 9 August
9.30am to 3.00pm

Registrations are essential. Please call 0508 427 892 or email hello@creativewaikato.co.nz
Register now

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3101 days ago

Holidays coming up

Te Awamutu School Of Dance

School holidays start this weekend so back to classes again on
July 24th.
Enjoy your break and see you for term 3....

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3101 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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3102 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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3102 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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3102 days ago

Say Le Quesnoy - Friday 14 July

Tania Witheford from Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

Can you say Le Quesnoy?? Check out our famous locals giving it a go and see what The Cambridge-Le Quesnoy Friendship Association have in store for Bastille day on July 14th:

3102 days ago

Waipa Business Awards - Customer Choice

Tania Witheford from Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

TXT to Vote for your favourite business. Be into win a mobile phone from Vodafone. One vote per mobile number. Txt charges may apply.

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3103 days ago

Decision 2017

Mike Bain Reporter from Cambridge Edition

In September we will be asked to vote for one of three registered candidates (to date) who wish to be the representative for the Taupo electorate which takes in the township of Cambridge.
What do you see as the issues you would like see your Member of Parliament address for the Taupo electorate in… View more
In September we will be asked to vote for one of three registered candidates (to date) who wish to be the representative for the Taupo electorate which takes in the township of Cambridge.
What do you see as the issues you would like see your Member of Parliament address for the Taupo electorate in the next three years.
Standing for Taupo are Louise Upston, (National), Ala'Al-Bustanji (Labour) and Julie Sandilands(Green- photo not available)

3103 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
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