Leamington, Cambridge

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3286 days ago

Parking in Cambridge

The Team Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hi neighbours, anyone have trouble getting a park in town lately? We're looking for some feedback on whether people would like to see more parking around Cambridge, as the population and shopping offer grows.
UPDATE: We're also keen to hear from anyone who may walk or cycle to work in … View more
Hi neighbours, anyone have trouble getting a park in town lately? We're looking for some feedback on whether people would like to see more parking around Cambridge, as the population and shopping offer grows.
UPDATE: We're also keen to hear from anyone who may walk or cycle to work in Cambridge. Anyone leaving their car at home and using pedal or walking power to get to work?
*Please indicate NFP if you do not wish your comments to be used for the story.

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3283 days ago

Do you want to see a change to Daylight Savings? Vote now!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.

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3282 days ago

Seniors Expo returns to Cambridge

Emma James

The popular Seniors Expo is back for another year!

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3282 days ago

Recycling Nespresso capsules

Betsy from Tamahere

To those of you who love your Nespresso coffee. Did you know that there are recycling depots around the Waikato (& NZ) for the aluminium capsules? Look up their website to find one closest to you. Nespresso is committed to saving our environment & is also in partnership with NZ Post. Check … View moreTo those of you who love your Nespresso coffee. Did you know that there are recycling depots around the Waikato (& NZ) for the aluminium capsules? Look up their website to find one closest to you. Nespresso is committed to saving our environment & is also in partnership with NZ Post. Check the Nespresso website for further details of how NZ Post can help you recycle those aluminium capsules that we don't want in our landfills!

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3284 days ago

Firewood

Helen from Tamahere

Firewood, free if collected today (Saturday 25 February) from a lane off Newell Road, Tamahere. 35+ year old flowering cherry. It has been ringed into relatively small rounds. Most can be lifted by one person, but it still needs cutting/splitting to fit a fire. One large trailer load (or two … View moreFirewood, free if collected today (Saturday 25 February) from a lane off Newell Road, Tamahere. 35+ year old flowering cherry. It has been ringed into relatively small rounds. Most can be lifted by one person, but it still needs cutting/splitting to fit a fire. One large trailer load (or two smaller loads). Contact Helen 027 341 2465

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3285 days ago

WIN one of five Hummingbird Gift Sets!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Hello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for… View moreHello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for a nicely brewed cup of coffee. Competition ends Sunday 5th March at midnight. Enter online today! Enter now!

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3285 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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3285 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
3286 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3286 days ago

Huge Murphy will feed a couple for four days

Mike Bain Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Leamington fan of the Cambridge Edition Raewyn Tidd who is a keen gardner popped into the office to show us her huge Murphy
Her spud of the Nadine variety weighed in at 1.2 kg and measured 12 inches in width and 19 inches length.(circumference).
Purchased as just a baby from Amber Garden Centre … View more
Leamington fan of the Cambridge Edition Raewyn Tidd who is a keen gardner popped into the office to show us her huge Murphy
Her spud of the Nadine variety weighed in at 1.2 kg and measured 12 inches in width and 19 inches length.(circumference).
Purchased as just a baby from Amber Garden Centre it ceratinly has grown and she reckons it will feed her and her husband for the next four nights.
So the competition looks like it's on for 2017.

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