366 days ago

Ryman brings Christmas cheer

James Wattie Retirement Village

Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.

Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand families having to cut back on essentials.

Ryman residents were overwhelmingly in support of the idea, with many volunteering to help choose the gifts to fill over 1000 shoeboxes with thoughtful items.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
678 votes
3 hours ago

Presents and gifts car boot sale

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Due to the weather not cooperating, I’ve packed up, but if you are after anything I’ll open my garage on Saturday. Message me for details.

Buy a last minute gift for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, divorces, anniversary’s, housewarming, graduation or just because.

Gifts for all ages.

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8 hours ago

Electrician needed

Barbara from Raureka

Hi. Does anyone know of a good electrician who does not charge the earth. We need a security light disconnected and blocked off. Putting new one in in a different place.
Thanks
Barbara