South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

1 hour ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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15 hours ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lottery

Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Clark's Beach.

Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View more
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Clark's Beach.

Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
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15 hours ago

The Riddle That Will Test Your Brainpower!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A man gave one son 10 cents and another son was given 15 cents. What time is it?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing … View more
A man gave one son 10 cents and another son was given 15 cents. What time is it?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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4 hours ago

Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Paula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.

There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political … View more
Paula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.

There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political spectrum when Waikato Times did a ring-around.

Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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7 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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4 hours ago

Poll: How do you rate your artistic skills?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Sue Wickison is one of the world’s foremost botanical illustrators - she held a role at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, for 10 years.

Her work will soon be on show in Hamilton East.

How do you rate your artistic skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
Sue Wickison is one of the world’s foremost botanical illustrators - she held a role at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, for 10 years.

Her work will soon be on show in Hamilton East.

How do you rate your artistic skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How do you rate your artistic skills?
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4 hours ago

Need to keep kids occupied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is for the members who have kids at home and still a few weeks of school holidays left.

There might be some ideas on here for when the sun isn't shining!

Click on the poster to enlarge it to see better.

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27 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 63.7% Summer
    63.7% Complete
  • 35% Winter
    35% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2922 votes
13 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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5 hours ago

Attempted kidnapping

The Team from Canterbury Police

A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police would like to hear from people who were in the area around the time of the incident.

It occurred about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, when a man approached the victim on the northern end of … View more
A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police would like to hear from people who were in the area around the time of the incident.

It occurred about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, when a man approached the victim on the northern end of Tennyson Street, before attempting to pull them into a vehicle.

On Friday 10 January, Police arrested a man, who is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 16 January, charged with attempted kidnapping.

As part of our ongoing enquiries, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Tennyson Street area between 2:50pm and 3:10pm on Thursday 2 January.

If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250102/6559.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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1 day ago

Join us at our Morning Tea and Tour

Summerset

Join us at Summerset at Aotea's Morning Tea and Tour and see why our residents love the Summerset life.

Nestled within an established community, Summerset at Aotea is a vibrant village set in spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds with views out towards the Belmont Hills. You will have … View more
Join us at Summerset at Aotea's Morning Tea and Tour and see why our residents love the Summerset life.

Nestled within an established community, Summerset at Aotea is a vibrant village set in spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds with views out towards the Belmont Hills. You will have the chance to tour this established village, view the resort-style facilities and our range of available homes.*

We’d love to see you there!

*All Summerset homes are sold under a licence to occupy and are subject to availability, and depending on the type of home, eligibility criteria.
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17 days ago

What word sums up 2024, neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If 2020 was the year of lockdowns, banana bread, and WFH (work from home)....

In one word, how would you define 2024?

We're excited to see what you come up with!

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3 days ago

Summer works SH16 Port Area

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

From January to April 2025, we will be working to improve SH16 The Strand, Stanley St and Gladstone Rd.

We’ll be working overnight and during the weekend to improve these roads and make it safer and easier for people living, working, and travelling around this area.

SH16 is a busy road for … View more
From January to April 2025, we will be working to improve SH16 The Strand, Stanley St and Gladstone Rd.

We’ll be working overnight and during the weekend to improve these roads and make it safer and easier for people living, working, and travelling around this area.

SH16 is a busy road for Aucklanders, and we have chosen to work over the summer when traffic volumes are lower than normal. More stable summer weather reduces delays so our teams can finish this work quickly and efficiently.
Follow the link for more information on what we are doing and to stay up to date.
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15 hours ago

This week's prize draw winners...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our members who have won a $100 DIY voucher this week. The winners are:

Murray Brown from Wellington Central

Neil Smith from South Dunedin

Jill Morris from Taupo

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Congratulations to our members who have won a $100 DIY voucher this week. The winners are:

Murray Brown from Wellington Central

Neil Smith from South Dunedin

Jill Morris from Taupo

Lisa Turner from Central Auckland

Winners, get in touch with our team here before 21st of January to claim your prize.

Not a winner this time? Check back next week!

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5 days ago

Clothesline upgrade

Resene

Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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1 day ago

Tastes like summer

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling … View more
Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling that’s both tangy and sweet. Topped with a layer of lemon curd and finished with mint and edible flowers, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Click read more for the recipe.

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5 days ago

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the … View more
Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the lawns to watering the garden, pulling weeds, and even cleaning the windows.

Ryman residents are free to embrace adventure because they're not tied down with home maintenance stress and security worries. They're rediscovering lost passions and plunging headfirst into new ones whenever they feel like it.

Click find out more to discover the lifestyle.
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4 days ago

Garage Tilt A Door

Mike from North Invercargill

Wanting to buy old style tilt a door 2200 H by 2450 W in tidy condition.

7 days ago

Enrol for 2025 at North West College!

North West College

Discover North West College, a new charter school opening in West Auckland in 2025! With small class sizes (maximum 20 students) and a creative curriculum in drama, music, and digital design, we prepare students for academic excellence and creative success. Open to Years 7–13, our personalised … View moreDiscover North West College, a new charter school opening in West Auckland in 2025! With small class sizes (maximum 20 students) and a creative curriculum in drama, music, and digital design, we prepare students for academic excellence and creative success. Open to Years 7–13, our personalised learning approach fosters confidence and achievement.

Join our upcoming Q&A sessions to learn more and meet our founders!

Visit nwcollege.school.nz or call us on 020 5919 2011 to register your interest.
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35 days ago

⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and … View more
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:

👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️

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7 days ago

Haven Falls Funeral Home Ki Rotorua

Haven Falls

Haven Falls is located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua offering facilities with a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.

We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.

Haven Falls is open 24 hours a … View more
Haven Falls is located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua offering facilities with a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.

We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.

Haven Falls is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring flexibility and convenience for your needs. Feel free to contact us at 0800 428366.
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8 days ago

Wander more, worry less

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Few things in life are as enriching as the thrill of travel or the camaraderie among friends. At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village in Auckland, a group of intrepid travellers have combined the two.

It all began when Bert Sutcliffe Village resident Marie began arranging evenings at the theatre for… View more
Few things in life are as enriching as the thrill of travel or the camaraderie among friends. At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village in Auckland, a group of intrepid travellers have combined the two.

It all began when Bert Sutcliffe Village resident Marie began arranging evenings at the theatre for her neighbours. The theatre enthusiasts soon became close friends and as their friendships developed so did their adventures, expanding their horizons to include long lunches, winery tours, group dinners and adventurous holidays in New Zealand and overseas.

Click read more for the full story.

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7 days ago

Enrol for 2025 at North West College!

North West College

Discover North West College, a new charter school opening in West Auckland in 2025! With small class sizes (maximum 20 students) and a creative curriculum in drama, music, and digital design, we prepare students for academic excellence and creative success. Open to Years 7–13, our personalised … View moreDiscover North West College, a new charter school opening in West Auckland in 2025! With small class sizes (maximum 20 students) and a creative curriculum in drama, music, and digital design, we prepare students for academic excellence and creative success. Open to Years 7–13, our personalised learning approach fosters confidence and achievement.

Join our upcoming Q&A sessions to learn more and meet our founders!

Visit nwcollege.school.nz or call us on 020 5919 2011 to register your interest.
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12 days ago

Light up your life

Resene

The Karen Walker Paints collection from Resene will see you sprucing up your home in style with this simple but fun project using your favourite Karen Walker testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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