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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
… View moreFor a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -
Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.
At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!
Are you joining in?
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
After a school holiday trip with the family to Rotorua we noticed a huge discrepancy between fuel prices (in Rotorua it was $2.11 for 91 octane and in Silverdale $2.43) What is your local service station charging? And what do you think about these high prices? And how do you keep driving costs … View moreAfter a school holiday trip with the family to Rotorua we noticed a huge discrepancy between fuel prices (in Rotorua it was $2.11 for 91 octane and in Silverdale $2.43) What is your local service station charging? And what do you think about these high prices? And how do you keep driving costs down?
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What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain … View moreWhat do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.
Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.
Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Hi neighbours A trucking company drove slowly from Silverdale to Auckland to protest petrol charges. Did you have a slow journey to work? What do you think of the petrol charges? cheers Jodi, Rodney news director. Put NFP in your post, if it is not for publication
Plans for a landfill site predicted to add 450 return vehicle trips a day to one of New Zealand's deadliest roads, has residents riled up.
Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth. It would replace the … View morePlans for a landfill site predicted to add 450 return vehicle trips a day to one of New Zealand's deadliest roads, has residents riled up.
Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth. It would replace the Redvale Landfill and Energy Park in Dairy Flat, which is predicted to reach capacity between 2026 and 2028.
At least 11 people have died on the 12km stretch of State Highway 1, between Warkworth and Wellsford, north of Auckland, since 2006. Read more here
What do you think about this? Is there an area you thin could be better suited?
Hey Northland, say goodbye to planning dinners with Bargain Box! You'll get fresh NZ produce and super-easy recipes the whole family will love delivered to your door. Use FRUITBOX to get a free fruit box with your first delivery!
ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.
Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
Hi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being … View moreHi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump, but petrol companies are pushing back on those claims.
The Government plans to rush through changes to an act, which will allow a watchdog to investigate the margins on fuel. Click here to read more about how your rising fuel taxes will be spent.
So what are your thoughts on the current price of fuel? Can you and your family afford it? Do you think the current prices need to be investigated? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join … View moreIf you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).
An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of … View moreHey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of unearthed garden treasures, whether they're something rare, sentimental, valuable, or just plain unexpected. What did you find and how did you come across it? And what happened next?
Email Homed reporter Katie Newton on katie.newton@stuff.co.nz to share your back yard discoveries.
Hi Neighbours,
Wellsford resident Rob Barnes spends $1272 a month on petrol, parking and road tolls to commute to his job in the Auckland CBD. He says living in Wellsford is worth it to get out of "the rat race".
Tell us about your work commute in the comments. How far do you travel to … View moreHi Neighbours,
Wellsford resident Rob Barnes spends $1272 a month on petrol, parking and road tolls to commute to his job in the Auckland CBD. He says living in Wellsford is worth it to get out of "the rat race".
Tell us about your work commute in the comments. How far do you travel to work? How much does it cost?
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Hi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours? We'd be really interested to hear your experiences. [Put … View moreHi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours? We'd be really interested to hear your experiences. [Put NFP if you don't want comments used in print]
New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure … View moreNew Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure that every call, text and email to Youthline gets answered.
Head to your local store to donate today! The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
If you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best ways to build your core strength and reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great way to meet new people in your local community and have fun. Live Stronger for Longer have a variety of strength and balance classes designed for over … View moreIf you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best ways to build your core strength and reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great way to meet new people in your local community and have fun. Live Stronger for Longer have a variety of strength and balance classes designed for over 65-year-olds.
Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
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