Thank you for using Neighbourly
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
ELP is looking for new volunteer tutors to work with former refugees and new migrants, teaching English for an hour a week in the learner’s home.
Our next training course begins on March 7 and runs during the following 3 weeks for a total of 25 hours. No previous teaching experience is … View moreELP is looking for new volunteer tutors to work with former refugees and new migrants, teaching English for an hour a week in the learner’s home.
Our next training course begins on March 7 and runs during the following 3 weeks for a total of 25 hours. No previous teaching experience is required, just a genuine interest in helping non English speaking adults with language and social needs.
If you are interested in applying, or would like further information, please contact the Home Tutor Coordinator, Trish Standring, at English Language Partners, 83C Hardy Street, Phone 5394848, or Email, trish.standring@englishlanguage.org.nz
Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to … View moreThis one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
______
Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!
Assorted furniture, electronic goods (including stereo), household items, bric-a-brac for sale.
ACE Place is an Adult Learning Hub. We're looking for volunteers who are willing to share their skills with others. Whether it be cooking, computers, art or something else. Getting started is easy!
1. Register on ACE Place - www.aceplace.co.nz...
2. Create an ACE Place - … View moreACE Place is an Adult Learning Hub. We're looking for volunteers who are willing to share their skills with others. Whether it be cooking, computers, art or something else. Getting started is easy!
1. Register on ACE Place - www.aceplace.co.nz...
2. Create an ACE Place - www.aceplace.co.nz...
3. Share it with your friends and community!
For more information visit: www.aceplace.co.nz...
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View moreHave you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'
2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'
3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
Need some back to school lunch inspiration? We’ve come up with some easy lunch box options that are quick, tasty and healthy! The FreshChoice Pronto Box recipe series offers nutritious meal ideas for the family that are perfect for school or work. Stop eating into valuable time in the kitchen and… View moreNeed some back to school lunch inspiration? We’ve come up with some easy lunch box options that are quick, tasty and healthy! The FreshChoice Pronto Box recipe series offers nutritious meal ideas for the family that are perfect for school or work. Stop eating into valuable time in the kitchen and try out this scrumptious vegetarian sausage roll!
It's that time of year again when we start to prepare for the beginning of a school year and after-school activities. When accidents happen, teeth can sometimes be completely knocked out. Many teeth can be replaced after being knocked out and some will survive very well after this.
The … View moreIt's that time of year again when we start to prepare for the beginning of a school year and after-school activities. When accidents happen, teeth can sometimes be completely knocked out. Many teeth can be replaced after being knocked out and some will survive very well after this.
The longer the tooth is out of the socket the poorer the chance it has of surviving long term.
First Aid for knocked out teeth :
• Replace the tooth into its socket as soon as possible. This can be done by another person or the injured person themselves.
• Hold the tooth by the crown, ensure that there is no dirt or debris on the root and wash briefly under water.
• Gently push the tooth back into its socket.
• Hold the tooth in place by biting gently on a piece of cloth and see your dentist immediately.
Access Dental (located next to Nelson Hospital) offer free dental care for Under 18's. If your teenager hasn't seen a dentist in a while book in now for a check up.
Stu Hunt, Editor of the Nelson Leader, started a thread about Freedom Camping during which he assured me (in writing) that the community concerns expressed would be the focus of a Leader article, January 12.
When the article was published it turned out to be a solid defence of the Nelson City … View moreStu Hunt, Editor of the Nelson Leader, started a thread about Freedom Camping during which he assured me (in writing) that the community concerns expressed would be the focus of a Leader article, January 12.
When the article was published it turned out to be a solid defence of the Nelson City Council and its position and did not mention any of the comments on the thread Editor Stu Hunt started on Neighbourly or ‘focus’, as he had advised it would, on the community’s concerns – but quite the opposite
He then put a final post up defending his one-sided decision (and the misinformation he gave me) and now I find the thread appears to have been closed to further comments – giving Stu Hunt and the Leader the last laugh on all of us who participated (foolishly) in his ‘poll’.
I am concerned Neighbourly is not really the community serving project it is touted as but really an ‘interesting’ advertising vehicle for Fairfax (the proprietors of it) and we members are being duped.
Can Stu Hunt and the Leader explain:
Why the assurance its article on Freedom Camping would focus on the community concerns expressed throughout Stu’s thread was not met?
How is it that a Fairfax editor can close a thread as soon as it becomes uncomfortable for Fairfax or that editor?
Is this free speech in Fairfax’s mind/s?
Stuck for something to do over the next week or so? Check out our entertainment guide:
The Warehouse is kicking off their fundraising campaign for Life Education Trust. Life Education run learning programmes in schools throughout New Zealand with their signature mascot Harold the Giraffe. To support the great work that Life Education Trust does in the community you can purchase a … View moreThe Warehouse is kicking off their fundraising campaign for Life Education Trust. Life Education run learning programmes in schools throughout New Zealand with their signature mascot Harold the Giraffe. To support the great work that Life Education Trust does in the community you can purchase a Scratch ‘n’ Win ticket at your local store for $2 with proceeds going back to their learning with Harold campaign.
Deadline 4pm this Friday 27th January. Please show council you care about Nelson's reserves - make a quick submission online (see below). Eg: Reserves belong to the community, they should never be sold. Green spaces are really important for our well-being. Its an important corridor for … View moreDeadline 4pm this Friday 27th January. Please show council you care about Nelson's reserves - make a quick submission online (see below). Eg: Reserves belong to the community, they should never be sold. Green spaces are really important for our well-being. Its an important corridor for birds. Locals and school children did planting and maintenance on this reserve. Its an important walking link in our city pathways.
Please help save this reserve! Every single submission counts!
To make your submission, go to www.ncc.govt.nz.... Click the green box "Latest Alerts", then Emano East.
Thank you very much!
Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth, we have the home loan for you.
Contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at sbsbank.co.nz/home-loan. T&Cs apply.
© Neighbourly 2026
Loading…