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It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View moreIt’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸
🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!
Hey neighbours!
Let’s be honest — most of us treat sleep like a bonus round instead of the main event. But here’s the thing: quality sleep isn’t just rest… it’s your body’s nightly recharge!
Getting a solid 7–8 hours can boost your mood, sharpen your mind, strengthen your … View moreHey neighbours!
Let’s be honest — most of us treat sleep like a bonus round instead of the main event. But here’s the thing: quality sleep isn’t just rest… it’s your body’s nightly recharge!
Getting a solid 7–8 hours can boost your mood, sharpen your mind, strengthen your immune system, and keep those stress levels in check. The best part? You don’t need a fancy trick — just a cozy bed, a calm mind, and a routine your body can count on.
So tonight, skip the endless scroll, fluff those pillows, and give yourself the gift of real rest. Because a good night’s sleep isn’t a luxury, neighbours — it’s a lifestyle.
If you’d love a few simple tips on how to sleep better, check out this quick read from our blog:
beds4u.co.nz...
Sweet dreams, everyone!
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
The Taranaki Symphony Orchestra is holding it's annual fundraiser at the Tupare gardens this weekend. From 10.00am to 4pm on both Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2nd November. Entry is free, but teas, coffees and home baking is available throughout the day.
The weather forecast is great so … View moreThe Taranaki Symphony Orchestra is holding it's annual fundraiser at the Tupare gardens this weekend. From 10.00am to 4pm on both Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2nd November. Entry is free, but teas, coffees and home baking is available throughout the day.
The weather forecast is great so come down and be entertained by many different groups of musicians playing all day and stroll around the beautiful gardens.
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your … View moreIt is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!
Hey neighbours!
If your bed’s feeling a bit tired lately, don’t rush to replace it — a mattress topper might be all you need! It adds instant comfort, extra support, and can even help you sleep cooler.
Whether your mattress feels too firm or you just want a cozier night’s rest, the … View moreHey neighbours!
If your bed’s feeling a bit tired lately, don’t rush to replace it — a mattress topper might be all you need! It adds instant comfort, extra support, and can even help you sleep cooler.
Whether your mattress feels too firm or you just want a cozier night’s rest, the right topper can make all the difference.
Pop into your local Beds4U — we’ll help you find the perfect one for your bed (and your best sleep yet)!
Want to learn more? Check out our quick guide here: beds4u.co.nz...
This footage is from almost 3 weeks ago — someone thought they’d try our front door like it’s a lucky draw 🎰😂 He spotted the CCTV and walked off real quick. I wasn’t going to post it, but seeing a bunch of similar attempts around our community lately, thought I’d share for … View moreThis footage is from almost 3 weeks ago — someone thought they’d try our front door like it’s a lucky draw 🎰😂 He spotted the CCTV and walked off real quick. I wasn’t going to post it, but seeing a bunch of similar attempts around our community lately, thought I’d share for awareness. Stay sharp, neighbours 👀🔒
SH43 remains closed between Stratford and Taumarunui townships, due to several fallen trees at several locations.
Road users are advised to avoid travelling to and/or through this area until further notice.
At CAB, we provide free, independent advice to anyone.
To make it easier for you, our opening hours are extending to Saturday mornings, 9:30am to 12:30pm.
You can phone 06 758 9542, visit us at Community House or go to our website.
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Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
Beautiful large handmade Macramé wall hanging In amazing condition was brought recently from a lovely lady who made it herself, I love the piece but it doesn’t fit the look of my new house.
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Hi all , I'm looking for some comfrey plant to harvest . Does anyone have some spare please ?
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