Otorohanga District, Otorohanga

3131 days ago

Look who we've buddied up with!

Electric Kiwi

Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View more
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)

We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Check us out

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3131 days ago

You just need time!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

We all have the power to change lives...

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3131 days ago

Pet Week is now on!

FreshChoice Te Awamutu

We’re celebrating our furry friends this Pet Week! You’ll find plenty of great savings on all of your cat or dog’s favourite treats in-store! Your cat or dog will be jumping for joy and on their purrfect behaviour when you come home with goodies!

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3132 days ago

Bay of Plenty residents, if you see myrtle rust…

Ministry for Primary Industries

...we recommend you don’t move myrtle species out of the area and don’t move green waste, tree prunings from myrtle species out of your property until further notice.
• Do not take green waste from myrtle species off your property as there’s the potential for it to be infectious.
• … View more
...we recommend you don’t move myrtle species out of the area and don’t move green waste, tree prunings from myrtle species out of your property until further notice.
• Do not take green waste from myrtle species off your property as there’s the potential for it to be infectious.
• Green waste from myrtle species can be composted, but not taken to a refuse centre.
• Myrtle species include ramarama, pohutukawa, bottle brush and feijoa.

If you’re unsure and require any further information, check out mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Find out more

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3132 days ago

How often do you change your sheets?

Homed

Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View more
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Take the survey

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3134 days ago

Steamfest 2017 in Otorohanga - Ticket Sales Update

Barry from Otorohanga District

Well! What an amazing response to this unique event. The weekend excursions 19th and 20th August have just about all sold out.  BUT we are working hard to get extra places available on several trips.  One trip at least still has good space available. 


That one is the "Otorohanga … View more
Well! What an amazing response to this unique event. The weekend excursions 19th and 20th August have just about all sold out.  BUT we are working hard to get extra places available on several trips.  One trip at least still has good space available. 


That one is the "Otorohanga Trekker" to Te Awamutu return, leaving at 4:35pm on Sunday 20th August. 


If you tried to book on-line for other trips and found that the train was full, get back in touch at info@steamfest.co.nz  - there may be some cancellations.
But ideally, keep watching www.steamfest.co.nz... The website is being updated several times daily.


It has been confirmed that the last and only, oldest, Stanley Steamer automobile will be at Steamfest and might take part in the Train versus Vintage Plane versus Vintage Car Race.  This race is from Otorohanga to Te Kuiti Aerodrome on Sunday 20th starting at 11:40am.  The 301 seats on the train sold out in days, so a second race has been arranged leaving at 2:30pm also on Sunday 20th August. 


This race will have a helicopter - versus train - versus Ford Model T..  The helicopter will be handicapped, and the train must wait at Hangatiki for 5 minutes to let the Northern Explorer pass through, so that might just give the edge to the old Tin Lizzie.


The cars will race to Te Kumi via Old Te Kuiti Road to Hangatiki - then along Hangatiki East Road, that route will have many sections where the rail passengers will have a great view of the cars.  It might pay for other cars not in the race, heading to the aerodrome to see the finish, go down SH3 because Hangatiki East road could have lots of parked cars from Railway Enthusiasts setting up photo opportunities at key locations.


The Steamfest Information Phone is 021 117 7514 but it is best to watch the website which is updated several times every day.

3134 days ago

Hospitality Courses at NZMA. Get qualified in just 20 weeks!

NZMA

Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the … View more
Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the hospitality industry. You’ll study in a real bar, gain work experience in a real cafe, get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

Courses start in August so get in touch and enrol today!
Learn more

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3134 days ago

Like Fire, Diabetes Can Kill If Left Unattended

Debbie Cunliffe from

Come along to one of our groups, or contact us for details of our free Diabetes Nurse Educator Clinics in Te Puke, Hairini and Greerton.

3135 days ago

scam

Kevin from Te Awamutu

gave apple itunes my bank no 5 years ago have brought 98 songs from apple in that time never a problem now have muzic.com and nowmuzic.com have taken 70 d0llars and 56 dollars saing it is fees got the 56dollars back after saying i will contact police still trying for the 70dollars my bank tried… View moregave apple itunes my bank no 5 years ago have brought 98 songs from apple in that time never a problem now have muzic.com and nowmuzic.com have taken 70 d0llars and 56 dollars saing it is fees got the 56dollars back after saying i will contact police still trying for the 70dollars my bank tried but told me to do it myself

3137 days ago

Whakatāne District Libraries Survey 2017

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Your Library wants to know: what's your favourite book? What do you want to see more of?

Answer the short survey and enter a draw to win $50 worth of vouchers. Survey closes 31 August 2017.

Link to survey: www.whakatane.govt.nz...

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3137 days ago

5 of Neighbourly's quirkiest posts!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!

From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!

Did you know that you can … View more
The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!

From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!

Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.
Take a look now!

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3140 days ago

International Space Station

Chris from Te Awamutu

The ISS will be shown on Google maps soon. If you are interested there is an article that is on a reputable site that I get updates for 3~4 times a week and never had a problem. link is: www.pddnet.com...

Or you can go to a short movie at: youtu.be... which is YouTube.

I have looked at both… View more
The ISS will be shown on Google maps soon. If you are interested there is an article that is on a reputable site that I get updates for 3~4 times a week and never had a problem. link is: www.pddnet.com...

Or you can go to a short movie at: youtu.be... which is YouTube.

I have looked at both and quite interesting. Just copy/paste whichever appeals to you. The movie link is in the article and the note below. as well.

If anyone wants to receive emails from this site, the subscribe link is here. subscriptions.pddnet.com...

3138 days ago

Fundraiser

Michele from Whakatane District

Hi Bands have now been confirmed for the Edgecumbe ?Fundraiser Party which will have eight hours of music, Stall and food vendors. Saturday 9th September at Te Teko Race course, Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from Rangitaiki Homekill Butchers, Eventfinder, Liverpool Lunch Bar … View moreHi Bands have now been confirmed for the Edgecumbe ?Fundraiser Party which will have eight hours of music, Stall and food vendors. Saturday 9th September at Te Teko Race course, Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from Rangitaiki Homekill Butchers, Eventfinder, Liverpool Lunch Bar Kawerau, Kope Barbers, 1XX, Limepeace Organics Opotiki.
Under 15 will be a gold coin on the day. Please come and support this get fundraise for those effected by the flood.

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3139 days ago

Want FREE Resene cleaning products?

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.

Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Find out more

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3142 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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