Papamoa Beach, Papamoa

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2370 days ago

How the world's most beautiful tassels are made

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

For 91 years, this family-run company has been creating intricate tie-backs and tassels, with the fourth generation now presiding over a business that strikes a fine balance between tradition and modernity.


The rhythmic clickety-clack of 40 weaving machines swells as the doors open at Les … View more
For 91 years, this family-run company has been creating intricate tie-backs and tassels, with the fourth generation now presiding over a business that strikes a fine balance between tradition and modernity.


The rhythmic clickety-clack of 40 weaving machines swells as the doors open at Les Passementeries de l'île de France. They clatter and clash until the clock strikes 12 when, as if by magic, silence falls as the workers break for lunch. Throughout the day, 2,000 metres of braid and fringe pour from the looms in reams of kaleidoscopic colour, while tassels are twisted, pom-poms are fluffed and flowers are knotted by hand.

The tradition of passementerie in the village of Belloy-en-France, north of Paris, dates back to the nineteenth century, but since the Fifties, in France alone, more than 200 passementiers have closed their doors permanently or relocated to Tunisia and China, where both labour and rental prices are tantalisingly cheap. Les Passementeries de l'île de France is one of the last workshops still operating in the country today.


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2368 days ago

Programme for Gifted Children to open in Tauranga

Kristina from Oropi

The New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education is a registered charity that supports and enriches gifted young people around New Zealand. They are exploring the possibility of opening a MindPlus programme in Tauranga in the near future. This is a one day school where children can work with a … View moreThe New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education is a registered charity that supports and enriches gifted young people around New Zealand. They are exploring the possibility of opening a MindPlus programme in Tauranga in the near future. This is a one day school where children can work with a specialist teacher outside of the mainstream classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the Tauranga community and they are holding an information session next week. The school will be located at a classroom in central Tauranga, however the information session for Parents will be held at Tahatai Coast on Tuesday July 2nd at 5.30pm.

If you know of a family of gifted children, please forward the attached flyer to them and hopefully we can bring this incredible programme to our amazing city.

MindPlus Tauranga Info session July 2019.pdf Download View

2368 days ago

Prepare for tertiary study!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

If you are thinking of taking up tertiary study for the first time, or you’ve been out of study for a while, the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is a great place to start with pathways into our Nursing, Teaching and Humanities degrees.

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are … View more
If you are thinking of taking up tertiary study for the first time, or you’ve been out of study for a while, the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is a great place to start with pathways into our Nursing, Teaching and Humanities degrees.

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are offering this fee-free programme* at our Whakatāne Campus.

If you are looking for study options locally, we’d love to hear from you!

*conditions apply
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2369 days ago

Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers? 💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Thank you for all that you do...
this month and every month of the year!

#NSNZgetinvolved

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2369 days ago

Pavers free for pickup

Phil from Mount Maunganui

Hi I have approximately 6 sq metres of grey and orange/yellow pavers available free in the Mount. Contact me on 021 708205 Phil

Free

2369 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
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2370 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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2372 days ago

FIREWOOD...wanting to buy

Cameron from Te Puke

hey, wanting dry firewood, prefer local {Te Puke}, delivered or can come and collect..thank you in advance, Karen

2370 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Register here

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2370 days ago

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View more
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

2371 days ago

New Zealand Biosecurity Awards are open!

Biosecurity New Zealand

It takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?

These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, … View more
It takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?

These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, in the bush and in our backyards.

If you, an organisation or someone you know is putting in the hard yards to protect New Zealand against pests and diseases, it’s time to shine a light on their achievements.

*Entries open until 24 July.
Enter now

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2372 days ago
2372 days ago

Truffle Hunts twice daily, 29th and 30th June at Paengaroa

Maureen from Te Puke

We are taking small groups on a 2-hour experience. Taste treats made with fresh truffle as you enjoy tea, coffe or juice, then do a truffle hunt with our truffle dog. At the end of the hunt you will have an opportunity to buy truffle butter, truffle salt or fresh truffle. Price of the truffle is… View moreWe are taking small groups on a 2-hour experience. Taste treats made with fresh truffle as you enjoy tea, coffe or juice, then do a truffle hunt with our truffle dog. At the end of the hunt you will have an opportunity to buy truffle butter, truffle salt or fresh truffle. Price of the truffle is per gram, and the price per person for the truffle hunt is $40. Numbers are limited so please if you book a place and cannot come , let us know so that someone else can take your place. Not suitable for children.

Price: $40

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2372 days ago

Will you dunk it for Plunket?

Resene

Between 20 June and 1 July 2019, for every regularly priced blue testpot you purchase, Resene will donate $1 to Plunket – New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five.

Plunket works together with families and … View more
Between 20 June and 1 July 2019, for every regularly priced blue testpot you purchase, Resene will donate $1 to Plunket – New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five.

Plunket works together with families and communities to ensure the best start for every child. So, now’s the perfect time to try your hand at that DIY you’ve been meaning to get around to – and help support Kiwi kids in the process.

For more details, visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, NZ only.
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2373 days ago

Are you feeling that neighbourly spirit?

Alzheimers NZ

Got 20 minutes spare and feeling that neighbourly spirit? Why not become a Dementia Friend?

The number of Kiwis with dementia is expected to triple in the coming years. Nearly every Kiwi knows someone with dementia. That is a lot of us.

Alzheimers NZ’s Dementia Friends programme aims … View more
Got 20 minutes spare and feeling that neighbourly spirit? Why not become a Dementia Friend?

The number of Kiwis with dementia is expected to triple in the coming years. Nearly every Kiwi knows someone with dementia. That is a lot of us.

Alzheimers NZ’s Dementia Friends programme aims to make NZ a more supportive, inclusive and understanding place for people living with dementia. It only takes 20 minutes to become a Dementia Friend.

The good news is you can help people with dementia to live well. Even in the smallest of actions help. Learn more about how you can help.

Join Dementia Friends today.
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