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Read the heart-warming neighbour stories here or even share about your Nice Neighbour.

184 days ago

Take the Quiz!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

How much do you know about the heart? Try our Heart Myths and Facts Quiz. Some of the answers might shock you!

Take the quiz here: www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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185 days ago

Tanner saw bench

Frank from South Waikato District

Original Tanner Saw Bench - AS IS - new v-belt and 250mm Saw Blade - Single phase - usual surface rust bench top - must be picked up - Tokoroa

Price: $200

185 days ago

Get your garden sorted for summer

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

With mid-spring hitting, there is plenty to do in the garden. Our lovely tutor Graham is keen to help! You may not get him into your garden digging, but he’s excited to share his knowledge with Fraser ACE’s Garden Design course.

Make your garden beautiful this summer! And look out for our … View more
With mid-spring hitting, there is plenty to do in the garden. Our lovely tutor Graham is keen to help! You may not get him into your garden digging, but he’s excited to share his knowledge with Fraser ACE’s Garden Design course.

Make your garden beautiful this summer! And look out for our new Grow Good Food course running again in February, 2024!

We look forward to supporting you throughout your learning journey!
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185 days ago

Not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

Christmas Box

Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a … View more
Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a Christmas Box filled with food basics and treats. 100% of your donation goes directly to filling the box, which provides not only food essentials but much-needed hope.

Only together, can we bring hope to the table across Aotearoa.
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188 days ago

Poll: Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type … View more
It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?
  • 19.2% Yes
    19.2% Complete
  • 80.1% No
    80.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll explain below
    0.8% Complete
3038 votes
185 days ago

Light Up Diwali, WIN $150!

The Team from NZ Compare

Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our … View more
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our informative article HERE: www.broadbandcompare.co.nz...

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186 days ago

Tell us your Waikato Giving Story...

The Team from Momentum Waikato

You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a… View more
You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a better Waikato for everyone, forever’.

We are building a culture of generosity in the Waikato and we’re keen to hear and understand what motivates you to be generous.

Please share your perspective and vision by telling us how living-in-the-Waikato shapes your generosity and how giving back creates change in the Waikato.
Tell us now

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186 days ago

Happy Halloween, Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle … View more
As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle Deal with Unlimited Fibre from just $45/month www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
3. Get a $250 credit at Contact Energy! www.powercompare.co.nz...

Stay connected with NZ Compare to keep up with the latest competitions, deals, and treats. Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween filled with fun, treats, and a touch of magic!

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187 days ago

Seeking retail helping hands in our Tirau 'Big Ram' 🙏 Become an SPCA Op Shop volunteer!​

The Team from

We can provide you with retail cash handling skills, customer service experience and a reference for your CV!

We have a great, social and friendly team and would love for you to be a part of a volunteer community, and by donating your time you help our shops raise vital funds for rescue animals… View more
We can provide you with retail cash handling skills, customer service experience and a reference for your CV!

We have a great, social and friendly team and would love for you to be a part of a volunteer community, and by donating your time you help our shops raise vital funds for rescue animals in need.

We'd love to hear from you! Visit us in-store to ask our friendly team, or quickly apply online at ➡ www.spca.nz...

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187 days ago

Secret meetings - how does your council do?

Libby Totton Reporter from South Waikato News

In what’s described as a major victory for transparency, the Chief Ombudsman has called for local councils to have councillor workshops open to the public “by default”.

What's your council's policy?

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187 days ago

Visit Our Ryman Village Open Days

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November from 10am – 2pm, with an information presentation at 10am.

Start your journey with Ryman.

Join us at our Open Days to find out more about independent living, assisted living in a serviced apartment, or our industry leading care.

This is your … View more
Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November from 10am – 2pm, with an information presentation at 10am.

Start your journey with Ryman.

Join us at our Open Days to find out more about independent living, assisted living in a serviced apartment, or our industry leading care.

This is your opportunity to view the quality of a Ryman village, tour our showhomes, the wonderful amenities, and see for yourself how living in a Ryman village will enhance your lifestyle.

Click read more to find a village near you.

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188 days ago

Break the Sound Barrier with bounse

Bounse

Book your Free hearing check up today by calling 0800 45 70 35. Just as innovation led to jet planes breaking the sound barrier and redefining aviation, bounse aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of hearing care.

Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Hamilton is your launchpad to … View more
Book your Free hearing check up today by calling 0800 45 70 35. Just as innovation led to jet planes breaking the sound barrier and redefining aviation, bounse aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of hearing care.

Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Hamilton is your launchpad to overcoming hearing loss and auditory processing challenges. Together, let’s break the sound barrier and turn mumbles into memories!

Book your Free hearing check today by calling 0800 45 70 35.
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189 days ago

Smooth your skin with NZ House & Garden

NZ House and Garden

Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their… View more
Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their skin felt smoother after four weeks’ use*.

Every issue of NZ House & Garden is filled with inspirational homes and gardens, as well as sumptuous food, lifestyle features, shopping trends, and much more.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden

*T&Cs apply. The offer applies to one and two year subscriptions only.
Subscribe now

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190 days ago

Christmas has arrived at the SPCA op shop in Te Awamutu!!

Kelly from Te Awamutu

Christmas is less than two months away! come embrace the joy with us.
We are also looking for donations of furniture ( no wall or entertainment units please, due to space restrictions).
Remember to check out our new low clothing prices while you're here.

Negotiable

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