Lake Okataina, Rotorua

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1936 days ago

Do you love puzzles?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We have just launched our newest print product. You can now receive a monthly puzzle book packed with over 200 unique puzzles and delivered to your home each month! 100% New Zealand made and owned, just like your newspaper. Find out more

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1937 days ago

How do you talk to kids about news?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Our complex and ever-changing world can be a difficult thing to explain to tamariki. To help, Stuff has launched KEA Kids News - a twice-weekly video bulletin of news by kids for kids.

Just like the smart and curious kea, our inquisitive kid reporters will peck through local, national and … View more
Our complex and ever-changing world can be a difficult thing to explain to tamariki. To help, Stuff has launched KEA Kids News - a twice-weekly video bulletin of news by kids for kids.

Just like the smart and curious kea, our inquisitive kid reporters will peck through local, national and international news to find stories and ask questions that connect with seven to 11-year-olds, to show them that truth is not only stranger than fiction but often a lot more interesting.
Find out more

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1937 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Find out more

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1937 days ago

Here's an interesting fact for your Friday...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

New Zealand Police, and in particular 111, is increasingly contacted as the first port of call in a mental health crisis.

To make sure those who need help get it, in 2018 a dedicated helpline was established for those who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and down. People can call or text … View more
New Zealand Police, and in particular 111, is increasingly contacted as the first port of call in a mental health crisis.

To make sure those who need help get it, in 2018 a dedicated helpline was established for those who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and down. People can call or text ‘1737’ any time, day or night, to get FREE help from a trained mental health professional.

Please share so others in our community know about this life-saving helpline!

#NSNZmentalhealth #safercommunitiestogether

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1938 days ago

Banishing the black dog in quest for black jerseys

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Warriors league star and Kiwi Can Leader Langi Veainu is on the cusp of becoming a dual international as a Black Fern.

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1938 days ago

Free school lunches - A fantastic or flawed idea?

Reporter Rotorua News

Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says … View more
Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?

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1938 days ago

Is Neighbourly too noisy?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As Neighbourly continues to grow, so do the number of discussions on your newsfeed. This could mean you might be finding your community is a little on the busy side.

Here are some tips on how to customise your newsfeed and reduce some of that Neighbourly noise.

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1938 days ago

Inspired by nature...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Leaves are big in art prints right now and are simple enough to create yourself.

Like this one inspired by an oversized leaf print, inspired by the Monstera leaf and bold Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to … View more
Leaves are big in art prints right now and are simple enough to create yourself.

Like this one inspired by an oversized leaf print, inspired by the Monstera leaf and bold Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1938 days ago

Should there be more legislation in place for short term rentals?

Reporter Rotorua News

Hi neighbours - families are being squeezed out of the rental market due to property owners renting out their homes for up to 100 nights per year before they need to pay business rates.

This results in a spike in short term rentals in suburban areas, and it's leading to rent increases … View more
Hi neighbours - families are being squeezed out of the rental market due to property owners renting out their homes for up to 100 nights per year before they need to pay business rates.

This results in a spike in short term rentals in suburban areas, and it's leading to rent increases across the board. There have also been complaints from residents who live among these homes, with one describing it as "three years of hell" due to excessive drinking and partying from guests.

Have you experienced anything like this? Should there be more legislation in place for short term rentals?

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1939 days ago

KEA Kids News: What happens to all the illegal guns?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

This video bulletin is news for kids by kids. Help the young people you know understand our complicated world by watching KEA Kids News with them.
Find out more here.

1939 days ago

Road closures after serious bus crash

Neighbourly.co.nz

Roads are closed after a serious bus crash on the main highway out of Rotorua.

It is reported that multiple people have died, and five helicopters and three ambulances have been sent to the scene.

NZTA says SH5 is closed between SH28 (Tapapa) and Maraeroa Rd. There is a detour to north via … View more
Roads are closed after a serious bus crash on the main highway out of Rotorua.

It is reported that multiple people have died, and five helicopters and three ambulances have been sent to the scene.

NZTA says SH5 is closed between SH28 (Tapapa) and Maraeroa Rd. There is a detour to north via Tauranga and a detour to south via Tokoroa.
Keep up to date here.

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