Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

2906 days ago

Got an active Kiwi kid? Share a photo and WIN football prize packs.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.

Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!

Post your photo below to enter the draw.

T&Cs apply.

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2906 days ago

Basic supplies

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
www.happens.nz...

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2906 days ago

Give Local at SuperValue

SuperValue New Zealand

We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View more
We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all SuperValue stores throughout New Zealand.

You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
Learn more

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2907 days ago

Rotorua's Christmas Tree will look better this year!!!

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Last year's public tree left a lot to be desired.
But this year's is bound to look better thanks to local weaver Anna Hayes.
Hayes, from the newly opened Maori Weaving Rotorua, has woven 16 metres of harakeke rope and 30 muka ties, from which locally made wooden … View more
Hi neighbours,
Last year's public tree left a lot to be desired.
But this year's is bound to look better thanks to local weaver Anna Hayes.
Hayes, from the newly opened Maori Weaving Rotorua, has woven 16 metres of harakeke rope and 30 muka ties, from which locally made wooden decorations will hang.
Hayes learnt the craft in Rotorua and said she was pleased to be contributing towards the tree.
The tree will be fully decked out and looking bright and festive this year and a small ceremony will be held under the tree at 7pm on Thursday, December 1 to mark the tree lights being switched on.

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2911 days ago

Rotorua Museum will remained closed for now following quake

Reporter Rotorua News

An initial engineers report into Rotorua Museum - closed after cracks appeared in the wake of last week's earthquake - has revealed the building "isn't in good shape", according to Museum director Stewart Brown.

Brown said the iconic 100-year-old Museum would remain closed … View more
An initial engineers report into Rotorua Museum - closed after cracks appeared in the wake of last week's earthquake - has revealed the building "isn't in good shape", according to Museum director Stewart Brown.

Brown said the iconic 100-year-old Museum would remain closed until 'at least' next Wednesday and that a further engineers report, expected this Friday, would reveal more about the state of the building.
READ MORE IN LINK BELOW

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2910 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
Learn more

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2912 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2912 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Cambridge

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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2912 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
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2913 days ago

Garden competition for tamariki and rangatahi

Geoff from Owhata

Kia ora katoa
Just to let you know that the Aspen Place garden group is running a garden competition for young people living in the area around Aspen Place. See the attached poster.for details.

Garden CompetitionA4.pdf Download View

2920 days ago

Entertainment saviour for rainy days!

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
The largest all weather indoor entertainment centre in New Zealand is set to open its doors right here in Rotorua!!
So no longer will you have to worry about the kids driving you mad at home on rainy days- brilliant!
It officially opens on November 26.

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2913 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2914 days ago

re: True Neighbourly

11 days ago I posted a request for musicians to play at a lunch I was hosting to celebrate the end of diabetes awareness week. The lunch wasn't a grand affair, we had no celebs join us but I did have two responses to my request. Thank you Paul Metcalfe and friend for taking time out of your … View more11 days ago I posted a request for musicians to play at a lunch I was hosting to celebrate the end of diabetes awareness week. The lunch wasn't a grand affair, we had no celebs join us but I did have two responses to my request. Thank you Paul Metcalfe and friend for taking time out of your busy working day as a builder to come along and support our efforts. Thank you to others from local schools who also offered.

I would also like to add that now is a great time to get your diabetes under control and before the silly season starts! We all know what its like "I'll just have one...." and then hey presto its January 13th and you have put on 2-3kg which you can't budge. Talk to us now about mindful eating in diabetes - 07 5713422
Debbie
Diabetes Nurse
Diabetes HELP Tauranga

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2914 days ago

COMPETITION: Do you have Rotorua's best Christmas tree?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
With just a month until Christmas, we at the Rotorua Review have decided to get into the Christmas spirit by going on the hunt for the city's best Christmas tree.
Let's be honest, the city's public tree last year left little to be inspired by.
The council has … View more
Hi neighbours,
With just a month until Christmas, we at the Rotorua Review have decided to get into the Christmas spirit by going on the hunt for the city's best Christmas tree.
Let's be honest, the city's public tree last year left little to be inspired by.
The council has promised to spruce it up this year, but we feel the best trees are probably the ones you guys all have in your own homes.
And it Doesn't have to be a traditional tree- we'd be keen for people to think outside the box.

In Hamilton they run a competition every year called Trees of the Meteor with people making trees out of all types of materials.

The 2014 winners made their tree out of badminton shuttlecocks and was an absolute stunner.

So get your creative decorating caps and send us your photos.
* To enter email a high resolution photo (1MB or more) to nicola.brennan@fairfaxmedia.co.nz by December 15.

We will run people's photos each week in the lead up to our last issue this year in the paper, on Neighbourly and Facebook.

A winner will be determined by a combination of public and Rotorua Review staff votes and will receive a $50 Prezzy card.

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2918 days ago

Court will rule on Rotorua Mayoral election bias claims

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Here's the latest in the ongoing saga involving allegations of bias and improper influence during the Rotorua election.

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