Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

746 days ago

Mini Golf & Giant Games

Steve from Premier Party Games

If you are organising a Xmas work party we have a range of packages combining Portable Mini Golf & Giant Games. To view games & packages go to www.premierpartygames.com...

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747 days ago

Celebrate our Tauriko store opening, 10th November!

Challenge Fuel

Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break … View more
Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break for 2 people, a voucher for The Good Local or a Challenge Gift Card.

Terms and Conditions apply
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748 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing a ticket today.
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748 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View more
Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.

If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.

Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.

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750 days ago

Celebrate our Tauriko store opening, 10th November!

Challenge Fuel

Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break … View more
Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break for 2 people, a voucher for The Good Local or a Challenge Gift Card.

Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more

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751 days ago

Woodland wonderland

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters. Use Resene testpots to create these four cuties. Find out how to create your own.

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751 days ago

Kia kotahi tātau!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

Learn with us

We have received overwhelming interest from businesses, marae, whānau groups, kapa haka, not-for-profit organisations, and others to get support for uplifting their aspirations in the areas of tikanga, te reo Māori, kaitiakitanga and other pathways.

Whether your whānau have … View more
Learn with us

We have received overwhelming interest from businesses, marae, whānau groups, kapa haka, not-for-profit organisations, and others to get support for uplifting their aspirations in the areas of tikanga, te reo Māori, kaitiakitanga and other pathways.

Whether your whānau have individual goals or your business organisation would like professional development opportunities for your staff – we are happy to support! With flexible programmes we are taking enrolments for the remainder of 2022 and 2023.

If you’d like our support please contact us as we’d love to kōrero!
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767 days ago

Books for sale

Su from Owhata

Second - hand books at bargain prices. Includes adults and children's fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels / comics. Also music, jigsaws and magazines. These are all ex-library or from extensive private donations and are often "as new". We're showcasing the gardening books … View moreSecond - hand books at bargain prices. Includes adults and children's fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels / comics. Also music, jigsaws and magazines. These are all ex-library or from extensive private donations and are often "as new". We're showcasing the gardening books this month. All funds go back to the library

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752 days ago

Books for sale at Kuirau Park on Saturday 5 Oct 2022

Su from Owhata

Second - hand books at bargain prices. Includes adults and children's fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels / comics. Also, music, jigsaws and magazines. These are all ex-library or from extensive private donations and are often "as new". We're showcasing the Military books … View moreSecond - hand books at bargain prices. Includes adults and children's fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels / comics. Also, music, jigsaws and magazines. These are all ex-library or from extensive private donations and are often "as new". We're showcasing the Military books this month. All funds go back to the library

Negotiable

753 days ago

Xmas Naughts & Crosses

Steve from Premier Party Games

This year we have a new Xmas decorated Noughts & Crosses game added to our range of Xmas Party Games for hire. Follow us to see the latest games and go to www.premierpartygames.com... for more info

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758 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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756 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Donate now

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756 days ago

Win 1 of 4 Premium 55” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $2999* each.

The TV Guide

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming … View moreTo celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming services, or classic TV shows.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week between 13 Oct to 9 Nov, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! Each issue and codeword will be a new chance to win. You’ll have until 15 Nov to enter online or mail in your codeword. To view the T&Cs click here.

The team at the TV Guide

*based on recommended retail price
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757 days ago

Book sale

Su from Owhata

Second - hand books at bargain prices. Includes adults and children's fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels / comics. Also, music, jigsaws and magazines. These are all ex-library or from extensive private donations and are often "as new".
All funds go back to the library

Negotiable

757 days ago

Poll: When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a fine line between being helpful and minding your own business.

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When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?
  • 34.2% Of course! It's the neighbourly thing to do.
    34.2% Complete
  • 22.7% I'd consider it, but probably wouldn't without checking first.
    22.7% Complete
  • 18.8% No way, I can barely get my own done as it is.
    18.8% Complete
  • 20.7% I don't have a berm so it's not an option to consider.
    20.7% Complete
  • 3.6% People mow berms?
    3.6% Complete
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