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2670 days ago

Poll: Should councils get rid of sugary drinks?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

hi neighbours,
Councils will be urged to reduce sugary drinks in public facilities and at council-run events through adopting their own voluntary policies.

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) voted in favour of a remit, designed to take steps to dial back consumption of sugary drinks, at an … View more
hi neighbours,
Councils will be urged to reduce sugary drinks in public facilities and at council-run events through adopting their own voluntary policies.

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) voted in favour of a remit, designed to take steps to dial back consumption of sugary drinks, at an annual meeting in Auckland on Tuesday.
READ MORE HERE: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think? Should it be up to councils to dictate if sugary drinks should be sold at council-run events?

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Should councils get rid of sugary drinks?
  • 62.9% Yes
    62.9% Complete
  • 37.1% No
    37.1% Complete
35 votes
2670 days ago

Council wins again at LGNZ Excellence Awards

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

For the second year running Rotorua Lakes Council has won the judges’ choice award at the Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards, this year for the district’s mountain bike strategy.

The aim of the strategy is to turn Rotorua into a globally recognised destination for mountain bikers … View more
For the second year running Rotorua Lakes Council has won the judges’ choice award at the Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards, this year for the district’s mountain bike strategy.

The aim of the strategy is to turn Rotorua into a globally recognised destination for mountain bikers and was a finalist and highly commended in the Best Practice Contribution to Local Economic Development category at last 2017 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards in Auckland.

The Martin Jenkins Judges’ Choice Award for Outstanding Value and Service Delivery is a special award given to a finalist for “outstanding delivery of best practice value and services to their community”.

Now in their fourth year, the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards recognise and celebrate the leadership role local government plays in communities.
Awards judges said Rotorua was now internationally recognised as a mountain biking destination and the spin-off from that was “real and visible”.

To read the full story go to bit.ly...

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2670 days ago

Want FREE Resene cleaning products?

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.

Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Find out more

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2673 days ago

Progress Ngongotaha Inc. Museum & Shop

Lynn Benfell from Progress Ngongotaha-Kokiri Ngongotaha Inc.

Hi Neighbours,
Have you heard about our Museum and Shop? The shop supports the growth of our Museum, every time you purchase a good quality bed, dining suite, or things that make a home a home, you are donating to the Ngongotaha Life-Museum.  We call our goods 'Time Honoured … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Have you heard about our Museum and Shop? The shop supports the growth of our Museum, every time you purchase a good quality bed, dining suite, or things that make a home a home, you are donating to the Ngongotaha Life-Museum.  We call our goods 'Time Honoured Merchandise', something different, and we hope you find something different when you visit us here in Ngongotaha.
Progress Ngongotaha is a Registered Charity CC36096.
Our shop is called 'Miss Viliana Crinkleton Village Store' the signage over the verandah is shown in our Ngongotaha Colours 'Moroon and Gold'  See you soon.
OPEN: Wednesday 12.30-3.30; Thursday 11 - 4.30pm; Sunday 11-4.30pm

2673 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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2677 days ago

BIG Wooden Table for Sale

Steve from Hamurana

Unique Refurbished solid wood large table.
$700
Lozenge shaped 3 m long 1100 cm wide in centre tapering to 95 cm wide at the ends.
Top is approx 6 cm thick solid timber.
Probably tailor made originally, I have refurbished this and given it multiple coats of Danish oil to make it a good … View more
Unique Refurbished solid wood large table.
$700
Lozenge shaped 3 m long 1100 cm wide in centre tapering to 95 cm wide at the ends.
Top is approx 6 cm thick solid timber.
Probably tailor made originally, I have refurbished this and given it multiple coats of Danish oil to make it a good looking hard-wearing table which still shows the character of it's history. Very heavy, solid & stable.
I will include 2 big solid benches, these have not been refurbished but only need a sanding and revarnishing.

Viewings Welcome

Email Steve@commit.net.nz 020 4068 6278

May be able to deliver, that's negotiable!

Price: $700

2678 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View more
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.

For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).

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2678 days ago

Boost your Body with Vitamins!

FreshChoice New Zealand

There’s no doubt that winter is here has made itself right at home! If you’re feeling the chills and that wee tickle in the back of your throat, make sure you check out our winter wellness tips and boost your body with our supplement hero of the month: Vitamin C and Echinacea. Read our Winter Wellness Tips!

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2681 days ago

Poll: Do you know who your vote is going to?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's only ten weeks till New Zealand's General Election. Have you made a decision on who you will vote for? Or do you think the next ten weeks will affect your vote?

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Do you know who your vote is going to?
  • 54.9% Yes, I absolutely know
    54.9% Complete
  • 20.6% I have an idea but I could still be swayed
    20.6% Complete
  • 20% I'm still undecided
    20% Complete
  • 3.3% I don't plan on voting
    3.3% Complete
  • 1.2% I'm not old enough to vote / can't vote
    1.2% Complete
3998 votes
2683 days ago

Focus on science and technology at new Rotorua school

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

HI neighbours,
A new charter school to be opened in Rotorua with focus on science, technology, engineering and maths.
Read more in the link below.
What do you think about this idea?
#Note comments may be used in print unless you write NFP##

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2691 days ago

3 years of BookaBach hell

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Residents of Sloane Ave, Tihiotonga, say living in the midst of five short term rental properties available for booking on websites such as Bookabach and Air B&B is becoming too much to bear.

The outraged residents all have similar stories about excessive drinking, partying, … View more
Hi neighbours,
Residents of Sloane Ave, Tihiotonga, say living in the midst of five short term rental properties available for booking on websites such as Bookabach and Air B&B is becoming too much to bear.

The outraged residents all have similar stories about excessive drinking, partying, noise, bad language and the road suddenly full of cars.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think needs to be done to solve this issue?
##Note comments could be used in print unless you write NFP##

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2683 days ago

Curious to learn more about building your own home?

The Team from Jennian Homes

Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid… View more
Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises when designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Book in for a spot while they're still available! We'd love to see you there.
Register now

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2684 days ago

Curious about electric vehicles?

Meridian Energy

We invited a member of the Neighbourly team to give an electric car a go for a couple of weeks. Find out what Sarah learnt about city living with an 'EV' and what our plans are for our staff fleet over the next few months! Learn more

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2685 days ago

Rotorua Lakes Council is borrowing up

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

HI Neighbours,
Unforseen costs, increases in capital works and repairs from storms were some of the reasons given for Rotorua Lakes Council incurring more debt.
READ MORE in the link below.

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2685 days ago

Didn’t get your enrolment update pack in the mail?

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! If you haven't received your enrolment update pack, you may not be enrolled to vote in the General Election. Make sure you're ready to vote! Enrol, check, or update your details now. Find out more

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