Owhata, Rotorua

Caring For You Like Family

Caring For You Like Family

Hear about 91-year-old Dora’s experience as a rest home resident living in a Ryman community.

2716 days ago

Vision 2030 - The Rotorua Way

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

Have your say on the next chapter of Rotorua’s progress #vision2030therotoruaway #letstalkkoreromai We want your input. Visit www.rotorualakescouncil.nz... to find out more and to have your say.

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2716 days ago

2017 Trustpower Community Awards nominations now open

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

It's that time of year to celebrate #RotoruaNZ community volunteers. The 2017 Trustpower Community Award nominations are now open - go to www.rotorualakescouncil.nz... to nominate

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2720 days ago

Core Council Roles

Joseph & Dorothy from Glenholme

Whom of us Ratepayers are nervous about our Local Council's Mayor and supporters,maybe for all good intents purposes, lobbying our Central Gov. to allocate our District's portion of our Taxed for health vote to a local committee to oversee the Heath ,Welfare,Education,Employment and … View moreWhom of us Ratepayers are nervous about our Local Council's Mayor and supporters,maybe for all good intents purposes, lobbying our Central Gov. to allocate our District's portion of our Taxed for health vote to a local committee to oversee the Heath ,Welfare,Education,Employment and Policing of our community's marginalized brethren?

That this would means another layer of a "great people"governance grouping that would require remuneration begs the question ;where do our elected Council people find the time to look after what we have elected them to to and that is sticking to providing their community with affordable Core services mandated by the Local Government Act?

With the 2017 Government elections coming up it remains to be seen which local Politician will seek our public mandate to give or Mayor her wish.

2721 days ago

'Lone wolf' fails to halt Easter Sunday opening in Rotorua

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Easter trading on Easter sunday is one step closer after a 'lone wolf' failed to stop the march towards it at a meeting on Thursday.
How do you feel about this?

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2717 days ago

Rotorua home to best cafe in Country!

Reporter Rotorua News

It's the best cafe in New Zealand - and it's here in Rotorua. Capers has scooped the title of 2017 Meadow Fresh New Zealand Cafe of the Year, leaving co-owner Gregg Brown "thrilled".
Have you been?
What did you enjoy?

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2723 days ago

Win: a double pass to see Dr Libby

Reporter Rotorua News

Hi neighbours, wellness guru Dr Libby is headed to Rotorua and we have a double pass to giveaway.
Dr Libby will be speaking at Rotorua Girls High School as part of her 'From Surviving to Thriving' tour on Monday February 20, 7pm.
If you want to be in the running to get a double pass, … View more
Hi neighbours, wellness guru Dr Libby is headed to Rotorua and we have a double pass to giveaway.
Dr Libby will be speaking at Rotorua Girls High School as part of her 'From Surviving to Thriving' tour on Monday February 20, 7pm.
If you want to be in the running to get a double pass, just comment below.

Free

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2718 days ago

TICKET GIVEAWAY - Rotorua Home and Garden Show

Rotorua Home & Garden Show

Just days to go till the Rotorua Home & Garden Show!

Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (17th – 19th February)
Time: 10-5pm
Location: Energy Events Centre

The show will be packed with clever ideas, loads of variety & fantastic show-only specials. LIKE and THANK this post and be in… View more
Just days to go till the Rotorua Home & Garden Show!

Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (17th – 19th February)
Time: 10-5pm
Location: Energy Events Centre

The show will be packed with clever ideas, loads of variety & fantastic show-only specials. LIKE and THANK this post and be in to win one of 5 double passes! T&C's apply.

Competition ends on Thursday 12pm – winners announced Thursday afternoon. Click here to check out our Facebook page.
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2730 days ago

Western heights high school Jacket

Te Rina Vanessa from Fairy Springs - Western Heights

Wanting to buy for a 13 year old girl

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2730 days ago

Household stuff for sale

Te Rina Vanessa from Fairy Springs - Western Heights

Have a few things for sale..
* 3x coco bar stools brand new still in box $40 each o.n.o
* 1 bissell steam mop only used twice$50
* soda stream with 1 bottle (red)$25 SOLD...
*Txt 0220438861 for faster reply

2720 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View more
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!

*60-80ml testpot
Find out more

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2724 days ago

Taoist Tai Chi New Year Classes

Karen Thorne from Taoist Tai Chi Society - Rotorua Branch

Don't forget new Beginner classes starting this week
Tuesday at 5.10pm
Wednesday at 12 noon, make it your lunch hour or come straight after works

2722 days ago

Spotted us around?

Stuff Fibre

Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by … View more
Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!

Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.

- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
Find out more

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2728 days ago

Rotorua museum to be closed for two years

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

hi neighbours,
Some sad news from this morning council meeting with it being announced that the Museum could be shut for two years.
Rotorua Lakes Council chief financial officer Thomas Colle said the engineers rating of the building, which had been expected in April, was now likely to be ready in… View more
hi neighbours,
Some sad news from this morning council meeting with it being announced that the Museum could be shut for two years.
Rotorua Lakes Council chief financial officer Thomas Colle said the engineers rating of the building, which had been expected in April, was now likely to be ready in June.

It would then take another six months to go through the design options for the repair.
What do you think about this news?
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2729 days ago

Thank you Kind Mower Man!

Michelle from Owhata

I am not sure who the contractor is who does our road verge mowing down Te Ngae Road but I would like them to know the kindness of the dear man mowing Te Ngae Road today.
I was biking to school with my son and he paused as we went by so we didn't get sprayed by dirt and grass. I nodded my … View more
I am not sure who the contractor is who does our road verge mowing down Te Ngae Road but I would like them to know the kindness of the dear man mowing Te Ngae Road today.
I was biking to school with my son and he paused as we went by so we didn't get sprayed by dirt and grass. I nodded my thanks.
On my way back he paused a good 20 seconds before I got to him so the dust could settle. This time I shouted my thanks.
What would it take for us to all acknowledge the kindness of those simple gestures? What kindness can we each be in the small things that can contribute to a more joyful community and planet?
1000 kindness points to this sweet Mower Man!
Thank you again!

2724 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View more
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Learn more

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