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2419 days ago

Poll: Do speed limits need to change?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Speed limits on some of Rotorua's roads could be slashed by as much as 40km an hour as part of changes outlined by Rotorua Lakes Council.
Roads under consideration at Western Rd SH5 to Brake Rd, Tarawera Rd, Okareka Loop Rd, Vaughan Rd, Hamurana Rd and Paradise Valley Rd.
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Hi neighbours,
Speed limits on some of Rotorua's roads could be slashed by as much as 40km an hour as part of changes outlined by Rotorua Lakes Council.
Roads under consideration at Western Rd SH5 to Brake Rd, Tarawera Rd, Okareka Loop Rd, Vaughan Rd, Hamurana Rd and Paradise Valley Rd.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think limits need to be lowered on these roads?
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Do speed limits need to change?
  • 23.4% Yes
    23.4% Complete
  • 25.5% No
    25.5% Complete
  • 51.1% On some, but not all
    51.1% Complete
47 votes
2413 days ago

Ideas for Neighbours Day

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We've been travelling around the country chatting with people about Neighbours Day - in case you missed our workshops, here's a video from people who attended with some ideas for events!

2413 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 5 amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote … View moreWe need your help! These 5 amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Tuesday 13th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 42.1% Samaritans
    42.1% Complete
  • 14.8% Brake (road safety charity)
    14.8% Complete
  • 23.1% Maketu Volunteer Coastguard
    23.1% Complete
  • 10.6% Canterbury Men's Centre
    10.6% Complete
  • 9.3% Matariki Stars Community Charitable Trust
    9.3% Complete
977 votes
2413 days ago

Annabel Langbein's productive lakeside Wanaka plot

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello there gardeners, whatever your gardening goal, there's lots of inspiration to be found in Annabel's garden. Plus, well, it's just beautiful.

2414 days ago

Improve your cashflow

BNZ

Want to keep your cashflow flowing? As a small business owner you know just how vital it can be for your success. To help you keep the money moving smoothly, check out these 5 helpful tips designed to help maintain a good cashflow outlook. Find out more

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2414 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your… View moreWe need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Tuesday 13th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!
  • 16.9% 1. Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents assoc Inc - Christchurch
    16.9% Complete
  • 15.6% 2. Funding for a Muriwai Bus Shelter - West Auckland
    15.6% Complete
  • 31.9% 3. No One Ever Stands Alone - South Auckland
    31.9% Complete
  • 12% 4. Khandallah Community Gardens - Wellington
    12% Complete
  • 23.6% 5. Little Sprouts Kapiti - Wellington
    23.6% Complete
1141 votes
2415 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often… View more
In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they’re young.

Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV in their lifetime. Immunisation can significantly reduce HPV-related harm. Protecting all children before they’re exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

Free HPV immunisation at school or from your GP. For more info visit: www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Find out more

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2415 days ago

Your kind words are priceless

The Team from Children's Day

Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...

2415 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2415 days ago

Heaps of free family events this weekend

The Team from Children's Day

Rotorua is celebrating Children's Weekend (because one day really isn't long enough!) At Redwoods Children's Day on Sunday March 4, the free activities include forest games, storytelling, log dig, bucket fun, soundscapes, clay, paint, Taiko drumming, hut building, gymnastics, a young… View moreRotorua is celebrating Children's Weekend (because one day really isn't long enough!) At Redwoods Children's Day on Sunday March 4, the free activities include forest games, storytelling, log dig, bucket fun, soundscapes, clay, paint, Taiko drumming, hut building, gymnastics, a young artists alfresco art exhibition, and the opportunity to be on stage!

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2417 days ago

Over 100 Children's Day events across NZ!

The Team from Children's Day

With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2418 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View more
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
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2419 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View more
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
Find out more

2419 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
2419 days ago

Vocal workshop set on Tui time

Reporter Rotorua News

A singing Tui is set to land in Rotorua and she aims to share the secrets of her vocal talents.
That's the plan of Tui Mamaki, Mamaku Project member, with her nationwide vocal workshop tour.

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