Punaruku Island, Rotorua

2667 days ago

5 of Neighbourly's quirkiest posts!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!

From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!

Did you know that you can … View more
The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!

From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!

Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.
Take a look now!

2668 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
2668 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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2668 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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2671 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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2676 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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2681 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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2689 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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2681 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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2682 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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2683 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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2683 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

2685 days ago

Fun video-based challenges for kids

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create! Learn more

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2687 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2688 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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