Hairini, Tauranga

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2184 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2185 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2185 days ago

Have a Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the Elves at Resene

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2185 days ago

Needle found in strawberry bought from Tauranga supermarket

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A needle has been found in a strawberry bought from a Tauranga supermarket.

Foodstuffs NZ spokeswoman Antoinette Laird said the company was aware of an issue with a pin or needle being found in a punnet of strawberries bought at one of its Pak'nSave Tauranga stores.

"The remaining … View more
A needle has been found in a strawberry bought from a Tauranga supermarket.

Foodstuffs NZ spokeswoman Antoinette Laird said the company was aware of an issue with a pin or needle being found in a punnet of strawberries bought at one of its Pak'nSave Tauranga stores.

"The remaining product has since been removed from the store's shelves," Laird said. Read more

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2185 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

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2189 days ago

Mud Dog Run

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Join us at our very first Mud Dog Run on Sunday, 20 January 2019 at TECT All Terrain Park.

There will be two mud runs – a short course (11am start) and a long course (1pm start). You need to complete a registration form and pay the registration fee to take part in one or both courses. Please be… View more
Join us at our very first Mud Dog Run on Sunday, 20 January 2019 at TECT All Terrain Park.

There will be two mud runs – a short course (11am start) and a long course (1pm start). You need to complete a registration form and pay the registration fee to take part in one or both courses. Please be aware that numbers are limited, so get in quick.

Early bird tickets (only $20) are on sale until 22 December. Register now!

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2195 days ago

Share your thoughts on Motiti Island

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Motiti Island is taking on the Crown, the fishing industry and big iwi. And it’s a place like no other. Check out interactives.stuff.co.nz.... - a story where our senior journalist Andrea Vance looks at what makes Motiti Island tick.

Have you been there? What were your thoughts? … View more
Hi neighbours,

Motiti Island is taking on the Crown, the fishing industry and big iwi. And it’s a place like no other. Check out interactives.stuff.co.nz.... - a story where our senior journalist Andrea Vance looks at what makes Motiti Island tick.

Have you been there? What were your thoughts? Share your views with us in the replies below! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2188 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2188 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2188 days ago

wanted. good condition double bed. please

Karen from Papamoa Beach

does anyone have a double bed to sell please.
07 5425399

Price: $100

J
2188 days ago

Hyundai Getz Gl 2005

Jacques from Hairini

The perfect city run around. Trusty and reliable vehicle is surplus to requirements.
www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $3,450

2188 days ago

The SuperSeniors newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2188 days ago

Singing and Dancing for Joy -Year 2018 finale

Ewa Fenn from Multicultural Tauranga (Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council)

Last for this year evening in the Living in Harmony series - this time lots of performers from various countries dancing, singing and playing instruments. Expect a visit from Santa with lollies for children and the usual potluck dinner. Donations appreciated.
Venue- Village Hall, Historic Village … View more
Last for this year evening in the Living in Harmony series - this time lots of performers from various countries dancing, singing and playing instruments. Expect a visit from Santa with lollies for children and the usual potluck dinner. Donations appreciated.
Venue- Village Hall, Historic Village at 17th avenue, Tauranga
Date -11th December at 6.30pm
Entry - all welcome with a plate of of to share and a donation to run our services

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2188 days ago

2019 Rob McGregor's Art Calendars

Rob from Mount Maunganui

I have 30 of these calendars for sale; good for quick & easy gifts or if you wish to frame some. There are 13 of my pieces. Calendars are large so good for appointments: 370X575mm when open. $5 postage within NZ.

Price: $30

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2188 days ago

Paid Helpers needed Thurs Night

Vicki from Papamoa Beach

Fit strong people needed downtown at 5.30 pm to load truck with banana boxes of clothes, unload into Papamoa storage, then reload truck.$25.00 per hour. Ph Vicki 0211144421

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