Maungatapu, Tauranga

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1777 days ago

Connecting in the Valley

Communications from Tauranga City Council

There’s no better way to connect with your family and friends than to enjoy time together outdoors. Come to the free community event in Kopurererua Valley on Sunday 1 December from 10am – 12pm.
There will be funky bikes to have a go on, fun kids activities, prizes for the best decorated bikes … View more
There’s no better way to connect with your family and friends than to enjoy time together outdoors. Come to the free community event in Kopurererua Valley on Sunday 1 December from 10am – 12pm.
There will be funky bikes to have a go on, fun kids activities, prizes for the best decorated bikes and a sausage sizzle.

For more information, check the event page on My Tauranga: www.mytauranga.co.nz...

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1777 days ago

Road closures this weekend

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Trustpower Christmas Parade will be taking over Devonport Road and The Strand this weekend.

The parade starts at 11am from the bottom of Third Ave and finishes around 12pm at the bottom of Harrington Street. There will be then staged entertainment on the Tauranga Waterfront from 12pm – … View more
The Trustpower Christmas Parade will be taking over Devonport Road and The Strand this weekend.

The parade starts at 11am from the bottom of Third Ave and finishes around 12pm at the bottom of Harrington Street. There will be then staged entertainment on the Tauranga Waterfront from 12pm – 3pm.

The following road closures will be in place from 9am to 2pm:
- Devonport Road from Elizabeth Street to The Strand
- The Strand from Devonport Road North to McLean Street
- Harington Street from Willow Street to The Strand.

There will be a rolling road closure in place from 10am to 2pm with the following roads reopening as the parade progresses:
- Devonport Road from Fourth Avenue North to Elizabeth Street
- Elizabeth Street from Grey Street to Devonport Road

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1778 days ago

Friday funny.

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

Because pencils confused him. 2B or not 2B?⁠

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1777 days ago

Severe thunderstorm watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty.

These thunderstorms could produce downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour.

Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and flash flooding, and may also lead to slips. Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding… View more
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty.

These thunderstorms could produce downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour.

Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and flash flooding, and may also lead to slips. Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain. Take care, neighbours.
This watch will be updated by 9:00pm Friday 29 Nov 2019.

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1778 days ago

A project to transform your home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Bring your home to life with a hanging plant holder.

It’s a gorgeous way to display your indoor plants.
Use your favourite Resene colours to complement the rest of your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick … View more
Bring your home to life with a hanging plant holder.

It’s a gorgeous way to display your indoor plants.
Use your favourite Resene colours to complement the rest of your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1778 days ago

Have you nominated your community?

Resene

Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.

We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can … View more
Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.

We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can check them out here.

Now's your final chance to paint a new mural for your community hall, clean up graffiti or refresh your local playground's paint job.
Enter now!

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1778 days ago

Become an early childhood teacher

Ministry Of Education

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacherView more
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our children and young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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1778 days ago

Camping gear for sale

Wayne from Papamoa Beach

Hello Neighbourly friends and others, we have good quality camping gear for sale at $650 ono, which includes a tent c/w separated bedrooms, a queen-size inflatable bed, c/w the pump. Pick up from Rotorua.

Price: $650

1778 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏆 We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

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1779 days ago

Access Bars 1 Day Class

Carol from Te Puke

Date.:17 Tuesday December
Where. Te Puke/Maketu
Time 9.00 till 5pm

Is there anything you think you would like to change in your life?
or
Do you know anyone who would like to have some fun.?
what is Access Bars?
Access Bars is about creating Fun Joy and Ease in Your life and others.
You will … View more
Date.:17 Tuesday December
Where. Te Puke/Maketu
Time 9.00 till 5pm

Is there anything you think you would like to change in your life?
or
Do you know anyone who would like to have some fun.?
what is Access Bars?
Access Bars is about creating Fun Joy and Ease in Your life and others.
You will learn about the 32 points on the head and when lightly touched they allow you to have more space to create more . it is like defragging the computor, instead it defraggs the brain..... so you have more space to be the yummy You. The fun you.. sometimes we get bogged down under the...
what ifs- the ... i should have- i will never- i cannot afford - why me.... the blaming others... etc....
what if we could let go of all that crapp and have more Ease..?
. . Would you like to come find out.?
Whats the class consist of?
*Educational Video
*You will Give and Receive Access bars 2x.
Receive Manuals and head charts
Become a Bars Facilitator (who can then do on others)
Receive Certificate
How does it get better than that?

Your Investment is $390
Children under 16 are free when coming with parent
17 years and 18yrs are half price.
#getyourbarsrun

Any questions? I look forward to hearing from You.
Please phone or text Carol on 0275632418

All of Life Comes to Me with Ease and Joy and Glory

www.accessconsciousness.com...

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1779 days ago

Wanted - angel costumes

Davina Plummer from Tauranga Salvation Army

We are seeking angel costumes (kids and adults) for this Saturday's (30th Nov) Christmas parade. Contact our reception on 07 578 4264 Option 3 or drop them into the first floor 375 Cameron Rd. Thanks!!

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1779 days ago

Poll: Would you try a plant-based diet?

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.

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Would you try a plant-based diet?
  • 20.6% Absolutely - I’m open to trying it
    20.6% Complete
  • 29.5% No way - I love eating meat
    29.5% Complete
  • 11.5% I am already following a plant-based diet
    11.5% Complete
  • 38.3% I regularly eat plant-based but still enjoy meat
    38.3% Complete
1854 votes
1780 days ago

Buy one, give one for Kiwi families in need

Raptor Rubs

Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View more
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.

Curious?

Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.

That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.

The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.

You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.

Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!

Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!

You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz

Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
Order now

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1783 days ago

Plastic containers of 20 or 25 litre capacity wanted

Adrian from Papamoa Beach

Wanted: 20 or 25 litre plastic containers for storing liquids.

Does anyone have or know where I could obtain 4 second hand plastic containers with taps near their base that I could store nutrients for hydroponics in?

1780 days ago

DIY Wall Christmas Tree

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

If you already have all the decorations, but just need a tree, a DIY Wall Christmas tree could be the perfect solution. Great for people with no extra space for a tree, and ideal for homes with pets and small children as you can mount it up and out of the way!



You'll need:
- White … View more
If you already have all the decorations, but just need a tree, a DIY Wall Christmas tree could be the perfect solution. Great for people with no extra space for a tree, and ideal for homes with pets and small children as you can mount it up and out of the way!



You'll need:
- White Tinsel / Green Tinsel
- String of lights
- Decorations

- Mini command hooks
- Big bow or star for top


Start at the bottom and hang two hooks as wide as you like, placing them at approx. 15cm intervals until you have a triangle.

Starting at the top, wrap the tinsel around each hook, ensuring it is tight but not too tight that it could put a lot of pressure on the hooks. Once at to the bottom wrap the tinsel twice around the last ‘branch’ around the middle and tape it to stay put. Cut off any excess.

Next, wrap the lights in the same way. Ideally you want the plug end at the bottom. Started from the top, and follow the same process as the tinsel. When you get to the bottom, hang another hook upside down so the lights could wrap neatly around and not fall when unplugged.Place the bow or star at the top of the tree and adorn with a few simple decorations.

See the pictures for a couple of other simple but stunning ideas to match your decor.


If you decide to try this out, we would love to see your creation! Get in touch!

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