Motuopae Island (Peach Island), Tauranga

2161 days ago

The world’s toughest screen protector

X-One New Zealand

Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to … View more
Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to create a composite material to protect military helicopter blades. Built with hybrid-polymer material, our screen protectors are built to toughen up your phone screen up to 5x!

X.ONE® as an award-winning international brand has sold over 30 million products across over 60 countries. Our products are certified by SGS and tested by TUV for safety, quality and integrity. Protect your valuable phone today with X.ONE® Screen Protector!

Visit our New Zealand online store: www.x-onestore.co.nz. All purchases come with free shipping within New Zealand!
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2162 days ago

Merry Christmas New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

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2165 days ago

Oat the Goat is on TV tonight, 7pm

The Team from Ministry of Education

#EXCLUSIVE Oat the Goat is premiering on TVNZ1 and TVNZ2 tonight 7pm (Sat 22 Dec) with a story you can change with your TV remote! Will kindness win in the end? You decide. Don't miss out. #oatthegoat

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2165 days ago

12 Days of ACC Christmas

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more … View moreWe want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more interesting way.

Based on the traditional Christmas song we all know and love, we created a video series featuring 12 weird and not so wonderful injuries we saw from last Christmas, and tips on how to avoid them!

Give our 12 Days of ACC Christmas video series a watch. From everyone at ACC we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Check out the videos

2165 days ago

Christmas shopping tips

The Team from Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and … View more
It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and preloaded cards here

Happy Christmas shopping from Consumer Protection ☺
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2166 days ago

Happy Holidays from NSNZ! 😘🎉✨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.

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2166 days ago

Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tauranga City Council would like to ensure residents are aware that there are no kerbside rubbish, recycling or glass collections on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

This year, Papamoa residents whose usual collection day (Tuesday) falls on these two public holidays, will have collections on … View more
Tauranga City Council would like to ensure residents are aware that there are no kerbside rubbish, recycling or glass collections on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

This year, Papamoa residents whose usual collection day (Tuesday) falls on these two public holidays, will have collections on the two Saturdays prior instead.

Replacement collections for Christmas Day will be this Saturday 22 December. New Year's Day replacement collections will be on Saturday 29 December 2018.

Residents are advised to put their crates, bins and bags out by 7.30 a.m as usual

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2166 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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2166 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2169 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

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2167 days ago

Tauranga residents urged to save water this summer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tauranga City Council councillor Steve Morris says the City Waters team has seen significant spikes in water demands already, making water restrictions likely this year.

“Despite the impression recent weeks may have given, the past few months have been warmer than normal. With more people … View more
Tauranga City Council councillor Steve Morris says the City Waters team has seen significant spikes in water demands already, making water restrictions likely this year.

“Despite the impression recent weeks may have given, the past few months have been warmer than normal. With more people living in Tauranga and the arrival of summer visitors into the region, water supplies are under pressures,” says Steve. Read more

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2167 days ago

Not to be missed this summer

Paradise Playground

Looking for some great things to do this summer? Paradise Playground has you covered - featuring the very best of Tauranga to Taupo holiday destinations and local summer events.

Don't miss out on your copy of Paradise Playground, covering Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Whakatane, Rotorua, South… View more
Looking for some great things to do this summer? Paradise Playground has you covered - featuring the very best of Tauranga to Taupo holiday destinations and local summer events.

Don't miss out on your copy of Paradise Playground, covering Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Whakatane, Rotorua, South Waikato and Taupo.

Check out your online edition here...
Read here!

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2168 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2168 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2169 days ago

Passing lanes on SH2 to be closed for safety reasons during busy holiday periods

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that passing lanes at Maramarua on SH2 will be closed for safety reasons during busy Christmas and New Year holiday travel periods. SH2 is the main highway connection between Auckland and the Coromandel and Tauranga.

“The closures will make the road … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that passing lanes at Maramarua on SH2 will be closed for safety reasons during busy Christmas and New Year holiday travel periods. SH2 is the main highway connection between Auckland and the Coromandel and Tauranga.

“The closures will make the road safer for all road users in heavy traffic by maintaining a steady flow and preventing the risk of crashes as traffic merges at the end of the passing lane,” says the Transport Agency’s Acting System Manager Ross l‘Anson. Keep updated here

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