Motuopuhi Island (Rat Island), Tauranga

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2299 days ago

Time for a dental check-up?

Harley Dentistry

For a limited time only, new patients at Harley Dentistry can book in for a full one-hour examination, including X-rays for $150 PLUS save 50% on a visit to our Oral Hygiene Therapist.

Experience the exceptional standard of dental care that our dentists mastered in Harley Street, London right … View more
For a limited time only, new patients at Harley Dentistry can book in for a full one-hour examination, including X-rays for $150 PLUS save 50% on a visit to our Oral Hygiene Therapist.

Experience the exceptional standard of dental care that our dentists mastered in Harley Street, London right here in Otumoetai.
Find out more!

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2300 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
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2300 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

2303 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2305 days ago

Bold vision for Dive Cres on Tauranga waterfront

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The potential to transform Dive Cres has been revealed in an architect's vision for the northern end of Tauranga's downtown waterfront.

The plans have been given new momentum after the city transformation committee decided to demolish the old row of council-owned buildings opposite the… View more
The potential to transform Dive Cres has been revealed in an architect's vision for the northern end of Tauranga's downtown waterfront.

The plans have been given new momentum after the city transformation committee decided to demolish the old row of council-owned buildings opposite the Cargo Shed.

These plans for the development of Dive Cres involve finalising the deal to vest ownership of the 3400sq m strip of land on the seaward side of Dive Cres - from the boundary of Trinity Wharf hotel to Bobby's Fresh Fish Market.

Story credit and Image: Bay of Plenty Times

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2307 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2310 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary… View more
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Enter now

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2310 days ago

Superheroes raise money for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View more
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.

Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!

If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.

Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
Register now

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2312 days ago

An evening with Kelvin Cruickshank

Kelvin Cruickshank

Hi neighbours, I've been swamped with people wanting to catch up with me since "Sensing Murder". For this reason, I'm continuing my series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be me working with spirit.

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Hi neighbours, I've been swamped with people wanting to catch up with me since "Sensing Murder". For this reason, I'm continuing my series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be me working with spirit.

When: Thursday 16th August 2018
Where: Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga
Tickets available here from Ticketek
Get your tickets here

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2313 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Ngāi Te Rangi - our story

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Te … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Te Rangi, where you live in Tauranga, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2314 days ago

New Patient Special - $150 Dental Exam

Harley Dentistry

Time for a dental check-up? For a limited time only, new patients at Harley Dentistry can book in for a full one-hour examination, including X-rays for $150 PLUS save 50% on a visit to our Oral Hygiene Therapist.

Experience the exceptional standard of dental care that our dentists mastered in … View more
Time for a dental check-up? For a limited time only, new patients at Harley Dentistry can book in for a full one-hour examination, including X-rays for $150 PLUS save 50% on a visit to our Oral Hygiene Therapist.

Experience the exceptional standard of dental care that our dentists mastered in Harley Street, London right here in Otumoetai.
Find out more!

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2314 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2315 days ago

Free info sessions in Tauranga!

Scenic Tours

Join Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Tauranga on Tuesday 7 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you … View moreJoin Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Tauranga on Tuesday 7 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you plan your next dream holiday.

Exclusive offers available only on the day. Strictly limited spaces – secure your seat now.
Find out more

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2315 days ago

Baby food recalled from North Island Supermarkets

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Little Angels Baby Ltd is recalling specific batches of 5 flavours of its Little Angels brand Pure Baby Food due to a lack of process control by their supplier.

Customers are asked to check the date mark sticker found on back the product packaging. Affected products should not be consumed.

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Little Angels Baby Ltd is recalling specific batches of 5 flavours of its Little Angels brand Pure Baby Food due to a lack of process control by their supplier.

Customers are asked to check the date mark sticker found on back the product packaging. Affected products should not be consumed.

There have been no reports of illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are sold in the following retailers:

Pak’nSave, New World and Farro Fresh supermarkets throughout the North Island.
Whole Heart Organic & Whole Food, Queenwood Village, Queenswood Ave, Hamilton
Boric Food Market, 1404 Coatesville-Riverhead Hwy, Auckland
Online at littleangels.co.nz and thebabybag.co.nz

Read the full product identification details here.

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2320 days ago

Do you recycle your long-life milk cartons?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are send offshore.

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Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are send offshore.

What do you think about this? Do you think it's time we get the right facilities to recycle our food waste in NZ? Let us know your thoughts in the replies! To read more about this, click here.

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