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2244 days ago

Water shutdown - Omokoroa

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Hey Omokoroa, just a reminder there will be a water shutdown on Wednesday 10 October between 9am - 3:00pm.

Properties affected: Hamurana Road - even numbers 78 to 108, odd numbers: 39 to 53. ALL properties on Owen Place, Water View Terrace and Farnell Court.

We apologise for any inconveniences … View more
Hey Omokoroa, just a reminder there will be a water shutdown on Wednesday 10 October between 9am - 3:00pm.

Properties affected: Hamurana Road - even numbers 78 to 108, odd numbers: 39 to 53. ALL properties on Owen Place, Water View Terrace and Farnell Court.

We apologise for any inconveniences while we install new water mains. If you have any questions regarding the shutdown, please do not hesitate to contact one of the following: Western Bay of Plenty District Council: 0800 926 732 or Veolia Office: 07 549 2661


Thank you!

2249 days ago

Should school lunches be funded?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children in all primary schools. Is this something NZ should be doing too? Or should funding be focused elsewhere? Would funded lunches help your family? Let us know your thoughts 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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2245 days ago

Wanted vinyl flooring free.

Donna from Hairini

HI looking for a large piece of vinyl flooring. Used. Free. Approx 3 m x 3m.
Please help.
My 13 year old son has started busking. He needs it to make dancing on the grass easier. .
Please contact me on 0226488474.
I will pick up.

2244 days ago

Poll: Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?
  • 20.3% Bunch o Balloons, the water bombs that make every day a visit to the beach
    20.3% Complete
  • 61.1% Pipi Mā, the award-winning range of Te Reo Māori speaking and singing plush doll
    61.1% Complete
  • 18.6% Another nation or two to add to the Empire.
    18.6% Complete
360 votes
2245 days ago

Reader’s Rail Tour - North Island

Stuff

Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights… View more
Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights at the elegant Chateau Tongariro plus so much more.

Fabulous scenery, company, food, wine and excursions all combine to make this a brilliant experience.

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2245 days ago

Garage Sale this coming Saturday 13th 8am

Margaret from Greerton - Parkvale

large Christmas collection, boxes of 5,10,20 dollars,Christmas trees, novelities. All must go. bargins galore.Holy Trinity Church 4th ave

Price: $5

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2245 days ago

Jolly jumper

Nikki from Bethlehem

Had very little use, excellent condition. Pick up cambridge road.

Price: $20

2245 days ago

Baby gates

Roseanna from Ohauiti

Looking for free and unused baby gates.

Free

2246 days ago

Call us - we are here to listen Bay of Plenty

Lifelink / Samaritans

In the past 12 months we have answered nearly 3,500 calls. We take calls covering a wide range of issues: relationship problems, loneliness, addiction, health and mental problems.

Call us on 0800 726 666.

We are a listening ear that can make all the difference between life and death. … View more
In the past 12 months we have answered nearly 3,500 calls. We take calls covering a wide range of issues: relationship problems, loneliness, addiction, health and mental problems.

Call us on 0800 726 666.

We are a listening ear that can make all the difference between life and death. Our volunteers have been providing this invaluable free service to everyone who needs it since 1973. We receive calls across all the age groups – from teenagers to over 50-year-olds.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Samaritans we would love to hear from you. Please register by email to Meg Sillay at rotorua.lifelink@xtra.co.nz. Full training is provided.

To support our life-saving service, donate on our Givealittle page.

LET NATURE IN
MĀ TE TAIAO KIA WHAKAPAKARI TŌU ORANGA
STRENGTHEN YOUR WELLBEING

This Mental Health Awareness Week message is supported by Neighbourly. #mhawnz
Find out more

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2246 days ago

beautifying your home

Johan from Pyes Pa

Good day all, are you in need of a tiler to tile or waterproof and lay underfloor heating, well...look no further, here i am ring me ring me at 021354017. available right now and with 30 years of experience and licence to waterproof.

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2246 days ago

Chairs to borrow for breast cancer street appeal

Sarah from Pyes Pa

Hi all,
I'm area co-ordinator for the Gate Pa sites for the breast cancer street appeal next Friday and Saturday (12th and 13th). I'm looking to borrow 8-10 plastic stackable chairs for our volunteers to sit on while they're collecting.
If anyone can help, I'd be grateful. Also,… View more
Hi all,
I'm area co-ordinator for the Gate Pa sites for the breast cancer street appeal next Friday and Saturday (12th and 13th). I'm looking to borrow 8-10 plastic stackable chairs for our volunteers to sit on while they're collecting.
If anyone can help, I'd be grateful. Also, off anyone would like to sign up to collect, please visit www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz...

Thank you all,
Sarah

Free

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2246 days ago

Vertical Blinds

Maureen from Bethlehem

Free house lot of cream vertical blinds phone 5776148

Free

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2246 days ago

Genuine leather 4 sweater couch

Emma from Pyes Pa

Worn on the one side as shown both sides recline pick up ohauiti

Price: $100

2247 days ago

Small business owner? Take our survey... *WIN*

Stuff

Small business in New Zealand is a big deal. So Stuff, in association with Neighbourly, wants to know what small business thinks about the big issues.

This survey will only take a couple of minutes, but will help us understand the challenges and opportunities for our little big businesses. … View more
Small business in New Zealand is a big deal. So Stuff, in association with Neighbourly, wants to know what small business thinks about the big issues.

This survey will only take a couple of minutes, but will help us understand the challenges and opportunities for our little big businesses. We'd love you to be involved.

Plus complete the survey and you're in the draw to win a $100 supermarket voucher to treat you and your team to morning tea!
Take the survey

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2247 days ago

Motorcyclists, should your safety be rewarded?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you’re a motorcyclist and you take safety training, should you get a rebate on your rego? ACC’s new proposal might reward you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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