175 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY

The Team from NZ Compare

What an incredible Black Friday it's been! We received a whopping 460 responses from all you savvy shoppers who shared your best deals for a chance to WIN a $200 Prezzy Card!

Now, the moment you've been waiting for – did you strike gold as the lucky winner? Find out right here: www.nzcompare.com...

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More messages from your neighbours
14 hours ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has one eye but cannot see?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.

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1 hour ago

Coromandel to Thames free bus service

Geoff from Coromandel

A reminder that the Coromandel Town-Thames Connector trial will be coming to an end on Tuesday 18 June 2024

Around 1,000 trips have been made by passengers on the Connector service since it started on 18 December 2023. The Connector service was funded by a Government storm recovery grant. The aim was to help people with access to healthcare, education, job opportunities, appointments and staying connected with their whānau.

Below you will find a timetable and information on how to use the service. If you have any questions, please contact customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz.

The Coromandel Town-Thames Connector trial bus (actually taxi van) service runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All trips are free, but maximum capacity is 11 passengers and booking is essential.
Book by sending a text message to the taxi company, including your name, the service date and time and the town you are being picked up from. For example "Book Coromandel to Thames 06/05/2024 8am, John Smith"

Schedule:

Departing Woollams Avenue carpark Coromandel Town 8.00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Thames 9.30am. Text Coromandel Taxis 027 376 4466 to book.

Departing Woollams Avenue carpark Coromandel Town 4.45 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Thames 6.15 pm. Text Thames Taxis 027 3413013 to book.

Departing 200 Mary St (outside Civic Centre) 10.00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Coromandel 11.30am. Text Coromandel Taxis 027 376 4466 to book.

Departing 200 Mary St (outside Civic Centre) 3.00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Coromandel 4.30 pm. Text Thames Taxis 027 3413013 to book.

Stops
• Thames bus stop: 200 Mary Street, outside the Civic Centre
• Te Puru: Aputa Avenue
• Waiomu Reserve
• Tapu Reserve
• Te Mata Point Reserve
• Manaia: Parking bays at Te Wharekura o Manaia (off Goldfields Road)
• Coromandel Town: Woollams Avenue carpark

If you need help booking, contact customer services team on customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz or 07 868 0200

4 days ago

Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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