South Waikato District, Tokoroa

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2804 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community - vote now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

Vote now for your most deserving local community group or charity so they can be in to win 1 of 3 “Freezell” fridges, designed and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Vote now

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2804 days ago

Join us for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.

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2804 days ago

Poll: What are you doing to help Tokoroa air quality

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Tokoroa has been breaching national air quality standards 15 to 20 times every winter since recording began in 2005 and has until September 2020 to get breaches down to the standards' leeway of one every 12 months. The main contributors to the poor air quality are old woodburners, people … View moreTokoroa has been breaching national air quality standards 15 to 20 times every winter since recording began in 2005 and has until September 2020 to get breaches down to the standards' leeway of one every 12 months. The main contributors to the poor air quality are old woodburners, people burning wet, painted or treated wood, dirty chimneys, and inadequate flue heights. Are you doing anything to help?
*Information may be used for editorial purposes.

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What are you doing to help Tokoroa air quality
  • 25% I've upgraded to a low emission woodburner
    25% Complete
  • 50% I use a heat pump, pellet burner or flued gas heater
    50% Complete
  • 25% Can't afford to make any changes
    25% Complete
8 votes
2805 days ago

There's something in the air in Tokoroa

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from South Waikato News

Tokoroa's air quality remains one of the worst in the country with the town continuing to breach national air quality standards.
The South Waikato town has been breaching standards 15 to 20 times every winter since recording began in 2005 and at times has exceeded the daily limit by 55 … View more
Tokoroa's air quality remains one of the worst in the country with the town continuing to breach national air quality standards.
The South Waikato town has been breaching standards 15 to 20 times every winter since recording began in 2005 and at times has exceeded the daily limit by 55 per ...

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2808 days ago

Lakeside concert moves indoors

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

The #Rotorua Lakeside Concert has moved indoors to the Energy Events Centre due to the bad weather forecasted for this weekend. What you need to know if you are planning to go:

- Tickets are needed for entry - tickets are free and are limited to 4 per person. You can collect your tickets from the… View more
The #Rotorua Lakeside Concert has moved indoors to the Energy Events Centre due to the bad weather forecasted for this weekend. What you need to know if you are planning to go:

- Tickets are needed for entry - tickets are free and are limited to 4 per person. You can collect your tickets from the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre from 9.30am tomorrow. Tickets will be given out on a first come first serve basis.

- People who have paid for reserved seating don't need to worry, a reserved area will be set out similar to the usual layout

- No BYO alcohol. A bar will be available at the Energy Events Centre

- Food can be brought along and a cafe will be open to purchase food from the venue

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2808 days ago

Who wants to WIN a bike?

SuperValue New Zealand

We've given away two kids bikes with helmets to two Neighbourly members who have entered and won! Congratulations to Meng Li, shopper from Supervalue Woburn and Brendan Walker, shopper from SuperValue Woburn, for winning a kids bike with SuperValue and Neighbourly! See who won!

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2809 days ago

Pedal for Plunket!

The Warehouse Tokoroa

This month we're pedalling for Plunket, raising money for their nationwide community services! Follow our journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz... #Pedal4Plunket

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2810 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help themView moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists
  • 7% 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
    7% Complete
  • 5% 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
    5% Complete
  • 25.8% 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
    25.8% Complete
  • 10.1% 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
    10.1% Complete
  • 1.1% 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
    1.1% Complete
  • 8.1% 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
    8.1% Complete
  • 9.8% 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
    9.8% Complete
  • 2.9% 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
    2.9% Complete
  • 25.5% 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
    25.5% Complete
  • 4.5% 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre
    4.5% Complete
2271 votes
2810 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists
  • 7.6% 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
    7.6% Complete
  • 5.3% 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
    5.3% Complete
  • 6% 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
    6% Complete
  • 4.9% 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
    4.9% Complete
  • 17.9% 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
    17.9% Complete
  • 3.1% 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
    3.1% Complete
  • 21.9% 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
    21.9% Complete
  • 16.5% 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
    16.5% Complete
  • 6.5% 9) Volunteering Canterbury
    6.5% Complete
  • 10.3% 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.
    10.3% Complete
2090 votes
2812 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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