Rural Whanganui, Upokongaro

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.

2213 days ago

How will this affect your wages?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

For most workers, part of your wage goes to ACC. We’re proposing you pay more because accidents and medical costs have gone up. If you’re a wage earner, these proposals could affect you.

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

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2214 days ago

Foxton beach fun run

Neil Price from Foxton Lions Club

Hi neighbours - register now for the Foxton beach fun run!

When: Sunday 11th November 2018, Starts at 8.30am

- 1/2 Marathon Run Only Start 8:30 am $30
- 10 Km Run / Walk Start 9:00 am $20
- 5Km Run / Walk Start 9:15 am $10
- Primary School Children Run or Walk $5

Register now online … View more
Hi neighbours - register now for the Foxton beach fun run!

When: Sunday 11th November 2018, Starts at 8.30am

- 1/2 Marathon Run Only Start 8:30 am $30
- 10 Km Run / Walk Start 9:00 am $20
- 5Km Run / Walk Start 9:15 am $10
- Primary School Children Run or Walk $5

Register now online www.foxtonlions.co.nz, flick us an email at funrun@foxtonlions.co.nz or text 021490828
Register today

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2215 days ago

Reminder for motorists this long weekend

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Police and the NZ Transport Agency are … View more
Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Police and the NZ Transport Agency are reminding people to start their journey well rested and stay safe on the roads if they are going away for the long weekend.

“Share the road like it’s your family driving around you,” says Superintendent Steve Greally, National Manager Road Policing. “This is where Police’s focus remains as well. We know the four main behaviours that contribute to death and serious injury on our roads are people driving distracted, drivers impaired by fatigue, drugs, or alcohol, drivers speeding, and people not wearing their seatbelt.

Statistics: During Labour weekend in 2017 there were five fatal crashes and 76 reported injury crashes. These crashes resulted in six deaths, 23 serious injuries and 103 minor injuries.

In 2017, fatigue was a contributing factor in 32 fatal crashes and 100 serious injury crashes. Driver fatigue is difficult to identify or recognise as contributing to a crash. This means it’s likely that fatigue is under-recorded, and contributes to more crashes than we realise.

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2216 days ago

Planning on hitting the water this weekend? ⛵💦

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's … View more
Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's Marine App makes it easy.

2. Tests your life jackets. Pull hard on the straps and see if any of them stretch or rip. Check all over for any existing tears in the straps and any cuts or punctures in the life jacket. If yes, do not use the life jacket, dispose of it, and replace it. Always check if it floats before putting them on. Keep in mind kapok life jackets should not be used as they can absorb water and sink, their cotton straps also easily rip! Burn them or bin them, but whatever you do - don't use or resell them.

3. For this year's Safer Boating Week, boaties are being reminded to “Prep, Check, Know” - prepare your boat, check your gear and know the rules before going on the water.

Let's put in the time and effort to make sure there are NO water related accidents or deaths this Labour Day long-weekend! Don't forget to look out for each other and report any concerns you have to local authorities.

#SaferBoatingWeek
#NSNZemergencypreparedness

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2216 days ago

Don't forget to enter Colour Your Community!

Resene

For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Enter now

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2217 days ago

Get Ready To Drop, Cover, Hold! 😁👍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.

At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!

Are you joining in?

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

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2217 days ago

Power out and road closed at marybank

Leanne from Whanganui East

No power at Kaitoke my supplier has eta of 7. Road closed at Marybank take the long way

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2217 days ago

Power out and road closed at marybank

Leanne from Whanganui East

No power at Kaitoke my supplier has eta of 7. Road closed at Marybank take the long way

2217 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2219 days ago

The ulitmate girls' night out!

Sydney Hotshot Boys

Come along and meet the Sydney Hotshots: toned, fit, washboard abs, cheeky twinkles in the eye – and coming to a venue near you soon!

Enjoy a jaw dropping range of entertainment during the two-hour show, plus some up close and personal attention on stage with the boys to experience just why … View more
Come along and meet the Sydney Hotshots: toned, fit, washboard abs, cheeky twinkles in the eye – and coming to a venue near you soon!

Enjoy a jaw dropping range of entertainment during the two-hour show, plus some up close and personal attention on stage with the boys to experience just why the Sydney Hotshots has been the leading male venue show in Australia for 20 years!

Upcoming shows:
18th October - Bulls, Bulls RSA
20th October - The Powderhorn
22nd October - Whanganui, Stellar Restaurant & Bar
23rd October - Levin, The Cossie Club
Get your tickets here!

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2220 days ago

Businesses might pay less. Learn more.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.

Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2224 days ago

How does the current cost of fuel affect you?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being … View more
Hi neighbours,

What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump, but petrol companies are pushing back on those claims.

The Government plans to rush through changes to an act, which will allow a watchdog to investigate the margins on fuel. Click here to read more about how your rising fuel taxes will be spent.

So what are your thoughts on the current price of fuel? Can you and your family afford it? Do you think the current prices need to be investigated? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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

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2221 days ago

Come along to the Ashhurst Inn

Ashhurst Inn

Hi neighbours - there's always something going on at the Ashhurst Inn!

We have a Quiz Night coming up on Tuesday 16th October. $5 per person to participate, all money goes into a prize pool for the end of the night. A fun night for all and great food also available.

On Saturday 20th … View more
Hi neighbours - there's always something going on at the Ashhurst Inn!

We have a Quiz Night coming up on Tuesday 16th October. $5 per person to participate, all money goes into a prize pool for the end of the night. A fun night for all and great food also available.

On Saturday 20th October we have a Band Night where Pradokc will be having a single release party for their song “I want to be the next Prime Minister”. It will be a great night of entertainment for everyone!

Pradokc will be playing plenty of covers from the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as some originals. There will be the typical pub song classics that everyone can sing along to. We also have an extensive drinks selection at reasonable prices.

For more information please contact The Ashhurst Inn on 06 326 9311.
Find out more!

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2221 days ago

Get an official golf handicap for $99.99

Golf Warehouse

If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.

For $99 join … View more
If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.

For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).

An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Find out more!

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2222 days ago

Miniature and Dollhouse Exhibition and Sale

Lower Hutt Miniature Makers Club

Come and marvel at the miniature work and dollhouses made by clever people from all over New Zealand. The exhibition is at the Awapuni Racecourse Events Centre, Palmerston North, on Labour Weekend.

There is great stuff to see! For kids – enter our competition for the best miniature houseView more
Come and marvel at the miniature work and dollhouses made by clever people from all over New Zealand. The exhibition is at the Awapuni Racecourse Events Centre, Palmerston North, on Labour Weekend.

There is great stuff to see! For kids – enter our competition for the best miniature house made from a 375 gram Weet-Bix box. Bring it along on Saturday 20th October for judging. Prizes will be awarded.

Exhibition is open 10am – 4pm across the weekend and Monday.

We would love to see you there!
Find out more!

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