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.

2314 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

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Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
    8% Complete
1744 votes
2315 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Learn more

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2316 days ago

Police appeal for sightings of man after robbery

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An employee of a Whanganui liquor store keeps reliving an armed robbery every time he closes his eyes.

The robbery of Black Bull Liquor in Dublin St happened just before 5pm on Saturday, July 7, when a male armed with a hammer entered the store.

Singh said there had been several instances of … View more
An employee of a Whanganui liquor store keeps reliving an armed robbery every time he closes his eyes.

The robbery of Black Bull Liquor in Dublin St happened just before 5pm on Saturday, July 7, when a male armed with a hammer entered the store.

Singh said there had been several instances of shoplifting at the store in recent weeks and these had been reported to police but not followed up.

Whanganui Police Detective Sergeant David Thompson said police were called to the store at 4.52pm on Saturday after a male with a hammer demanded cash.

"An amount of cash was taken but no one was hurt," Thompson said.

"The offender left on a bicycle in the direction of Harrison St and then to the Glasgow St area."

Police have conducted a scene examination and are reviewing CCTV footage. They are appealing for sightings of a male, who was wearing a red hat, on a bicycle around 5pm on Sunday.

Anyone with information can call Detective Karl Reyland on 06 213 4180 or make an anonymous call to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Read more from the Wanganui Chronicle here.

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2318 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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2320 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2322 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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2322 days ago

Rubbish sticker shortage is over!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A shortage of the pre-paid stickers has caused what one official described as several weeks of rubbish chaos and has seen the stickers become highly sought-after.

The city's sole supplier ran out and when an order for more with a commercial printer was accidentally placed on back-order, … View more
A shortage of the pre-paid stickers has caused what one official described as several weeks of rubbish chaos and has seen the stickers become highly sought-after.

The city's sole supplier ran out and when an order for more with a commercial printer was accidentally placed on back-order, thousands of Whanganui residents turned to social media to complain and ask which retailers had stickers available.

The answer: not many, and perhaps none.

But there is good news: Private waste collection company Waste Management who issue the stickers says normal service has resumed.

New supplies of stickers were delivered to retailers on Monday and Tuesday and most should now have stocks.

Read more from the Wanganui Chronicle here.

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2322 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2322 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2322 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2327 days ago

July 2018 Newsletter

Vernon Ballance from REBUS Wanganui:

Attached as a PDF file, is our July 2018 Newsletter.
To view, it will have to be downloaded and then viewed on your device as it contains images with which the Neighbourly website can not cope.

July 2018 newsletter.pdf Download View

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2328 days ago

TrailLite 21 Ft Lightweight Chevron Caravan for sale

Trent from Whanganui

Listing on behalf - 1978 TrailLite 21 Ft lightweight Chevron Caravan.

Fully furnished. Twin axle. Good to tow or to live in.
Located on site in the Wanganui area - must be relocated ASAP.
No current WOF or rego.

Bedroom, washroom, nice kitchen. Lots of extras and very cosy. Awning and … View more
Listing on behalf - 1978 TrailLite 21 Ft lightweight Chevron Caravan.

Fully furnished. Twin axle. Good to tow or to live in.
Located on site in the Wanganui area - must be relocated ASAP.
No current WOF or rego.

Bedroom, washroom, nice kitchen. Lots of extras and very cosy. Awning and marquee included.

Please message me if interested and would like to contact the owner.

Price: $15,000

2328 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

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