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2394 days ago

Have your say on the future of tax

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
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2394 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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2395 days ago

A beginner's guide to upcycling

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life … View more
Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life into pre-loved treasures. We'd love to see the results of your own upcycling projects - you can share your before and after pics here. And don't forget you can enter them in Neighbourly's Upcycling awards too!

2395 days ago

Poll: Do you have a written employment agreement?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Having a written employment agreement is the law. Even if you don’t have one, there are some minimum employment rights that everyone is entitled to. We’re here to help you know what your rights are and what to do if they aren’t being met. Call 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB) for help or visit our… View moreHaving a written employment agreement is the law. Even if you don’t have one, there are some minimum employment rights that everyone is entitled to. We’re here to help you know what your rights are and what to do if they aren’t being met. Call 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB) for help or visit our website www.cab.org.nz... for details about CAB services in your neighbourhood.

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Do you have a written employment agreement?
  • 70.6% Yes, I have a written employment agreement
    70.6% Complete
  • 9.1% No, I do not have a written employment agreement
    9.1% Complete
  • 11.3% No, I am not in paid work
    11.3% Complete
  • 6.8% No, I am an independent contractor
    6.8% Complete
  • 2.2% Other
    2.2% Complete
857 votes
2397 days ago

*New Competition* Ready, steady... UPCYCLE!

Resene

Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we wanna see your creations!
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Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we wanna see your creations!

Submit your entry in the very first Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Submit a masterpiece

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2399 days ago

How to get a good night's sleep?

Patney

Happy World Sleep Day neighbours! Or is it? At Patney we believe a good night’s sleep is key to finding the energy to live your life to the fullest, so on World Sleep Day we're here to talk about snoring!

Anyone can be affected by snoring, at any time in their lives. Patney’s founder … View more
Happy World Sleep Day neighbours! Or is it? At Patney we believe a good night’s sleep is key to finding the energy to live your life to the fullest, so on World Sleep Day we're here to talk about snoring!

Anyone can be affected by snoring, at any time in their lives. Patney’s founder Frances Anderson has experienced first-hand the impact snoring can have on your energy levels, confidence and happiness.

Frances spent years searching for an effective way to control her snoring, to no avail. Fed up and exhausted, Frances set out on a journey to create her own solution. The Patney sleep positioner is the result of an intensive research, development and testing process.

Frances sought independent validation of the Patney sleep positioner through the University of Otago. The independent study proved the Patney sleep positioner is an effective way to control snoring.

No one should have to put up with snoring. Take a look at Patney and experience the benefits a good night’s sleep can bring. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee, so on World Sleep Day you can celebrate having had a great night's sleep!
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2399 days ago

An Australian Silky Terrier

Shirley from Gonville

Hi there, I am looking for anyone that owns the above breed of dog. I have an 8 year old and would love to meet someone who knows this breed and all their antics, You can contact me via this page . thank you

2399 days ago

Warning!

Teresa Neighbourly Lead from Gonville

To all cat lovers, or even animal lovers, Please be aware of your animals, mainly your cats, their are people going around who think they are brave by hurting cats, by killing them, and they have no conscious believe.
Please just be alert to where your animals are at all time.

2401 days ago

Missing Cat

Teresa Neighbourly Lead from Gonville

Please help us. We are looking for a black and white female cat, her name is Smudge. She is aged 20-21, she looks like she hasn't been fed because she is really skinny, she has been fed regularly. Smudge has one white leg and one black leg. No use calling for her because she can't hear, … View morePlease help us. We are looking for a black and white female cat, her name is Smudge. She is aged 20-21, she looks like she hasn't been fed because she is really skinny, she has been fed regularly. Smudge has one white leg and one black leg. No use calling for her because she can't hear, or see properly because she has cataracts. I'm sending this in for myself, and our neighbour. Someone may have picked her up thinking that she was'nt looked after, but believe me she was looked after by us mainly, and our neighbour. Please bring her back as she doesn't like to be closed in. Smudge actually belongs to our neighbour, but we miss her heaps, and it would be awesome if you could PLEASE PLEASE BRING HER HOME. She would've been picked up at her home in Castlecliff, 70 Puriri Street. She would've have been asleep under a small shrub by the driveway of our section. I couldn't sleep because I always go out every night to see her and to see if she has been taken in by her owner. He took her inside and locked the cat door but some how she manages to get out and she always goes back to that shrub. Kids from Tawhero School either wanted to pick her up, or tried to scare her, I always looked out for her but on the 12/03/2018 I didn't watch her as I usually do I slept in. I usually ensure that the kids don't disturb her on the way to and from school. She was either taken early Monday morning, or late Sunday night. I waited for her to come for her usual morning visit but she never came and naturally the neighbour thought I had her, and vice-versa. He came last night to see if we had her and we were really shaken that the neighbour didn't have her. Straight away we searched for her but to no avail. While I'm writing this I'm missing Smudge so much now I'm starting to cry. PLEASE I BEG YOU BRING HER BACK. Her owner will keep her inside once he gets her back so PLEASE do the right thing. I prayed to God to look over her and protect and keep her safe wherever she may be. Even though I have 6 cats plus, I still feed whatever cats come here, and there's a few, every one of them means a lot to me even if they are not mind. They come then they go home. I have strays, and one cat that was born in our shed that the Mother didn't want, she was the runt, I love them all and well do anything to keep them safe, but looks like someone just decided to take Smudge without thinking what it has done to the people that love Smudge. I well never stop looking for her. If you have her please bring her home because our 2 houses are the only ones she has known, thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read this. WE BOTH LOVE YOU SMUDGE WITH ALL OUR HEARTS, PLEASE I ASK YOU, BRING HER HOME.

2400 days ago

Neighbours Day is next week!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

NEXT WEEK communities across the country will be taking time out to get to know their neighbours as part of the ninth Neighbours Day Aotearoa. What are your plans for the weekend? Have you planned your own event? Make sure you register your event at neighboursdayaotearoa.org

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2400 days ago

What are your rights at work?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Not sure? Ask us. Kāore i te mārama? Pātai mai. Next week (19 - 25 March) CABs around the country will be raising awareness about employment rights and responsibilities. There’s lots of great information to help you know your employment rights on our website, www.cab.org.nz, but sometimes it … View moreNot sure? Ask us. Kāore i te mārama? Pātai mai. Next week (19 - 25 March) CABs around the country will be raising awareness about employment rights and responsibilities. There’s lots of great information to help you know your employment rights on our website, www.cab.org.nz, but sometimes it helps to talk about your issue with someone. You can visit a CAB in your neighbourhood, or call 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), and we can help you work through your options.

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2401 days ago

Can you connect to natural gas?

The Gas Hub

Find out if you can connect to natural gas for FREE here and you could also be in to WIN a Natural Gas Hot Water package worth over $3,500!

This could be a whole new level of comfort for your home.

0800 GAS HUB
Find out more!

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2401 days ago

Great Community Clean Up is BACK!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your community a little love and WIN great prizes. For the third year running, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are challenging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event.

All you have to do is grab your flatties, your neighbours or the… View more
Show your community a little love and WIN great prizes. For the third year running, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are challenging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event.

All you have to do is grab your flatties, your neighbours or the family to clean up a local spot near you. Or be a real community champion and do it on your own. Show your neighbourhood how much you love its parks/streets/beaches by taking part in the Great Community Clean Up between 16 and 22 April 2018. Register your event now and be in to WIN!
Register now

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2406 days ago

Neighbourly Giveaway!

Central Districts Field Days

Central Districts Field Days is just around the corner! To celebrate the introduction of the Central Districts Field Days Kids Zone, we've got two FREE family passes for TWO lucky Neighbourly members!

To be in the draw just 'Like' or 'Thank' this post, then follow the … View more
Central Districts Field Days is just around the corner! To celebrate the introduction of the Central Districts Field Days Kids Zone, we've got two FREE family passes for TWO lucky Neighbourly members!

To be in the draw just 'Like' or 'Thank' this post, then follow the Central Districts Field Days facebook page here!

Dates: 15th -17th March
Location: Manfeild Park, Feilding
Times: 9 am - 4:30 pm (Fri and Sat) 4 pm close on Sunday 17th

*Family pass includes 2 adults and up to 3 children. Winners will be announced on Monday 12th March 2018
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