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.

2618 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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2620 days ago

What's In Season this Spring?

SuperValue New Zealand

Spring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, … View moreSpring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, including spring onions, silverbeet, broccoli, tamarillos and avocados. Check out our facts and tips on avocados and what else is in-season! What's in season?

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2621 days ago

Spring is here - Look out for Myrtle Rust

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, … View moreMyrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Take photos and call MPI immediately on 0800 80 99 66. Find out more

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2622 days ago

A brand you can trust!

Natasha Hedge from Jennian Homes Manawatu

Jennian Homes were recently voted as a Highly Commended Trusted Brand by Reader's Digest! We're honored to have received this badge of trust!

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2622 days ago

Bar Crossing Day

Jacqui Lewis from Manawatu Volunteer Coastguard

BAR CROSSING DAY
Sunday 22nd October (Labour Weekend)
Gold coin donation
Starting at 10am
Bring your own boats
Manawatu Marine Boating Club NZ
Foxton Beach

2624 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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2625 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2625 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2626 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2626 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2627 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2627 days ago

ipad 4 as new 16GB

Denise from Gonville

ipad 4 as new 16gb
$420 Now $350
Wanganui, New Zealand
This is a factory refurbished product. A refurbished product is one which usually has been returned to the supplier and is then fixed by a technician and thoroughly tested. As a result, refurbished product will usually have a lower rate of … View more
ipad 4 as new 16gb
$420 Now $350
Wanganui, New Zealand
This is a factory refurbished product. A refurbished product is one which usually has been returned to the supplier and is then fixed by a technician and thoroughly tested. As a result, refurbished product will usually have a lower rate of return than new products since they are all individually checked and tested while new products are not always.
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology
• 9.7-inch Retina display – see everything like never before
• Dual Core A6x processor with quad core graphics
• iCloud your content on all your Apple devices
• 5-megapixel iSight camera
• 1.2MP front facing camera
• Dictation technology – say what you want to type
• AirPlay technology – stream whats on your iPad to your HDTV or speakers
• HD video recording
• 10-hour battery life
• Multi-Touch screen
Condition: Refurbished

iPad 16GB WiFi, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Wall Adapter

Negotiable

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2627 days ago

Curriculum Vitae

Denise from Gonville

A CV is a marketing tool. With your CV you will be able to promote yourself. Would you stand out against the competition (the other candidates)? Let me create a CV for you that will stand out from the rest! Prices range from $25 to $45.
Computing Made Easy
027 2094050
computingsimonson@gmail.com

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2628 days ago

What's on in September at Manfeild

The Team from Manfeild Park Trust

From calves to motorcycle racing, there's a lot to see at Manfeild in September. (Download the poster below)

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Advert Poster_September2017.pdf Download View

2629 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

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