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1899 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
1900 days ago

The dates for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2020 have been announced! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Looking forward to celebrating our wonderful communities across the country with all of you from 27 March to 5 of April.

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1901 days ago

New Stuff Circuit Investigation - watch now!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Check out the latest work from Stuff Circuit. A must-watch for anyone seeking a better understanding of the culture that fostered the Christchurch mosque attacks. Watch now by clicking here.

1901 days ago

Red Cross Journey - 1 week left to register!

The Team from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

It is the final week to sign up to Red Cross Journey 2019. You can sign up as an individual or as a team. It is a great team building activity and a way to get active.

Red Cross Journey will be kicking off with a Scavenger Hunt from the Hastings service centre on Sunday the 1st of September. There… View more
It is the final week to sign up to Red Cross Journey 2019. You can sign up as an individual or as a team. It is a great team building activity and a way to get active.

Red Cross Journey will be kicking off with a Scavenger Hunt from the Hastings service centre on Sunday the 1st of September. There will be a sausage sizzle courtesy of the Mad Butcher and some great prizes to be won, but to join the fun you have to be signed up for the event... plus the 1st 100 participants to raise $100 will receive a Red Cross Keep Cup.

Please visit www.redcrossjourney.org.nz... or email amber.mcarthur@redcross.org.nz to find out more!

1902 days ago

Strong wind watch - hold onto your umbrellas!

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and Wairarapa.

Valid: 12 hours from 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday.
Forecast: West to northwest winds may reach severe gale in exposed places, though winds should ease from Lake Wairarapa southwards late morning.

An … View more
MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and Wairarapa.

Valid: 12 hours from 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday.
Forecast: West to northwest winds may reach severe gale in exposed places, though winds should ease from Lake Wairarapa southwards late morning.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 10:00am Monday 26 Aug 2019.

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1902 days ago

Careers at Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through … View more
Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through the NZQA.

So, if you are looking at a new career or a change in career and enjoy working in a team, have a "can-do" attitude, keen to learn, not afraid of hard work, we would like to hear from you.
Find out more

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1904 days ago

Are you a real estate agent?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your listing to a relevant geographic audience. The property will be exposed to as many potential… View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your listing to a relevant geographic audience. The property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your listing on your website to see detailed property information.

Email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to promote your listings.
Learn more

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1904 days ago

❗ GIVEAWAY ❗

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View more
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!

Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.

For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...

Thank you for your support.

1905 days ago

Are you waiting for surgery? We'd love to chat

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:

-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" … View more
Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:

-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" enough.

If you're happy to chat and potentially be part of a story about this, please get in touch with Thomas through his email: thomas.coughlan@stuff.co.nz

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1906 days ago

Red Cross Trivia Night Fundraiser

The Team from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

Do you enjoy a little trivia? the HB Red Cross Walkie Talkies are holding a trivia night at the Taradale Club as part of their Red Cross Journey Fundraising.

It will be a fun night with prizes to be won, Raffles to buy and the Taradale Club will have a $15 menu on offer, every meal purchased from … View more
Do you enjoy a little trivia? the HB Red Cross Walkie Talkies are holding a trivia night at the Taradale Club as part of their Red Cross Journey Fundraising.

It will be a fun night with prizes to be won, Raffles to buy and the Taradale Club will have a $15 menu on offer, every meal purchased from this menu $2 will go towards the Red Cross.

To register a team please contact Amber on 027 236 0559 or email her amber.mcarthur@redcross.org.nz

Thank-you to the following businesses that are supporting the event: Taradale Club, Shamrock Entertainment, Cre8tive Gems, Two Lippy Ladies, Navigator Accounting.

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1907 days ago

Small business lending. Easy as!

Prospa

Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can … View more
Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can help.

Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Apply now

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1907 days ago

Painter

Carol from Tararua District

Experienced painter available to do small- medium jobs in Pahiatua and Eketahuna areas.
Reasonable hourly rate. Honest and reliable.
Own van and equipment.
Call Peter Laubscher
0275077578

1907 days ago

How to deal with neighbourhood disputes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because … View more
Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because being better neighbours can only have a positive impact on the quality of our communities, and who wouldn't want that :)

1908 days ago

How great is Your Place? Take our survey!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.

For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.
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Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.

For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.

We'd love to hear from you. Find out more here.

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1909 days ago

Poll: What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing… View more
The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing what you want your local councillors to support or who to vote for. What are the issues you want your next local council to focus on?

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What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?
  • 33% Rates
    33% Complete
  • 10.8% Housing
    10.8% Complete
  • 15% Roads
    15% Complete
  • 3.6% Public transport
    3.6% Complete
  • 9.3% Water
    9.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Waste
    4.9% Complete
  • 8.9% Climate + environment
    8.9% Complete
  • 10.2% Infrastructure
    10.2% Complete
  • 4.3% Local facilities (like parks and libraries)
    4.3% Complete
1311 votes
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