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1003 days ago

Odd questions people from overseas ask about NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View more
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.

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1004 days ago

Over dealing with SLOW internet?!

The Team from NZ Compare

Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View more
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.

Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!

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1009 days ago

Extreme temperatures test housing materials!

Climate Insights

More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our … View more
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!

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1005 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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1006 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1009 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
Find out more

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1011 days ago

Happy St Patrick's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!

The team at NZ Compare wish you all good health, good luck and happiness for 2022.

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1012 days ago

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Resene ColorShop

Get 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:

- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
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Get 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:

- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
- Cleaning products

Discounts off the normal retail price of Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpaper and cleaning products until 26 April 2022. Available only at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers or shop online. For details see 20% off sale.
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1013 days ago

High risk of wildfires

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Fire and Emergency NZ are asking residents in Manawatu-Whanganui to check on historic fires within the past month and ensure these are fully extinguished.

Community Risk Manager Kerry O’Keefe shares that several large wildfires have started recently due to strong winds reigniting old fires.

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Fire and Emergency NZ are asking residents in Manawatu-Whanganui to check on historic fires within the past month and ensure these are fully extinguished.

Community Risk Manager Kerry O’Keefe shares that several large wildfires have started recently due to strong winds reigniting old fires.

To check these historic fires, residents are asked to dig it up, pour water over it and use the back of your hand to check there is no heat left.

"Check the fire danger and weather forecast. If there is high or extreme fire danger, or it’s hot and windy - please don’t light a fire. In these conditions, it’s too risky that your fire could spread and get out of control," Kerry says.

"Let’s all do our part to prevent a wildfire, and keep our firefighters from attending an avoidable callout."

Before lighting any further fires in the Manawatu-Whanganui area, check the conditions by heading to www.checkitsalright.nz...

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1017 days ago

Get ahead - buy heat patches early.

LIC

LIC's heat detection patches can improve accuracy as you lead into AI and help you identify more cows in heat. Set yourself up for success early and check one job off the list ahead of time - you'll thank yourself later.

Talk to your Agri Manager about ordering heat detection patches … View more
LIC's heat detection patches can improve accuracy as you lead into AI and help you identify more cows in heat. Set yourself up for success early and check one job off the list ahead of time - you'll thank yourself later.

Talk to your Agri Manager about ordering heat detection patches early for your herd or buy direct via the LIC Online Shop.
Shop now

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1018 days ago

Is your cost of living rapidly rising?

The Team from NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing them, will help your household save money!

Kiwis don’t like switching much; we get worried or just fed up trying to make more hard decisions. It’s easy as though, we’ll help!

Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband, and Money.
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1025 days ago

Leave us a comment and be in to WIN!

Wasp Wipeout

Hi there Manawatū-Whānganui,

Want to do your bit for Wasp Wipeout this year?

Our friends at Expra have given us 50 Stop Wasps Surface Spray cans to give exclusively to Neighbourly members this year!

Expra’s spray kills wasps on contact, eliminates nests and provides a safe jet spray … View more
Hi there Manawatū-Whānganui,

Want to do your bit for Wasp Wipeout this year?

Our friends at Expra have given us 50 Stop Wasps Surface Spray cans to give exclusively to Neighbourly members this year!

Expra’s spray kills wasps on contact, eliminates nests and provides a safe jet spray up to four metres for easy extermination.

It’s easy to enter, just leave a comment on this post and you’re in the draw!

Competition closes 10 March 2022. All winners will be notified via email.

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1022 days ago
1025 days ago

Protect your garden in a changing climate

Climate Insights

Next to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will … View moreNext to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will delve into projected changes in temperature, precipitation, heat waves, growing degree days and much more allowing you to future proof that special space!

Check out our website for more information: www.climateinsights.global....

To get a risk assessment for your home check out our residential property reports.
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1027 days ago

Got a business that's made your day?

Prospa

It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach … View more
It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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