239 days ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
Find out more

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More messages from your neighbours
6 hours ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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1 hour ago

Get fit while you party!

Yuri from Wadestown

Party season is approaching, but at Zumba Gold Northland, every class is a party! Get fit while you party to world rhythms ranging from salsa to rock&roll. Low-impact Zumba dance fitness for active older adults and anyone who loves to dance (dressing up is optional!). 11-11:45 Wednesdays at the Lower Hall, Northland Memorial Community Centre, 5 Woburn Road, Northland. $3 per class. Enquiries to Yuri (instructor) 021 205 1035

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1 day ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 5% Second half of November
    5% Complete
  • 43.9% 1st December
    43.9% Complete
  • 16.9% A week before Christmas
    16.9% Complete
  • 32.9% Whenever you wish
    32.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1080 votes