Lake Matahina, Whakatane

Spread the Joy!

Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1858 days ago

Petanque!

Lois Neighbourly Lead from Gisborne District

We have had a fantastic response from those who came to play petanque and having "lots of fun!!
#Thank you! ...However, we have 1 more Session on Sunday, 15th Nov at 2pm - 6pm and 1 more Session on Monday, 16th Nov at 4pm - 7pm - (any updates will be posted for future sessions)
In all cases,… View more
We have had a fantastic response from those who came to play petanque and having "lots of fun!!
#Thank you! ...However, we have 1 more Session on Sunday, 15th Nov at 2pm - 6pm and 1 more Session on Monday, 16th Nov at 4pm - 7pm - (any updates will be posted for future sessions)
In all cases, visitors can arrive at whatever time suits them and stay as long as they like (to the end time)
Venue:
Kahutia Bowling Club
Cobden Street
Gisborne

1862 days ago

Reach Out 🤝 Look Out 👀 Help Out 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find your nearest Neighbourhood Support or to get in touch about setting up a new one, go to:

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1862 days ago

Recycle a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk into a bright and appealing workstation using your children’s favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1866 days ago

Find savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View more
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.

Find golden opportunities to save today, with SuperGold.
Find out more

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1869 days ago

Minimum wage, no help and on the ladder at 25: here's how they did it

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View more
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.

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1867 days ago

Did your family celebrate Halloween this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃

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1868 days ago

Things change. You can too.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.

Sessions run at various times on campus and if you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Secure your place for 2021.
Book in today

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1869 days ago

Petanque! “Open day starts tomorrow”

Lois Neighbourly Lead from Gisborne District

Lots of fun!!
Sessions in November...
1st 3 Sunday afternoons in Nov (01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov). 2pm – 6pm.
1st 3 Monday evenings in Nov (02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov). 4pm – 7pm.
In all cases, visitors can arrive at whatever time suits them and stay as long as they like (to the end time)

Kahutia … View more
Lots of fun!!
Sessions in November...
1st 3 Sunday afternoons in Nov (01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov). 2pm – 6pm.
1st 3 Monday evenings in Nov (02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov). 4pm – 7pm.
In all cases, visitors can arrive at whatever time suits them and stay as long as they like (to the end time)

Kahutia Bowling Club
Cobden Street
Gisborne

1869 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1870 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1871 days ago

Beware...some adorable ghosts may be haunting your streets.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.

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1875 days ago

Hurry... Last time offer for 2020!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you … View more
This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab your FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now!

*offer ends 31 October
Get 3 Months FREE

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1876 days ago

Petanque!

Lois Neighbourly Lead from Gisborne District

“Open day” sessions in November!

1st 3 Sunday afternoons in Nov (01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov). 2pm – 6pm.

1st 3 Monday evenings in Nov (02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov). 4pm – 7pm.

In all cases, visitors can arrive at whatever time suits them and stay as long as they like (to the end time)

Kahutia … View more
“Open day” sessions in November!

1st 3 Sunday afternoons in Nov (01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov). 2pm – 6pm.

1st 3 Monday evenings in Nov (02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov). 4pm – 7pm.

In all cases, visitors can arrive at whatever time suits them and stay as long as they like (to the end time)

Kahutia Bowling Club
Cobden Street
Gisborne

1876 days ago

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! 🥳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

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We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 Drive to conditions

↔️ Keep a safe following distance

😇 Be patient with other drivers

☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert

⌚️ Allow plenty of time

👉 Use that indicator!


For the latest traffic updates:

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1876 days ago

Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing … View more
In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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