Whakatane District, Whakatane

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3322 days ago

Taupo SPCA would love you to volunteer

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

The local SPCA on Centennial Drive are keen for more people to lend a few hours volunteering.
Duties include exercising the dogs, feeding and cleaning out their living areas. Just call into the centre to learn more.
Any volunteers out there? What do you enjoy about the role?

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3317 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
3317 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Whakatane

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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3317 days ago

Customer choice applications

The Warehouse Whakatane

We are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. … View moreWe are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. Applications close on the 27th November.

3317 days ago

Earthquake Appeal

The Warehouse Whakatane

The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.

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3318 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Learn more

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3318 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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3319 days ago

re: True Neighbourly

11 days ago I posted a request for musicians to play at a lunch I was hosting to celebrate the end of diabetes awareness week. The lunch wasn't a grand affair, we had no celebs join us but I did have two responses to my request. Thank you Paul Metcalfe and friend for taking time out of your … View more11 days ago I posted a request for musicians to play at a lunch I was hosting to celebrate the end of diabetes awareness week. The lunch wasn't a grand affair, we had no celebs join us but I did have two responses to my request. Thank you Paul Metcalfe and friend for taking time out of your busy working day as a builder to come along and support our efforts. Thank you to others from local schools who also offered.

I would also like to add that now is a great time to get your diabetes under control and before the silly season starts! We all know what its like "I'll just have one...." and then hey presto its January 13th and you have put on 2-3kg which you can't budge. Talk to us now about mindful eating in diabetes - 07 5713422
Debbie
Diabetes Nurse
Diabetes HELP Tauranga

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3320 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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3323 days ago

Thieves steal puppies from Turangi SPCA

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Turangi SPCA has not had a good morning after thieves climbed over barbed wire fences to steal their puppies SPCA under the cover of darkness.

SPCA manager Stacy Lewis said thieves made off with six pups early on Thursday.
They took three 10-week-old American bull terriers; … View more
Hi neighbours,
Turangi SPCA has not had a good morning after thieves climbed over barbed wire fences to steal their puppies SPCA under the cover of darkness.

SPCA manager Stacy Lewis said thieves made off with six pups early on Thursday.
They took three 10-week-old American bull terriers; Hunter, a 8-week old huntaway pup; Sandy, an 8-week old foxy/shephard cross; and Nico, a 12-week old Mastiff cross.
Lewis has made an appeal for the thieves to return the dogs either to Turangi's SPCA, 'no questions asked' or by dropping the animals into the amnesty box at Turangi pound.

3322 days ago

Do you have earthquake damage?

EQC

Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC. Make a claim

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3331 days ago

Lost power?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

We've heard the power's been cut in Richmond Heights.
Is anybody else affected?
What streets are you on if yes or no?

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3324 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Whakatane

Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View more
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
Register now

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3324 days ago

District revaluation shows strong gains

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Quotable Value’s three-yearly revaluation of the Whakatāne District shows strong gains for most sectors, with property capital values increasing by an average of 15.7 percent.

Average capital values (the value of land, buildings and other ‘improvements’) have recovered from the falls … View more
Quotable Value’s three-yearly revaluation of the Whakatāne District shows strong gains for most sectors, with property capital values increasing by an average of 15.7 percent.

Average capital values (the value of land, buildings and other ‘improvements’) have recovered from the falls registered since the 2008 global financial crisis and now stand some 6 percent above the previous market peak in 2007, bringing the total District capital value to approximately $8.6 billion.

More information on the changes in capital and land values is available on our website.

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3324 days ago

Calling for Applications- Customer Choice 'Bags For Good' Programme

The Warehouse Whakatane

We are looking for more amazing community groups to join the ‘Bags for Good’ programme. The programme focuses on supporting local community groups that are helping the young people and families of their community. All of the money comes from the plastic bags sold at the checkouts and is a great… View moreWe are looking for more amazing community groups to join the ‘Bags for Good’ programme. The programme focuses on supporting local community groups that are helping the young people and families of their community. All of the money comes from the plastic bags sold at the checkouts and is a great way to fundraise money. If you or anyone else you know would like to apply please fill out this form www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... . Applications close on the 27th of November.

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