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442 days ago

Worried About Winter Bills?

The Team from NZ Compare

Final call for winter deals, neighbours!
Worried about facing those winter bills? No worries, our budget-friendly power and broadband plans have you covered. Stay cozy, stay connected, and stress less. Hurry, these offers won't last!

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472 days ago

Cook a Heart Healthy Meal Today!

Heart Foundation NZ

A heart healthy diet is one rich in fruit and vegetables. Not only are they better for your heart, but they allow you to feel fuller with less calories. This amazing Vegetarian Lasagne from the Heart Foundation is definitely delightful. It's a perfect winter dish to warm you up and help keep … View moreA heart healthy diet is one rich in fruit and vegetables. Not only are they better for your heart, but they allow you to feel fuller with less calories. This amazing Vegetarian Lasagne from the Heart Foundation is definitely delightful. It's a perfect winter dish to warm you up and help keep your heart healthy. Let's get cooking! #HeartHealthy #EatingWell

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442 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for peas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for pea recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 27, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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442 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat … View more
Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump. In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more households are eligible for insulation grants.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau.
Find out more

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443 days ago

URGENT can you give 2 hours to make a difference?

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Shout out for anyone 18 and over who could give 2 hours of your day this Friday or Saturday in Whangarei and Ruakaka to show your support of the Cancer Society... please call 0800 366 066

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443 days ago

Nice Neighbour: Dave Murdoch - 'They don't come better!'

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time… View more
Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time they are emptied. He cleaned around our pool area after a storm recently as we were busy at work. He is always first to help others whenever he can whether they have an issue with their unit or a stranger having car trouble out on the street - They don’t come better!"

If you have a Nice Neighbour, don't keep it to yourself. You might win a $25 Prezzy® card each and a shoutout on Stuff. Go on, nominate them now!

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445 days ago

Poll: Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you feeling about the changes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?
  • 37.6% Too soon
    37.6% Complete
  • 39.3% About time!
    39.3% Complete
  • 23.1% I'm don't mind either way
    23.1% Complete
2580 votes
444 days ago

Jaffadil's return to Bakers Crust

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Huge thank you Dave and the team at Bakers Crust for the Jaffadils - each one sold and a dollar patients and their whanau...head on down to Port Road to show your support.

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444 days ago

Early Birds needed

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Are you an EARLY bird? like mornings and the bustle of a market? The Cancer Society needs you! We are looking for someone to help set up the early morning site at the Whangarei Growers Market - 6 am to 8 am Water Street, Whangarei please call Roanna or Annette on 0800 366 066.

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444 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen… View more
Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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445 days ago

What are Orthopedic Beds?

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

Did you know that a good night's sleep is not just a luxury, but a crucial factor for maintaining overall health and well-being?
Experience a myriad of benefits that go beyond a night of undisturbed sleep. Orthopedic beds are known to alleviate chronic pain, improve blood circulation, and … View more
Did you know that a good night's sleep is not just a luxury, but a crucial factor for maintaining overall health and well-being?
Experience a myriad of benefits that go beyond a night of undisturbed sleep. Orthopedic beds are known to alleviate chronic pain, improve blood circulation, and aid in the recovery of injuries and surgeries. Introducing the groundbreaking world of orthopedic beds – the secret to rejuvenating sleep and unparalleled comfort!

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445 days ago

The power of social connection - your health depends on it!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Did you know that socially well-connected people are happier and healthier according to the latest research? Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while or catch up with your loved ones to benefit your mental health and wellbeing.

Read our blog on social connection to find out more!

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445 days ago

Thoughts about Election 2023

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

Here we go again
Election time is coming
And this time it's prone to be
More disinformative than ever
Now that lying has become acceptable

We're mad, and we're angry
And deep inside we all know too well
That something is going horribly wrong
We don't know what to … View more
Here we go again
Election time is coming
And this time it's prone to be
More disinformative than ever
Now that lying has become acceptable

We're mad, and we're angry
And deep inside we all know too well
That something is going horribly wrong
We don't know what to believe and who to trust
Let alone what to do and where to start
We're craving simple answers
To ever more complex issues
We're falling for them yet again
Roll it all back, lock them all up
Blame the other guy who's somehow different
Let loose the flood of abuse
From the anonymity of our keyboards

Actually, we know exactly what to do
We have all the tools we'll ever need
It's inconvenient, it's uncomfortable
Nobody wants to be the first to admit
How wrong we got it in the past
Our greed for bigger, faster, more
Three and a half times our fair share
When even too much is never enough
And every second word is growth

A while ago we got a glimpse
What life could be like
Then we wasted another crisis
On buying stuff and revenge travel
And selling houses to each other
Build back better became bounce back harder
Pre-pandemic levels within reach
We push it all to and past the limits
And then complain about the prices
Permanently unhappy again

The media keep us all in line
With the well-established tropes
The same five economists every week
With nine different opinions
Why this is good or bad or anything in between
And why we need more unemployment

Some of us say it's time for a change
Same old same old in a different colour
More roads to nowhere, more tunnel vision
More of the same that hasn't been working
We get to choose between Chris for our king
A two-horse race with dismal odds
No future either way, no chance to win

Change is coming anyway
Faster than we might think and like
A year ago there was no managed retreat
Now some of us are already begging for it
Pay us off, bail us out, let us go
We can't take it anymore

People under pressure don't do better!

So what if we provided the basics to everyone
Would that be worth paying a bit more tax?
Would that be worth sharing a bit more wealth?
Imagine the boost to our mental health
To our collective well-being
Doing better with less, so we all get more
In the safe green zone of the economic doughnut
Not out of bounds, not in the hole
No more jumping through countless hoops
Not having to fricking worry all the time
Could be the best investment we ever made
And might almost pay for itself

Or would we rather spend instead
On fences, walls and barbed wire
Security cameras and guards
Enjoy our freedom from behind bars
Protect our castles and trusts of gold
And keep the hangry mob at bay…

So is it about what's in it for me
Or are we rather in it for us?
Is it ok to just let it derail
Or are we getting back on track?
Do we take it over the top
Or do we take it back a notch or two?
The time to act is now
As it has always been

446 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints … View more
Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints available in New Zealand!
Find out more

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448 days ago

Is your Mobile Plan adding stress?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours!
Is your Mobile plan one of the many Winter bills piling up? It might be time to review it so you can relax..even just a smidge?! Compare all the mobile plans and providers on Mobile Compare and find a plan that lets you stay connected without overpaying.

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