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1800 days ago

Tis the season! Here are a couple of ways Neighbourhood Supporters are getting in the spirit this month. 🎅🎄

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Photo 1: Lou Dixon, Coordinator for Ruapehu Neighbourhood Support, has created this cheery display for the Taumarunui Christmas Tree Festival where agencies are given the chance to educate the public on the work that they do in a fun and festive way.

Photo 2: Papamoa Neighbourhoood Support and … View more
Photo 1: Lou Dixon, Coordinator for Ruapehu Neighbourhood Support, has created this cheery display for the Taumarunui Christmas Tree Festival where agencies are given the chance to educate the public on the work that they do in a fun and festive way.

Photo 2: Papamoa Neighbourhoood Support and Papamoa Community Patrol recently took part in the local Community Christmas parade alongside Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Senior Constable Adrian Oldham and Senior Constable Amanda Pinkerton to spread Christmas cheer and safety messaging in their area.

1800 days ago

Careers at Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through … View more
Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through the NZQA.

So, if you are looking at a new career or a change in career and enjoy working in a team, have a "can-do" attitude, keen to learn, not afraid of hard work, we would like to hear from you.
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1801 days ago

Have you won a SIX60 double pass?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your … View more
Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1801 days ago

The festive season is in full swing

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Punters at Invercargill's Christmas at the Races were well-behaved on Saturday. Did you go along?

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1802 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
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1803 days ago

Are you a recent home buyer? or a retiree in your own home?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to … View moreHi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to their retirement goals

Can you help? Email susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

1803 days ago

Looking to secure work from December to May?

Alliance Group

Bring your reliability and strong work ethic and join us as part of our seasonal team.

Find out more about Alliance Group.
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1804 days ago

Important food recalls: have you been affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been … View more
Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been recalled as the product contains an elevated level of histamine. Click here for more information and consumer advice. Note: This product is sold in Countdown stores throughout the North Island and online.

1804 days ago

Poll: Real or fake Christmas trees: what's your preference?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Do you have a real pine tree in your lounge this month, or do you prefer to use the same tree every year?

Real or fake Christmas trees: what's your preference?
  • 34.6% A real tree all the way
    34.6% Complete
  • 65.4% We prefer a tree we can reuse
    65.4% Complete
26 votes
1804 days ago

Oi, you! That’s not very Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "… View moreNeighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "Report this message". You can also contact us if there is anything you’re unsure about.

👉👉 Check out more Neighbourly tips and tricks here.

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1805 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the CBD development?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

New computer renders have been released showing what Invercargill's CBD development will look like. What are your thoughts?

What do you think of the CBD development?
  • 76.5% Love it, it looks great!
    76.5% Complete
  • 8.8% I don't care what it looks like
    8.8% Complete
  • 14.7% I don't like it
    14.7% Complete
34 votes
1805 days ago

By sharing your light you light the way for others.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tis the season... let's help make other's holidays more merry and bright.

#NSNZthejoyofgiving

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1806 days ago

Would you spend $80k to rescue your furry friend?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Flint, DOC's rodent detection dog, took off after being charged by a sea lion on the subantarctic islands. The bill for his rescue sits at about $80,000.

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1806 days ago

"Tis the season to support local"

Ecomailbox

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, … View more
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, social enterprises to support, low-waste gift wrapping inspo, and even gorgeous must-see beaches to explore over summer.

Plus 24 of NZ’s eco bloggers have shared their tips for a Merry Mindful Christmas. From great crafty activities, DIY gifts & acts of kindness to celebrate the festive month of December more mindfully and sustainably.

Read more in the Makers & Local guide now.
Read the guide

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1807 days ago

A time to remember…

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

“A time to reflect and remember that those gone before us, will be with us forever”.

Avenal Park Funeral Home staff invite families and friends to join us at a combined Remembrance Service in the Victoria Rooms at the Civic Theatre - Tay Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 12 December 2019, … View more
“A time to reflect and remember that those gone before us, will be with us forever”.

Avenal Park Funeral Home staff invite families and friends to join us at a combined Remembrance Service in the Victoria Rooms at the Civic Theatre - Tay Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 12 December 2019, commencing at 6.00pm.

You can light a candle in remembrance of your loved one and join us afterwards for light refreshments.

This service has been organised by the Southland Loss and Grief Centre (Invercargill) and is supported by local funeral homes; Avenal Park Funeral Home and Macdonald and Weston along with the Invercargill City Council.

Avenal Park Funeral Home also has a remembrance tree available for those who would like to write a message in memory of their loved one.

Please call into our office – Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill.

If you would like us to write a card on your behalf, please phone us on 03 218 9021.
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