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Whether you need a quick borrow of a line trimmer or a sewing machine - Ask on Neighbourly!

1081 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between… View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between now and 2040 and up to 25 percent by 2100 we need to act now.

Your first step could be a physical risk assessment and adaptation guide for either your current or future home. Check out the sample reports and get one for yourself.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1081 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1081 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!

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1081 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

The Team from

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.

Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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1082 days ago

Zoo animals looking for attention!

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton Zoo will reopen on Friday, after about a month in lockdown.

The animals are curious by nature, and miss the excitement of new people passing through, visitor experience manager Justine Allen said.
And a recent birth means there's a new addition to the animal crew.

Read more here.

1082 days ago

Zoo animals looking for attention!

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton Zoo will reopen on Friday, after about a month in lockdown.

The animals are curious by nature, and miss the excitement of new people passing through, visitor experience manager Justine Allen said.
And a recent birth means there's a new addition to the animal crew.

Read more here.

1082 days ago

Come work with us!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Come work with us, Kirikiriroa/Hamiton 👋🏼

We are looking for a Community Connector in Kirikiriroa/Hamiton to join the team and help us activate Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

✨ We see being a Connector as a knit-in to compliment someone's already busy community work. This role could be … View more
Come work with us, Kirikiriroa/Hamiton 👋🏼

We are looking for a Community Connector in Kirikiriroa/Hamiton to join the team and help us activate Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

✨ We see being a Connector as a knit-in to compliment someone's already busy community work. This role could be done alongside another role
✨ The hours are flexible and varied
✨ Full training provided
✨ Paid role (fixed fee)
✨ The role is varied and dynamic and you can really make it your own (You know your community better than us!)

Or do you have a friend, whānau member, or a neighbour that would be perfect for this role? Let them know about this exciting opportunity by tagging them in this post.

We have a dedicated team that will work alongside you and training is provided. Find out more - www.neighboursday.org.nz... or email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz

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1082 days ago

Diwali Greetings!

todd from EarthDiverse

दिवाली की शुभकामनाएँ!
EarthDiverse wishes everyone a joyous and properous Diwali!

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1082 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1083 days ago

Book your Christmas function with us!

Rotorua

Have you got your Christmas party sorted? Get the team together and experience Christmas with us in Rotorua.

We’ve got fun that won’t blow the budget, so you can put the 'fun' in function. Book deals now.
Book now

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1083 days ago

We look forward to having you back!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Hillcrest Library Manga-o-nua

Our five community libraries will be open under reduced hours from Thursday 4 November with health & safety measures in place. For more information, please see the link below:

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1083 days ago

When is Waikato's next alert level review?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

It'll happen on November 15, MP Jamie Strange says.

"Health officials and Cabinet have decided that holding this course for two weeks is the safest option available right now," he wrote on his Facebook page.

Read more here.

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1083 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1084 days ago

Essential work on the front lines.

Waipa Networks

Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.

You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do … View more
Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.

You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do so from a distance, that helps us keep each other safe.
Planned outages, maintenance and service continue as usual, we know these outages could affect your work from home, or home schooling scenarios and thank you for patience. You can find out when and where outages will take place on our website.
Find out more

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1084 days ago

Which businesses or places are you hanging out to visit?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

After restrictions ease on Tuesday at 11.59pm, retailers and some facilities - including zoos and museums - will be able to open their doors.

What's on your list to do once we're in step two of alert level 3?

Read more about the changes here.

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