83 days ago

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!

We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.

There's three fun categories for you to enter:
Best loved lawn
Best floral garden
Most creative backyard build

To be in to win, keep an eye out for the post from us every Monday announcing the new category in a post and you can share your entry in its comments below. It starts Monday 27th January when we'll be taking entries for Best Loved Lawn so get prepping, neighbours!

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6 days ago

Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.

If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
  • 58.7% Yes
    58.7% Complete
  • 40.8% No
    40.8% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
1088 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 85.5% Yes, it's decreased
    85.5% Complete
  • 11.4% Nope
    11.4% Complete
  • 3.1% Other - I'll share below
    3.1% Complete
325 votes
1 hour ago

Scrumptious hot cross bun recipe

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Warm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?

Nothing beats home-made, and this recipe, shared by Ryman chef Matt Orr, will make a perfect Easter treat. As they bake, your home will be filled with the sweet aromas of Easter, and you’ll have a wonderful snack to enjoy together. So, let’s get baking!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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