Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1569 days ago

Hoops!

Helen from Drury

When you are looking for a simple earring that goes with everything you can't go past a Hoop!
We have these in a number of sizes - 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm and 54mm and ovals
All handcrafted in surgical stainless steel and plated in silver, rose gold or yellow gold colours
Only $39!
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When you are looking for a simple earring that goes with everything you can't go past a Hoop!
We have these in a number of sizes - 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm and 54mm and ovals
All handcrafted in surgical stainless steel and plated in silver, rose gold or yellow gold colours
Only $39!
www.fvjewellery.com...

Price: $39

1579 days ago

Favourite discoveries on NZ travels

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your discoveries on your recent travels around New Zealand. Were there any small towns, activities or attractions that surprised you, for better or for worse? Did you come across any lesser-know spots you think more Kiwis should check out? Which small … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your discoveries on your recent travels around New Zealand. Were there any small towns, activities or attractions that surprised you, for better or for worse? Did you come across any lesser-know spots you think more Kiwis should check out? Which small towns do you think deserve more visitors than they get? Please remember your comment may be included in an article unless you state that you don't want it to be. Cheers.

1570 days ago

A very special offer for NZ businesses…

Neighbourly.co.nz

We know things are still pretty tough for some small businesses right now, but it’s more important than ever for you to stay present.

So, we’d love to offer you something special, to say thanks for being an important part of your community.

We’re offering you a Premium Business Listing… View more
We know things are still pretty tough for some small businesses right now, but it’s more important than ever for you to stay present.

So, we’d love to offer you something special, to say thanks for being an important part of your community.

We’re offering you a Premium Business Listing for 12 months for just $249+gst. Usually $399+gst.

Grab a 12-month Premium Business subscription now.

A few great benefits of a Premium Business Listing are;

● Posting to the newsfeed of your home neighbourhood and nearby neighbourhoods about your products or services and how you can help your neighbours
● Top positions in the business directory
● Scheduling future posts, great way to save time!
● Premium location on the featured business carousel

*T&C’s apply.
Sign up now

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1571 days ago

Bowel Cancer – You’re never too young

Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer can strike at any age. Each year about 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and more than 1,200 will die. That’s as many as breast and prostate cancer combined. But it is treatable – and beatable – if detected early enough. Check your symptoms

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1575 days ago

Auckland Council agency to build apartments trialling new wheelchair access rules

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Disability advocates welcome new accessible development which could pave the way for further housing projects.

Do you think there is enough housing for people with access needs?

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1572 days ago

Make a start on 2021

Manukau Institute of Technology

Thinking of studying in 2021 but unsure where to start?

Find out why MIT is the right choice for you. Come and talk to our experienced subject experts and enjoy free food, interactive activities, games and lots more. There will also be on-site tours for our newly opened … View more
Thinking of studying in 2021 but unsure where to start?

Find out why MIT is the right choice for you. Come and talk to our experienced subject experts and enjoy free food, interactive activities, games and lots more. There will also be on-site tours for our newly opened purpose-built engineering and trades facility, MIT Technology Park (TechPark).

12 September
10am-12pm at MIT Manukau, cnr of Manukau Station Rd and Davies Ave.
Win a MacBook Air*
*T&Cs apply. See manukau.ac.nz/openday for details.
Register Now

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1572 days ago

COVID-19 – an important health message to our community

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

A positive case of COVID-19, has seen a short term return to Alert Level 3.

In Alert Level 3 of our COVID-19 response, unless there are exceptional circumstances, compassionate grounds, or birthing partners, family are not able to visit loved ones in hospital.

Compassionate or exceptional … View more
A positive case of COVID-19, has seen a short term return to Alert Level 3.

In Alert Level 3 of our COVID-19 response, unless there are exceptional circumstances, compassionate grounds, or birthing partners, family are not able to visit loved ones in hospital.

Compassionate or exceptional ground could include a family member to support:
● A patient through end of life care;
● Someone who has been in hospital for a long time
● A child in hospital
● Women giving birth in a maternity facility

Whaanau who want to visit a patient need to request this in advance. The decision will be made by a lead clinician.

You can stay connected with your loved ones by calling, emailing or texting them.

For information and contact details for all our sites visit:
www.countiesmanukau.health.nz
Find out more

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1572 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.

Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow… View more
This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.

Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and make a feeding station for native birds. Plus go in the draw for strawberry packs from Tui and copies of NZ Gardener’s August issue.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1574 days ago

Auckland 4-year-old 'thriving' a year after being given just weeks to live

Danielle Clent Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, a year ago, Olivia Clark didn’t think she would get to celebrate another Christmas or birthday with her young daughter.
Now, after four open-heart surgeries, Luna is “absolutely thriving”.

1573 days ago

Take our survey and be in to win a Hawke's Bay getaway

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Since the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you … View moreSince the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you like to see from us at Stuff Travel? Please take our survey, and share it with others, the more input we have the better we can do. And thanks to the lovely folks at Hawke's Bay Tourism we’ve also got a luxurious giveaway for two as a way to say thank you for your time and input.

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1573 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Posting an image

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, … View more
Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, follow these simple steps:

1. At the top of your newsfeed click ‘Post a message, event, poll or urgent alert to neighbours’
2. Add a subject and message
3. Select ‘attach an image or document' and choose an image from your device
4. Choose a category for your message
5. Click Post to share it with your neighbourhood

For more info, click here.

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1582 days ago

Housekeeping

Jim from Drury

Looking for recommendations for a housekeeper fortnightly central Drury

1574 days ago

It's Cook Islands Language Week

The Team from Auckland Museum

Kia Orana! This week is Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week.

Dive into the range of content we’ve prepared, including featured collection items from books to fish to plants. Read about a recent mystery solved, and a story from our Online Cenotaph. Colour … View more
Kia Orana! This week is Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week.

Dive into the range of content we’ve prepared, including featured collection items from books to fish to plants. Read about a recent mystery solved, and a story from our Online Cenotaph. Colour in some tropical fish, and watch a video that teaches you simple words and phrases in Cook Islands Māori. And of course, see the Museum illuminated in blue, red and white.

There’s something for everyone. Ei mua tātou, enjoy!
Visit us online

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1575 days ago

SPCA closes investigation into live chickens in bags

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, charges won’t be laid after a video appearing to show live chickens in bags on an Auckland street was posted online.
The video, shot by Hinetekura Komene in May, showed dozens of white bags on the footpath outside the Boulevard Hotel in Newmarket.

Read the full story here.

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1576 days ago

It is time to end secrecy in council decision-making

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council's Emergency Budget emerged into daylight after 50 hours of deliberation in confidential workshops. Should that much of the discussion be held in secret? Read the story below:

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