Karaka, Papakura

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

173 days ago

Matariki Festival 2024

The Team from Auckland Council

Celebrate the Māori new year during the Matariki Festival 2024! ✨
Explore more than 80 whānau-friendly events across Tāmaki Makaurau from 15 -30 June.

Matariki tuia ngā whetū, tuia ngā tāngata
Matariki weaver of the stars, weaver of the people

ℹ️ Find out more by clicking … View more
Celebrate the Māori new year during the Matariki Festival 2024! ✨
Explore more than 80 whānau-friendly events across Tāmaki Makaurau from 15 -30 June.

Matariki tuia ngā whetū, tuia ngā tāngata
Matariki weaver of the stars, weaver of the people

ℹ️ Find out more by clicking "read more"

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180 days ago

Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish… View more
Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

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

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173 days ago

Fancy a tank of gas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These members have been drawn as our winners of the $100 petrol vouchers. Congrats to:

Sheryl Thompson from Hamilton

Tane LcLeay from Three Kings

Sandeep Kaur from Hastings

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These members have been drawn as our winners of the $100 petrol vouchers. Congrats to:

Sheryl Thompson from Hamilton

Tane LcLeay from Three Kings

Sandeep Kaur from Hastings

Sarah Bolton from Thorndon

Not a winner? Good luck next time!

Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 4th June.

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173 days ago

Do good in the dark times

Victim Support

The impact of crime, suicide, and traumatic events can be overwhelming, but as a Victim Support volunteer, you can help victims navigate their darkest moments. With your empathy and support, victims can feel empowered to take the next steps.

Our volunteers are everyday heroes who provide … View more
The impact of crime, suicide, and traumatic events can be overwhelming, but as a Victim Support volunteer, you can help victims navigate their darkest moments. With your empathy and support, victims can feel empowered to take the next steps.

Our volunteers are everyday heroes who provide essential guidance and a listening ear. You don’t need to be a professional; just bring your genuine self and a willingness to make a difference. Join our team and be the difference in someone's life today.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Victim Support Team
Find out more

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173 days ago
192 days ago

And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...

Prospa

A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a … View more
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'

Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!

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174 days ago

UP TO 50% off Sale EXTENDED

Dave from Takanini Traders

**LAST DAY TODAY TO GET A REAL BARGAIN 🥳🗣🎤🤔🤷😎💥💥
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MASSIVE REDUCTIONS ON NEW LOUNGE SUITES 🏃🏃‍♀️🤫🎤🎤🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

DINING REDUCED … View more
**LAST DAY TODAY TO GET A REAL BARGAIN 🥳🗣🎤🤔🤷😎💥💥
UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE 🤫🎤🗣🥳🥳🤷😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏃
MASSIVE REDUCTIONS ON NEW LOUNGE SUITES 🏃🏃‍♀️🤫🎤🎤🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

DINING REDUCED 🥳🥳🥳🤔🤫
AND ALL MATTRESSES AND BEDS ARE REDUCED TO SELL AT OUR BED SHOP 🥳🥳🤔🗣🗣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️
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174 days ago

UP TO 50% off Sale EXTENDED

Dave from

**LAST DAY TODAY TO GET A REAL BARGAIN 🥳🗣🎤🤔🤷😎💥💥
UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE 🤫🎤🗣🥳🥳🤷😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏃
MASSIVE REDUCTIONS ON NEW LOUNGE SUITES 🏃🏃‍♀️🤫🎤🎤🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

DINING REDUCED … View more
**LAST DAY TODAY TO GET A REAL BARGAIN 🥳🗣🎤🤔🤷😎💥💥
UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE 🤫🎤🗣🥳🥳🤷😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏃
MASSIVE REDUCTIONS ON NEW LOUNGE SUITES 🏃🏃‍♀️🤫🎤🎤🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

DINING REDUCED 🥳🥳🥳🤔🤫
AND ALL MATTRESSES AND BEDS ARE REDUCED TO SELL AT OUR BED SHOP 🥳🥳🤔🗣🗣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️
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175 days ago

A Whole New Lifestyle

Acacia Cove

Care, Community, And Connection

Acacia Cove, a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula has 31 weekly activities.

For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, … View more
Care, Community, And Connection

Acacia Cove, a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula has 31 weekly activities.

For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green and gym.

Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, you’ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in.
If you’re aged 60 or over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.

Contact long time manager Bruce to book a visit today!
(09) 268 8522.
admin@ocaciacove.co.nz
Find out more

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176 days ago

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place this Sunday

The Team from Auckland Council

⚠️ NZ Civil Defence is undertaking a nationwide test of the EMA system on Sunday 26 May between 6pm and 7pm.
ℹ️ This means mobile phones across Tāmaki Makaurau will be sounding the distinctive emergency tone.

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176 days ago

Find a Retirement Village in New Zealand

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with … View moreRyman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with like-minded people in a welcoming community. 

In addition to independent and assisted living, Ryman villages offer a range of care options. Depending on the village, the levels of care we provide include rest home, hospital, specialist dementia care, and respite care. In some instances we may also be able to offer rest home care in an assisted-living apartment. This option enables you to remain in your own apartment but with a little extra support.  

Click read more for the full article.

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176 days ago

Shoutout to RYDA!

Papakura Toyota

For Road Safety Week we would like to give a special shoutout to RYDA!

Our friends at RYDA run road safety workshops for schools in the community, so when it's their turn to drive they can do so with the knowledge and skills to do it safely.

Pictured are only a few of the people that … View more
For Road Safety Week we would like to give a special shoutout to RYDA!

Our friends at RYDA run road safety workshops for schools in the community, so when it's their turn to drive they can do so with the knowledge and skills to do it safely.

Pictured are only a few of the people that help make these workshops run smoothly.

(Left - Adele. Right - Sharon, Steve (the crash dummy), Warren and Ned.)

Kia Kaha RYDA!

176 days ago

“It’s Intentional Youth Week”

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

International Youth Week

Pop into your local Red Cross Shop Takanini & admire the creativity our youth volunteers put into our window display

Open 7 days a week

204 Great South Road Takanini

Parking at rear of building

176 days ago

“It’s Intentional Youth Week”

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

International Youth Week

Pop into your local Red Cross Shop Takanini & admire the creativity our youth volunteers put into our window display

Open 7 days a week

204 Great South Road Takanini

Parking at rear of building

176 days ago

Flower power

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Create a colourful bouquet that won’t need watering. Get the whole family involved and let everyone choose their favourite Resene testpot colours to finish their flowers.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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