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1482 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers

Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View more
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:

- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.

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1482 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1483 days ago

Find savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View more
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.

Find golden opportunities to save today, with SuperGold.
Find out more

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1486 days ago

Minimum wage, no help and on the ladder at 25: here's how they did it

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View more
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.

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1485 days ago

Did your family celebrate Halloween this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃

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1484 days ago

WEAVE Cultural Market 2020

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

This year's WEAVE Cultural Market will be on the 11th of December in Garden Place from 4pm till 8pm. Come along and enjoy ethnic food, crafts, cultural performances and other entertainments, celebrating the diversity of our former refugee and migrant communities!

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1485 days ago

Thames Toastmasters - winners of the Area Contest!

Sally Grant from Thames Toastmasters

Hi everyone! We have some awesome news to share!

Thames Toastmasters did AMAZING at last night’s Area Speech Contest. A big congratulations to all the competitors and in particular to our very own who competed and gave it their all. In fact, all three of our Thames Toastmasters competitors … View more
Hi everyone! We have some awesome news to share!

Thames Toastmasters did AMAZING at last night’s Area Speech Contest. A big congratulations to all the competitors and in particular to our very own who competed and gave it their all. In fact, all three of our Thames Toastmasters competitors placed so well, they all get to go through to the Division level contest on November 21! Wowee! Here are the results from our Thames competitors:

Table Topics Contest: First place Kara-Leah Grant 🥇💐 who artfully answered the question ‘If you had your life again what would you do differently’
Humorous Speech Contest: First place Alison Choppin 🥇💐 with her fabulous speech titled ‘Bubbles’ and second place Sally Grant 💐 with her speech titled ‘Is timing everything?’

We are in awe of you and can’t wait to cheer you all on in the Division contest!

If you want to know more about Toastmasters, come along to one of our meetings as a guest and see what it’s all about. We are all learning, just like you 👏🏻

🏠 Our next meeting is a joint meeting with Whitianga Toastmasters on Zoom, on Tuesday 3rd November at 6:15pm (for 6:30pm start). We’ll be posting the zoom link on the day of the meeting here on our Facebook/Instagram pages. Let us know if you have questions, we’d love to hear from you! ☀️ Love, the Thames Toastmasters crew (027 296 8585)

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1485 days ago

Things change. You can too.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.

Sessions run at various times on campus and if you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Secure your place for 2021.
Book in today

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1487 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Matamata

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1487 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1487 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1488 days ago

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed!

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

This service supports people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves.
Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience. Being a Meals on Wheels driver takes about two hours one day a week, fortnight or month, or even casually depending on your availability.… View more
This service supports people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves.
Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience. Being a Meals on Wheels driver takes about two hours one day a week, fortnight or month, or even casually depending on your availability.
For further information please contact us on 07 849 0285 or email: waikato@redcross.org.nz

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1488 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1488 days ago

A NIGHT AT THAMES MUSEUM

Carolyn from Thames

Calling all ticket holders to A NIGHT AT THAMES MUSEUM. Only 10 days to go now to this event on Saturday 7th November, at the Museum, 5pm to 8pm. Admission is reserved for people who bought tickets for this event before 14th August. To help with catering, if you are unable to attend, please contact… View moreCalling all ticket holders to A NIGHT AT THAMES MUSEUM. Only 10 days to go now to this event on Saturday 7th November, at the Museum, 5pm to 8pm. Admission is reserved for people who bought tickets for this event before 14th August. To help with catering, if you are unable to attend, please contact Robyn on 0211826572. We are all looking forward to welcoming you to this long-awaited event.

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1489 days ago

Beware...some adorable ghosts may be haunting your streets.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.

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