Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

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

1896 days ago

Colouring isn't just for kids! 🖍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.

Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1896 days ago

What veges do you grow in pots and containers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!

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1897 days ago

Our kids can't escape advertising - What should be done?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our … View more
Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our children from this advertising? What should be done?

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1897 days ago

How do you decide who to vote for?

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours! With the local body elections coming up next month, we are planning to run candidate profiles in the Hauraki Herald, but I'm curious to know how you decide who to vote for? Do hoardings help or hinder your choice? Do you attend meet the candidate events? Or does word of mouth … View moreHi neighbours! With the local body elections coming up next month, we are planning to run candidate profiles in the Hauraki Herald, but I'm curious to know how you decide who to vote for? Do hoardings help or hinder your choice? Do you attend meet the candidate events? Or does word of mouth play a big part? Or, when the election forms are delivered, do you pick the most recognisable name?
Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! But please write NFP if you do not wish your comments to be published*.

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1898 days ago

What's the most unlikely friendship you've come across? 🐾

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - a wild piglet found on the road in Thames has become best friends with an ex-pig hunting dog.

They sleep together, play together, chill out on the couch together and even have the same surname.

What are some unlikely friendships you've come across? 🐾

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1898 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

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Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 54.5% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    54.5% Complete
  • 0% No way, they were terrifying
    0% Complete
  • 45.5% I didn't even notice them
    45.5% Complete
11 votes
1898 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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1898 days ago

What are your New Year's plans?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - Shapeshifter will be playing at the 'Joe's Farm' event in the Coromandel this New Year's.

Have you seen Shapeshifter live? Will you be spending New Year's in the Coromandel or escaping somewhere else?

Let us know your plans in the comments!

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1899 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
1899 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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1902 days ago

Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced … View more
Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced and shaped the nation.

What do you think? Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools, or are there other, more important subjects to teach?

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