Rongotea - Awahuri, Rongotea

1342 days ago

Keep it up Aotearoa! 💕

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.

For the latest official updates:

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1344 days ago

Buying by tender: Did you write a letter?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View more
Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.

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1343 days ago

Repair needed

Quinton from Milson

Looking for someone to sandblast, fix and powdercoat two of these garden ornamentd please

Thanks in advance

1342 days ago

*** THIS IS THE THIRD EARTHQUAKE THIS MORNING ***

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami … View more
A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible.

People in all other areas who felt a LONG or STRONG earthquake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.

This evacuation advice overrides the current COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Do not stay at home. MOVE IMMEDIATELY. Stay 2 metres away from others if you can and if it is safe to do so.

People evacuating should walk, run or cycle if possible to reduce chance of getting stuck in traffic. Do not return until all-clear is given by Civil Defence.

Go to www.civildefence.govt.nz... for the most up to date information.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO with friends, family, neighbours!

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1342 days ago

Distressed garden shelves

The Team from Resene ColorShop Feilding

Create more space in your garden with these handy garden shelves. Try out an easy to create distressed paint effect using two Resene colours.

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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1342 days ago

Got a gem next door?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Think of a neighbour that's done wonders in your neighbourhood, who's helped you out without you even asking them or who's dropped some homegrown goodies to you just because they can.

You thought of one yet? Now craft that thought into a nomination that could earn your neighbour … View more
Think of a neighbour that's done wonders in your neighbourhood, who's helped you out without you even asking them or who's dropped some homegrown goodies to you just because they can.

You thought of one yet? Now craft that thought into a nomination that could earn your neighbour recognition in all of Stuff's community papers nationwide - you could even score a bit of cash from us!

It's simple - Click the button below and nominate them on our Nice Neighbour nomination page now
Nominate Now!

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1343 days ago

To the person who stole from my house

Maryann from Highbury - Westbrook

I try and make my house nice in my neighbourhood ... planted roses and some nice lights etc ... why why would some scum bag would steal them... if any one sees a large red rose and a white standing rose... also a lamp like solar light with some small ones theses are mine... and I want them back. … View moreI try and make my house nice in my neighbourhood ... planted roses and some nice lights etc ... why why would some scum bag would steal them... if any one sees a large red rose and a white standing rose... also a lamp like solar light with some small ones theses are mine... and I want them back. Thank you

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1343 days ago

Troubadours String Quartet concert,

Dawn from Feilding

* The Troubadours are a string quartet who are making a name for themselves as up and coming stars of NZ musical talent. They are performing at the Little Theatre, Stafford St, Feilding on Sunday 14th March at 2.30pm. Their music is an exciting range carefully selected from their wide repertoire.
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* The Troubadours are a string quartet who are making a name for themselves as up and coming stars of NZ musical talent. They are performing at the Little Theatre, Stafford St, Feilding on Sunday 14th March at 2.30pm. Their music is an exciting range carefully selected from their wide repertoire.
* Because of Covid 19 Levels and no certainty of what the Level will be, tickets will be restricted to 40, and for safety the audience will be seated at tables with only their companions with them. You will not share with strangers!
* During the interval, afternoon tea will be served at your table - tea or coffee and a generous plate of assorted cakes and savouries. Gloves will be worn by the servers and all safety measures will be take.
* Tickets are $15 and should be pre-ordered from Dawn - 06 324 0457. Then pay on arrival in cash only please. All profits after hall hire to the group to assist with their travel and training.

1343 days ago

Repairer needed

Quinton from Milson

Looking for someone to sandblast repair and powdercoat our garden settee. Cast aluminium.

Got a crack in the table

1348 days ago

Who needs a plant doctor?

Reporter Homed

UPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.

Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us … View more
UPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.

Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us your houseplant questions and problems to homed@stuff.co.nz, or leave them in the comments, for the houseplant doctor to diagnose. Pictures are encouraged.

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1345 days ago

as the dry weather continues.....

John from FAMCO Water cartage

Famco Water (0800 456463) continues to deliver fresh drinking water to your tanks

1346 days ago

Rental property now avaialable

Quinton from Milson

Hi Neighbours - I just saw this property come available for rent online - I know there's a lot of people looking for rentals at the moment.
sharing is caring!
www.century21.co.nz...

1346 days ago

March special

Monica from My HAIR

We are all loving this beautiful weather, but your hair may not be..
Time to give your hair a special treat.
For the month of March every client who is booked in for a colour, will receive a free in salon conditioning treatment
#sunnydays☀️ #hairtreatment #hipropachairtreatment

1346 days ago

Celebrate Community - March 1st to 31st 🎂

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the … View moreThis month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which takes place from 20 - 30th March. This year’s theme is ‘The Great Plant Swap’ - as an easy way for our neighbourhoods to grow stronger together. If you’re hosting an event, make sure to register it on their website: neighboursday.org.nz/join-in

Show us how you’re celebrating community this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1346 days ago

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By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations evolve.
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