Ngongotaha, Rotorua

2514 days ago

Let me introduce myself :)

Reporter Rotorua News

Kia ora

I'm your new Rotorua Review editor, and I can't wait to start engaging with the communities that make up this wonderful part of the North Island.

This week, I take over the reins from my Waikato communities colleague Nicola Brennan-Tupara, and I'm delighted to be … View more
Kia ora

I'm your new Rotorua Review editor, and I can't wait to start engaging with the communities that make up this wonderful part of the North Island.

This week, I take over the reins from my Waikato communities colleague Nicola Brennan-Tupara, and I'm delighted to be working alongside senior reporter Benn Bathgate.

Together, we aim to bring you a great community read every week, keeping our communities up to date with events, local faces and people stories and everything you've come to expect from the fabulous Rotorua Review - in print and online.

I'd love to hear from readers on what they'd like to see more of, and less of, in their weekly paper.

Please drop me a line at julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or give me a call on 027 204 2958.

Have a great rest-of-the week;

Julie Kaio

News Director

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2514 days ago

Prizes for little engineers at MindLabKids.com!

MindLab Kids

Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View more
Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
Find out more

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2514 days ago

Give animals a second chance with Paw Justice

FreshChoice New Zealand

We've teamed up with Paw Justice to stand up for the 1.6 million cats and dogs that live as part of a family in New Zealand. This charity unite good pet owners and animal lovers together to tell the nation that animal abuse is wrong and not to be tolerated. Join us at FreshChoice in donating … View moreWe've teamed up with Paw Justice to stand up for the 1.6 million cats and dogs that live as part of a family in New Zealand. This charity unite good pet owners and animal lovers together to tell the nation that animal abuse is wrong and not to be tolerated. Join us at FreshChoice in donating towards Paw Justice. The coin donation boxes are located in all FreshChoice supermarkets at the checkout.

Join your voice with ours - become the voice for the animals.
Find out more

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2515 days ago

Re: Low carbohydrate, high fat diet????

Debbie Cunliffe from

Ever wondered what a healthy diet looks like? One that's lower in carbohydrate but higher in fat? Come along and hear Professor Grant Schofield at Classic Flyers on Monday 27th November, 3pm. This event is not just for people at risk of or living with diabetes, and could change your life! … View moreEver wondered what a healthy diet looks like? One that's lower in carbohydrate but higher in fat? Come along and hear Professor Grant Schofield at Classic Flyers on Monday 27th November, 3pm. This event is not just for people at risk of or living with diabetes, and could change your life! Details attached.
Call our INFOLine for more details 07 571 3422

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2515 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champion

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Have you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age … View moreHave you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion you pledge to treat every older person with respect and dignity- it's that easy. Let's combat ageism in New Zealand. Details on how to sign up are on our website. bit.ly...

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2515 days ago

Fee-FREE* trades courses in 2018!

Wintec

There is a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople! Join us at our Trades Career Day: Saturday 25th November 12-3pm at our Rotokauri campus, Hamilton. Explore our facilities, meet the tutors and enjoy a BBQ lunch. All welcome!

Our 2018 trades scholarships provide you with one year of … View more
There is a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople! Join us at our Trades Career Day: Saturday 25th November 12-3pm at our Rotokauri campus, Hamilton. Explore our facilities, meet the tutors and enjoy a BBQ lunch. All welcome!

Our 2018 trades scholarships provide you with one year of fee-free* study. These qualifications will set you up for a career in trades with great earning potential.

* T&Cs apply.
Learn more

2516 days ago

Kiwi Camping Tent Expo – Tauranga Racecourse

Kiwi Camping

The Kiwi Camping Expo is on this weekend! View our whole tent and shelter range on display, as well as our furniture and camping gear.

Tauranga Racecourse
9am-4pm Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November

There are great expo-only discounts across our entire product range as well as $1000 … View more
The Kiwi Camping Expo is on this weekend! View our whole tent and shelter range on display, as well as our furniture and camping gear.

Tauranga Racecourse
9am-4pm Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November

There are great expo-only discounts across our entire product range as well as $1000 worth of prizes being given away each day! One happy camper will also WIN a family camping package worth $2200!

There are games for the kids and SCOUTS New Zealand onsite with a sausage sizzle! Bring the whole family down. Eat, laugh, play and score great deals on fantastic camping equipment.
Learn more

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2516 days ago

CAT Cage

Michelle from Pukehangi - Mangakakahi

Custom built, comes with litter trays. For any cattery, foster carer or anyone who loves their fur babies and needs sometimes to keep them safe or comfortable to recover from illness or injury. Its heavy, so if you want it, you'll need to bring a trailer & muscle.

Free

2517 days ago

Have YOU applied for paint yet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...

We've teamed up with our friends… View more
Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...

We've teamed up with our friends at Resene to offer Neighbourly members the chance to apply for one of six prizes to transform a spot in their community that needs a refresh, a spruce or a makeover. You could win up $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories - plus there's spot prizes just for applying! The initiative extends to individuals, organisations, schools, charities, businesses, anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community. So what are you waiting for?! Apply now.
Apply for paint!

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2517 days ago

Send early and save this Christmas

NZ Post

Are you buying Christmas gifts for loved ones overseas? You can enjoy a 10% early bird discount on International Air Parcels when you send by 12th November. Simply pay for and print your postage online. It's not only a nice little saving but also a great way to beat the festive season rush. Find out more

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2517 days ago

Poll: School donations - voluntary or compulsory?

Reporter Rotorua News

An Auckland mum is fuming after her daughter came home saying she wouldn't be sitting her NCEA exams unless her school donations were paid. What are your thoughts? Do you think voluntary parental school donations should be . . . .
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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School donations - voluntary or compulsory?
  • 8.1% Make them compulsory
    8.1% Complete
  • 37.8% Get rid of them for good
    37.8% Complete
  • 54.1% Keep them as voluntary
    54.1% Complete
37 votes
2517 days ago

Who has seen the wild mother cat and babies?

Samm from Ngongotaha

Has anyone seen the tabby long haired mother cat in or around Ngongotaha township? Nobody I've spoken to seems all that bothered about her BUT there is a rescue who is willing to help and the vets willing to work to get her desexed etc BEFORE Ngongotaha ends up with a colony cat problem, and … View moreHas anyone seen the tabby long haired mother cat in or around Ngongotaha township? Nobody I've spoken to seems all that bothered about her BUT there is a rescue who is willing to help and the vets willing to work to get her desexed etc BEFORE Ngongotaha ends up with a colony cat problem, and more innocent babies are born into the wild without a chance of having a loving home. Let's not end up with a colony cat problem because nobody wanted to do anything to prevent it?

2519 days ago

Poll: Police academy for students a good idea?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Rotorua Boys' High School and Rotorua Girls' High School will be the first schools in the country to add a NCEA-accredited police studies subject to their curriculum.
REDA MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think this is a good idea?
## Note comments could be used in print… View more
Hi neighbours,
Rotorua Boys' High School and Rotorua Girls' High School will be the first schools in the country to add a NCEA-accredited police studies subject to their curriculum.
REDA MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think this is a good idea?
## Note comments could be used in print unless you write NFP ##

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Police academy for students a good idea?
  • 92.9% Yes
    92.9% Complete
  • 7.1% No
    7.1% Complete
28 votes
2519 days ago

Thinking of building?

The Team from Jennian Homes

If you're thinking about building a home, there's some important information that you need to be aware of before you get underway. Register for FREE at attend an info session near you, so that you can hear why new builds are in HOT demand - and how we're helping locals in your … View moreIf you're thinking about building a home, there's some important information that you need to be aware of before you get underway. Register for FREE at attend an info session near you, so that you can hear why new builds are in HOT demand - and how we're helping locals in your community.

Our team of Jennian experts are here to help and would love to meet you. Come along to this complimentary Home Builders Info Session on us, we'll be sharing our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Feel free to ask us any questions you might have about building in summer or any time of the year!
Register now

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2527 days ago

Poll: Would you change the channel if a TV presenter was speaking Te Reo often?

Reporter Rotorua News

hi neighbours,
Tamati Coffey has been warned by a viewer against speaking Māori too often.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The viewer said people would switch off his new programme if he didn't stop speaking Te Reo. So what do you think? Would you change the channel?

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Would you change the channel if a TV presenter was speaking Te Reo often?
  • 49.3% No
    49.3% Complete
  • 50.7% Yes
    50.7% Complete
136 votes
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