Ngongotaha, Rotorua

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606 days ago

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607 days ago

The Air Force Band hits the road!

Royal New Zealand Air Force Band

Kia ora Neighbours! The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band is heading out on tour!

It’s our first since 2021 and we’ll be performing in Whanganui, Taupō, Hamilton and Tauranga. We’re playing symphonic hits, jazz standards some musical theatre, as well as featuring our super popular … View more
Kia ora Neighbours! The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band is heading out on tour!

It’s our first since 2021 and we’ll be performing in Whanganui, Taupō, Hamilton and Tauranga. We’re playing symphonic hits, jazz standards some musical theatre, as well as featuring our super popular drumline.

20th to 25th of February - Get your tickets at Ticketek and we’ll see you there!
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608 days ago

Get Deck-orating With Resene Wood Stains and Oils!

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609 days ago

Invitation to Public Meeting about the 31 Ngongotaha Road Development

Lynn Benfell from Progress Ngongotaha-Kokiri Ngongotaha Inc.

Kia ora Koutou, Hello Everyone !

NB: Progress Ngongotaha-Kokiri Ngongotaha Inc. are neither in favour or against this development, we are simply notifying our community of an upcoming Meeting to be held at;

*Ngongotaha Community Hall -School Road Ngo
* Thursday 26th January 2023
* 5.30 … View more
Kia ora Koutou, Hello Everyone !

NB: Progress Ngongotaha-Kokiri Ngongotaha Inc. are neither in favour or against this development, we are simply notifying our community of an upcoming Meeting to be held at;

*Ngongotaha Community Hall -School Road Ngo
* Thursday 26th January 2023
* 5.30 pm-7.30 pm
Hosts: Rotorua District Residents and Ratepayers (RDRR)

From the Press Release: RDRR 16 January 2023

"It has been confirmed that the Minister of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) now owns 31 Ngongotaha Road, has commissioned Watchman Capital to develop plans for affordable housing, and has held preliminary discussions with Council.

Ben Dalton, DCE Place, MHUD has kindly agreed to attend the public meeting organised by RDRR...and to answer the following questions:

1. What are MHUD's and Council's plans for 31 Ngongotaha Road?
2. What is the quantified level of flooding risk and potential impact at the site?
3. What is the quantified level of flood hazard to downstream properties and potential impact?
4. What flood mitigation has been planned at the site and downstream?
5. What are the findings of geo-tech evaluations of the site?
6. What development contributions will be paid to Council by MHUD?
7. Will potentially affected parties be consulted through a plan change process as suggested by the Minister?

All members of the Ngongotaha community, the Mayor and elected members of the Rotorua District Council, the media and RDRR's members, associates and friends are most welcome to attend."

Nga mihi nui

610 days ago

How to Clean a Burnt Pan — 5 Methods Tested

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Rotorua

Ever wonder how to clean a burnt pan? See what happened when we put different cleaning methods to the test on our dirtiest skillets.

Whether you burn dinner completely or your pans get dirtier and dirtier over time, eventually you’ll need to have a scouring session at the sink. And for this, … View more
Ever wonder how to clean a burnt pan? See what happened when we put different cleaning methods to the test on our dirtiest skillets.

Whether you burn dinner completely or your pans get dirtier and dirtier over time, eventually you’ll need to have a scouring session at the sink. And for this, the quicker the better! For this reason, we put five methods for cleaning a burnt pan to the test. Keep reading to learn how to clean a burnt pan—and see what methods are most effective.

Is a burnt pan ruined?
In most cases, no! A burnt pan can be revived with our cleaning methods below. If all else fails, or if the pan has endured multiple years of heavy use and never seems to get clean, it may be time to part ways with it.

The Testing Method: In an effort to make sure this guide gives you the most accurate results, we put some parameters in place for this skillet scrubbing experiment. All pans tested were made of stainless steel and scorched with the same combination of foods—cheese, eggs and grape jelly.

If the method recommended soaking, we allowed each pan to soak for up to 15 minutes, checking at intervals of 5 minutes and documenting when the charred remains began to lift with ease. We also limited any extra “active scrubbing” to 10 minutes because honestly, who wants to scrub a pan for longer than that?!

Ratings: Each method is rated on a scale of 1 to 5. Ratings were awarded based on how long each technique took to work its magic, how much extra elbow grease was required to remove the burnt-on food and the overall effectiveness in the cleaning process in terms of how much mess remained on the skillet after cleaning within our set parameters.

Cleaning Techniques for Greasy Skillets: Warning: Before cleaning your pans, test the method on a small, inconspicuous portion to ensure it won’t damage the surface. The methods below are intended for stainless steel cookware and not those with non-stick coatings.

Tools and Supplies

Bar Keepers Friend: We tested Bar Keepers Friend for one of our cleaning methods and the results were impressive. It’s a household cleaning product everyone should have in their cupboard since it can be used on a variety of surfaces like stainless steel, ceramic and more. It’ll be your new cleaning best friend in no time.

Dishwashing gloves: Though all of our testing methods require less scrubbing, some scrubbing is necessary. Keep hands dry and clean with these versatile dishwashing gloves. We love that it features a non-drip catch cuff and that they can be used for washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom and everything in between.

Sponges: It’s always a good idea to have a stockpile of sponges on hand for everyday household cleaning. When it comes to cleaning kitchen appliances or cookware, opt for non-scratch sponges. They’re durable enough to get burnt food residue off, yet gentle enough that they won’t scratch or tarnish your best gear.

Method 1: Baking Soda + Vinegar

Benefits: This method uses affordable pantry items most people have on hand.

How It Works: Fill your dirty pan with equal part water and vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil and then add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Remove from heat and let soak for up to 15 minutes. Discard the liquid down your drain and then use a sponge or scouring pad to scrub away any remaining burnt-on bits. If spots remain, apply a paste made of baking soda mixed with a little water and let sit for a few minutes before scrubbing again.

What Happened: After just 5 minutes of soaking, we noticed some charred bits starting to float to the surface! However, we opted to let this one continue to soak for the full 15 minutes since it seemed some stubborn bits were holding fast. After rinsing and 10 minutes of heavy scrubbing with a scouring pad we were able to lift most of the charred, burnt-on food. A follow-up application of baking soda paste was definitely needed and further scrubbing was essential to lift the remaining debris. Rating: 3/5

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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610 days ago

Poll: Who should be the next Labour party leader?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will resign as prime minister before February 7.
With this year's general election scheduled for Saturday, October 14, discussions surrounding the new leader of the Labour Party are in progress.

Share your thoughts below (include Not For … View more
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will resign as prime minister before February 7.
With this year's general election scheduled for Saturday, October 14, discussions surrounding the new leader of the Labour Party are in progress.

Share your thoughts below (include Not For Print if you don't wish for your comments to be published)

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Who should be the next Labour party leader?
  • 3.2% Kelvin Davis
    3.2% Complete
  • 2.3% Megan Woods
    2.3% Complete
  • 53.8% Chris Hipkins
    53.8% Complete
  • 3.9% Michael Wood
    3.9% Complete
  • 8.3% Someone else (Comment Below)
    8.3% Complete
  • 28.4% I have no idea
    28.4% Complete
2194 votes
610 days ago
613 days ago

Poll: Do you support changes to our smoking laws?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.

Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in … View more
Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.

Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.

Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.

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Do you support changes to our smoking laws?
  • 75.9% Yes, I support these changes
    75.9% Complete
  • 10.4% No, I don't support these changes
    10.4% Complete
  • 9.1% I support some of these changes, not all
    9.1% Complete
  • 4.6% I'm not sure - I need more information
    4.6% Complete
2249 votes
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611 days ago

Ngongotaha proposed development site on Waititi.

Bruno from Ngongotaha

Hi, living in egmont road and was advised that the vacant block on Waititi has potential to be a housing commission development, which concerns me greatly, when you review what’s is happening on Malfroy road site and our lost golden mile Fenton street, I believe there is a meeting scheduled … View moreHi, living in egmont road and was advised that the vacant block on Waititi has potential to be a housing commission development, which concerns me greatly, when you review what’s is happening on Malfroy road site and our lost golden mile Fenton street, I believe there is a meeting scheduled Thursday week at the community hall in the village to discuss other developments in this area, I will be attending and hope to see others who are concerned about this.. Cheers B

612 days ago

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613 days ago

31 Ngongotaha Road

Reynold Neighbourly Lead from Hillcrest - Pomare

WHAT ARE MHUD’s AND COUNCILS’ PLANS FOR 31 NGONGOTAHĀ ROAD?

Press Release: Rotorua District Residents and Ratepayers (RDRR), 16 January 2023


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It has been confirmed that the Minister of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) now owns 31 … View more
WHAT ARE MHUD’s AND COUNCILS’ PLANS FOR 31 NGONGOTAHĀ ROAD?

Press Release: Rotorua District Residents and Ratepayers (RDRR), 16 January 2023


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It has been confirmed that the Minister of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) now owns 31 Ngongotahā Road, has commissioned Watchman Capital to develop plans for affordable housing, and has held preliminary discussions with Council.

Ben Dalton, DCE Place, MHUD has kindly agreed to attend the public meeting organised by RDRR to be held Thursday 26th January at 5.30-7.30 at the Ngongotahā Community Hall and to answer questions.

Full Press Release available at rdrr.nz...

614 days ago

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616 days ago

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617 days ago

School holiday craft

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Splash some colour around your home these holidays with paper roll pals, breakfast trays and a stationery caddy finished in Resene testpots.

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617 days ago

Feeling the heat neighbours?

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Did you know you can enjoy a cooler finish with Resene CoolColour Planning to use a dark coloured paint or wood stain on your home?

Choose a Resene CoolColour finish that will help reflect more heat and keep your place cooler.

Available in a wide range of colours and products from your … View more
Did you know you can enjoy a cooler finish with Resene CoolColour Planning to use a dark coloured paint or wood stain on your home?

Choose a Resene CoolColour finish that will help reflect more heat and keep your place cooler.

Available in a wide range of colours and products from your local Resene ColorShop.
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