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Hi neighbours,
Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).
Check them out here.
Hi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.
They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and … View moreHi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.
They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and dehumanising".
What do you think? Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections? Read more here
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.
We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View moreFun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.
We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!
Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.
For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...
Thank you for your support.
The 29-year-old man charged with using a chainsaw bar to commit a murder in Tokoroa on Thursday can …
Hey neighbours,
The region (and city) you choose to invest in can drastically impact your future returns.
That's why, once you decide to invest in NZ's property market, your next step is to question which region you should park your money in.
To read more about where the best property … View moreHey neighbours,
The region (and city) you choose to invest in can drastically impact your future returns.
That's why, once you decide to invest in NZ's property market, your next step is to question which region you should park your money in.
To read more about where the best property deals might be click here.
He was a feared Mongrel Mob enforcer and a sergeant at arms at the Notorious Chapter before he was s…
Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:
-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" … View moreHi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:
-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" enough.
If you're happy to chat and potentially be part of a story about this, please get in touch with Thomas through his email: thomas.coughlan@stuff.co.nz
Study in the Bay!
Meet Te Rumate Mahutoto who shares “I graduated from Awanuiārangi with a degree accredited by the Teaching Council NZ, benefitting from a teaching team that has taught in early years centres, primary, intermediate and secondary schools, Kura Kaupapa Māori, rūmaki and … View moreStudy in the Bay!
Meet Te Rumate Mahutoto who shares “I graduated from Awanuiārangi with a degree accredited by the Teaching Council NZ, benefitting from a teaching team that has taught in early years centres, primary, intermediate and secondary schools, Kura Kaupapa Māori, rūmaki and bilingual contexts. Teaching is not only about knowledge and skills but the desire to empower potential and make a difference. I am now teaching in a Year 3/4 bilingual class, and I am looking at doing a Master’s programme”.
You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2020!
Hi neighbours - Lime will be rolling out its latest range of electric scooters and plans to launch in other places across New Zealand.
People attending an infrastructure event sponsored by Lime in Rotorua called Building Nations Symposium will be some of the first people in New Zealand to ride … View moreHi neighbours - Lime will be rolling out its latest range of electric scooters and plans to launch in other places across New Zealand.
People attending an infrastructure event sponsored by Lime in Rotorua called Building Nations Symposium will be some of the first people in New Zealand to ride the e-scooter.
What are your experiences with Lime scooters? Would you give this new one a go?
Rotorua's mountain bike trail network at the Whakarewarewa Forest has been named among the six best …
Need some extra funds to keep business humming?
The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can … View moreNeed some extra funds to keep business humming?
The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can help.
Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?
We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because … View moreHey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?
We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because being better neighbours can only have a positive impact on the quality of our communities, and who wouldn't want that :)
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:
Area: Bay of Plenty including Rotorua.
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00am to 10:00am Wednesday.
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, and rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.
An update for severe weather will be issued by … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:
Area: Bay of Plenty including Rotorua.
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00am to 10:00am Wednesday.
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, and rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.
An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Tuesday 20 Aug 2019.
A falling tree in a 1000 year old forest has revealed the existence of a rare shrub. The shrub, Pit…
Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.
For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.
… View moreDo you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.
For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.
We'd love to hear from you. Find out more here.
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