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We wish you an enjoyable and safe festive season. Thank you for all of your support this year. Please continue your good work connecting with your older neighbours.
From the team at Age Concern New Zealand.
Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!
- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that,… View moreTwo competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!
- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that, infact we found 4 incredible Neighbourly neighbours. Click here to see who won an Awesome Neighbour prize and read their Awesome story!
- We also teamed up with SuperValue to run the Christmas Survival Guide challenge. We asked Neighbourly members to tell us their Christmas Survival tip, click here to find out whose tip came out on top, to be selected to win a $100 SuperValue voucher.
Thank you. We don’t say those two words nearly enough. So at this busy time of year I want to make sure you hear them from us. It’s a great privilege to run a local newspaper. We’re there for all the joys and the frustrations of this area. We get to see our communities at their best and, … View moreThank you. We don’t say those two words nearly enough. So at this busy time of year I want to make sure you hear them from us. It’s a great privilege to run a local newspaper. We’re there for all the joys and the frustrations of this area. We get to see our communities at their best and, occasionally, when they’re struggling. But what is a highlight for us is getting to know you. So a big thank you to all our readers who support us. Thank you to all of you who contribute to this paper. We appreciate all the people who have told us their stories. And thank you to all our friends in businesses who support us with their advertising. 2017 has been a momentous year. But what has been on display too often in the news has been what divides us rather than what brings us together. So as we head off for Christmas, I hope we remember all the things that bind us together. Like friends and families and the great places we choose to live. Let’s be thankful for all the good things we have right here. Merry Christmas, happy holidays. And thank you.
Julie Kaio, News Director
Sewing a new weed cordon for Lake Rotomā with a 60-year-old Singer sewing machine and individually attaching 700 floats and over 700m of chain with cable ties is just one of the many things local father and son duo, Geoff Ewert and son Van, do to protect Rotorua's lakes.
With NZ's largest range of golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, accessories, apparel and more... Golf Warehouse has got everything you need to get the most enjoyment out of your game this summer. Drop into one of our stores or visit us online and get free shipping with orders over $100.
Wasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the … View moreWasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the region's most popular recreational areas, effectively making 10,000 hectares wasp free.
This summer we are delighted to announce we are expanding the programme to other parts of the country which are also affected by high wasp numbers. Vespex is laid in bait stations in late January and February when wasps change to a protein-based diet. It is of low toxicity and safe for bees. Results from last summer showed it has a 95%-99% success rate.
While a small amount of work is Government funded, we're going to raise more funds to get as many areas baited as possible, and we need your help. Go to our Popshop page to contribute to a wasp-free region
So join us in the battle. The more we raise the more areas we can cover.
Kia ora NZ Communities!
We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.
If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 … View moreKia ora NZ Communities!
We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.
If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 highlights: inspiringcommunities.org.nz....
Meri Kirihimete, Aotearoa! We look forward to working with and supporting you in 2018.
The IC team
Hi
Just wondering if the blueberry farm at Ngongotaha is open for picking?
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay safe these holidays … View moreOur favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay safe these holidays whether you're out of town or or staying at home. Merry Christmas!
- From the colourful Elves at Resene
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has hit back at claims protesters were locked out of the year's last council meeting as "completely untrue".
Staff from the Aquatic Centre and InfraCore took to the streets on Thursday to hikoi on the council chambers and deliver a petition against plans… View moreRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has hit back at claims protesters were locked out of the year's last council meeting as "completely untrue".
Staff from the Aquatic Centre and InfraCore took to the streets on Thursday to hikoi on the council chambers and deliver a petition against plans to outsource management of the centre, which had attracted 6000 signatures.
The Warehouse Rotorua has partnered with the local Women's Refuge to accept donations for much needed Christmas gifts to women and children affected by violence in the region.
When it came to removing this uninvited guest from Aria's Farm B&B in Rotorua, it was a job for Rainbow Springs.
We at Rotorua U3A invite you to join us at our next community forum on Wednesday 21st February 2018 when our guest speaker will be Gilliam Eadie of the Memory Foundation, based in Auckland.
She asks: “Are you looking after your memory?”
She addresses issues like losing our glasses and car … View moreWe at Rotorua U3A invite you to join us at our next community forum on Wednesday 21st February 2018 when our guest speaker will be Gilliam Eadie of the Memory Foundation, based in Auckland.
She asks: “Are you looking after your memory?”
She addresses issues like losing our glasses and car keys; forgetting names, appointments; whether we’ve taken our meds and even why we’ve come into a room.
Memory Foundation co-founder and managing director, Gillian Eadie will be speaking about strategies for building new brain connections as a buffer against memory loss in later life.
These strategies have been developed by Gillian’s co-founder and sister, Dr Allison Lamont in conjunction with her Memory Clinic. Her programmes are based on her internationally acclaimed research into age-related memory loss.
An entertaining speaker, Gillian has addressed large audiences at a range of U3A, Probus, Zonta, Inner Wheel, corporate groups and other organisations.
Browse memory.foundation... or go to www.memoryclinic.co.nz... for more.
Today sees exciting new discoveries in the field of memory being made by the Memory Foundation. Come to our meeting and find out how you can benefit. Visitors warmly welcome with gold coin entry.
Mark this date in your 2018 calendar before you forget!
Who: Gillian Eadie on looking after our memory
What: Rotorua U3A hosting the Memory Foundation
When: 10am Wednesday 21st Feb 2018. Doors open at 9.30 with refreshments.
Where: Bridge Club Rooms, Neil Hunt Park, Lynmore, Rotorua
How: speaker, screened presentation, free brain training course, books for sale and access to monthly newsletters containing the latest information about the brain and memory as well as some entertaining puzzles and challenges.
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Presented by Ali Brown on behalf of U3A President, Peter Wood: stpeterwood@gmail.com
Are you a longstanding neighbour or are you the one with a full house? Take our quiz to discover the type of neighbour you are - and find out what your challenge is for Neighbours Day 2018.
Don't forget to share your results with your Neighbourly community. Maybe you could guess what other… View moreAre you a longstanding neighbour or are you the one with a full house? Take our quiz to discover the type of neighbour you are - and find out what your challenge is for Neighbours Day 2018.
Don't forget to share your results with your Neighbourly community. Maybe you could guess what other types of neighbours are living around you? Link below!
Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!
Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings … View moreHi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!
Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings you can enjoy with a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card! It's our Silly Season gift to you! Offer runs until 31 January 2018.
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