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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2453 days ago

Four Easy Tips To Make Your Bedroom Cosier Than Ever

Beds4U Rotorua

The bedroom is that one space of your house where most of your time gets spent in creating a lifetime of memories. This is where you sleep, you dream, and find yourself feeling most comfortable. The cosiness of the place is one aspect everyone seems intent on focusing upon. The feeling of … View moreThe bedroom is that one space of your house where most of your time gets spent in creating a lifetime of memories. This is where you sleep, you dream, and find yourself feeling most comfortable. The cosiness of the place is one aspect everyone seems intent on focusing upon. The feeling of relaxation, warmth, and comfort coming out of the bedroom is something that is simply impossible to replicate. Read full blog @ goo.gl...

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2453 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your… View moreWe need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Tuesday 13th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!
  • 16.9% 1. Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents assoc Inc - Christchurch
    16.9% Complete
  • 15.6% 2. Funding for a Muriwai Bus Shelter - West Auckland
    15.6% Complete
  • 31.9% 3. No One Ever Stands Alone - South Auckland
    31.9% Complete
  • 12% 4. Khandallah Community Gardens - Wellington
    12% Complete
  • 23.6% 5. Little Sprouts Kapiti - Wellington
    23.6% Complete
1141 votes
2454 days ago

Living for the Future children's workshop

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society - Rotorua

WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 12 WHO HAVE A PARENT OR CARER WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Children can struggle with the impact of having a loved one with cancer.

A mixture of therapy and fun, this free workshop aims to provide children with tools and resources to build resilience and coping … View more
WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 12 WHO HAVE A PARENT OR CARER WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Children can struggle with the impact of having a loved one with cancer.

A mixture of therapy and fun, this free workshop aims to provide children with tools and resources to build resilience and coping skills around the impact of cancer on them and their family/whānau.

Held in Rotorua on 7 April, the workshop will be facilitated by Debbie Mills-Henry, a family therapist and play specialist, alongside Penny Parsons, a Cancer Society liaison nurse with a background in paediatric nursing.

For more information and to register, please see our website: waikato-bop.cancernz.org.nz...

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2454 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often… View more
In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they’re young.

Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV in their lifetime. Immunisation can significantly reduce HPV-related harm. Protecting all children before they’re exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

Free HPV immunisation at school or from your GP. For more info visit: www.health.govt.nz/hpv
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2454 days ago

Your kind words are priceless

The Team from Children's Day

Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...

2455 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2455 days ago

Free Yukkas

Kat from Lynmore

Free Yukka tips.
Just put them in the ground or pot and the will grow.
25 Selwyn Rd, Lynmore
Take as many as you want

Free

2455 days ago

Heaps of free family events this weekend

The Team from Children's Day

Rotorua is celebrating Children's Weekend (because one day really isn't long enough!) At Redwoods Children's Day on Sunday March 4, the free activities include forest games, storytelling, log dig, bucket fun, soundscapes, clay, paint, Taiko drumming, hut building, gymnastics, a young… View moreRotorua is celebrating Children's Weekend (because one day really isn't long enough!) At Redwoods Children's Day on Sunday March 4, the free activities include forest games, storytelling, log dig, bucket fun, soundscapes, clay, paint, Taiko drumming, hut building, gymnastics, a young artists alfresco art exhibition, and the opportunity to be on stage!

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2460 days ago

Anyone upgrading kayaks?

Samm from Ngongotaha

Is anyone planning on selling their kayaks or upgrading at all? Looking for a cheapy to play around with at the lakes with Mr 3 year old please. Or does anyone know if there’s any communal kayaks ;) please and thanks

Price: $100

2455 days ago

10 Must-Haves for Every Bedroom

Beds4U Rotorua

It is quite normal for you to be taking frequent looks around your bedroom. In the process, have you ever felt that there is a something special missing from this divine space at home?

The problem here is that it is so difficult for you to put your finger on exactly what that thing is that could… View more
It is quite normal for you to be taking frequent looks around your bedroom. In the process, have you ever felt that there is a something special missing from this divine space at home?

The problem here is that it is so difficult for you to put your finger on exactly what that thing is that could potentially add value to your bedroom. You need not panic though for when it comes to ensuring your bedroom is fitted with everything it should have such that it becomes the ideal place to unwind and relax in, we have all your bases covered. Read full blog here: goo.gl...

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2457 days ago

Over 100 Children's Day events across NZ!

The Team from Children's Day

With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2457 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View more
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
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2458 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View more
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
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2462 days ago

Books Wanted

Susan Teirney from Rotorua Sulphur City Lions Club

We are needing books again for our Annual Book Fair to be held between 4th - 6th May. We have 2 drop off points where surplus books can be left that you would like to donate.
Best Drycleaners cnr Amohau and Amohia Streets
Path to Vitality 1200 Hinemoa Street

2459 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
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