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The largest all weather indoor entertainment centre in New Zealand is set to open its doors right here in Rotorua!!
So no longer will you have to worry about the kids driving you mad at home on rainy days- brilliant!
It officially opens on November 26.
Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
… View moreRed Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...
Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.
11 days ago I posted a request for musicians to play at a lunch I was hosting to celebrate the end of diabetes awareness week. The lunch wasn't a grand affair, we had no celebs join us but I did have two responses to my request. Thank you Paul Metcalfe and friend for taking time out of your … View more11 days ago I posted a request for musicians to play at a lunch I was hosting to celebrate the end of diabetes awareness week. The lunch wasn't a grand affair, we had no celebs join us but I did have two responses to my request. Thank you Paul Metcalfe and friend for taking time out of your busy working day as a builder to come along and support our efforts. Thank you to others from local schools who also offered.
I would also like to add that now is a great time to get your diabetes under control and before the silly season starts! We all know what its like "I'll just have one...." and then hey presto its January 13th and you have put on 2-3kg which you can't budge. Talk to us now about mindful eating in diabetes - 07 5713422
Debbie
Diabetes Nurse
Diabetes HELP Tauranga
Hi neighbours,
With just a month until Christmas, we at the Rotorua Review have decided to get into the Christmas spirit by going on the hunt for the city's best Christmas tree.
Let's be honest, the city's public tree last year left little to be inspired by.
The council has … View moreHi neighbours,
With just a month until Christmas, we at the Rotorua Review have decided to get into the Christmas spirit by going on the hunt for the city's best Christmas tree.
Let's be honest, the city's public tree last year left little to be inspired by.
The council has promised to spruce it up this year, but we feel the best trees are probably the ones you guys all have in your own homes.
And it Doesn't have to be a traditional tree- we'd be keen for people to think outside the box.
In Hamilton they run a competition every year called Trees of the Meteor with people making trees out of all types of materials.
The 2014 winners made their tree out of badminton shuttlecocks and was an absolute stunner.
So get your creative decorating caps and send us your photos.
* To enter email a high resolution photo (1MB or more) to nicola.brennan@fairfaxmedia.co.nz by December 15.
We will run people's photos each week in the lead up to our last issue this year in the paper, on Neighbourly and Facebook.
A winner will be determined by a combination of public and Rotorua Review staff votes and will receive a $50 Prezzy card.
Hi neighbours,
Here's the latest in the ongoing saga involving allegations of bias and improper influence during the Rotorua election.
Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
The SPCA and NZ Companion Animal Council would like to know about your animal's experiences with fireworks in order to better understand the impact that they may have. Please help in this important research by taking the time to fill in the survey online here: www.surveymonkey.com...
The … View moreThe SPCA and NZ Companion Animal Council would like to know about your animal's experiences with fireworks in order to better understand the impact that they may have. Please help in this important research by taking the time to fill in the survey online here: www.surveymonkey.com...
The survey will be available until the 30th of November. Please share with your friends and family and encourage them to help too!
Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC.
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View moreConstruction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
Has anyone else had a power cut around 10am today? I'm on Duncan street and I can't tell if I'm an isolated event or if other people have power outages. It's still out half an hour later.
Get inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it … View moreGet inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it off or show it on your phone!) and we’ll give you your choice of The Range 2018 testpot colour 60ml FREE! Offer valid until 30 November 2016.
Hi,
I have a washing machine that is needing to be taken for recycling, anyone wanting to pick it up and add to there load?
Next week is Diabetes Awareness week and Diabetes HELP Tauranga and the Blind Foundation, as part of their EYES ON DIABETES MINI EXPO, are hosting a light lunch for some VIP's (long-standing members).
We have approached a number of local entertainers but sadly have not been able to find … View moreNext week is Diabetes Awareness week and Diabetes HELP Tauranga and the Blind Foundation, as part of their EYES ON DIABETES MINI EXPO, are hosting a light lunch for some VIP's (long-standing members).
We have approached a number of local entertainers but sadly have not been able to find someone to provide some background music & provide about 30 mins entertainment to about 40 older adults. Can you help, or do you know someone who can?
Please ring our INFOLine for more details 07 5713422
Next week is World Diabetes Week and Diabetes HELP Tauranga is inviting everyone to come down to the Blind Foundation Mon - Thursday, 10-2pm 14-17th November to find out more about the disease. Currently 1 in every 2 people with type two diabetes are undiagnosed. Come and talk to us at our EYES ON… View moreNext week is World Diabetes Week and Diabetes HELP Tauranga is inviting everyone to come down to the Blind Foundation Mon - Thursday, 10-2pm 14-17th November to find out more about the disease. Currently 1 in every 2 people with type two diabetes are undiagnosed. Come and talk to us at our EYES ON DIABETES MINI EXPO to find out more.
Ring our INFOLine 07 5713422 for free diabetes information-advice and support and to speak to a diabetes nurse.
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