Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

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2169 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

2170 days ago

My cancer fight

Alex from Rotorua Central

Follow my cancer fight and journey here. Shares as appreciated as donations. m.facebook.com...

2171 days ago

Christmas Display - Christmas Lights Trail

Graham from Owhata

This Christmas, Victory Church Rotorua - 39 Old Taupo Road, have entered the 'The Professionals Christmas and New Year Lights Spectacular'. It kicks off this Friday and we are really excited about it. Lots of hard work and commitment has gone into it, but the display is going to be … View moreThis Christmas, Victory Church Rotorua - 39 Old Taupo Road, have entered the 'The Professionals Christmas and New Year Lights Spectacular'. It kicks off this Friday and we are really excited about it. Lots of hard work and commitment has gone into it, but the display is going to be amazing.
Along with the lights and decorations, there will be additional extras so that the atmosphere is warm and inviting such as live music and entertainment, hot chocolate and goodies, baking and more.
Its going to be an awesome family atmosphere.

You are all very welcome to come along and support us.

The weekends festivities are going to continue with a concert on Saturday night at 7pm by awesome bands from Hamilton.

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2171 days ago

Health Warning Issued for Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu because of the presence of blooms of potentially toxic blue-green algae.

Contact with water affected by blooms of blue-green algae can cause asthma and hayfever attacks in some individuals. Contact with the blue-green algae … View more
Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu because of the presence of blooms of potentially toxic blue-green algae.

Contact with water affected by blooms of blue-green algae can cause asthma and hayfever attacks in some individuals. Contact with the blue-green algae can also cause skin rashes, stomach upsets, and in some cases neurological effects such as tingling around the mouth, headaches, breathing difficulties and visual problems.

The health warnings mean that people should avoid any activity which involves contact with the water in Lake Okaro or Lake Rotoehu. For more information visit www.toiteora.govt.nz...

2171 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2172 days ago

Neighbours Day Roadshow - we were in you neighbourhood!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Catching up with our road trip posts! On Thursday we started in Taupo, at the Lake Taupo Hospice, check out their BBQ themed cookie invites! What an incredible idea, and a great bunch! We scooted up to Rotorua and heard all about the community led work going on Eastside Pest Free with Mary! And … View moreCatching up with our road trip posts! On Thursday we started in Taupo, at the Lake Taupo Hospice, check out their BBQ themed cookie invites! What an incredible idea, and a great bunch! We scooted up to Rotorua and heard all about the community led work going on Eastside Pest Free with Mary! And found some old school neighbours day flyers, and even badges from the original neighbours day!

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2172 days ago

Hamilton Impact

Graham from Owhata

Come on out to this family concert featuring bands from Hamilton. Drug/alcohol/smoke free event and family friendly. Also take in the amazing Christmas displays and family friendly atmosphere. Its gonna be happening.
This Saturday 1st Dec, 39 Old Taupo Road at 7pm.
Just follow the sights, sounds … View more
Come on out to this family concert featuring bands from Hamilton. Drug/alcohol/smoke free event and family friendly. Also take in the amazing Christmas displays and family friendly atmosphere. Its gonna be happening.
This Saturday 1st Dec, 39 Old Taupo Road at 7pm.
Just follow the sights, sounds and smells of hot chocolate.

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2172 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2173 days ago

Sending Love - Christmas cards for those who are alone at Christmas

Grey Power Rotorua

Sending Love (see their website and Facebook page) is again coordinating the collecting, messaging and delivery of Christmas cards to residents of rest homes. Grey Power Rotorua is hosting one of their dropboxes, at our office, which collects donations of cards - both commercial and home made - … View moreSending Love (see their website and Facebook page) is again coordinating the collecting, messaging and delivery of Christmas cards to residents of rest homes. Grey Power Rotorua is hosting one of their dropboxes, at our office, which collects donations of cards - both commercial and home made - for this initiative, to be delivered in Rotorua.

We can accept donations of cards until December 8th, AND are hosting 2 sessions for writing personal messages into the cards donated:

Thursday 6th December 10am to 2pm at the Age Concern rooms at 1333 Eruera St (behind Spotlight at the lower end of Eruera St towards Kmart), and
Friday 7th December 10am - 2pm at our own building, right behind Age Concern, also 1333 Eruera St.

We have cards and pens, and 60 suggested greetings in case you are a bit stumped ... come along and help send the love !!

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2174 days ago

Help me fight cancer.

Alex from Rotorua Central

I have been diagnosed with advanced cancer and am determined to fight it. Any support would be greatly appreciated and put to good use.❤️ givealittle.co.nz...

2173 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2174 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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