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2194 days ago

HI Neighbours. My name is Michael and Im here to help you with your electrical needs.

Michael Dent from Kinetic Electrical Rotorua

Hello Neighbour, my name is Michael Dent, I'm a local Electrician living in your area. Our vans are the ones with the distinctive swirl on the side. I'm hoping you may have seen us working in your area!!

We specialise in residential, commercial and rural repairs and installations. We … View more
Hello Neighbour, my name is Michael Dent, I'm a local Electrician living in your area. Our vans are the ones with the distinctive swirl on the side. I'm hoping you may have seen us working in your area!!

We specialise in residential, commercial and rural repairs and installations. We would love to help with any electrical work you may have, large or small. Whether its new lighting in the home or office, ventilation systems, extra power points or complete home or office design and installation.

We are 100% locally owned but have the backing and support of a well-established National Brand (Kinetic Electrical). We now have more than 70 electricians across New Zealand. Our size and our reputation ensures we deliver quality solutions at reasonable prices.

It’s not too late to get those 2016 ideas and projects finished (or at least underway) so give us a call. HI Neighbours. My name is Boris and Im here to help you with your electrical needs.To get in touch you can contact me via Neighbourly, call me, or send an email.

Mobile: 021 954016
Email: michael.dent@kinetic-electric.co.nz
Website: www.kinetic...
Learn More

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2194 days ago

Poll: Do you clean your reusable bags?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.

ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.

"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View more
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.

ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.

"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."

Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here

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Do you clean your reusable bags?
  • 37.7% Yes
    37.7% Complete
  • 56.3% No
    56.3% Complete
  • 6% I don't own reusable bags
    6% Complete
1662 votes
2197 days ago

Learn how to fly fish!

Gavin Corbett from Rotorua Anglers Association

Learn the basics of Fly Fishing with the Rotorua Anglers Association “A to Z of Fly Fishing” class.

Master the two basic casting techniques needed to put your fly where the fish are.
• Understanding trout habitat. The two different techniques for stream and lake fishing.
• Learn … View more
Learn the basics of Fly Fishing with the Rotorua Anglers Association “A to Z of Fly Fishing” class.

Master the two basic casting techniques needed to put your fly where the fish are.
• Understanding trout habitat. The two different techniques for stream and lake fishing.
• Learn the three most successful flies for Rotorua trout fishing.
• Learn when and where to go fishing. Rotorua’s Hot Spots.

Course Fee. $120.00

All rods, reels and equipment needed for the duration of the course are supplied free of charge, or you can bring your own fishing gear if you prefer.

Next full weekend course, Saturday, Sunday, 24th and 25th November, at the Rotorua Anglers Association, Pererika St, Rotorua.

All Enquiries, Gavin Corbett 021 2263978 - corbettgavin@gmail.co.nz - www.rotoruaanglers.org.nz
Enrol now!

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2197 days ago

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Before Christmas!

Debbie Cunliffe from

Join our free, one day program and learn everything you need to manage your diabetes during the festive season. Avoid putting on weight and keep healthy ready for 2019!!
E:info@diabeteshelp.org.nz

Free

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2197 days ago

Create the purr-fect pet project this weekend

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Hi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! … View moreHi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2198 days ago

Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day!

Subway New Zealand

Hey Bay of Plenty!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local … View more
Hey Bay of Plenty!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Bay of Plenty. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Find out more!

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2201 days ago

Are you hoping to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or … View more
Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even managed to have a chat?

To find out when and where you need to be to have the best chance of seeing Harry and Meghan, click here for our detailed tour breakdown.

For the latest on the royals' visit, click here.

Share your thoughts on the royal tour and your plans for meeting our special visitors in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2198 days ago

Garage Sale

Gwen from Owhata

We are moving to another city so we are having a garage sale.
Some of the items for sale are : 8 seater square dining table and chairs, sofas, coffee tables, clothes, shoes and other household items. We will put balloons on the letterbox. Starts 7.30am Saturday 3rd November, Robinson Ave, Holdens … View more
We are moving to another city so we are having a garage sale.
Some of the items for sale are : 8 seater square dining table and chairs, sofas, coffee tables, clothes, shoes and other household items. We will put balloons on the letterbox. Starts 7.30am Saturday 3rd November, Robinson Ave, Holdens Bay, Rotorua.

Negotiable

2200 days ago

"Are we a moral Society?"

Alex from Ngongotaha

Invitation to special seminar by Bishop Richard Randerson on the subject:
“Are we a Moral Society?” at St Luke’s Anglican Church Saturday 3 November, starting 3.30pm
($5 per person).

Bishop Richard will also join us for our Founders Dinner Saturday Night and preach at 8am & 10am Sunday… View more
Invitation to special seminar by Bishop Richard Randerson on the subject:
“Are we a Moral Society?” at St Luke’s Anglican Church Saturday 3 November, starting 3.30pm
($5 per person).

Bishop Richard will also join us for our Founders Dinner Saturday Night and preach at 8am & 10am Sunday 4 November. All Welcome.
RSVP to Alex 027301 0795 or alexcz@xtra.co.nz

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2198 days ago

Get your white ribbons ready - this month is all about Violence Prevention + Awareness 🏳️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to … View more
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.

Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!

#NSNZviolenceawareness

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2199 days ago

Love gardening? You'll love this!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Bay of Plenty - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Bay of Plenty gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across the whole region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and … View more
Hey Bay of Plenty - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Bay of Plenty gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across the whole region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Join now

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2199 days ago

Your official local hero

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Collecting the world's kauri species has led Omanawa farmer-turned-orchardist Graham Dyer to some of the Pacific's most remote spots, and he has been recognised as a Kiwibank Local Hero 2018 medal recipient for the Bay of Plenty region. Read his story here.

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2199 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2207 days ago

IT help and support

Todd from Rotorua Central

Hi everyone!

My name is Todd, I am currently a student at Toi Ohomai completing my bachelor of computing. I would like to offer my skills and services to the wider public, whether you need basic troubleshooting, lessons or something more complex I'm happy to help :-)

2200 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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