Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

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2347 days ago

Re: WOW, I WISH I'D BEEN ON A DESMOND PROGRAM EARLIER

Debbie Cunliffe from

Don't be one of those people who keeps putting off getting on top of your type two diabetes.

Left too long diabetes will kill you.

Now we think that's a pretty good reason to come along to our FREE DESMOND Program!

TEXT DESMOND to 0278 830 158 and make a plan to live a longer … View more
Don't be one of those people who keeps putting off getting on top of your type two diabetes.

Left too long diabetes will kill you.

Now we think that's a pretty good reason to come along to our FREE DESMOND Program!

TEXT DESMOND to 0278 830 158 and make a plan to live a longer healthier life!

Free

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2377 days ago

Polar fleece donations wanted

Annette from Rotorua Central

Hi everyone, I have been making scarves, beanies and fingerless gloves for the homeless, i was going to leave them in places around town but my neice suggested "Love Soup" so far I have donated 20 sets of scarves and beanies and 10 pairs of fingerless gloves. i have run out of polar … View moreHi everyone, I have been making scarves, beanies and fingerless gloves for the homeless, i was going to leave them in places around town but my neice suggested "Love Soup" so far I have donated 20 sets of scarves and beanies and 10 pairs of fingerless gloves. i have run out of polar fleece and I am looking for donations so I can keep making thses for our local needy Please if you can help it would be greatly appriciated

2348 days ago

Your guide to ACC levy invoices - get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View more
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.

Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.

If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.

Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Check your details

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2348 days ago

German beer steiner

Elaine from Springfield - Tihiotonga

Pottery mug with metal flip lid

Price: $20

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2348 days ago

Second hand carpet x 3

Andrew from Springfield - Tihiotonga

Three pieces of used carpet, two about 3 x 3 metres (one oatmeal colour and one light grass green colour) and about 1 x 3 metres (oatmeal colour). All with some light stains. Could be suitable for a sleep out or small room. All free to pickup from Springfield region. If not gone by Wednesday … View moreThree pieces of used carpet, two about 3 x 3 metres (one oatmeal colour and one light grass green colour) and about 1 x 3 metres (oatmeal colour). All with some light stains. Could be suitable for a sleep out or small room. All free to pickup from Springfield region. If not gone by Wednesday will go to the dump.

Free

2349 days ago

My daughter is fundraising - can you help?

Jo from Rotorua Central

My daughter is fundraising to get to Spain with her Spanish class, she has $6000 to raise, and we have $2000 to go, with 3 months to go - my friend has set up a give-a-little page - I hope you don't mind me sharing it here
givealittle.co.nz...

2349 days ago

Used wooden panels for sale

Glenda from Rotorua Central

7 lattice + 9 wood & lattice
180 x 180
Plus wooden gate 170 H x 155
Wanted it all taken as a lot

Price: $50

2351 days ago

Last chance to nominate for the 2018 Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.

Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2364 days ago

Be Aware

Debby from Rotorua Central

Hi neighbors I would just like to make you aware to be careful of people who say they do chimney sweeps. I got a guy around off a post of here paid $55.00 then three weeks later had a lounge full of smoke and thought we had something in the chimney. I had to get another chimney sweep out who is an… View moreHi neighbors I would just like to make you aware to be careful of people who say they do chimney sweeps. I got a guy around off a post of here paid $55.00 then three weeks later had a lounge full of smoke and thought we had something in the chimney. I had to get another chimney sweep out who is an ex firefighter and turns out it hadn't been cleaned at all just had a brush down it. So in all has cost $120 and could have been a disaster. So just be careful of muppets

2352 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2352 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2352 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2354 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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