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2653 days ago

Re: Diabetes Support Groups Near You

Debbie Cunliffe from

Come and join us, don't leave it till its too late. Make the move to manage your diabetes.
INFOline 07 5713422

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2654 days ago

Council confirms ongoing support for Mudtopia

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua Lakes Council has reconfirmed its commitment to the Mudtopia mud festival, despite the potential negative impact on revenue streams for the event as a result of recent publicity.

The purchase and importation of cosmetic mud powder from South Korea, as part of a reciprocal arrangement with … View more
Rotorua Lakes Council has reconfirmed its commitment to the Mudtopia mud festival, despite the potential negative impact on revenue streams for the event as a result of recent publicity.

The purchase and importation of cosmetic mud powder from South Korea, as part of a reciprocal arrangement with the renowned Boryeong mud festival, attracted negative publicity which had increased the risk profile of the event, council’s Acting Group Manager Henry Weston told the Operations and Monitoring Committee today [Thursday, 3 August 2017].

Read the full story at bit.ly...

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2654 days ago

Are you a pie-hard fan of pies? *WIN*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner … View more
We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner announced Monday 7th August.

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2654 days ago

Free online education for mini makers and do-ers!

MindLab Kids

What's fun, free, safe and tailor-made for creative Kiwi kids? MindLabKids.com, that's what! This super online learning website is the home of home-based fun for 5-12 year-olds. Sign them up today to get their creative cogs turning, and be in to win some cool freebies! Check it out!

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2655 days ago

Support NZ Paralympians by joining Spirit of Gold Mufti Day - 8 Sept

Communications Manager from Paralympics New Zealand

Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

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Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!

Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!

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2655 days ago

Look who we've buddied up with!

Electric Kiwi

Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View more
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)

We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Check us out

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2656 days ago

Bay of Plenty residents, if you see myrtle rust…

Ministry for Primary Industries

...we recommend you don’t move myrtle species out of the area and don’t move green waste, tree prunings from myrtle species out of your property until further notice.
• Do not take green waste from myrtle species off your property as there’s the potential for it to be infectious.
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...we recommend you don’t move myrtle species out of the area and don’t move green waste, tree prunings from myrtle species out of your property until further notice.
• Do not take green waste from myrtle species off your property as there’s the potential for it to be infectious.
• Green waste from myrtle species can be composted, but not taken to a refuse centre.
• Myrtle species include ramarama, pohutukawa, bottle brush and feijoa.

If you’re unsure and require any further information, check out mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Find out more

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2656 days ago

How often do you change your sheets?

Homed

Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View more
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Take the survey

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2659 days ago

Like Fire, Diabetes Can Kill If Left Unattended

Debbie Cunliffe from

Come along to one of our groups, or contact us for details of our free Diabetes Nurse Educator Clinics in Te Puke, Hairini and Greerton.

2671 days ago

New to town?

Alex from Rotorua Central

Hi,

Is anyone else here new to Rotorua? My wife and I moved to town a couple of months ago and are keen to grow our local knowledge and social circle.

Regards,
Alex

2661 days ago

REPLACING FPP WITH STV

Reynold Neighbourly Lead from Hillcrest - Pomare

Council referred the option of replacing First-Past-the-Post (FPP) voting with Single-Transferable-Vote (STV) to the Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee. Te Tatau o Te Arawa, Lakes Community Board, Rural Community Board and the public can now provide input before Council makes its final decision… View moreCouncil referred the option of replacing First-Past-the-Post (FPP) voting with Single-Transferable-Vote (STV) to the Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee. Te Tatau o Te Arawa, Lakes Community Board, Rural Community Board and the public can now provide input before Council makes its final decision by 12 September.

FPP, where voters tick candidates, is familiar and more easily understood. But it is more likely than STV to lead to councils that do not have the support of the majority in the community. It is also more likely that greater numbers of voters will not have representation.

STV, where voters rank candidates 1, 2, 3 …, transfers votes for the least preferred candidates until all places are filled. STV is fairer because outcomes are more representative of voters’ preferences. Voters don’t need to know how preferences are allocated to get this benefit.

DHBs are required by law to use STV. Where local councils switch from FPP to STV the number of invalid votes drops from about 9 to 1.5 per cent. There will be fewer wasted votes if Council adopts STV and those elected will be more likely to have the support of a majority of voters.

I urge residents and ratepayers, and our policy advisory boards, to advise Council that STV is better able to deliver fairer representation, reflect the distinctive nature of our community, and to elect candidates that best represent our interests.

REYNOLD MACPHERSON
Rotorua

2661 days ago

Poll: Should the council be importing $90k worth of Korean mud for festival?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Rotorua Lakes Council plans to import five tonnes of South Korean mud for the first five Mudtopia Festivals, at a cost of about $90,000.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
So what do you think of the idea to import it?
## Note comments may be used in print unless you write NFP##

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Should the council be importing $90k worth of Korean mud for festival?
  • 93.2% No
    93.2% Complete
  • 6.8% Yes
    6.8% Complete
73 votes
2662 days ago

Last days to renew dog registrations

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

Council's own doggie models Mishka and Sika have been helping to remind owners to re-register their furry friends before the end of this month. Register your pooch online now at www.rotorualakescouncil.nz...

Read more about registration renewals at bit.ly...

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2662 days ago

5 of Neighbourly's quirkiest posts!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!

From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!

Did you know that you can … View more
The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!

From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!

Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.
Take a look now!

2663 days ago

Thinking to change your Mattress?

Beds4U Rotorua

We spend more than one-third of our lives in bed so choosing a comfortable mattress to rest is extremely important
Click the link below to know the best tips for buying a new Mattress.
beds4u.co.nz...

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