Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

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2676 days ago

Focus on science and technology at new Rotorua school

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

HI neighbours,
A new charter school to be opened in Rotorua with focus on science, technology, engineering and maths.
Read more in the link below.
What do you think about this idea?
#Note comments may be used in print unless you write NFP##

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2684 days ago

3 years of BookaBach hell

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Residents of Sloane Ave, Tihiotonga, say living in the midst of five short term rental properties available for booking on websites such as Bookabach and Air B&B is becoming too much to bear.

The outraged residents all have similar stories about excessive drinking, partying, … View more
Hi neighbours,
Residents of Sloane Ave, Tihiotonga, say living in the midst of five short term rental properties available for booking on websites such as Bookabach and Air B&B is becoming too much to bear.

The outraged residents all have similar stories about excessive drinking, partying, noise, bad language and the road suddenly full of cars.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think needs to be done to solve this issue?
##Note comments could be used in print unless you write NFP##

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2676 days ago

Curious to learn more about building your own home?

The Team from Jennian Homes

Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid… View more
Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises when designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Book in for a spot while they're still available! We'd love to see you there.
Register now

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2677 days ago

You're Probably Not Rotating Your Mattress Often Enough!

Beds4U Rotorua

The main purpose of rotating a mattress is to keep the mattress from wearing unevenly, which can affect your quality of sleep. Caring for a mattress properly is essential to keeping it like new for as long as possible. With the cost of a mattress, it's important to perform proper maintenance … View moreThe main purpose of rotating a mattress is to keep the mattress from wearing unevenly, which can affect your quality of sleep. Caring for a mattress properly is essential to keeping it like new for as long as possible. With the cost of a mattress, it's important to perform proper maintenance to keep it plush and comfortable. Check this post to know How Often Should You Rotate Your Mattress?
beds4u.co.nz...

2677 days ago

Curious about electric vehicles?

Meridian Energy

We invited a member of the Neighbourly team to give an electric car a go for a couple of weeks. Find out what Sarah learnt about city living with an 'EV' and what our plans are for our staff fleet over the next few months! Learn more

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2678 days ago

Rotorua Lakes Council is borrowing up

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

HI Neighbours,
Unforseen costs, increases in capital works and repairs from storms were some of the reasons given for Rotorua Lakes Council incurring more debt.
READ MORE in the link below.

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2678 days ago

Didn’t get your enrolment update pack in the mail?

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! If you haven't received your enrolment update pack, you may not be enrolled to vote in the General Election. Make sure you're ready to vote! Enrol, check, or update your details now. Find out more

2680 days ago

Fun video-based challenges for kids

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create! Learn more

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2682 days ago

Rotorua Swap Meet and Car Show

Neville from Kawaha Point

Sunday 9th July is the Rotorua Vintage Car Club's 37th annual Swap Meet and Car Show. Clean out your garage and bring it along to sell or if you have an old and interesting car bring it along to our Car Show. Well worth a look and a cheap day out.

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2682 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2683 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2683 days ago

Poll: Would you take your pet to work?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours, this Friday is take your pets to work day.
Purina is encouraging people to get involved and involved their furry friends in their work for the day.
What do you think of this idea? Will you be doing it?

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Would you take your pet to work?
  • 50% It's great idea, but I won't be doing it
    50% Complete
  • 10% It's a great idea, and I'm getting involved
    10% Complete
  • 40% It's a terrible idea
    40% Complete
20 votes
2683 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2684 days ago

When Did You Last Replace Your Mattress?

Beds4U Rotorua

In total, you spend about one-third of your life on your mattress, so it plays a big part in your general health and well-being, not to mention your day-to-day energy levels, alertness, and mood. That’s why it’s important to look for signs that it may be old and tired and once you spot these … View moreIn total, you spend about one-third of your life on your mattress, so it plays a big part in your general health and well-being, not to mention your day-to-day energy levels, alertness, and mood. That’s why it’s important to look for signs that it may be old and tired and once you spot these signs, you should really change your mattress. To read the full post click on the attached link..

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2684 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
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