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389 days ago

Tell us your Waikato Giving Story...

The Team from Momentum Waikato

You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a… View more
You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a better Waikato for everyone, forever’.

We are building a culture of generosity in the Waikato and we’re keen to hear and understand what motivates you to be generous.

Please share your perspective and vision by telling us how living-in-the-Waikato shapes your generosity and how giving back creates change in the Waikato.
Tell us now

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390 days ago

Happy Halloween, Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

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As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle Deal with Unlimited Fibre from just $45/month www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
3. Get a $250 credit at Contact Energy! www.powercompare.co.nz...

Stay connected with NZ Compare to keep up with the latest competitions, deals, and treats. Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween filled with fun, treats, and a touch of magic!

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391 days ago

Fancy a bike adventure in the Kaimanawa Range?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A new high-flying tourism offering has opened, featuring stunning views of the central North Island more than a mile above sea level.

But getting Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures (KAA) off the ground has been no easy task for Taupō’s Orr family who have built one of the most remote trails in New … View more
A new high-flying tourism offering has opened, featuring stunning views of the central North Island more than a mile above sea level.

But getting Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures (KAA) off the ground has been no easy task for Taupō’s Orr family who have built one of the most remote trails in New Zealand - the spectacularly scenic Kaimanawa Descent mountain bike track.

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391 days ago

‘The Maverick’ Russell loves a challenge

Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village

At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day… View more
At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day of September, come rain, shine or blustering gale, Russell set off from his home at Ryman Healthcare’s Greenlane village to walk to the top of the iconic mountain set in the heart of Cornwall Park.

The idea also coincided with Ryman Healthcare’s annual Walking for Wellness challenge, which this year aptly had an Everest theme.

Watch Russell's story and click to read the full story.

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391 days ago

Break the Sound Barrier with bounse

Bounse

Book your Free hearing check up today by calling 0800 45 70 35. Just as innovation led to jet planes breaking the sound barrier and redefining aviation, bounse aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of hearing care.

Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Hamilton is your launchpad to … View more
Book your Free hearing check up today by calling 0800 45 70 35. Just as innovation led to jet planes breaking the sound barrier and redefining aviation, bounse aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of hearing care.

Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Hamilton is your launchpad to overcoming hearing loss and auditory processing challenges. Together, let’s break the sound barrier and turn mumbles into memories!

Book your Free hearing check today by calling 0800 45 70 35.
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392 days ago

Smooth your skin with NZ House & Garden

NZ House and Garden

Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their… View more
Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their skin felt smoother after four weeks’ use*.

Every issue of NZ House & Garden is filled with inspirational homes and gardens, as well as sumptuous food, lifestyle features, shopping trends, and much more.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden

*T&Cs apply. The offer applies to one and two year subscriptions only.
Subscribe now

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394 days ago

Time to PLAY PrizeMe!

The Team from NZ Compare

PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
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PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set a Price Alert!
3. Winners will be drawn weekly! 

*A Price Alert will let you know when an item has reached the right price for buying! Perfect for keeping an eye on Black Friday deals.

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398 days ago

Poll: Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?

Type NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?
  • 19.9% Yes, I use them a lot
    19.9% Complete
  • 47.9% No, I don't look at them
    47.9% Complete
  • 31.1% Occasionally they are helpful
    31.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2096 votes
396 days ago

‘Absolutely fabulous’ recognition from Aged Advisor

Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by … View more
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.

Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.

Click to read more.

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397 days ago

How do you find Taupō's rental market?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A Taupō real estate agent has described the rental situation in the district as “desperate” with a property manager saying rents in the region have gone up 20% in the last two years.

Agents and property managers said factors leading to the rental shortage include an influx of power station … View more
A Taupō real estate agent has described the rental situation in the district as “desperate” with a property manager saying rents in the region have gone up 20% in the last two years.

Agents and property managers said factors leading to the rental shortage include an influx of power station project workers, holiday homes either left empty or used for short-term accommodation, and a shortage of medium to low rent properties.

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397 days ago

Generosity makes change when built on trust and capability

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Kelvyn Eglinton reflects on this time as CEO of Momentum Waikato...

As the Waikato Regional Theatre rises out of the ground, the regional endowment fund approaches $44million while supporting an ever-growing range of causes, and Tirohanga Houchen Wellbeing Space begins delivering services to the… View more
Kelvyn Eglinton reflects on this time as CEO of Momentum Waikato...

As the Waikato Regional Theatre rises out of the ground, the regional endowment fund approaches $44million while supporting an ever-growing range of causes, and Tirohanga Houchen Wellbeing Space begins delivering services to the community, I have been asked to reflect on which of Momentum Waikato’s achievements I am most proud of from my six years as its CEO.

My sense of satisfaction is not simply about the specific projects. It comes from seeing what is possible when a whole bunch of people are mobilised by the belief that philanthropy done differently can create real positive change for our community.

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397 days ago

What's your favourite Christmas dish?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. … View moreDear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by October 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.

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397 days ago

Momentum’s menu of smart giving option...

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Do you want to support charitable social and environmental work in the Waikato in a way that has an effective and ongoing impact?

Momentum Waikato, your local community foundation, is growing a range of philanthropic investment funds entrusted to us by community groups, social enterprises and … View more
Do you want to support charitable social and environmental work in the Waikato in a way that has an effective and ongoing impact?

Momentum Waikato, your local community foundation, is growing a range of philanthropic investment funds entrusted to us by community groups, social enterprises and local champions.

Donations to these invested ‘nest eggs’ diversify and increase the income streams they provide for charities doing important frontline work across the region.

No matter how much or how often you donate, your gift will keep on giving back to your community.
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398 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View moreDon’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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401 days ago

Best Shows to Stream this Labour Long Weekend!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?

If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!

PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers … View more
Hello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?

If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!

PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering FREE streaming subscriptions! Let's dive in!

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