Ohauiti, Tauranga

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

1613 days ago

Shape your city

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Right now, the rules in our city plan make it hard to build anything other than standalone houses, so people don’t have much choice about the type and size of homes they can live in. What should duplexes, terraced houses, apartment buildings look like in the future? Help us shape the city plan … View moreRight now, the rules in our city plan make it hard to build anything other than standalone houses, so people don’t have much choice about the type and size of homes they can live in. What should duplexes, terraced houses, apartment buildings look like in the future? Help us shape the city plan rules to ensure new builds create great spaces and neighbourhoods for us all to live in.

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1613 days ago

Level 4 and 3 reminder

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Now more than ever, we need to follow the rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. So as a reminder under level 4 and 3:

🌳 Mauao is closed and that includes the base track.

🛹 Heading out for exercise or essentials? Keep a physical distance of 2m, don't put yourself or others at risk.

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Now more than ever, we need to follow the rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. So as a reminder under level 4 and 3:

🌳 Mauao is closed and that includes the base track.

🛹 Heading out for exercise or essentials? Keep a physical distance of 2m, don't put yourself or others at risk.

🌊If you are heading to the beach don't take an ATV or head out on the boat

🐛 Transfer stations are closed to the public, but will be open for commercial waste providers and existing account holders under Level 3. Non account holders can arrange a collection with a private waste service provider.

And also:

💩 Your dog’s poo, pick it up.

We are not quite there yet. Be respectful of others and the spaces that we share.

Stay safe, stay home and be kind.

1615 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

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1613 days ago

ANZAC day rubbish collections

Communications from Tauranga City Council

All rubbish and recycling collections will go ahead as usual on Anzac Day, Monday 27 April.

If you’re in the mood to get crafting and reuse some pieces of recycling - there are some great Anzac related DIY ideas. Like these milk bottle and egg cartons poppies.

Find some more cool ideas at … View more
All rubbish and recycling collections will go ahead as usual on Anzac Day, Monday 27 April.

If you’re in the mood to get crafting and reuse some pieces of recycling - there are some great Anzac related DIY ideas. Like these milk bottle and egg cartons poppies.

Find some more cool ideas at www.standatdawn.com... and Refill NZ

Photocredits: YMC and Tricia Preston

1613 days ago

Can you shop for your garden in Level 3?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours and gardeners, here's what you can and can't do for your garden next week. Plus, always check with your local garden centres to see what they're doing too.

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1615 days ago

Please share an ANZAC story with us Bay of Plenty...

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Dear Bay of Plenty - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this … View more
Dear Bay of Plenty - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special day on Neighbourly below. It could be a story of a member in your family who served - or perhaps the way you and your family celebrate ANZAC Day each year. (It might even be a photo of your freshly baked can't be-beaten ANZAC cookies).

We also invite you to take part in Stand at Dawn and join us at 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April. Stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand with us and take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.

1613 days ago

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View more
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
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1614 days ago

Awanuiārangi COVID-19 Update!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Whakatāne Campus

Tēnā koutou katoa. Given the circumstances regarding COVID-19, teaching and delivery of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi programmes will differ from normal over the coming weeks or months.

We will keep staff, students and our wider community updated on this as best we … View more
Whakatāne Campus

Tēnā koutou katoa. Given the circumstances regarding COVID-19, teaching and delivery of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi programmes will differ from normal over the coming weeks or months.

We will keep staff, students and our wider community updated on this as best we can.

We urge students to please stay enrolled. Studylink payments of allowances and loans will continue as normal.

Follow our facebook page and visit our COVID-19 webpage to keep updated. We appreciate your patience.

Ngā manaakitanga, keep safe.
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1614 days ago

We're keen to hear about your health care

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.

1615 days ago

Flood protection bylaws are changing

Bay Of Plenty District Council

The Flood Protection & Drainage Bylaws protect our people and our properties.

In line with government requirements, these now need updating. Changes have been proposed which may affect the way you’re allowed to use your land. Keep up to date and have your say.
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1620 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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1622 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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1616 days ago

Skin cancer consultations are still available

Bethlehem Skin Clinic

Dr Amy Stanway, a trained medical physician and qualified specialist medical and surgical dermatologist, is available for remote consultations by phone, email and video conference during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Skin cancer can affect people of any age, including children so if you notice any one … View more
Dr Amy Stanway, a trained medical physician and qualified specialist medical and surgical dermatologist, is available for remote consultations by phone, email and video conference during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Skin cancer can affect people of any age, including children so if you notice any one of the following changes on your skin, you should have it checked by a dermatologist:

- A new mole or freckle that hasn't always been there
- A change in the look of an old mole or freckle
- A new feeling in a skin lesion, for example, tenderness or an itch
- A spot on your skin that looks different to other moles and skin spots
- A spot or lesion that won't heal properly.

For more information, or to request an appointment visit us.
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1628 days ago

A reward for taking the lockdown seriously.

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

We're sure that, if we keep on behaving ourselves, we'll be able to flee the coop before too long & that conviviality & cuddles will replace coronavirus.
With that in mind, we have planned our next wonderful winery tour to Hawke's' Bay.
Travel with us through the … View more
We're sure that, if we keep on behaving ourselves, we'll be able to flee the coop before too long & that conviviality & cuddles will replace coronavirus.
With that in mind, we have planned our next wonderful winery tour to Hawke's' Bay.
Travel with us through the verdant countryside & treat your palate to that voluptuous Red you have never savoured before, a classy White, a wine style you didn't know existed.
Time to cater to your Epicurean self again & to live "La Vie en Rose". (Maybe that needs an accent.)
And for those who usually travel overseas it's time to spend domestically & to help the economy get back on track quickly.
Please refer to:
smore.com/pav64-hawke-s-bay-winery-tour

1620 days ago

Dogs & Rubbish bags

Lyn from Welcome Bay

We don’t put our rubbish bags out on the eve of collection as, if we do, wandering dogs strew the bag’s contents near & far.
With this in mind, my husband put out our bag this morning after breakfast. To no avail! A middle-aged gentleman ( though that may be a misnomer) with an … View more
We don’t put our rubbish bags out on the eve of collection as, if we do, wandering dogs strew the bag’s contents near & far.
With this in mind, my husband put out our bag this morning after breakfast. To no avail! A middle-aged gentleman ( though that may be a misnomer) with an unleashed dog exited Waipuna Park & the dog immediately enthusiastically ripped our bag up. As usual, the contents were strewn everywhere. We did appreciate that the owner re-bagged our rubbish.
When challenged about why his dog was not on a leash, the owner said it did not have to be restrained & that only dangerous dogs needed to be so.
Paul ( husband) asked if the owner had read the Tauranga City website about such things & he replied that he had.
We quite accept that the owner may have read the website, but would suggest that he accompanies some littlies while they are on home-schooling this week & practises some Reading Comprehension exercises, as reading involves not only deciphering script, but also understanding what is read.
The Tauranga City website clearly states areas that can be used for “exercise off leash”, but just as clearly says that dogs should be on leash “on any footpath…or road berm”. It also has much to say about dogs that are nuisances, whether they be big or small.
We would suggest that those running the city pound would sometimes wait at exits of parks & give warnings to those leaving without their dogs being leashed. Second warning would involve a fine & the third a stay in the pound (though that seems harsh for any canine victims of negligent owners).

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