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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2458 days ago

Oliver called up for Games

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Northern Outlook

North Canterbury mountainbiker Ben Oliver will compete at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April

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2459 days ago

24-hour shear-a-thon

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Northern Outlook

Mark Herlihy is organising a 24-hour shear-a-thon to raise money and awareness for mental health.

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2459 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View more
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
Find out more

2459 days ago

Get 10% Discount on HEALTHY Cookies!!

Justine's Cookies

Whether you have dietary restrictions or are you just super active, health-conscious or hungry, we have the perfect healthy cookie for you. You can try them now with our 10% discount exclusively for Neighbourly members!

Our cookies are Ultra Low Carb, High in Protein, Calcium and Fibre, Wheat, … View more
Whether you have dietary restrictions or are you just super active, health-conscious or hungry, we have the perfect healthy cookie for you. You can try them now with our 10% discount exclusively for Neighbourly members!

Our cookies are Ultra Low Carb, High in Protein, Calcium and Fibre, Wheat, Gluten, and Sugar-Free. They make a great on the go snack!

Use the online promo code for 10% Discount: “Neighbourly
Order now for 10% off!

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2459 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
2460 days ago

Plasterers required

Kiri from Rangiora

I need a reasonable plasterer to fill some small holes from an electrician please in Rangiora

2460 days ago

Have you registered your event?

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Register your Neighbours Day event before March 9 and you'll go into the draw to win a $200 prezzy card to help with your event! Visit: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

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2460 days ago

'Age Concerns Everyone' Conference 2018

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View more
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...

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2460 days ago

Schools close for the day

Reporter Northern Outlook

Are you a parent who has been affected by school closures in North Canterbury today? How has it affected your plans? Do you think the decision was justified/made too early/something else? Let us know in the comments below. (Comments may be used in print)

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2460 days ago

Poll: How's your summer been?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.

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How's your summer been?
  • 37.1% This summer has been a winner.
    37.1% Complete
  • 48.9% We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
    48.9% Complete
  • 10% It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
    10% Complete
  • 4.1% Summer? What summer?
    4.1% Complete
1336 votes
2461 days ago

TSB Mobile Mortgage Manager

TSB

If you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March… View moreIf you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March 2018. Find out more

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2474 days ago

Christchurch the pothole capital of New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Nearly seven years since the earthquakes and despite millions of dollars spent on road repairs, Christchurch appears to be the pothole capital of New Zealand.

Last year, the Christchurch City Council received 994 complaints about potholes, spent over $525,000 fixing more than 19,000 (about $27 … View more
Nearly seven years since the earthquakes and despite millions of dollars spent on road repairs, Christchurch appears to be the pothole capital of New Zealand.

Last year, the Christchurch City Council received 994 complaints about potholes, spent over $525,000 fixing more than 19,000 (about $27 each) and paid out $2000 in compensation for vehicle damage.

Wellington City Council spent $12,782 repairing 394 potholes in the last financial year, and Dunedin City Council spent $27,000 identifying and repairing 4500 potholes. Further south, Invercargill City Council spent about $60,000.

2461 days ago

Ex-Cyclone Gita weather hits New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

States of emergency have been declared in Christchurch, Nelson-Tasman , Selwyn, Grey, Buller, Westland, and Taranaki on Tuesday as ex-Cyclone Gita bears down on the country.

Follow the latest updates on Stuff.co.nz and Press.co.nz

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