Lake Matahina, Whakatane

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!

1816 days ago

Passionate about health care?

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Study nursing!

Meet Aroha Ruha (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) who was named the 2018 joint winner of the national Young Nurse of the Year Award. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO) annual award celebrates nursing at an excellent level and recognises that recipients have reached a high level in … View more
Study nursing!

Meet Aroha Ruha (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) who was named the 2018 joint winner of the national Young Nurse of the Year Award. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO) annual award celebrates nursing at an excellent level and recognises that recipients have reached a high level in their everyday work.

Aroha graduated in 2017 from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi with her nursing degree and is now a practice nurse at Kawerau Medical Centre. Click here to hear her story!
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1817 days ago

National Gardening Week: Flower Power

Yates Gardener

The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019

To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seedsView more
The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019

To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds from Yates flower range including flowers for colour & bees.

We’re also on the search for Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019, the lucky winner will become a Yates Kid Ambassador for one year and win a family trip for four, to Hawaii. Entries close 6th October.
T's & C's apply.
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1818 days ago

Have you passed "inheritance" on to your kids?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

1818 days ago

Prepared For Anything - October 1st to 31st ⚠️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ … View more
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ go bag with survival essentials, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you can get through any situation.

This month also coincides with International Day of Disaster Reduction on October 13th and New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, on Thursday, October 17th at 1.30pm.

Let us know how you’re preparing for anything in your home, at work or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZprepared

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1818 days ago

Engagement to guide safe swimming facility remediation options

The Team from Whakatāne District Council

Remediation options for the safe swimming facility at Wairaka Centennial Park will be reviewed in consultation with key community groups and representatives, following recommendations adopted by Council.

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1818 days ago

Radiographers to strike - Are you affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Thousands of patients throughout the country are expected to have X-rays cancelled today as a result of strike action by radiographers.

Radiographers are striking today, on Wednesday for 24 hours, and also on October 14. Sonographers will also strike from Thursday to Saturday, and lab workers … View more
Thousands of patients throughout the country are expected to have X-rays cancelled today as a result of strike action by radiographers.

Radiographers are striking today, on Wednesday for 24 hours, and also on October 14. Sonographers will also strike from Thursday to Saturday, and lab workers will strike on October 11.

Immediate cases will be seen to, but patients with non-urgent needs are asked to delay going to hospital for an X-ray.

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1819 days ago

Last call for our subscription offer - special for Neighbourly members

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.

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1820 days ago

Get creative with glass

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Lace patterns always look beautiful. Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect and a Resene testpot.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1822 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1822 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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1823 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.

For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Book now

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1824 days ago

Earthquake-strengthening work planned for Whakatāne War Memorial Hall

The Team from Whakatāne District Council

Whakatāne District Council will start earthquake-strengthening work on the Whakatāne War Memorial Hall this week. The hall will remain open to the public during the work, though some areas will be inaccessible at times.

For further info see the link below

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1825 days ago

Strong wind watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Bay Of Plenty, including Rotorua.

Valid: 8 hours from 1:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday.
Forecast: Strong northwesterly winds are expected to change to strong southwesterlies during this time, and these winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

An… View more
MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Bay Of Plenty, including Rotorua.

Valid: 8 hours from 1:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday.
Forecast: Strong northwesterly winds are expected to change to strong southwesterlies during this time, and these winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Tuesday 24 Sep 2019.

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1825 days ago

Do you know a Kind Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your … View moreWe're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your nomination is chosen and features in the community newspapers then you'll both receive a $50 Prezzy® card from us!

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1825 days ago

Most trusted in Bay of Plenty

Elliotts Funeral Services

Elliotts Funeral Services has proudly been part of the Bay of Plenty community for over 50 years. We have 3 boutique funeral homes located in Tauranga, Mt. Maunganui and Katikati, each surrounded by the iconic beauty of the Bay of Plenty.

Our team, led by Manager Neil Gedge, offers a warm and … View more
Elliotts Funeral Services has proudly been part of the Bay of Plenty community for over 50 years. We have 3 boutique funeral homes located in Tauranga, Mt. Maunganui and Katikati, each surrounded by the iconic beauty of the Bay of Plenty.

Our team, led by Manager Neil Gedge, offers a warm and caring approach to providing a funeral that fits your needs and budget. Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of all the details to make the funeral service meaningful.

Call us any time on (07) 578 3338, we're always here to help.
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