Whakatane District, 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!

2313 days ago

Check out designer's Taupo 'castle'

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

"I'm definitely no minimalist," says interior designer Trace Beaumont-Orr, of her home in a beautiful patch of bush near Two Mile Bay. "More like a little magpie."

While Trace is happy to help others achieve the less-is-more look they're after, in her own home her … View more
"I'm definitely no minimalist," says interior designer Trace Beaumont-Orr, of her home in a beautiful patch of bush near Two Mile Bay. "More like a little magpie."

While Trace is happy to help others achieve the less-is-more look they're after, in her own home her collector's instinct has free rein. See how she makes it work, here.

2314 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

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Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
2314 days ago

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2315 days ago

Looking to re-home my 3-year-old lab-cross

Ronna from Whakatane District

I'm looking for a new forever home for my dog, JC, as I will be moving overseas in September 2018. She is a 3-year-old lab-cross, a large dog with a great personality.

- Female and fixed with vaccines are up to date
- Will pay for 2018-2019 registration and a one year renewal of vaccines … View more
I'm looking for a new forever home for my dog, JC, as I will be moving overseas in September 2018. She is a 3-year-old lab-cross, a large dog with a great personality.

- Female and fixed with vaccines are up to date
- Will pay for 2018-2019 registration and a one year renewal of vaccines (due end of year which I can pre-pay with her current vet)
- OK on a lead, but better to run around at the beach
- Makes a great guard dog, needs a fenced section
- Plays well with other dogs
- Unfortunately, not so good with cats
- I don't have kids, but I've never had any issues with aggression in private or public or when she's been around kids

Based in Whakatane.

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2315 days ago

Police seeking information on crash near Rotorua

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Bay of Plenty Police are investigating a serious crash near Rotorua today are appealing for information from the public. A woman is in a serious condition as a result of the two-car crash at the intersection of State Highway 30 and State Highway 33 at Tikitere, which happened just after 9:30am.

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Bay of Plenty Police are investigating a serious crash near Rotorua today are appealing for information from the public. A woman is in a serious condition as a result of the two-car crash at the intersection of State Highway 30 and State Highway 33 at Tikitere, which happened just after 9:30am.

A number of people who were at or near the scene at the time may have information that could help Police piece together what happened.

Anyone who can help is asked to please contact the road policing team at Rotorua Police Station on (07) 349 1604.

Source: Police website

2316 days ago

Poll: Would you move house for the right school zone?

Reporter Homed

*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.

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Would you move house for the right school zone?
  • 45.4% Yes I would.
    45.4% Complete
  • 44% No I wouldn't.
    44% Complete
  • 10.6% I have already.
    10.6% Complete
1128 votes
2316 days ago

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2316 days ago

National Volunteer Week - next month!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View more
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.

We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.

#NVW2018 #volunteering

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2316 days ago

Could you move from a 3-bed to a motorhome?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View more
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.

Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?

2320 days ago

Are your doctor visits about to get cheaper?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,

Are you one of the 600,000 Kiwis soon to receive cheaper access to your doctor? Health was the big winner in Labour's Budget announcement on Thursday. What do you think of Budget 2018? Will you and your family benefit from it? Let us know. To read more, click here.

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