Whakatane District, Whakatane

2492 days ago

Celebrate Christmas with Operatunity!

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

We're combining traditional Christmas concerts and mad pantomimes into our own special celebration show with laughter and stunning music! With sing-a-long classics like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Feliz Navidad, our show is full of nostalgia, laughter and festive fun!

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We're combining traditional Christmas concerts and mad pantomimes into our own special celebration show with laughter and stunning music! With sing-a-long classics like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Feliz Navidad, our show is full of nostalgia, laughter and festive fun!

Your favourite artists are performing: co-owners Susan Boland and John Cameron, tenors extraordinaire Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo, the fabulous Lynette Martin, and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones.

Tickets are $34 including a Christmas lunch after the concert. Group discounts available for 10+.

We're touring 24 venues across New Zealand 13 Nov – 19 Dec.
Book your tickets here!

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2492 days ago

Nanogirl's live science spectacular is here 12 Dec!

The Team from Nanogirl Labs

Our explosive live science and engineering spectacular is coming to Napier! “Engineering Magic” will amaze and delight audiences, exploring the remarkable things that can happen when engineering and science come together with imagination. Huge flames, incredible stunts, a real-life bed of nails… View moreOur explosive live science and engineering spectacular is coming to Napier! “Engineering Magic” will amaze and delight audiences, exploring the remarkable things that can happen when engineering and science come together with imagination. Huge flames, incredible stunts, a real-life bed of nails - it’s a show to keep every member of the family on the edge of their seat!

When: 12th December 2017
Where: Baycourt Addison Theatre, Tauranga

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pay It Forward
Nanogirl believes that science is for everyone, and the Nanogirl Labs team work hard to ensure that tickets to our Nanogirl Live! events are affordable. Despite those efforts, for some New Zealanders, theatre shows like this are still very special events that do not fit within the family budget.

Through our 'Pay-It-Forward' programme, you can help make science and engineering accessible for everyone. For every 'Pay-It-Forward' ticket you purchase, you enable someone who would not otherwise have had the chance to see this live science spectacular to come along. Only available via the Regent Theatre box office.
Buy your tickets now!

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2493 days ago

Re: Award winning DESMOND diabetes program comes to the WBOP

Debbie Cunliffe from

People living with type two diabetes, accompanied by family members, are invited to attend a revolutionary, free, one day award-winning diabetes program, hosted by Diabetes Help Tauranga starting January 2018.

The DESMOND program, short for Diabetes Education Self-Management for Ongoing and … View more
People living with type two diabetes, accompanied by family members, are invited to attend a revolutionary, free, one day award-winning diabetes program, hosted by Diabetes Help Tauranga starting January 2018.

The DESMOND program, short for Diabetes Education Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed is delivered by Registered Healthcare Professionals and Diabetes Educators, trained to guide participants to take control over their own diabetes.

“We are proud to launch this program” Debbie Cunliffe, Manager at Diabetes Help Tauranga said. “Participants can expect to learn real life skills for managing diabetes across many areas such as food choices, physical activity, diabetes distress and medications.”

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic health condition in New Zealand and is set to become the number one burden of disease in New Zealand over the next 10 years. There are currently 241, 463 people known to have diabetes in New Zealand, 10, 391 of these are in the Bay of Plenty.

The DESMOND program is the only evidence-based education program for people with type two diabetes in New Zealand which emphasises that, for the person with type two diabetes their most valuable health resource is themselves. DESMOND was developed in the UK through strong evidence based research and tested by the largest global RCT into education provided at diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes (Davies et al 2008). There is evidence to show that better self-management of diabetes can result in significant and sustained weight loss, increased physical activity, improved general well-being and a better understanding of the psychological distress that can often accompany a diagnosis of type two diabetes.

For further information, or to enrol on a free DESMOND program in 2018 contact info@diabeteshelp.org.nz or ring the Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline on 07 571 3422.

2494 days ago

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge is now underway

Tamara Thorn Reporter from Taupō Times

The Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge is now underway with people traveling from all over New Zealand to take part. With this being the largest cycle challenge in New Zealand, many also jumped the ditch or flew several hours to race.
Here are a few shots from this morning.

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2494 days ago

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge has begun

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

The riders are off around the lake.
Best of luck to them!
Tag a friend who's competing in this post :)

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2494 days ago

Get FREE Fancy Feast Puree Kiss treats!

Purina

It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE … View more
It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE sample of our new FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS, just for taking part!

Available in small treat serves, FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS are the perfect treat for your feline friend this Christmas.

Wishing every Kiwi Cat a very Merry Christmas from FANCY FEAST.
Take the survey

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2494 days ago

Help us prevent men's violence towards women

White Ribbon

Saturday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day, an annual event drawing attention to men's violence towards women. New Zealanders are taking The Pledge and making a commitment to stand up, speak out - and act.

Have you watched our film Raise Our Men? Featuring interviews with nine Kiwi men, … View more
Saturday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day, an annual event drawing attention to men's violence towards women. New Zealanders are taking The Pledge and making a commitment to stand up, speak out - and act.

Have you watched our film Raise Our Men? Featuring interviews with nine Kiwi men, it demonstrates that change is possible when men are shown and supported to choose a different respectful path. You'll find clips on our website.
Take The Pledge

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2495 days ago

Poll: Is your rental home insulated?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

If you're a tenant, is your home insulated with any of the following?
If you own a rental property, have you insulated the rental?
The Energywise Warm Up NZ subsidy runs out in June 2018, and we're interested in finding out how much insulation, if any, Taupo rentals have...

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Is your rental home insulated?
  • 20% Only underfloor insulation OR ceiling insulation
    20% Complete
  • 40% Both underfloor and ceiling
    40% Complete
  • 40% Insulation in the walls, and ceiling or underfloor
    40% Complete
  • 0% The rental I live in, or own, has no insulation
    0% Complete
5 votes
2495 days ago

Help spread more kindness into the world! *WIN*

Roadshow

Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to … View more
Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to show your commitment to start choosing kind. Don’t forget to share your pledge on your social channels and spread more kindness into your world! Check out movie trailer & NZ movie times now.

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Want to win tickets to see Wonder? We have 5 double passes to give away! Just like or thank this post and we'll put you in the draw! Winners contacted 4 December.
Make your Pledge

2495 days ago

Get your FREE photo with Santa this weekend...

Harvey Norman

Neighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! … View moreNeighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

PS - Don’t forget about our Black Friday Deals available online and in store!

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2496 days ago

Power out in Taupō

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Around 16,000 power customers in the Taupō area are without power after planned maintenance went wrong.
A spokesperson for Unison said something went wrong during planned maintenance at Transpower's Wairakei grid exit point.
She said Unison would keep customers updated via … View more
Hi neighbours,
Around 16,000 power customers in the Taupō area are without power after planned maintenance went wrong.
A spokesperson for Unison said something went wrong during planned maintenance at Transpower's Wairakei grid exit point.
She said Unison would keep customers updated via their Facebook page. At this stage power wasn't likely to be back on until around 4pm.
"It is a Transpower issue and we are working closely with them to sort it."
A post on the Transpower page apologised to those currently without power.
"Our crews are currently investigating and we will provide updates on this page as they become available," it read.

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