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2550 days ago

Colour Your Community - we doubled the winners!

Resene

Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View more
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.

Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.

ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Read more about the nominations

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2551 days ago

Poll: Is finding a rental harder than ever before?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

More than 50 tenants are applying for every rental that goes on the market. What's been your experience?
> If you're looking, is it harder now than previous years?
> Already found a home to rent, long-term? If so, has the landlord raised the rent in the last year?

Story … View more
More than 50 tenants are applying for every rental that goes on the market. What's been your experience?
> If you're looking, is it harder now than previous years?
> Already found a home to rent, long-term? If so, has the landlord raised the rent in the last year?

Story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is finding a rental harder than ever before?
  • 0% Yes, I've never found it so hard to get a rental in Taupō
    0% Complete
  • 20% No, it's been harder in previous years
    20% Complete
  • 40% I am in a rental and the landlord raised the rent at the last lease-resigning
    40% Complete
  • 40% I am in a rental and the rent has stayed the same for several years
    40% Complete
5 votes
2552 days ago

Poll: Is moving motorhomes off Ferry Rd a good idea?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

A bylaw which passed on Friday will prohibit all vehicles from staying overnight at Ferry Rd, near Taupō township.

What do you think about the decision?

Story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is moving motorhomes off Ferry Rd a good idea?
  • 52.9% Great decision: That parking lot should be left clear for visitors
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% Terrible decision: That has been a good spot for self-contained motorhomes
    47.1% Complete
17 votes
2552 days ago

Mary Poppins flies into Claudelands

Business Manager from Hamilton Operatic Society Inc

Come and witness Mary fly across the rooftops in this all-new production by Hamilton Operatic Society. On for a strictly limited season at Claudelands Arena this November and December. Check performance dates here. Book now so you don't miss out! Book tickets

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2553 days ago

Is your neighbour an Awesome Neighbour?

Electric Kiwi

Do you have the 'awesomest' neighbour in town? We want to hear all about them.

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that … View more
Do you have the 'awesomest' neighbour in town? We want to hear all about them.

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.

Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
Enter now

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2553 days ago

Want a chance to win a $1000 Gift Card?

New World

That's right, at your local New World, you could win a $1000 Gift Card. Every $40 you spend when you scan your Clubcard gives you another entry to unwrap an even merrier Christmas. T&Cs apply. Learn more

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