Whakatane District, Whakatane

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

1198 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1196 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
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1197 days ago

Looking for your next career path?

FICA

Take up a career in Forestry. We love our work!

If you are a great outdoors person, practical, or science-minded, love technology and enjoy working in a team then take a closer look at what the forestry industry can offer you.

Come and visit at any of these locations, we will be there with … View more
Take up a career in Forestry. We love our work!

If you are a great outdoors person, practical, or science-minded, love technology and enjoy working in a team then take a closer look at what the forestry industry can offer you.

Come and visit at any of these locations, we will be there with plenty to keep you busy and plenty of information for you to make the right decision to join our industry.

Opotiki College on the 22nd of June and Tarawera High School on the 23rd of June.

For more information about a career in forestry check out our website here. To speak with a forestry representative then enquire on: office@fica.org.nz
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1198 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1198 days ago

Toastmasters New Zealand North District Conference

Toastmasters

Toastmasters New Zealand North hosted the highlight of the Toastmasters year, “UNMUTE Me,” the 2021 Toastmasters New Zealand District 112 Conference. The District Council elected Stephen Budai DTM as District Director effective 1 July 2021.

The four annual contests were also held during the… View more
Toastmasters New Zealand North hosted the highlight of the Toastmasters year, “UNMUTE Me,” the 2021 Toastmasters New Zealand District 112 Conference. The District Council elected Stephen Budai DTM as District Director effective 1 July 2021.

The four annual contests were also held during the conference. Bradley Thompson (Hamilton, Division P) was the winner of the International Speech Contest and will go on to represent Toastmasters New Zealand North in the International Region Quarter finals.

Winners of the international region semi-finals will take part in the World Championship of Public Speaking.
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1200 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1200 days ago

$1 Auction at the Fieldays!

AGrowQuip NZ

Hi neighbours – Come take part in our AGrowQuip $1 tractor auction at this year’s Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event!

Held 16-19 June in Mystery Creek, we have two different stands this year, M51 dedicated to our agriculture/golf & turf and you can find our … View more
Hi neighbours – Come take part in our AGrowQuip $1 tractor auction at this year’s Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event!

Held 16-19 June in Mystery Creek, we have two different stands this year, M51 dedicated to our agriculture/golf & turf and you can find our construction & forestry team at D23.

We are the exclusive franchise dealer for John Deere in the Auckland and Waikato regions for Agriculture and the exclusive franchise dealer for John Deere in the North Island for Golf & Turf and Construction & Forestry; locally owned and operated with eight branches and over 150 dedicated staff.
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1202 days ago

Get the skills for the new job

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Today's employers require people in administration roles to be multi-skilled and to play key roles in the organisation.

If you've got what it takes, this programme will give you the confidence to take on these roles or to broaden your skill set in your current employment.

In our … View more
Today's employers require people in administration roles to be multi-skilled and to play key roles in the organisation.

If you've got what it takes, this programme will give you the confidence to take on these roles or to broaden your skill set in your current employment.

In our relaxed and safe learning environment you'll increase your knowledge and skills to contribute to the performance and productivity of any business. You'll also know how to work well in a team and learn about good communication in the office.
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1204 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1205 days ago

It's over to you

The Team from Homed

How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View more
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.

Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.

To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.

Remember to send through lots of photos.

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1205 days ago

Learn te reo Māori!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Te Pōkaitahi Reo

Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi: “Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge … View more
Te Pōkaitahi Reo

Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi: “Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge gaps between Māori and others in our multicultural communities. When I look back, I feel really proud. It’s a great feeling when I speak te reo Māori. It’s a privilege.”

Share in Parminder’s experience and enquire now for 2021.

These programmes are tuition fee free!
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1206 days ago

Coming soon: CHICAGO. It’s showtime!

Clarence St Theatre

CHICAGO, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, is coming to Hamilton. It is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery.

Bringing the show to life will be one of New Zealand’s most experienced and talented directors, David Sidwell. … View more
CHICAGO, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, is coming to Hamilton. It is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery.

Bringing the show to life will be one of New Zealand’s most experienced and talented directors, David Sidwell. He’s assembled a cast of seasoned local performers and musicians who are all itching to get back on stage. He’ll be backed up by Music Director, Nick Braae and Choreographers Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Alexis Holmes.

CHICAGO opens at Clarence St Theatre on June 25th and runs for two weeks. Tickets are on sale at Ticketek.
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1207 days ago

Nominations for the Women of Influence 2021 Awards are now open

The Team from Women of Influence

The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.

The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.

We’re … View more
The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.

The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.

We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.

Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...

Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
#womenofinfluence

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1207 days ago

Replacing the old with the new

The Team from Chorus

Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.

If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech … View more
Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.

If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech substitutes for the previous way of doing things.
Learn more

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1208 days ago

Get Involved – June 1st to 30th 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View more
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!

Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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