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FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View moreFRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View moreWhat can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.
Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.
Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.
Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.
We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?
Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View moreWe've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?
Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!
Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...
TikiPride Presents Whanau at the Falls Community Event on Saturday 29th March 2025, 12.00noon to 4.00pm.
For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.
“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.
Click read more for the full story.
Congratulations to this week's winners who have won a $100 Briscoes voucher each.
Shilpy Rattu from Takapuna
Alana August from Morrinsville
Michael Cooney from Whangarei
… View moreCongratulations to this week's winners who have won a $100 Briscoes voucher each.
Shilpy Rattu from Takapuna
Alana August from Morrinsville
Michael Cooney from Whangarei
Matthew Alan from Rangiora
Winners, get in touch here before 18th March.
Not a winner? Check back next week.
Hi Neighbours,
Has anybody recently ordered any tank water and noticed that the water is undrinkable due to a distinctive chemical smell and taste? I would love to hear about anybody else's experience.
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍
✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?
Share your thoughts below.
If you get a text asking you to pay a speeding fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a speeding fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
Plus, for a limited time, when you… View moreFRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply
In March 2025, contractors will be removing summer’s annuals from garden beds so they can get the parks ready for the Winter and spring displays.
Bedding plants usually only flower for a season and then die down, but skilled gardeners can sometimes keep them looking good for a while longer. … View moreIn March 2025, contractors will be removing summer’s annuals from garden beds so they can get the parks ready for the Winter and spring displays.
Bedding plants usually only flower for a season and then die down, but skilled gardeners can sometimes keep them looking good for a while longer. If you would like to try extending the summer flowers' lives, you are welcome to collect some and have a go.
Please note: We can’t offer plants from roundabouts or traffic islands for road safety reasons, and we can't offer to hold plants for later collection - just come along at the following times if you're keen:
🌷 Cafler Park: Friday 7 March 2025 at 7:30am (Statice and Dianthus)
🌷 Forum North; Wednesday 19 March at 10:00am Geranium Apple blossom and Dianthus
🌷 Town Basin; Thursday 20 March 2025 at 7:30am (Begonia Gazania and Gaura)
🌷 Cameron Street; Thursday 27 March 2025 at 8:00am (Geranium Multibloom)
🌷 Airport; Thursday 27 March 2025 at 8:30am (Begonias)
Waipu; Thursday 27 March 2025 at 10:00am (Geranium)
🌷 Laurie Hall Park; Friday 28 March 2025 at 7:30am (Perennial Lobelia Blue or Red)
Choosing the right domain name is a game-changer for your business.
But where do you even start? 🤔
Whether you're launching your first website or taking your side hustle to the next level, we’ve got you covered! JumpStarter’s guide breaks down everything you need to know — how… View moreChoosing the right domain name is a game-changer for your business.
But where do you even start? 🤔
Whether you're launching your first website or taking your side hustle to the next level, we’ve got you covered! JumpStarter’s guide breaks down everything you need to know — how to pick a domain that’s memorable, easy to find, and perfect for your brand.
Ready to get started? Let’s go!
Some people are frustrated by their neighbours or neighbour's friends parking on the street outside their house. This means they have to park further away themselves.
Do you think it is inconsiderate to park directly outside a neighbour's house on the road? Or do you think street … View moreSome people are frustrated by their neighbours or neighbour's friends parking on the street outside their house. This means they have to park further away themselves.
Do you think it is inconsiderate to park directly outside a neighbour's house on the road? Or do you think street parking is fair game?
Share your thoughts below.
The next local election will be held by postal vote from 9 September to 11 October, 2025.
If this is your first time voting you can register now at www.vote.nz...
If you want a go at being on Council, maybe you should run. For detailed information about standing for Council as well as key … View moreThe next local election will be held by postal vote from 9 September to 11 October, 2025.
If this is your first time voting you can register now at www.vote.nz...
If you want a go at being on Council, maybe you should run. For detailed information about standing for Council as well as key election dates, voting systems and wards, check out our elections hub:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
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