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280mm long
130mm high
120 mm deep
Really lovely wooden chest with draws for trinkets. Comes with these lovely necklaces and 1 bangle. Fabulous as a gift
Excellent Condition
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THE MONTH OF MAY DISCOUNTS NOW APPLY ALL INTERIOR QUOTATIONS ACCEPTED IN MAY WILL RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT.
If you are thinking about changing some colours or redecorating your interior. Now is the time to get this booked in for the winter months.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team for a … View moreTHE MONTH OF MAY DISCOUNTS NOW APPLY ALL INTERIOR QUOTATIONS ACCEPTED IN MAY WILL RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT.
If you are thinking about changing some colours or redecorating your interior. Now is the time to get this booked in for the winter months.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team for a quotation.
Looking for a Dyson foot from an older Dyson Vaccum that someone may have lying around!!
In very good condition
Retails for $300
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These stunning looking pieces are made from NZ recycle Rimu, one of the most prized native timber this country has to offer
Hand crafted by well known furniture manufacturer: Woodpeckers
Beautiful timber grains
Very well made with dovetail joints
… View moreThese stunning looking pieces are made from NZ recycle Rimu, one of the most prized native timber this country has to offer
Hand crafted by well known furniture manufacturer: Woodpeckers
Beautiful timber grains
Very well made with dovetail joints
Build to last
Very solid piece from smoke free home
Few scratches from cat but still in very good condition
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Tall Boy $600 Aprox 980mm high, 400mm deep 950mm long
Chest $400 Aprox 1200mm high, 400mm deep, 550mm long
Buy the pair for $900
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Hi, does anyone have any free pot plants they can deliver to me plz? I live in Rangiora.
Garage sale. Not b4 8.30am Saturday 11th may.
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We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting … View moreHello! Are you a …
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We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting Kiwis - we’d love to hear from you.
We need a few people who are available the week before the budget (Wednesday 22nd/Thursday 23rd May) and on the day of the announcement (Thursday 30th May).
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It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
… View moreIt's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.
What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy … View moreGreen thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.
What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy and normal pest control efforts are often not enough to eradicate.
- The cape tulip, growing up to 90cm high with one strap-like leaf, was introduced to Aotearoa in the 1940s, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ manager for pest management John Sanson said. “Cape tulips, like many of these invasive weeds, are really attractive ornamental species ...but they escape over people’s backyard fences and into pasture, as these things often do,”
- It was classified as a noxious plant in the late 1970s after they were discovered to cause harm to livestock and humans, even killing animals when too much as ingested.
- The salmon-pink flowers bloom for about two days a year between June and December, and have previously been an ornamental species for keen gardeners.
Sanson urged people who believed they had the weed growing on their property to leave it untouched and contact Biosecurity New New Zealand’s Exotic Pest and Disease on 0800 80 99 66.
Once a site was confirmed, manual removal or chemical treatment would start.
Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised and easily accessible. Finish it in Resene Seaweed and Resene Aquaclear. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!
With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make … View moreWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!
With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make your gift even more special, make sure to click the “This order is a gift” box to add a free personalised e-card to your order. Mother’s Day offers end at midnight on 11 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
Join us at our open days and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you. Learn about our living and care options, tour our show homes and the wonderful amenities on offer.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Restoration of an iconic Hanmer Springs building is another step closer after a local contractor was selected for the work, with the aim of boosting local employment.
O’Brien Construction has won the contract to restore the historic Soldiers’ Block … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Restoration of an iconic Hanmer Springs building is another step closer after a local contractor was selected for the work, with the aim of boosting local employment.
O’Brien Construction has won the contract to restore the historic Soldiers’ Block in the Queen Mary Historic Reserve, as part of a $3.5 million redevelopment.
The contract is to restore and earthquake strengthen the building.
Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie said he was pleased the contract has been won by a local business.
‘‘It is good to see these types of projects won locally as the money stays in the local economy and local people are employed.
‘‘To be able to bring it (Soldiers’ Block) back to life will be something quite special.’’
O’Brien Construction has previously worked on large projects with the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa.
Dobbie said work is expected to begin by the end of the month and is likely to take 12 months.
The Soldiers’ Block was opened in 1916 to rehabilitate soldiers returning from World War I, and was later used as a drug and alcohol treatment facility.
Hanmer Springs Community Board chairperson Mary Holloway said the town was ‘‘really excited’’ progress was finally being made, after the Queen Mary Historic Reserve was vested in the council back in 2010.
‘‘Having the project under way is going to be a huge boon for Hanmer and for the hospital site to be the beating heart of the village again will be pretty special.
‘‘Eventually it will be Hanmer’s Hagley Park.’’
Hanmer Springs-based councillor Tom Davies said the project will breathe new life into the reserve.
‘‘It is great for Hanmer, Hurunui and New Zealand that buildings of such significance are both preserved and brought back to a useful purpose.’’
The $3.5 million project is being funded by a Lotteries grant, $1.5m from the Government’s Better Off funding, development contributions and a grant from the council’s Earthquake Prone Buildings Fund.
Other proposed developments on the site included plans for Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to build a wharenui on the site.
A 2022 report, prepared as part of a concept plan developed by Weta Workshop of Wellington, says Hanmer Springs was known as Te Whaka takaka o te karehu o te ahi a Tamatea (the resting place of the embers of the fires of Tamatea).
The thermal reserve was recognised as a place of regeneration and healing, making it a sacred place for Ngāti Kurī.
Plans are being developed to turn the Soldiers’ Block into a museum, which will require a further $5m to be raised.
The council is also proposing to build a new sports pavilion on the site and has budgeted $400,000 in its long-term plan.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.
Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via… View moreNeighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.
Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via email, online or even in person.
What red flags should you be looking out for? Ask yourself these questions...
- Were you expecting this message? or was it out of the blue?
- Are they saying there's a problem which you didn't anticipate?
- Are you having to give money over?
- Are you being rushed?
- Are you being told to click on a link or go to an unfamiliar website?
- Are you being asked to share personal info or passwords?
- Are you being asked to pay in a strange way like wire transfer, gift cards, etc
- Does something not feel right? Do you feel confused?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, it's best to stop communicating and seek support. But if you've already given over money, contact your bank immediately.
You can check if it's a scam by contacting |Netsafe|:
- Toll-free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) or +6496660840 if calling from outside New Zealand
- Emailing help@netsafe.org.nz
If you're pretty sure it's a scam, make a report at netsafe.org.nz
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