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204 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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4 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.8% Yes
    48.8% Complete
  • 49.3% No
    49.3% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
2988 votes
3 days ago

Here's Wednesday's whodunit!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am heavy forward, but backward, I’m not. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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35 minutes ago

Poll: Hi Neighbours, what’s the most important factor for you when visiting a Beds4U store?

Beds4U Avondale

We’d love to hear from you! What’s the most important factor for you when visiting a Beds4U store? Is it our friendly customer service, the quality of our products, the variety of options, or perhaps the in-store experience? Your feedback helps us continue to improve and provide you with the best shopping experience possible. Looking forward to your thoughts!

Thank you!

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Hi Neighbours, what’s the most important factor for you when visiting a Beds4U store?
  • 0% Customer service
    0% Complete
  • 0% Product range and quality
    0% Complete
  • 0% Store ambiance and cleanliness
    0% Complete
  • 0% Convenient location
    0% Complete
0 votes