My 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero nomination
New World Supermarket Northwood
I am a paraplegic in a power wheelchair. One of the few outings Inget is to go to New World in Northwood.I live in Northwood so the distance there is close. I like to push my own trolley around which I can manage. Many times when I enter the premises a staff member grabs a small sided trolley for me and off I go.
If I come to an item that is too low for me or too high to reach always a staff member around to help.
Check out, staff help me by unpacking the goods onto the belt and alway bag the goods for me.
On the back of my wheelchair I have a raised bar on each side of my chair, live in the area for over 18 years and most staff know me and without asking fit the full bag on the back of my chair without being asked.
Been occasionally to other supermarket. Had to struggle to reach product, customers help if asked, put items off on the belt myself and at times have had to bag the item.
Top marks to New world Northwood and their staff
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.4% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.