Poll: VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!
It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
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8.4% 1) Storage cabinet (Christine Olson, Carterton District)
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19.1% 2) Bench Seat (Mary McRae, Hauraki)
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4.4% 3) Modern Tech Desk (Julie Cronin, Havelock North)
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9.7% 4) Alice in Wonderland table (Lynda Cree, Halswell)
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17.3% 5) Terracotta Steps (Angie Farrow, Hokowhitu)
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7.1% 6) Drinks cabinet / piano bar (Maurice van Liempd, Whakatane District)
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4.8% 7) Garden feature (Marjanna Jones, Henderson)
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2.2% 8) Spacerocket lamp (Jen Asquith, Nelson South)
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25.1% 9) Paintbrush art (Bonnie Stretton, Motueka)
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2% 10) Writing Desk (Steve Nicholson, Brookfield)
‘Devastated’ Lake Taupō Aqua Park owners first casualty of gold clams
The owners of a once popular water park are “absolutely devastated” after becoming the first casualty of freshwater gold clams in the Waikato region.
Lake Taupō Aqua Park will permanently close as a way to ensure the elimination of freshwater clams after being temporarily shuttered in March when Biosecurity New Zealand discovered the presence of the invasive species in the lagoon.
Pamela’s Kiwi food tour
Pamela, a resident of Bert Sutcliffe Village, has a passion for good food, great company, and exploring new places. A seasoned traveller and cruising enthusiast, Pamela has sailed to numerous destinations, sampling local cuisines along the way.
Closer to home, alongside her son-in-law and daughter, she has discovered a variety of restaurants that showcase the diversity of New Zealand’s culinary scene. Whether you’re planning a road trip, dreaming about your next cruise, or simply searching for a great dining spot, these are Pamela’s top food recommendations to inspire your next adventure.
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🎄Let's get festive 🎄
If you've decked your halls with all things jolly, we think it deserves to be shown off!
Share a photo of your home in its Christmassy glory and be in to win a spot prize. Some of these entries will be chosen as a finalist for the grand title of NZ's Merriest Home which Neighbourly members can vote on!
Entries close Sunday, 15th of December so share a photo today 📸