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Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

307 days ago

Ways to Lower your Power Bill

The Team from NZ Compare

Feeling the Summer heat? Don't let your power bill skyrocket along with the temperatures!

Check out these 10 simple tips to keep cool and save money on your power bills this season.

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307 days ago

Rustic Tools sign

Al from Richmond

This is quite big. 900mm from bottom timber to top of chain and 800mm wide. Chain is thick 13mm anchor. Can be separated by removing chain off hooks. Great for the man cave or shed.

Price: $80

308 days ago

Declutter and organise photos with Peter Walsh

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Peter is helping us out with something that nearly everyone can relate to – dealing with the unsorted photos taking up space on your phone or languishing in boxes in your home.

“Without fail, when I give a talk about getting organised, I’m always asked how to deal with photos,” says … View more
Peter is helping us out with something that nearly everyone can relate to – dealing with the unsorted photos taking up space on your phone or languishing in boxes in your home.

“Without fail, when I give a talk about getting organised, I’m always asked how to deal with photos,” says Peter.

Boxes of unsorted photos can feel overwhelming to organise so they often get left for many years to clutter up our houses. In addition to this, most of us have smartphones that make it easy to take photos anywhere, so pretty soon our digital photo life becomes cluttered too.

Click read more for the full article.

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308 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.

Make this property … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it!

Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

308 days ago

Don't forget to nominate your favourite local...

Prospa

There have been hundreds of wonderful entries in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero from across the country! If you haven't nominated a special local business yet, do it today.

- Got a great mechanic? Nominate them today.
- A barista who makes you smile? Nominate them today.
- … View more
There have been hundreds of wonderful entries in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero from across the country! If you haven't nominated a special local business yet, do it today.

- Got a great mechanic? Nominate them today.
- A barista who makes you smile? Nominate them today.
- A reassuring pharmacy team? Nominate them today.

Make a small business' day today by nominating them as your Prospa Local Business Hero - and you could make their whole year (our national winner picks up an incredible $10,000 prize package!)
Nominate now

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310 days ago

Have you got a family-favourite recipe for carrots?

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious carrot recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's April issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this easy-to-grow vege crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by February 25, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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310 days ago

$15,000 to welcome you home...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list - $15,000 back for a limited time*.
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It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list - $15,000 back for a limited time*.

If you sign up to one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*.

There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.

*Terms and conditions apply.
Explore our villages now

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310 days ago

Twill Felt Flower Workshop at Broadgreen House

Cynthia Greep from NZ Textile Experiences

Sunday 10-4 on 25 February 2024. Tutor Karuna Peralta.

During this one-day workshop you will be using wool blend felt sheets to make small felt flowers in beautiful colours, shapes and sizes.

Participants will be introduced to a variety of techniques to make different flower styles, … View more
Sunday 10-4 on 25 February 2024. Tutor Karuna Peralta.

During this one-day workshop you will be using wool blend felt sheets to make small felt flowers in beautiful colours, shapes and sizes.

Participants will be introduced to a variety of techniques to make different flower styles, including a small rose, sunflower, cosmos, daisy, pom-pom bud and leaves.

The workshop involves a mixture of hand cutting, stitching & glueing techniques. Card templates and some pre-cut shapes will also be provided.

Finished flower stems can be tied into a posy for a small vase arrangement. Loose flowers and leaves can be attached to a mini hoop wreath to decorate your home or to a brooch pin backing to wear on your coat, hat or bag.

Workshop is $120
Materials cost is $20 per person.

Complementary tea, coffee & snacks are available at the workshop. Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle. The Stoke shops/cafés are a short drive away if you need to purchase something.

Class size max 10 people. No previous experience necessary, just a willingness and openness to learn and explore.

Enrol at www.nztextileexperiences.com...
EMAIL us to enrol:
info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz

310 days ago

Want a professional website and be able to make changes yourself?

Jean from I'm Online!

Then you've come to the right place! If you need help with a brand new website, or want help with an existing website - I'll make sure you can EASILY change text and images all by yourself. FIXED PRICING starts at $399.

My reviews say it all – "a life saver from start to … View more
Then you've come to the right place! If you need help with a brand new website, or want help with an existing website - I'll make sure you can EASILY change text and images all by yourself. FIXED PRICING starts at $399.

My reviews say it all – "a life saver from start to finish" – "a perfect choice" – "an absolute wizard at creating fantastic websites"– "listened to our ideas & made us this excellent website"...
ALL 5-STAR REVIEWS and UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICES!

Get that new website that you've been meaning to get round to! Or update your current one.You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain from a free, no-strings-attached friendly phone chat about what you think you want in your website. Time to do it!

Perhaps a bit nervous about what's involved? Are you a small business deciding to get yourself online with a website? Or not happy with your current website? Let me help you get online customers... and I guarantee you a pain-free process. I understand small business because I've run my own for 20+ years... as well as being a web and small-business expert, with excellent reviews!

FIXED PRICES- must be the best around! Get your very own professional website for just $399 simple one page, to $1100 for catalogue website or an ecommerce site where customers or clients can buy AND even pay online. Or get a Google business page for just $80. …and YES l'll help you to learn how to make your own changes to your new website, pain-free! Or even update your old tired website...

I'll make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way, AND I'll also make sure that you're comfortable adding content yourself to your new website! Do check out my website and 5-star reviews, as well as more websites I've made, here: imonline.nz...... ... and then contact me to set up a free no-strings-attached phone consultation.

311 days ago

***Electrolux/Philips H12 Hepa Filter***

Mike from Richmond

NEW Electrolux EFH12W H12 Hepa Filter also suits many Philips vacuum cleaners.

Frame Size Outer: 150 x 120 x 25mm
Frame Size Inner: 138 x 109 x 21mm

HEPA filter substantially increases the amount of dust, pollen, pet dander and allergens captured by the innovative filter design.

Recommend… View more
NEW Electrolux EFH12W H12 Hepa Filter also suits many Philips vacuum cleaners.

Frame Size Outer: 150 x 120 x 25mm
Frame Size Inner: 138 x 109 x 21mm

HEPA filter substantially increases the amount of dust, pollen, pet dander and allergens captured by the innovative filter design.

Recommend regular removal of dust by tapping filter and if available blowing out with a compressed air gun.

This filter is washable in cold water and should be left to dry for 24hrs before placing back in the machine. Recommended filter replacement every 2-years.

Price: $25

311 days ago

***FREE Phone/ Computer Extension Cables***

Mike from Richmond

Extension cables and three-point connector for old copper network connection in your home. We now have fibre so no use to us anymore.

Free

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311 days ago

Antique Singer Sewing Machine & Table

Daniel from Richmond

Excellent working order
Very original
With a range of accessories
Viewing welcome

Price: $400

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312 days ago

Bathroom Basin & Vanity Wall Hung Unit including tapware & Mirror

Daniel from Richmond

Selling Basin & Vanity Unit, Tapware & Mirror together.
All in good used condition
Pick up only

Price: $150

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312 days ago

Poll: What power issues have you faced?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey neighbours! How has your power been treating you lately? Any sparks or stumbles in the past year?
Share the woes and let's brighten each other's day!

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What power issues have you faced?
  • 13.1% Power Outages
    13.1% Complete
  • 73% High Bills
    73% Complete
  • 2.9% Billing Errors
    2.9% Complete
  • 4.2% Voltage Fluctuations
    4.2% Complete
  • 6.8% Poor Customer Service
    6.8% Complete
382 votes
312 days ago

Rustic branch ring box

Al from Richmond

400mm square made from a pallet from. 25mm approx tree branch rings...plum cherry etc.
Varnished all over the item
Screw to wall or stand up
Richmond 0278597436

Price: $50

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