Hatfields Beach, Orewa

788 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
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788 days ago

North Shore Home and Garden Show NEXT FRIDAY!

North Shore Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas! The iconic North Shore Home and Garden Show is back from the 28 – 30 October at Eventfinda Stadium (previously NSEC 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley). Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many reasons to visit the show with a huge range of … View more
It’s all about ideas! The iconic North Shore Home and Garden Show is back from the 28 – 30 October at Eventfinda Stadium (previously NSEC 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley). Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many reasons to visit the show with a huge range of exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Bathrooms, Solar Solutions, Plants, Home Maintenance, Interior Design, Homewares, Artisan Goods and more! You can also enjoy a feature art display from Flagstaff Gallery, showcasing a stunning selection of New Zealand artists. All you need under one roof to get that next home improvement project or new build underway, as well as a fun day out for all of the family where you can enjoy a bite to eat with a variety of food and beverage options.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 28 – 30 October at the North Shore Home & Garden Show

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 4
Eventfinda Stadium (previously North Shore Events Centre)
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
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788 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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788 days ago

Smartsizing Your Future

Evelyn Page Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on … View more
Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.

These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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788 days ago

Canterbury Tasting

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fantastic tasting and catch-up with the new and ‘old’ or established faces of Canterbury wine.

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788 days ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View more
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.

We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life: www.spca.nz...

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788 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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792 days ago

Easy yoga, breathwork and meditation - by donation

Dil from Red Beach

Yoga, breathwork and meditation classes (by donation) starting in November at Wainui and Whangaparaoa.

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789 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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790 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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790 days ago

Poll: Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

You’re baking your signature banana muffins and you're out of a vital ingredient...

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Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?
  • 58.8% Absolutely, my neighbour is a good sort.
    58.8% Complete
  • 26.7% No, that would be awkward. Where are my car keys?
    26.7% Complete
  • 7.1% Maybe. If I was feeling confident.
    7.1% Complete
  • 7.4% Who lives next door?
    7.4% Complete
296 votes
790 days ago

Get ready to drop, cover and hold for New Zealand ShakeOut

The Team from Auckland Council

New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi is taking place on Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9.30am.

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791 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

Stuff

Satiate your news hunger with Two Minutes of Stuff, a bite-sized snack of the top stories and key issues of the day.

Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated … View more
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Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated experience, with items hand-picked by Stuff staff, sent each weekday evening. Sign up for free here.
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791 days ago

United Nations Day

NumberWorks'nWords Silverdale

On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National … View more
On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National costumes, flags, speeches, slogans, and parades are organised to mark the day and promote the idea of diversity and unity.

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792 days ago

Visit Northcote’s Zero Waste Hub

Auckland Council Property Ltd

The Zero Waste Hub in Northcote has recycled a whopping 59kg's of batteries since June this year!

They also host events to involve the community in zero waste activities, as you can see in this video.

Visit our website for all the details.
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