Papamoa Beach, Papamoa

10 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Bob Owens Retirement Village

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Don’t miss joining us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, … View more
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Don’t miss joining us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply.

Click read more for more information.

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10 days ago

Exercise bike

Karen from Papamoa Beach

Great while watching tv

Price: $60

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21 days ago

Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is a local pet cemetery something … View more
Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you use a pet cemetery?
  • 31.3% Yes
    31.3% Complete
  • 67.2% No
    67.2% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1873 votes
32 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for pears?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.

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15 days ago

Would you rather lower your asking price or invest in staging that makes buyers fall in love?

Matt from Matt Wineera - Thats Real Estate with Matt Wineera

Make Your Home Irresistible: The Power of Staging for a Fast Sale! ✨🏡
Thinking of selling your home? One simple step can make a world of difference—home staging! It’s more than just arranging furniture; it’s about setting the scene for buyers to fall in love at first sight.

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Make Your Home Irresistible: The Power of Staging for a Fast Sale! ✨🏡
Thinking of selling your home? One simple step can make a world of difference—home staging! It’s more than just arranging furniture; it’s about setting the scene for buyers to fall in love at first sight.

Professional stagers have a knack for transforming spaces, highlighting your home's best features, and making it feel warm, inviting, and oh-so-desirable.

And while staging does come with a cost, it’s an investment that can pay off by attracting more buyers and, ultimately, a better offer!

You don’t need a luxury property to reap the benefits—staging works for all homes, big or small. A well-presented space helps buyers picture themselves living there, creating that emotional connection that turns interest into action.

Interested in more real estate tips like this post 😀

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13 days ago

Plumber

Paul from Oropi

Does anyone know of a plumber that can come out on a Sunday? I have just discovered a leaking hot water cylinder.

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12 days ago

House for sale right by the sea in Maungatapu

Philip from Maungatapu

Open home 2.00 - 2.30 Sunday, or by appointment. 17 Ebbtide Way Maungatapu. Just a few photos.
Offers over $1,285,000
Ph 0212063895 or Agent 0275088235

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17 days ago

Papamoa Indoor Bowls

Neal from Papamoa Beach

New members welcome at our friendly daytime indoor bowls club. First game free then only $5 for three hour session. Coaching available if you have not played before. Friday 11.45am to 3pm. Papamoa Sports Centre Gordon Spratt Park off Parton Road. Contact Neal 027 544 5460 or visit our web page, … View moreNew members welcome at our friendly daytime indoor bowls club. First game free then only $5 for three hour session. Coaching available if you have not played before. Friday 11.45am to 3pm. Papamoa Sports Centre Gordon Spratt Park off Parton Road. Contact Neal 027 544 5460 or visit our web page, Papamoa Senior Indoor Bowls. See you there.

15 days ago

Transform Your Old Clothesline into a Stylish Garden Feature with Resene

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Maunganui

Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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15 days ago

House for sale right by the sea in Maungatapu

Philip from Maungatapu

We have a 2 storied modern home, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms plus an outside shower. Double glazed throughout, solid Timbercrete and Celcrete construction with Pacific shingle roof. Polished concrete floors downstairs. A turret upstairs with a window seat used as a reading nook, and downstairs as … View moreWe have a 2 storied modern home, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms plus an outside shower. Double glazed throughout, solid Timbercrete and Celcrete construction with Pacific shingle roof. Polished concrete floors downstairs. A turret upstairs with a window seat used as a reading nook, and downstairs as an office. There is also a separate room downstairs suitable for a dogs room or playroom with plenty of storage. 2 bedrooms have double wardrobes and are extra large, opening onto private decks, also a large walk in wardrobe and large ensuite in the master bedroom with shower plus bath. A large modern kitchen with a water purifier, a walk in pantry, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven. Italian tiles on the outside patio area plus hardwood decks and pizza oven. Quality curtains and blinds throughout the house, also has HRV, heatpump, underfloor heating, solar heating panels on roof to keep the power bills lower. Balinese style garden, no lawns to mow. A great adventure play ground on marine reserve, safe estuary, waterfront situation. Bush on property. Lots of producing fruit trees. Private road, 2 parks close by. This is a unique home with colored glass highlights on a private road with no road noise. We have loved our home , but now it is time to move and start another project.
Price: Offers over $1,285,000 phone Phil 0212063895 for private viewing by appointment, or open home on Sundays at 2.00 - 2.30pm.

16 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View more
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Learn More

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18 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View more
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.

Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.

Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.

Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.

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16 days ago

What's your go-to crowd-pleasing school lunch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View more
We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!

Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...

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16 days ago

Fridge/freezer Samsung

Debbie from Welcome Bay

REDUCED Goes well, about 7 years old. Good condition on inside and clean. Has some small dents on door hence we had it in our garage as a spare but now we've got a bigger one so not needed.
Ph or txt Debbie 0211771885

Price: $49

16 days ago

Last Walk-in Caturday this Saturday, 15 March!

The Team from SPCA Tauranga - Centre & Op Shops

This Saturday, we are holding our last walk-in Caturday at all SPCA Centres nationwide. No appointment needed for cat and kitten adoptions – just pop into the Centre during opening hours and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the… View more
This Saturday, we are holding our last walk-in Caturday at all SPCA Centres nationwide. No appointment needed for cat and kitten adoptions – just pop into the Centre during opening hours and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.

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