Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1896 days ago

Join Gen Less

Gen Less

They all had their defining moments. Climate change is ours.
Join Gen Less, and live more with less energy. #GenLess
Join Gen Less now

1897 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Find out more

Image
1898 days ago

A BBQ and rugby kind of weekend?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

If you're hoping to fire up the barbie ahead of the rugby this weekend, you're in for some good weather!

The sun is expected to shine across most of the country on Saturday, with the warmest day being Sunday due to northwesterly winds.

What are your weekend plans? Will you be … View more
If you're hoping to fire up the barbie ahead of the rugby this weekend, you're in for some good weather!

The sun is expected to shine across most of the country on Saturday, with the warmest day being Sunday due to northwesterly winds.

What are your weekend plans? Will you be watching the first NZ game?

Image
1898 days ago

Bridge closure

Neighbourly.co.nz

State Highway 25 at the Kuaotunu River Bridge will close to all traffic this Sunday 22 September at 8am for five weeks.

The closure is to allow the bridge to be repaired after last week’s heavy rain.

Motorists travelling to the area are asked to check the NZTA Journey Planner. Click here to… View more
State Highway 25 at the Kuaotunu River Bridge will close to all traffic this Sunday 22 September at 8am for five weeks.

The closure is to allow the bridge to be repaired after last week’s heavy rain.

Motorists travelling to the area are asked to check the NZTA Journey Planner. Click here to see alternative routes.

SOURCE: SunLive

Image
1899 days ago

Being Kiwi: Have you experienced racism?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View more
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.

To take part in the survey, click here

Image
1900 days ago

Colouring isn't just for kids! 🖍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.

Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.

#NSNZmentalhealth

Image
1900 days ago

What veges do you grow in pots and containers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!

Image
1900 days ago

Our kids can't escape advertising - What should be done?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our … View more
Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our children from this advertising? What should be done?

Image
1901 days ago

How do you decide who to vote for?

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours! With the local body elections coming up next month, we are planning to run candidate profiles in the Hauraki Herald, but I'm curious to know how you decide who to vote for? Do hoardings help or hinder your choice? Do you attend meet the candidate events? Or does word of mouth … View moreHi neighbours! With the local body elections coming up next month, we are planning to run candidate profiles in the Hauraki Herald, but I'm curious to know how you decide who to vote for? Do hoardings help or hinder your choice? Do you attend meet the candidate events? Or does word of mouth play a big part? Or, when the election forms are delivered, do you pick the most recognisable name?
Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! But please write NFP if you do not wish your comments to be published*.

Image
1902 days ago

What's the most unlikely friendship you've come across? 🐾

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - a wild piglet found on the road in Thames has become best friends with an ex-pig hunting dog.

They sleep together, play together, chill out on the couch together and even have the same surname.

What are some unlikely friendships you've come across? 🐾

Image
1901 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

Image
Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 54.5% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    54.5% Complete
  • 0% No way, they were terrifying
    0% Complete
  • 45.5% I didn't even notice them
    45.5% Complete
11 votes
Top