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754 days ago

ANYONE GOT A REFUND FROM JET STAR?

Raymond from Tawa

Jet Star cancelled our flight at short notice and then offered to pay for accommodation and transport.
The contact center staff -who seemed to be determined not to pay - keep refusing the invoices I submit.
1) For accommodation they only accept hotel bills. I have given up on that

2) For … View more
Jet Star cancelled our flight at short notice and then offered to pay for accommodation and transport.
The contact center staff -who seemed to be determined not to pay - keep refusing the invoices I submit.
1) For accommodation they only accept hotel bills. I have given up on that

2) For transport, they keep picking holes asking for this and that. It was a private hire. Has anyone succeeded in submitting an acceptable invoice for private transport?

752 days ago

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View more
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
Find out more

752 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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753 days ago

Mipuchi Natural Dog(and Human) perfumes available at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd

Masako from Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.

We are so excited to announce that Mipuchi natural dog fragrance products are available at discounted price at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.
Please contact 02102331941. Internet banking details will be sent to you.
Pick up location is at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd. At 23 Chastudon place Tawa.

These … View more
We are so excited to announce that Mipuchi natural dog fragrance products are available at discounted price at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.
Please contact 02102331941. Internet banking details will be sent to you.
Pick up location is at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd. At 23 Chastudon place Tawa.

These products are made in N.Z by Mipuchi with science behind. No nasty chemicals nor alcohol. It is said that it doesn’t impair dogs natural sense of smell. The fragrance notes change over time and so good that you can also use on yourself. Very gentle on the human skin and you can match your scent with your companion dogs!
It nourish and conditions the coat and skin. Around 500 applications in a bottle.

All the four fragrances are priced at $45.

Mipuchi hypoallergenic Dog Shampoos($35) and Conditioner($25) are also available at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.


Please visit Mipuchi website for more information about their products.

www.mipuchi.com...

Price: $45

753 days ago

Mipuchi Hypoallergenic dog hair conditioner available at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd

Masako from Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.

We are so excited to announce that Mipuchi natural dog hypoallergenic Dog Shampoos in two fragrances are available at discounted price at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd. Please contact 02102331941. Internet banking details will be sent to you.
Pick up location is at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd. At 23 Chastudon … View more
We are so excited to announce that Mipuchi natural dog hypoallergenic Dog Shampoos in two fragrances are available at discounted price at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd. Please contact 02102331941. Internet banking details will be sent to you.
Pick up location is at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd. At 23 Chastudon place Tawa.

This Dog Hair Conditioner is made in N.Z by Mipuchi with science behind. No nasty chemicals nor artificial fragrances are used. It removes dirt and conditions the coat and skin.
Mipuchi Dog Hair a conditioner is available for $25. Mipuchi Hypoallergenic Dog Shampoos(two fragrances) and Natural Alcohol free Dog/Human Perfumes (4 types) are also available for $45 each.


Please visit Mipuchi website for more information about their products.
www.mipuchi.com...

Price: $25

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753 days ago

MiPuchi Dog Shampoo available at Mana Dog Grooming

Masako from Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.

We are so excited to announce that Mipuchi natural dog hypoallergenic shampoo (two fragrances) are available at discounted price at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.
Please contact 02102331941.

These products are made in N.Z by Mipuchi with science behind. No nasty chemicals nor artificial fragrances are … View more
We are so excited to announce that Mipuchi natural dog hypoallergenic shampoo (two fragrances) are available at discounted price at Mana Dog Grooming Ltd.
Please contact 02102331941.

These products are made in N.Z by Mipuchi with science behind. No nasty chemicals nor artificial fragrances are used. It removes dirt and conditions the coat and skin.
All the shampoos are $35 Mipuchi Dog Hair a conditioner is also available for $25.


Please visit Mipuchi website for more information about their products.

www.mipuchi.com...

Price: $35

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753 days ago

Garden Open Today

Carolyn from Tawa

Today will likely be our penultimate open day for this year. The tulips are looking better than ever with the most blooms for the season now in flower. Its a lovely day in Tawa, so we hope you can make it. Photographers will love the bright but now slightly cloudy conditions.
This photo is from … View more
Today will likely be our penultimate open day for this year. The tulips are looking better than ever with the most blooms for the season now in flower. Its a lovely day in Tawa, so we hope you can make it. Photographers will love the bright but now slightly cloudy conditions.
This photo is from today. If you visited on our first couple of weekends you will see there are many more different varieties in bloom now. We hope to see you soon.
34 St Johns Tce. Tawa.
10.30 am until 3.30pm.
Entry by donation (suggested $5pp) please.

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753 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
Find out more

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755 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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756 days ago

Gardening !

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Spring is here And we have just had 12 weeks of rain! So the gardens are looking hammered !
That’s where we can help , call today for a free quote to sort your Garden , trees or lawns , Gardens !
0272430951

758 days ago

Builders Available

Kerstin Lucas from Tim Lucas Construction

Thinking about building?

Get in touch :)

We have extensive experience in all areas of residential construction, from new builds, renovations & restorations, kitchens, bathrooms & landscape construction and would love to talk to you about your project.

We're based in … View more
Thinking about building?

Get in touch :)

We have extensive experience in all areas of residential construction, from new builds, renovations & restorations, kitchens, bathrooms & landscape construction and would love to talk to you about your project.

We're based in Porirua, and build across the greater Wellington region.

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756 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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756 days ago

Local Service you can trust

Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors

We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind … View more
We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.

Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of the details to make the funeral service meaningful.

Visit us at 6 Norrie Street, Porirua or contact us at (04) 237 5332
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776 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and text by Louise Thomas.
"Some days you just want to lie in the surf and blow bubbles and that's okay. Red-billed gull/tarāpunga (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) on Petone Beach."

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756 days ago

Dining suite items now awaiting pick will update if

Ammon from Ranui

6 x seater dining suite, viewing welcome, ph 022 013 7164

Price: $39

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