Rongotea - Awahuri, Rongotea

New lottery, new home

New lottery, new home

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

103 days ago

New lottery, new home

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the picturesque Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its… View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the picturesque Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
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108 days ago

Our new rates bill. When will the Horizons one come?

Iola from Awapuni

I wonder if anyone else asked the question when the new valuations came out, if valuations had anything to do with increasinbg rates? My memory is that PNCC said. No.
Now we all know that the high revaluations, became nonsense figures within 12 months, with house selling between 50K to 100K below … View more
I wonder if anyone else asked the question when the new valuations came out, if valuations had anything to do with increasinbg rates? My memory is that PNCC said. No.
Now we all know that the high revaluations, became nonsense figures within 12 months, with house selling between 50K to 100K below the Q.V. figures. So what our properties are worth to the market place, has nothing to do with Q.V. yet our rating system is based on that false figure.
Our section has a value that has no discount for the fact that we cannot use the area that the City stopbank, is on. Previously we had been allowed to overset that loss by being able to vegetable and orchard garden on adjoining reserve land which had no public access.
The decision that a 4 metre wide road would be along the riverside as a commuter way, and PNCC took away our ability to garden and have an orchard.
My next question is, as rates are clearly for a lot of retired fixed income people, going to be unsustainable, will well managed Councils soon be able to attract people of retirement age to the smaller centres instead? A google search was interesting, and a property search nation wide as well as looking at their rates guides, is proving very enlighting.
Palmerston North rates for a 1003 section, $4333. PNCC, Horizons yet to be recieved but expect it to be nearer $1k than $500.

105 days ago

Product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.

Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
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Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.

Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
King brand Traditional Soup Mix Gluten Free Vegetable
Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies
Henderson Dairy brand Farm Fresh Raw Milk (unpasteurised)

Products:
Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater.
Rylee and Cru Pyjama set
Avanti Bikes
Kale Airmove Fan

Ensure you check your household items to ensure you aren't consuming or using anything harmful.

105 days ago

Revamp a cot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Feilding

Give an old cot a new lease of life in fresh Resene paint colours with this easy makeover project.

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106 days ago

Want to Know Thy Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these lovely faces around New Zealand who have introduced themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page. We all love learning about the people around us and we want you to join in too!

So share a photo and a little bit about yourself so your neighbours can (virtually) meet you!
Introduce yourself here

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106 days ago

Want to put your fruit and veges to good use?

NZ Gardener

Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll … View more
Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll receive the Abundance plant-based recipe book by Anna Valentine. Abundance offers over 100 recipes that are filling, healthy and packed with flavour, plus enjoy your monthly dose of NZ Gardener magazine - the perfect combo. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
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107 days ago

Feilding Repair Cafe

Bev from Feilding

Ten days until the NEXT Feilding Repair CAFE event at 14 Bowen St.
Note August 17 on your calendar and get your mending sorted .... I certainly have .....I'm MENDING NOT ENDING

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107 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest … View more
August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

Click read more for the full story.

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109 days ago

Sunday walking group

Lani from Foxton Beach

Hi all, a lovely lady and I went for a 60min walk along the beach and estuary today at 9am. It was at an easy pace and very enjoyable as well great for our physical and mental health. Anyway I wondered if anyone else wanted to join us, perhaps we can start our own walking group. We are going to … View moreHi all, a lovely lady and I went for a 60min walk along the beach and estuary today at 9am. It was at an easy pace and very enjoyable as well great for our physical and mental health. Anyway I wondered if anyone else wanted to join us, perhaps we can start our own walking group. We are going to meet next Sunday at 9am. Cheers

119 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.2% Yes, always ask
    69.2% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2789 votes
109 days ago

For sale

Celena from Milson

Only used for one summer season
Not needed.
Goes well near new..

Price: $75

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111 days ago

Glass Wrought Iron Dining Suite

Rae from Foxton Beach

Glass table in very good tidy condition. Four chairs.. one needs repadding, others are average but useable. Table 2m x 1.2.
Is a 6 seater but only have 4 chairs with it.
Pick up Foxton
$50

Price: $50

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111 days ago

Half Wine Barrels / Planter Tubs for sale

Christine from Kairanga

Half Wine Barrels / Planter Tubs for sale

Used - as in ex the vineyard - wine barrels which have been cut in half to make planter tubs.
These make great planters for a deck or patio area.


Price is per half barrel - $120 per half barrel. Pick the one you want!

Would prefer pickup but can… View more
Half Wine Barrels / Planter Tubs for sale

Used - as in ex the vineyard - wine barrels which have been cut in half to make planter tubs.
These make great planters for a deck or patio area.


Price is per half barrel - $120 per half barrel. Pick the one you want!

Would prefer pickup but can deliver within Palmerston North/Local for a small fee. Delivery to other areas can be arrange for a fee.

Can drill 3 or 5 drainage holes in base if needed

Photos are stock photos - barrels may be different - you can choose your barrel.

Also have stock of whole barrels - these are $230 per whole barrel.

PH 021 496514
Price: $120

Price: $120

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112 days ago

Recommend restaurant

Barbara from Milson

Highly recommend Little Savanna restaurant. Had a birthday dinner there recently and the staff were very helpful and very discreet (hardly noticed them most of the time). Great food as well as a variety of dishes that were either - gluten Free, dairy free of vegetarian.

112 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Feilding

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

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