Rongotea - Awahuri, Rongotea

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

275 days ago

Ways to Lower your Power Bill

The Team from NZ Compare

Feeling the Summer heat? Don't let your power bill skyrocket along with the temperatures!

Check out these 10 simple tips to keep cool and save money on your power bills this season.

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276 days ago

Declutter and organise photos with Peter Walsh

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

Peter is helping us out with something that nearly everyone can relate to – dealing with the unsorted photos taking up space on your phone or languishing in boxes in your home.

“Without fail, when I give a talk about getting organised, I’m always asked how to deal with photos,” says … View more
Peter is helping us out with something that nearly everyone can relate to – dealing with the unsorted photos taking up space on your phone or languishing in boxes in your home.

“Without fail, when I give a talk about getting organised, I’m always asked how to deal with photos,” says Peter.

Boxes of unsorted photos can feel overwhelming to organise so they often get left for many years to clutter up our houses. In addition to this, most of us have smartphones that make it easy to take photos anywhere, so pretty soon our digital photo life becomes cluttered too.

Click read more for the full article.

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276 days ago

Open invite

Allen from Milson

Open invite to all, personally recommended.

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276 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.

Make this property … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it!

Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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276 days ago

Don't forget to nominate your favourite local...

Prospa

There have been hundreds of wonderful entries in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero from across the country! If you haven't nominated a special local business yet, do it today.

- Got a great mechanic? Nominate them today.
- A barista who makes you smile? Nominate them today.
- … View more
There have been hundreds of wonderful entries in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero from across the country! If you haven't nominated a special local business yet, do it today.

- Got a great mechanic? Nominate them today.
- A barista who makes you smile? Nominate them today.
- A reassuring pharmacy team? Nominate them today.

Make a small business' day today by nominating them as your Prospa Local Business Hero - and you could make their whole year (our national winner picks up an incredible $10,000 prize package!)
Nominate now

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278 days ago

Have you got a family-favourite recipe for carrots?

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious carrot recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's April issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this easy-to-grow vege crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by February 25, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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290 days ago

Richardsons Line

Bruce from Bunnythorpe

Be good if the PNCC and WINZ combined to get able bodied unemployed to do a daily sweep along Richardsons Line picking up the discarded garbage. PNCC its a disgrace.

278 days ago

$15,000 to welcome you home...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list - $15,000 back for a limited time*.
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It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list - $15,000 back for a limited time*.

If you sign up to one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*.

There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.

*Terms and conditions apply.
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280 days ago

Carpet Layer

Val from Milson

Anyone know of a person who could lift a small piece of carpet 47cm by 80cm and replace with vinyl. I have the Vinyl. Thank You.

280 days ago

Poll: What power issues have you faced?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey neighbours! How has your power been treating you lately? Any sparks or stumbles in the past year?
Share the woes and let's brighten each other's day!

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What power issues have you faced?
  • 13.1% Power Outages
    13.1% Complete
  • 73% High Bills
    73% Complete
  • 2.9% Billing Errors
    2.9% Complete
  • 4.2% Voltage Fluctuations
    4.2% Complete
  • 6.8% Poor Customer Service
    6.8% Complete
382 votes
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280 days ago

need help?

Georgia from Foxton Beach

am just writing to see if anyone needs any jobs done around the house for my 14 year old neice nadai. she is currently attending Manawatu college and is wanting to make some pocket money on weekends. thanks 🙂

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289 days ago

Power account

Bev from Feilding

I am over power accounts, I am with Grey Power and they are meant to be reasonable for grey power members, my account last month was $118, this month $160, has anyone else had this problem with grey power, then tell me it is going up again on April 1 has anyone else a cheaper solution, we are 2 … View moreI am over power accounts, I am with Grey Power and they are meant to be reasonable for grey power members, my account last month was $118, this month $160, has anyone else had this problem with grey power, then tell me it is going up again on April 1 has anyone else a cheaper solution, we are 2 adults in the home.

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282 days ago

Feilding Writers Group

Pat from Feilding

Our first meeting of the year! Welcome to all new members and writers. We meet this Friday, 16 Feb, at the Rosebowl Cafe meeting room. Come along and share your work, your questions, and a cuppa. 11 a.m. to 12.30. Ph 027-292-2222 for more information.

285 days ago

over 50's club

Dave Neary from Foxton Beach Over 50's Club

Come along folks.
our club is struggling for members so we need your help to survive.
Come along enjoy yourselves and make new and renew friendships.
We are struggling and if we close it will be a great loss for the community.

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282 days ago

Wedding dresses old and new on show

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

This week, we're celebrating love in all its forms, with some of our residents celebrating by sharing cherished memories, including their wedding dresses and the beautiful stories behind them.

An array of wedding dresses, ranging from the modern to the traditional, were on display along … View more
This week, we're celebrating love in all its forms, with some of our residents celebrating by sharing cherished memories, including their wedding dresses and the beautiful stories behind them.

An array of wedding dresses, ranging from the modern to the traditional, were on display along with dozens of amazing wedding photos dating back to the 1800s in a nod to Valentine’s Day.

“With it being Valentine’s Day this week, we wanted something that would be inclusive of all the residents, those who are still lucky enough to have their partners but also those sharing happy memories of those that they have lost.”

Click read more for the full story.

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