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2405 days ago

Great visit from the Girl Guides

Facility Manager / Owner from Lara Lodge Care Home

Thank`s so much for calling in yesterday.
It was so appreciated,we love your special biscuits.
They serve as a great reminder to our Whanau, of fun youthfulness,friendship and a sense of community,

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2405 days ago

Have you heard NZ's 'number one food safety problem'?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,
#Watch: Have you heard? Researchers are saying chicken is making Kiwis sick and is spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A study found NZ has one of the highest rates of campylobacteriosis in the world. To read more, click here.

2405 days ago

Poll: Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. … View more
Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about keeping them in residential areas.

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Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?
  • 21.1% I already do - it's easy if you do your research and have the right space
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.4% I'd like to, but there's too much red tape
    15.4% Complete
  • 40.5% It depends on the animal
    40.5% Complete
  • 0.9% I tried, but it didn't work out
    0.9% Complete
  • 22.1% I don't think farm animals make good pets
    22.1% Complete
1086 votes
2405 days ago

Re: Mamma Mia - here we go again!

Debbie Cunliffe from

Help us raise funds to send children with type one diabetes to Totara Springs in 2019

Price: $20

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2405 days ago

Poll: Storm pushes vegies prices up, how much would you pay?

Reporter Rotorua News

Recent bad weather has hit vegetable crops, pushing up the price of tomatoes, lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli.
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Storm pushes vegies prices up, how much would you pay?
  • 0% I'd pay $8 a kilo for a cauli - cos I love them!
    0% Complete
  • 88.2% No way - far too expensive
    88.2% Complete
  • 11.8% I need my 5 plus a day, so money is no option
    11.8% Complete
17 votes
2410 days ago

Lara`s Firewood fundraiser

Facility Manager / Owner from Lara Lodge Care Home

It`s a strong reminder today, that you need your dry firewood stacked away for the days ahead of cold weather.
We are about to finish our firewood run, taking the last orders for the season this week, with delivery next week.
The Fundraiser is for our residents Matariki celebrations.
Fire … View more
It`s a strong reminder today, that you need your dry firewood stacked away for the days ahead of cold weather.
We are about to finish our firewood run, taking the last orders for the season this week, with delivery next week.
The Fundraiser is for our residents Matariki celebrations.
Fire starters, kindling are all part of the generous load.
Text Walter on 0275443432

2407 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
Subscribe now!

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2408 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2408 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
Watch now

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2408 days ago

How To Handle a Sleep Talker?

Beds4U Rotorua

If you are sleeping next to a disturbing sleep talker or if you are a sleep talker yourself, your situation is both amusing yet problematic. The person who ends up sleeping next to a sleep talker is in deep trouble for most of his or her bedtime. While it’s really funny to listen to someone … View moreIf you are sleeping next to a disturbing sleep talker or if you are a sleep talker yourself, your situation is both amusing yet problematic. The person who ends up sleeping next to a sleep talker is in deep trouble for most of his or her bedtime. While it’s really funny to listen to someone blabbering during the sleep, it can make the situation worse to hear someone talking while you are trying to sleep. Read the full blog here: goo.gl...

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2409 days ago

1994 Nissan Pulsar M1

Thomas from Ngongotaha

138,xxx Genuine Kilometers
Nissan GA15DS Motor
1.5L 16 Valve DOHC
70KW/95HP @ 6000RPM
126Nm @ 3600RPM
1498CC
Compact Economy Sedan
4.5L/100KM Highway Fuel Economy
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138,xxx Genuine Kilometers
Nissan GA15DS Motor
1.5L 16 Valve DOHC
70KW/95HP @ 6000RPM
126Nm @ 3600RPM
1498CC
Compact Economy Sedan
4.5L/100KM Highway Fuel Economy
7.5L/100KM City Fuel Economy
50 Litre Fuel tank
600-1000KM on a tank of fuel
980KG Curb Weight (without Driver)
Approximately $10 fuel/100km average
0-80 km/h (sec):7.7
0-100 km/h (sec):11.6
0-160 km/h (sec):41
0- 1/4mile (sec):18.1

Chain driven Cams, No Cambelt
4-Speed Automatic
Power Steering
Air Conditioning
Electric Mirrors
Central Locking
Power Windows
Rear Child seat Mounting Point
Aftermarket Sony Xplod Stereo
CD, Auxilliary, AM-FM-SW Tuner
New Sony Xplod Front speakers
New Pioneer Rear Speakers
Upgraded to 6.5" speakers from 6"x4"
Door chime Buzzer Disabled (optional)
LED Interior Light
All Factory Original Floor mats
All Carpet and Uphostery Cleaned and Sanitized
New Spark Plugs
New Windshield Washer Pump
Excellent Condition Battery
Fresh Service
Fresh VTNZ Warrant of Fitness
Excellent Condition for its age, Starts and runs well first time.
No Major body damage, only a few minor dents and scratches.
Some damage to interior, headliner damage and dash sun exposure
Speakers Installed without modifying loom or mounts.
All Speaker connections are soldered and using OEM Nissan connectors.
All power windows work smoothly and quickly.
Heater Blows Hot, Air conditioning is Ice Cold.
suspension is good and rides well,
soft enough to be comfortable but stiff enough to handle corners well.
Brakes work great, firm pedal feel and very responsive.
Transmission Shifts well and automatic downshift is very responsive.
Excellent Daily Runabout car, Uses hardly any fuel.
Has a low chance of being stolen, Cheap insurance.

Feel free to ask questions, email me at sausagedog52@gmail.com or phone or text on 0211324306

Price: $2,199

2409 days ago

Examining the past can help protect our future.

Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process … View more
The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process can begin, the Terms of Reference to define the scope and purpose of the Inquiry need to be set. Sir Anand would like to hear your views on the draft Terms of Reference so we can work together to make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Find out more

2409 days ago

Puzzle - Puzzle - Puzzle

Facility Manager / Owner from Lara Lodge Care Home

We have a real need of good Puzzles,the Winter Puzzle season has started.Larger pieces would be good, but as long as they are all there... Gift would be great, but happy to remunerate.
Text Teresa on 021848320 Thank you

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2410 days ago

mature flax plants

Remko from Owhata

I have 2 mature flax plants that need a new home.
approx 2-2.5m high 1.5m diameter.
reddish green colour.
need them gone soon.
I can have them dug up ready for collection.
owhata area
please ring txt if interested
02108354439

2409 days ago

NZ Transport Agency ban roadside signs in te reo

Reporter Rotorua News

Plans to welcome visitors to Rotorua in te reo have hit a major bump in the road after the NZ Transport Agency ruled warning signs had to be in English. What are your thoughts? email julie.kaio@stuff.co.nz

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