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2409 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2409 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2409 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2410 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2411 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2429 days ago

Caskey Electrical

Cody from Turangi

Hey Neighbours

We have just extended our branches, and are now operating out of Taupo and Turangi.

If you are in need of any electrical services, give our freindly local electrician a call at Caskey Electrical to arrange a time to suit your needs.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Cody Caskey
Caskey… View more
Hey Neighbours

We have just extended our branches, and are now operating out of Taupo and Turangi.

If you are in need of any electrical services, give our freindly local electrician a call at Caskey Electrical to arrange a time to suit your needs.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Cody Caskey
Caskey Electrical
0274CASKEY
0274227539
www.caskeyelectrical.co.nz...

2413 days ago

We’re looking for caregivers in Taranaki/Whanganui

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

A 14 year old boy (Māori/Nuiean) is in need of a safe and stable temporary home in Taranaki or Whanganui. You will receive support from our team. Can you invest time and energy to be a strong role model for this young person? Enquire now or read more about becoming a caregiver. Enquire now

2419 days ago

Should high schools be ditching NCEA level 1?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Manawatū,
In Palmerston North Boys' High School's recent newsletter, rector David Bovey said level 1 had "questionable" value. The school proposed not offering enough credits for students to get NCEA level 1 from 2019. What are your thoughts? Is level 1 pointless or … View more
Hi Manawatū,
In Palmerston North Boys' High School's recent newsletter, rector David Bovey said level 1 had "questionable" value. The school proposed not offering enough credits for students to get NCEA level 1 from 2019. What are your thoughts? Is level 1 pointless or valuable?
To read more, click here.

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2418 days ago

Did you hear the good news?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard? A last-minute influx of applications to re-home Kaimanawa wild horses has saved hundreds from slaughter. What awesome news! Do you know someone rehoming a horse? What do you think of the news? To read more, click here.

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2418 days ago

Did you hear about hundreds of horses being saved from slaughter?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard? A last-minute influx of applications to re-home Kaimanawa wild horses has saved hundreds from slaughter. What awesome news! Do you know someone rehoming a horse? What do you think of the news? To read more, click here.

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