Gate Pa, Tauranga

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing. Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

2258 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
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2258 days ago

hearty spiderettes ready for new homes.

Natalie from Te Puke

Hi all,
My momma spider plant has had more than a few babes over the last 6 months. As much as I want to keep them all, I've run out of hanging and bench space. I'm not looking to make much on these just enough to fund my next plant adventure, a terrarium! I'm looking for a new big… View more
Hi all,
My momma spider plant has had more than a few babes over the last 6 months. As much as I want to keep them all, I've run out of hanging and bench space. I'm not looking to make much on these just enough to fund my next plant adventure, a terrarium! I'm looking for a new big jar and some nutrients to get started.

In addition to the plants pictured I have some that I'll be placing in temporary pots (ehem... old coffee cups and ice cream containers) this weekend.

The price range is between $4 and $10 depending on size.

These are great plants for kids as they can take handle some neglect (no need to water them every day, they like partial shade but can handle some direct light as well)

These will need to be re-potted in the future but can stay in their temporary housing until you find the right pot.

I did have a posse of renegade caterpillers break in and dine on my plants over summer but I'm only selling the strongest ones.

They will grow relatively quickly if loved.

Negotiable

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2258 days ago

Do you recycle your long-life milk cartons?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are send offshore.

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Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are send offshore.

What do you think about this? Do you think it's time we get the right facilities to recycle our food waste in NZ? Let us know your thoughts in the replies! To read more about this, click here.

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2258 days ago

Moving House?

Peter from Stash It Self Storage

We have a selection of moving boxes, packing paper, packaging tape and bubble wrap. Just pop into our office to purchase.

2258 days ago

old laptop

Zolt Harmann from The Mobile Sparky

Hello there,
I've got a little project going on at home and i would like ask for, a old laptop what is still working. I would like to connect to my amplifier and play my old CDs and watch DVDs and watch Youtube on it.
If is there anyone out here that might have a old laptop lying around not … View more
Hello there,
I've got a little project going on at home and i would like ask for, a old laptop what is still working. I would like to connect to my amplifier and play my old CDs and watch DVDs and watch Youtube on it.
If is there anyone out here that might have a old laptop lying around not getting used maybe you could help me out.
 What i need a CD or DVD player or writer USB connection and laptop what can handle WIFI or wireless internet.

If anyone can help me out that would be appreciated thank YOU.

2258 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

2258 days ago

Therapy Roller

Diana from Welcome Bay

Therapy roller, 2nd hand had it for a year not using it anymore.
Pick up Welcome Bay or Papamoa.

Price: $7

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2258 days ago

Dog Trainer and Dog Walker

Chelles from Gate Pa

One on one dog training done at your home at your convenience. Everything from basic obedience to walking on lead to jumping up to resource guarding and more. Affordable rates. 0223910431 Check out my Facebook page Puppy Love Dog Training.

Dog walking. One on one or group walks. A tired dog is… View more
One on one dog training done at your home at your convenience. Everything from basic obedience to walking on lead to jumping up to resource guarding and more. Affordable rates. 0223910431 Check out my Facebook page Puppy Love Dog Training.

Dog walking. One on one or group walks. A tired dog is a happy well behaved dog. 0223910431 Check out my Facebook page Puppy Love Dog Training.

Sunday’s at 10:30am Social meet and play at Miles Lane Reserve. Off Tauriko end of Cambridge Rd. Bring dog, leads and poop bags for a couple of hours of FREE noisy fun.

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2258 days ago

Woolrest single

Pauline from Gate Pa

Good condition. No longer required
Contact me on 027 2444776

Price: $40

2262 days ago

Oak Hardwood Log & Elm Trunk

Carol from Te Puke

Firewood Anyone for Next Year?
Oak 4.5metres long amd average of 600 deep
Elm is 2 metres long 500 deep.
Free or Koha
Phone Dave on 0274 877 914

2259 days ago

Southern Pipeline under the harbour.( Memorial Park To Matapihi)

Jim from JIM PETERSON of Westbay Real Estate Ltd 0800 22 00 12

Well done to the contractors on this very specialist project.
I watched 6 cranes & 14 diggers guide the outer steel casing into the drilled 30m deep crossing over the weekend. Quite fascinating to see the 24/7 coordination going on. Just $21m for this section in the overall $100m project plus… View more
Well done to the contractors on this very specialist project.
I watched 6 cranes & 14 diggers guide the outer steel casing into the drilled 30m deep crossing over the weekend. Quite fascinating to see the 24/7 coordination going on. Just $21m for this section in the overall $100m project plus some run on costs no doubt?

2259 days ago

NZTA to change Maungatapu roundabout/underpass traffic trial

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is making a small change to the Maungatapu roundabout traffic trial.

From today -traffic lights at the State Highway 29A Turret Rd on-ramp will be covered to allow free flow onto Turret Rd - and towards Maungatapu or Baypark - for traffic coming from the … View more
The NZ Transport Agency is making a small change to the Maungatapu roundabout traffic trial.

From today -traffic lights at the State Highway 29A Turret Rd on-ramp will be covered to allow free flow onto Turret Rd - and towards Maungatapu or Baypark - for traffic coming from the Tauriko/Ohauiti/Hairini direction.

Citybound traffic from Maungatapu and Baypark will continue to be directed to Turret Rd via the underpass. The Hairini St exit onto Turret Rd will remain a bus-only lane.

The 10-day trial, in operation from 6am to 10am each day, is due to finish on Friday.

Read more from the Bay of Plenty Times here.
Photo: NZTA

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2259 days ago

fundraising for Cancer warrior Elyse

Kim from Pyes Pa

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Since diagnosis on 9/4/16 Elyse has been fighting DIPG. A rare & inoperable brain tumor. We need your help to raise funds for her treatment.


This is a link to the auction I'm running with permission to raise funds for Elyse. My granddaughter Skyla died from … View more
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Since diagnosis on 9/4/16 Elyse has been fighting DIPG. A rare & inoperable brain tumor. We need your help to raise funds for her treatment.


This is a link to the auction I'm running with permission to raise funds for Elyse. My granddaughter Skyla died from the same tumor last October so this is an issue close to my heart. Please consider helping in any way you can.


www.trademe.co.nz...

2259 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2260 days ago

Fire Flue

Anita from Bellevue

I'm hoping that I can find a section of black aluminium fire flue to replace one section of my woodfire flue. My woodfire is still in excellent condition but on having the chimney sweep examine the fire, he found that the seam is starting to pop on the lower section. If anyone happens to … View moreI'm hoping that I can find a section of black aluminium fire flue to replace one section of my woodfire flue. My woodfire is still in excellent condition but on having the chimney sweep examine the fire, he found that the seam is starting to pop on the lower section. If anyone happens to have a section laying around (!) or perhaps is removing a fire flue, I would be extremely grateful to see if it would fit my fire.

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