Greerton - Parkvale, Tauranga

1750 days ago

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Sharron from Mount Maunganui

Baskets and Placemats
Strong Raffia and Sisal Baskets and Placemats, hand made from natural products from Africa. Variety of colours and sizes ranging from $20 - $50

Negotiable

1750 days ago

Deck wood

Craig from Greerton - Parkvale

Hey im just taking down my deck. Got deck tread and 6x2's at random lengths. Im taking it apart on wednesday 18th if you want. It goes to the tip on the Thursday

Free

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1750 days ago

House sitter available

Diane from Otumoetai

Hi on behalf of a friend who Is looking at doing house sitting mid January if anyone can help !!! Please phone or txt. 0274707360. thank you.

1750 days ago

GIFT VOUCHERS

Christine from Body Treatments

I have Gift Vouchers available for Beauty Treatments, Massage and Homeopathy. Phone 5706270

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1750 days ago

2011 Subaru Legacy NZ new 3 owners

Julie from Bethlehem

Subaru Legacy in good condition. Only 3 NZ owners, NZ new, tiptronic, cruise control, hill holder, airbags. 92,000 kms. Tidy interior. Four tyres only 5000kms old.
2.5 litre, automatic, 4wd, rego expires July 2020, WOF expires Sep 2020.

Call Mike on 0293688421

Price: $11,990

1750 days ago

It is that time of year!

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

We hope at this time of year you are getting close to having a break and a well deserved holiday.

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1751 days ago

By sharing your light you light the way for others.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tis the season... let's help make other's holidays more merry and bright.

#NSNZthejoyofgiving

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1756 days ago

Urgent Help Required with Lawns & Garden work

Ian & Jo from Otumoetai

My name is Ian. My business is lawns & gardens.
10 days ago I was admitted to hospital with a shoulder injury which has now gone septic. I cannot do any work and am desparately seeking a person or people (temporarily) to do some of my work until I am fit again which could be another 4 to 6 … View more
My name is Ian. My business is lawns & gardens.
10 days ago I was admitted to hospital with a shoulder injury which has now gone septic. I cannot do any work and am desparately seeking a person or people (temporarily) to do some of my work until I am fit again which could be another 4 to 6 weeks. The jobs are in Tauranga & my charges are not inflated.
Please contact me urgently if you can help. Thanks, Ian
021748128, nzdickeys@ hotmail.com

1751 days ago

The Great NZ Santa Run

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏼 We would like to thank each and everyone that took part or helped to make this year's The Great NZ Santa Run a huge success! 🎅🏼

#YouthDevelopment #GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #TheGreatNZSantaRun

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1751 days ago

"Tis the season to support local"

Ecomailbox

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, … View more
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, social enterprises to support, low-waste gift wrapping inspo, and even gorgeous must-see beaches to explore over summer.

Plus 24 of NZ’s eco bloggers have shared their tips for a Merry Mindful Christmas. From great crafty activities, DIY gifts & acts of kindness to celebrate the festive month of December more mindfully and sustainably.

Read more in the Makers & Local guide now.
Read the guide

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1752 days ago

Art History: Ancient Practice of Textile Art and How It Continues to Reinvent Itself

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

We come into contact with textile art every day. From the clothes we wear to the objects that decorate our home, it’s an art that can be simultaneously beautiful and useful. But it should come as no surprise that this field occupies these two categories. At the beginning of its long history, … View moreWe come into contact with textile art every day. From the clothes we wear to the objects that decorate our home, it’s an art that can be simultaneously beautiful and useful. But it should come as no surprise that this field occupies these two categories. At the beginning of its long history, textiles were seen as a utility rather than something that serves no discernible function aside from aesthetics. And while this is still the case today, visionary creatives have helped the art continually reinvent itself.


Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art in human civilization. At its inception, it was not focused on looks, but for practical purposes—such as clothing or blankets to keep warm. This dates all the way back to prehistoric times, and anthropologists estimate that this is between 100,000 to 500,000 years ago. These goods were made from animal skins, furs, leaves, and more.


As time wore on and the neolithic cultures settled, textiles become increasingly complex. Many early pieces were made with felting, which agitates animal fibers (like wool) to interlock them in a strong bond. Beyond that, though, humans also spun fibers to create strands of thread. They were woven together and resemble more of what we’re used to today.


Creating clothing and other textiles was laborious—everything had to be done by hand. This included gathering fibers from plants or animals and then twisting them to make it into yarn. In addition to being a tedious process, making an article of clothing was expensive; tailors and seamstresses altered garments to ensure that they lasted a long time. Depending on how wealthy someone was, they could get imported fabrics and colorful dyes. The Silk Road trade routes brought Chinese silk to India, Africa, and Europe. While clothing was still the dominant type of fiber art, the aristocracy could also afford to decorate the walls, floors, and furniture of their palaces in lush and vibrant pieces.

The Industrial Revolution was a turning point for textiles. With the invention of the cotton gin, spinning jenny, and power loom, creating fabric was now automated and could be produced on a massive scale. Textiles were not just for the wealthy anymore; as prices dropped, they were available to more of society. It also meant that these materials were not as precious, and creative people could experiment with them in previously unseen ways.

The rich history of textiles has laid the groundwork for contemporary creatives. In modern times, the terms fiber art or textile art generally describe textile-based objects that have no intended use. Although this realm has previously been seen as “women’s work,” artists—particularly female artists in the 1960s and 70s—started to reclaim the field and elevate it into high art.


Keep reading: mymodernmet.com...

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1753 days ago

Free queen bed mattress and base.

Kathy from Otumoetai

Hi I have a queen size mattress and steel slat base happy to give away for free. If interested pls message me.

Free

1753 days ago

No job is too big or small!

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

No job is too big or small! Check out Siah and his van in front of this huge house.
Big house, small house, one-bedroom apartments, flatmate moves, we do it all 💪
If you’re moving let Smart Express Moving & Delivery help, get a free quote call us on 07 222 0555!

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1753 days ago

BREAKING NEWS: White Island erupting

Neighbourly.co.nz

GeoNet has confirmed Bay of Plenty volcano White Island is erupting.

People living in or near the affected ashfall areas should:
-Consider staying indoors. Volcanic ash could be a health hazard, especially if you suffer from breathing difficulties
-When indoors, close all windows and doors to … View more
GeoNet has confirmed Bay of Plenty volcano White Island is erupting.

People living in or near the affected ashfall areas should:
-Consider staying indoors. Volcanic ash could be a health hazard, especially if you suffer from breathing difficulties
-When indoors, close all windows and doors to limit the entry of volcanic ash
-If caught in volcanic ashfalls: Wear a dust mask or use a cloth handkerchief over your nose and mouth; protect your eyes by wearing goggles. Wear eyeglasses, NOT contact lenses as fine ash will get under the lens
-Listen to the radio and/or TV for further assessment and updates
-Effects of a volcanic eruption can be experienced many kilometres from a volcano

Keep up to date with information and safety advice here.

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1754 days ago

photo sensor smoke alarms

Ross from Hairini

Good Morning Please does anyone know why my photo sensor smoke alarm about twice a day beeps like has low battery but the photo alarms do not use battery. I have tried vacuuming thought maybe dust but nothing seems to stop. Cheers and Thank you in advance for any help . Ross

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