Matua, Tauranga

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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

638 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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639 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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640 days ago

Tall Freestanding Unique Cabinet or Cupboard

Sasha from Otumoetai

Great Condition
Single Door Cupboard (Right opening) and 3 Drawers
- With Elegant Wood Carving on the Door and Drawers
Height = 191cm
Width = 55cm
Depth = 45cm

One of a kind – originally from Vast Interiors
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Great Condition
Single Door Cupboard (Right opening) and 3 Drawers
- With Elegant Wood Carving on the Door and Drawers
Height = 191cm
Width = 55cm
Depth = 45cm

One of a kind – originally from Vast Interiors
Perfect for any room

Owners moving abroad.

Buyer must Pick Up – Otumoetai, Tauranga

Price: $350

643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
642 days ago

Summer Facial Special

Christine from Body Treatments

Summer Special
Facial including lash + brow tint + tidy = $90
Finishes 28/02/23

Appointments are available for , Massage, Spraytan, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Gift Vouchers are available . Ph 5706270
email; bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz
www.body...

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642 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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643 days ago

Maple Trees

Maureen from Bethlehem

Lovely healthy maple trees.
Hoyas
All $10 each
Phone 5776148

Negotiable

643 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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643 days ago

Chemist Warehouse open in Fraser Cove!

Chemist Warehouse

Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Fraser Cove Shopping Centre, next to The Warehouse.

With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week from 8AM – 7PM including public holidays.

Don't… View more
Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Fraser Cove Shopping Centre, next to The Warehouse.

With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week from 8AM – 7PM including public holidays.

Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop online 24/7!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Chemist Warehouse - Great Savings, Every Day!
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644 days ago

Do you read a lot?

Jill from Matua

Do you use the library?
Come and hear library staff explain how you can choose your next good reads. Free cuppa, meet liked-minded people.
Greerton Library, 10.30 am this Thursday 23rd Feb.
Jointly arranged by Tauranga Libraries and Friends of thew Tauranga Libraries.
Ph Jill 021 260 3743 for … View more
Do you use the library?
Come and hear library staff explain how you can choose your next good reads. Free cuppa, meet liked-minded people.
Greerton Library, 10.30 am this Thursday 23rd Feb.
Jointly arranged by Tauranga Libraries and Friends of thew Tauranga Libraries.
Ph Jill 021 260 3743 for more details.

645 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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646 days ago

Garage Sale

Emma from Bethlehem

Saturday 18th February, 7.30am, 1 Barnsley Close, Bethlehem, Tauranga.

Negotiable

646 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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646 days ago

The perfect tool for the Mount Everest Challenge

Communications from Tauranga City Council

A heads up to everyone doing the Mount Everest Challenge - climbing Mauao 38 times in 50 days - that we have the perfect tool to make this challenge accessible for everyone. Te Kaiwhakatere – TrailRider is a motorised, single-wheeled mobility transport supporter which supports a rider’s weight … View moreA heads up to everyone doing the Mount Everest Challenge - climbing Mauao 38 times in 50 days - that we have the perfect tool to make this challenge accessible for everyone. Te Kaiwhakatere – TrailRider is a motorised, single-wheeled mobility transport supporter which supports a rider’s weight with helpers to guide the rider up and down tracks.

You can book the TrailRider for free through our website bit.ly... or in person at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park.

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