Ohauiti, Tauranga

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1341 days ago

Katikati mechanic

SteveAnn from Ohauiti

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in Katikati for a relatively easy job,

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1342 days ago

Osteopath

Ralph from Papamoa Beach

Looking for recommendations for an Osteopath in the Tauranga area that has provided you with successful outcomes. Thankyou

1341 days ago

How to Remove Paint from Window Panes

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Paint is very difficult to clean off from any surface and removing it from glass is no different. Once the paint has dried, trying to wipe it off with a wet cloth will prove unsuccessful. Nevertheless, there are a few ways you can prevent smudging the windows with paint and in the event you … View morePaint is very difficult to clean off from any surface and removing it from glass is no different. Once the paint has dried, trying to wipe it off with a wet cloth will prove unsuccessful. Nevertheless, there are a few ways you can prevent smudging the windows with paint and in the event you splatter the glass with paint there are tricks to remove it.


Typically, when there is renovation work going on that includes painting the walls or the window frames, it’s practical to use masking tape on the glass around the frames to protect it. However, many tapes just don’t seem to stick well to the glass surface and most of the time paint drops always find their way onto the unprotected surface.


Regular paint remover is not good enough and won’t work on dried-up paint. Instead, you can try to clean the paint off your windows by following the steps in our short and practical guide which presents you two approaches.


Removing Paint from Glass with a Scraper

Materials needed:
• Hand-held safety razor blade
• Cloth/Sponge
• Squeegee
• Small bucket
• Warm water

• Dishwashing liquid

Here is what to do:
1. Fill a bucket with warm water and some dishwashing liquid. Mix it until it becomes sudsy. The detergent will make it easier for the scraper to move over the glass surface, minimising the risk of scratching.
2. Soak the cleaning cloth or sponge in the solution.
3. Scrub the window to remove any dirt and grime from the surface. Next, rinse it using a clean wet cloth or sponge.
4. Wet the window again with the dishwashing solution.

5. Hold the razor blade at a 45-degree angle and carefully scrape the paint. Make sure the glass is wet while you are scraping with the razor blade, otherwise you may scratch it.


If you have recently painted areas around the window or window sill and the paint has not yet dried properly, it may be best to leave it until it has. Cleaning it with soapy water may cause the paint to run and ruin other surfaces.

6. Wipe the glass with a squeegee to remove any remaining moisture or streaks, and then with a cloth to polish the surface.

7. Check to see if all the paint has been removed. If there is still some paint on the glass, repeat the steps 5 and 6 until all the paint has been removed.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1342 days ago

Calling all painters

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?

The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether … View more
Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?

The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether it's how to choose the right type of paint to cover a stain, how to go about planning a mural, or how long you really need to spend on sanding down that woodwork, they're happy to help.

Send us your question at homed@stuff.co.nz or leave it in the comments and we'll put the best questions to the Resene team (please note: we may not be able to answer every single question). The answers will be published in an article on Stuff ahead of the long weekend.

If you don't want us to use your comment or name on Stuff, please mention that in your post.

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1342 days ago

Have your say on our draft Acquisitions and Disposals Policy

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Have your say on our draft Acquisitions and Disposals Policy – the policy that tells us how council buys, sells, leases or transfers property. We’re proposing to streamline the process and to offer mana whenua a right of first refusal on some properties sold by council.

Find out more and have … View more
Have your say on our draft Acquisitions and Disposals Policy – the policy that tells us how council buys, sells, leases or transfers property. We’re proposing to streamline the process and to offer mana whenua a right of first refusal on some properties sold by council.

Find out more and have your say. Feedback closes on 15 April.

www.tauranga.govt.nz...

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1342 days ago

HONDA FIT 2004

Vilma from Pyes Pa

2004 HONDA FIT

- 1.3L auto 5 door
- Engine size 1331 cc
- 182 000 kms
- WOF 10/10/21
- Reg 1/7/21

Both left and right suspension shock absorber have been replaced 5 months ago (worth 600$). I have just bought a spare key to the car (worth 300$). Getting an oil change done 11/3. Has a few… View more
2004 HONDA FIT

- 1.3L auto 5 door
- Engine size 1331 cc
- 182 000 kms
- WOF 10/10/21
- Reg 1/7/21

Both left and right suspension shock absorber have been replaced 5 months ago (worth 600$). I have just bought a spare key to the car (worth 300$). Getting an oil change done 11/3. Has a few defects on the front (shows in pictures).

A super fuel efficient and handy car. I’ve traveled all around nz with it and it worked smoothly on all roads - drives very well😊 It has been just the perfect car.

Send me a message if you have any questions and lets negotiate. I need to sell the car ASAP.

Negotiable

1342 days ago

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own community. 💐

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Today we remember the victims, families and communities affected on 15.03.2019

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1342 days ago

SuperSeniors

Office for Seniors

Consumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.

Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand".… View more
Consumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.

Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand". However, TVNZ 1 News, along with Consumer NZ, have voiced concerns.

For more information and advice, read our article in the latest SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...

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1347 days ago

Awareness Week 8-14 March 2021

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).

Join us for CAB… View more
Do you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).

Join us for CAB Awareness Week 8-14 March 2021, where we celebrate 50 years of serving the community.

www.cab.org.nz...

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1348 days ago

Long-term Plan 2021-31

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Tauranga could lose 1100 construction jobs and $2.5 billion from the local economy unless major investments are made to help the city thrive and grow.

The Long-term Plan aims to address these problems, and others caused by our city growing faster than its infrastructure can handle.
We’ll be … View more
Tauranga could lose 1100 construction jobs and $2.5 billion from the local economy unless major investments are made to help the city thrive and grow.

The Long-term Plan aims to address these problems, and others caused by our city growing faster than its infrastructure can handle.
We’ll be consulting on the plan from 7 May – 7 June.

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1344 days ago

Avocado tree for sale

Maria from Pyes Pa

Avocado tree in in terracotta pot for sale $40.

Price: $40

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1348 days ago

HUGE BOOK SALE NEXT WEEKEND!!!

Karen from Welcome Bay

The Tauranga Rotary Book sale at Harvard Way Mount Maunganui is on next Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 9am until 5pm.

Many people took the opportunity last Sunday to come and restock their bookshelves, while also helping worthwhile causes in our local community. If you didn't make it last… View more
The Tauranga Rotary Book sale at Harvard Way Mount Maunganui is on next Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 9am until 5pm.

Many people took the opportunity last Sunday to come and restock their bookshelves, while also helping worthwhile causes in our local community. If you didn't make it last weekend, or you want even more, it is well worth a visit, because we have 1000s upon 1000s of books with the nonfiction sorted by topic and the fiction sorted by author!! We also have jigsaws, and games, cds and dvds and art.

Hope to see you there!

If necessary, please contact Ann Pritchard on 07 543 5350.

1345 days ago

Need an expert to assess and repair your sliding door?

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Have you noticed your sliding door has become sticky and resistant to movement? ?‍♀️?‍♂️
This is usually due to the accumulation of dirt, oil and other debris that has been trapped in the door track. So... how do you clean the sliding door tracks? We have the solution!

?Click the link … View more
Have you noticed your sliding door has become sticky and resistant to movement? ?‍♀️?‍♂️
This is usually due to the accumulation of dirt, oil and other debris that has been trapped in the door track. So... how do you clean the sliding door tracks? We have the solution!

?Click the link below and follow Exceed expert's recommendations!

The Exceed we fix windows & doors team

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1345 days ago

Retro coffee table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Refresh a retro coffee table without losing its character with a touch of colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can refresh your old table.

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1346 days ago

Results from Mould Removal

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Check out some recent before and after pictures - the smelly mould is completely gone, the curtains are now sanitary again (and A LOT better looking!)

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