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1572 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1572 days ago

Getting dew on your windows?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Bay of Plenty

It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1572 days ago

Key tips for a warmer, drier home – 1/9 – Sleeping

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Put kids in their own beds. Create as much space as possible between the heads of sleeping children so if they are coughing or sneezing throughout the night they are not doing it on one another. Make it harder for the germs to spread.
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1572 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1573 days ago

FIREWOOD DRY SPLIT MACROCARPA

Jean from Papamoa Beach

1 CUBIC METRE (THROWN)
$120 Delivered free anywhere in Papamoa/Mt Maunganui. Delivery charge to other areas by negotiation.
Phone Kevin 0279339366

Price: $120

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1573 days ago

pick up small kitchenette from mt wellington akld to tauranga

Bernadette from Hairini

Hi is anyone travelling this way in the next 5 days? should fit in most cars 1200 wx 510 deep x 900 h, from kp cabinets, will pay $60

1573 days ago

Ngatai Road

Communications from Tauranga City Council

The new Ngatai Road layout will be completed this week. If you live on Ngatai Road, find out everything you need to know on our website www.tauranga.govt.nz...

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1573 days ago

Need a Plumber?

Vivi from Aspire Plumbing and Drainage b.o.p

At Aspire Plumbing its our goal to provide you with the best plumbing service for less. No jobs too big or too small. We offer a 24/7 callout service and have plumbers in different locations so we can respond quickly so your call.
Our Rates are available on our website www.aspirebop.co.nz...
Call… View more
At Aspire Plumbing its our goal to provide you with the best plumbing service for less. No jobs too big or too small. We offer a 24/7 callout service and have plumbers in different locations so we can respond quickly so your call.
Our Rates are available on our website www.aspirebop.co.nz...
Call anytime on 0272025723
Free quotes available.

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1573 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

1574 days ago

Proposed Return of Ownership of Panepane Purakau, Matakana Island

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island (Panepane Purakau) to five local hapū.

The public has an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed return.

To find out more and have your say, join us at one of… View more
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island (Panepane Purakau) to five local hapū.

The public has an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed return.

To find out more and have your say, join us at one of our drop-in sessions -

Opureora Marae, Matakana Island
Saturday 8 August
10am - 2pm

Omokoroa Boat Club
Saturday 15 August
10am - 2pm

Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, Sulphur Point
Saturday 22 August
10am - 2pm

Can't make it to any of the information days? Head to the website below to find out more and have your say online. haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz...

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1574 days ago

Roman Blinds

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Roman blinds are becoming more and more popular every year but have you ever wondered why?

Here are our top 10 reasons for choosing a roman blind over curtains:

1. This type of dressing is perfect for smaller windows, which could be overwhelmed by a pair of curtains. Perfect for cottage … View more
Roman blinds are becoming more and more popular every year but have you ever wondered why?

Here are our top 10 reasons for choosing a roman blind over curtains:

1. This type of dressing is perfect for smaller windows, which could be overwhelmed by a pair of curtains. Perfect for cottage windows, a roman blind will sit neatly within the recess without taking up any space either side of the window.

2. If you're a fan of a particular design range but can't decide between two fabrics, then have both! You could use one for the curtains and a co-ordinating fabric for the blind. Choosing two fabrics from the same collection is a guarantee that they will sit well together and compliment each other perfectly.

3. Perhaps you favour a clean, contemporary, minimalist look. Roman blinds are the ideal choice for this situation, as they have no fussy frills or extra fabric. A roman blind uses the minimum of material and looks like a flat piece of fabric when closed. It folds up concertina style to create smart, sharp folds.

4. If you have a radiator sitting directly under your window covering it with a pair of curtains will ensure that the majority of the heat produced goes up behind the curtains and sits between them and the window. A blind will cover only the window itself offering protection from draughts whilst still allowing the heat to circulate.

5. If you have a wide window or a bay window then the amount of curtaining needed to cover the window will be considerable. Opening and closing such heavy curtains twice a day can become a real bind. It's much easier to fit a pair of dress curtains and then use one or more roman blinds to swiftly open and close each morning and evening.

6. As a roman blind uses less fabric than a pair of curtains, you can use a large, bold or colourful pattern without fear of overkill.

7. Using a roman blind allows you to lower the blind to protect from the glare of the sun. The pleating style gives plenty of option between open and closed depending on how low the sun is.

8. As blinds site in the recess or just outside the recess of the window then they use considerably less fabric than a pair of curtains would. This means that it can be 25% cheaper to fit a roman blind than a pair of curtains.

9. Roman blinds can be the ideal choice for a kitchen or bathroom in which you don't want lots of bulky fabric hanging over your sink or taking up precious space.

10. A door curtain can become annoying as ease of opening and closing the door can be compromised with lots of bulky fabric in the area. A roman blind can be fixed directly onto a glazed door making life much easier.

So there you have our top ten reasons for choosing a roman blind. If we've converted you to the appeal of a roman blind, click here to view our extensive range:

1574 days ago

Shop Local: $20,000 for a local business to be won!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Local businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy. They create jobs, they are generous sponsors of local events and charities. How can you help? One simple way. Stuff and 2degrees have launched a Shop Local campaign, which offers a prize of $20,000 towards marketing and advertising for one … View moreLocal businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy. They create jobs, they are generous sponsors of local events and charities. How can you help? One simple way. Stuff and 2degrees have launched a Shop Local campaign, which offers a prize of $20,000 towards marketing and advertising for one Tauranga business to help it stay on top of whatever challenges Covid-19 has thrown at them. A judging panel will decide on the winning businesses. There will also be a People’s Choice winner and that business will also receive a $20,000 marketing and advertising package. Voting for the People’s Choice will take place on Stuff in September. So encourage any business you love to enter now by going to 2degrees.nz/ShopLocal.

This is actually the second year this Shop Local campaign has run. 2degrees has been championing local businesses well before the current Covid crisis. 2degreesChief Business Officer Andrew Fairgray says they are behind Shop Local because: “We know local businesses are at the heart of where we live and give our community its distinctive spirit. This is a great opportunity for a local business to raise their profile and get some tangible help in $20,000 worth of marketing and advertising. It also gives us the opportunity to celebrate the positive, hardworking business and encourage the local community to shop locally,” he says.

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1574 days ago

Passionate about health care?

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Study nursing!

Meet Aroha Ruha (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) who was named a joint winner of the national Young Nurse of the Year Award. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO) annual award celebrates nursing at an excellent level and recognises that recipients have reached a high level in their … View more
Study nursing!

Meet Aroha Ruha (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) who was named a joint winner of the national Young Nurse of the Year Award. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO) annual award celebrates nursing at an excellent level and recognises that recipients have reached a high level in their everyday work. Aroha graduated from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi with her nursing degree and is now a practice nurse at Kawerau Medical Centre. Click here to hear her story!
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1575 days ago

Upcoming Tours

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

Have you been to the Sculptureum? Irresistiblue? PlentyFlora? Waitakarurur Arboretum? Henley House? L'Arte? Lava Glass? Bistro at the Falls Retreat? Whangamata Craft & Farmers' Market? Aberdeen House? What pleasures you're missing!!!
Please refer to:
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Have you been to the Sculptureum? Irresistiblue? PlentyFlora? Waitakarurur Arboretum? Henley House? L'Arte? Lava Glass? Bistro at the Falls Retreat? Whangamata Craft & Farmers' Market? Aberdeen House? What pleasures you're missing!!!
Please refer to:
smore.com/frtdy-upcoming-events
to see details of these & other tours that would entertain you!

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1575 days ago

Mazda tribute 2001

Dayna from Gate Pa

Reg 31/08/20
Wof Feb 21
$2500 ono viewings welcome

Price: $2,500

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