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1540 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1536 days ago

Make your home more energy efficient

The team from EnergySmart - Tauranga

Many of us know that our home may not be as energy efficient as it should be. We have provided a list of ways you could make your home more energy efficient.

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1537 days ago

Innovating Streets at The Mount

Communications from Tauranga City Council

There is one week left to share your thoughts on how Mount Maunganui North can work better for you.

We want to make our streets and neighbourhoods safer, more people-friendly, and with more opportunity for recreation and to move about.

Head to our website to find out more and share your thoughts.

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1537 days ago

Key tips for a warmer, drier home – 6/9 – Steam

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Open windows (ventilate) in the kitchen when you cook, and in the bathroom when you shower or take a bath, to let steam out.

When showering make sure to turn on the extractor fan and crack the window to let the steam out.
Use your kitchens extractor fan when cooking as it helps stop steamy … View more
Open windows (ventilate) in the kitchen when you cook, and in the bathroom when you shower or take a bath, to let steam out.

When showering make sure to turn on the extractor fan and crack the window to let the steam out.
Use your kitchens extractor fan when cooking as it helps stop steamy areas from getting damp and mouldy.

Created by New Zealand's Ministry of Health.

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1537 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

1537 days ago

Having certainty inspires confidence

Bob Owens Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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1537 days ago

Moving Services

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

If you need to move, move Smart. We offer 'pack and move' and 'move only' options to make your house move stress-free.

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1537 days ago

Office Moving Services

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

We don't just do house moves. We also do a lot of work with commercial business' to help with their Moving and Delivery requirements. Here are our boys doing an office fit-out for one of our clients

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1537 days ago

Give Dad His Weekends Back

Kelly from Poolwerx Bay of Plenty

Why not give Dad his weekends back with the gift that keeps on giving!

A Maytronics Pool Cleaner will take away the hassle leaving Dad plenty of free time to kick back and relax, keeping your pool clean all year round! Make this Father’s Day the best one yet!

Offer valid until Saturday 5th … View more
Why not give Dad his weekends back with the gift that keeps on giving!

A Maytronics Pool Cleaner will take away the hassle leaving Dad plenty of free time to kick back and relax, keeping your pool clean all year round! Make this Father’s Day the best one yet!

Offer valid until Saturday 5th September. Discount applies to Maytronics X30, X40 and X6 models only. Limited stock available.

Call or email us today to find out more - 021 781 286 bayofplenty@poolwerx.co.nz

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1538 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1539 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Bay of Plenty, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1540 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1540 days ago

Low E double glazing - Good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Bay of Plenty

We all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click hereView moreWe all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here Otherwise talk our experts and they can help tailor a solution based on your home. Get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

1540 days ago

The hidden benefits of insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Tauranga

Most people know insulating your home will create a warmer and drier home, but what most people don’t know are the hidden benefits of insulating your home.

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