Tauriko, Tauranga

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15 days ago

Lemons

Rachel from Omanawa

Does anyone want some lemons? I hate seeing mine going to waste off the tree

Negotiable

16 days ago

Lions Book Fair

Helen from Matua

Sale continues TOMORROW (Saturday) 9am. You’ve donated and now we’re ready for the sale. Great fiction & beautiful non fiction. Children’s books and a huge collection of car magazines and books.

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38 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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16 days ago

tomato plants

Carol from Otumoetai

Various colours and sizes - for baskets, containers or open ground.
275 Otumoetai Road
$3 each or four for $10

Negotiable

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17 days ago

Free Cooking Class for Over 60's

Merina from Bethlehem

Do you want to brush up on your cooking skills?

Are you cooking for only 1 or 2 people?

This course is for you, and it’s absolutely FREE!

St Johns Anglican Church Ōtūmoetai are running their first Senior Chef cooking class for 2025.

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Do you want to brush up on your cooking skills?

Are you cooking for only 1 or 2 people?

This course is for you, and it’s absolutely FREE!

St Johns Anglican Church Ōtūmoetai are running their first Senior Chef cooking class for 2025.

Come along and cook up a storm!

The course runs for 8 weeks. From Friday the 7th of February 2025 – Friday the 28th of March 2025.

You will learn new skills, make new friends, and get an education on food and nutrition.
We only have a limit of 12 people per class, so register now, and be all set for 2025!

Held in the St Johns Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Road, Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga,

Phone Merina on: 022 371 7219 or email: seniorchef.tga@outlook.com

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20 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.8% Complete
  • 19.8% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.8% Complete
  • 7.4% Keep it as is
    7.4% Complete
  • 33.6% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33.6% Complete
  • 10% Anything but fireworks
    10% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
3754 votes
17 days ago

One week to go 🌸🌸🌸Garden and Art Festival - Volunteer!

Nicki Turner from Volunteering Services

Got a few spare hours next week?
Grab a friend and come down and volunteer at this year's Garden and Art Festival. There are sites across Tauranga Moana, including at the festival hub on The Strand.

Roles include:
🌸Ushering: Welcome festival pass holders at events downtown and across … View more
Got a few spare hours next week?
Grab a friend and come down and volunteer at this year's Garden and Art Festival. There are sites across Tauranga Moana, including at the festival hub on The Strand.

Roles include:
🌸Ushering: Welcome festival pass holders at events downtown and across Tauranga.
🌸Parking Assistance: Help manage car parks and shuttle service stops for a smooth visitor experience.
🌸Staff Support: Aid festival staff with various tasks to keep everything running seamlessly.

For your amazing efforts you'll get a festival t-shirt that you can wear when you go and explore what's on with your complimentary festival pass. 🙌🙌🙌

For more details follow the link:
www.volunteeringservices.org.nz...
or email office@gardenandartfestival.co.nz to sign up.

💚Get involved in this iconic local celebration of community and creativity and help make this year's event a blooming success 💚

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19 days ago

Appolo men's bike trail cruiser

Jude from Bethlehem

Excellent condition could suit 12 year plus it's not a large bike. Always in garage no rust.

Negotiable

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20 days ago

Winner winner!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to the winners of our $100 Mitre10 vouchers:

Justine Terrill from Mount Albert

Suzette Gibson from Nelson

Soumya Manoj from Lower Hutt

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Congratulations to the winners of our $100 Mitre10 vouchers:

Justine Terrill from Mount Albert

Suzette Gibson from Nelson

Soumya Manoj from Lower Hutt

Millie George from Richmond Hill

If you're a winner, get in touch here before 12th November.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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20 days ago

Woman@work Ltd Garden Care and Maintenance✨️Call Jay 0273260408

Debbie Julian from Woman@Work Ltd

Hello Christmas 🎄 is just around the corner😳 We are Fully booked for November and are now taking final bookings for December. Please if you need your properties prepared and Holiday ready. Call us Now to book

25 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 88.7% Yes, it's fair
    88.7% Complete
  • 10.7% No, it's unreasonable
    10.7% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
4586 votes
20 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Bob Owens Retirement Village

From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.

If you still live in your own home, a short stay at one of our care centres could be a welcome break from your… View more
From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.

If you still live in your own home, a short stay at one of our care centres could be a welcome break from your usual routine.

Our respite care is offered at rest home-level care, hospital and specialist dementia care. In some circumstances, we may be able to offer you respite care in a serviced apartment.

If you've been thinking about moving to a Ryman care centre, spending time with us in respite care is a great way for you to experience the lifestyle in our villages before making your decision.

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21 days ago

Lions Book Fair

Helen from Matua

Lions Book Fair starts next Friday. We have thousands of beautiful books, great bargains for children’s books, fiction, non fiction and an amazing special collection of car magazines and manuals for car enthusiasts.

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23 days ago

Lions Book Fair

Helen from Matua

You have donated them, we have sorted them and next week we’ll be ready for the sale. Great quality fiction & beautiful non fiction as well as a huge number of car magazines and car manuals.

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24 days ago

On the range

Resene

Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?

Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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