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1194 days ago

Tamariki Talks - Fun Challenges

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

Looking for a new challenge to kick start Rārua? 😃

It's time to pull out the colouring pens, pencils and get the whānau involved as we have an awesome Drawing Challenge for you! ✏️

Click on the link below and let us know how you go!

1195 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1195 days ago

Find out your daily sugar intake - University Sugar Study

Hiranya from Greerton - Parkvale

Kia ora everyone!

Hope you are all well and keeping safe.

I am a Master's of Public Health student researching sugar at the University of Auckland. For my research, I am currently running a study that calculates and provides feedback on your daily sugar intake.

If you are 18 years or older… View more
Kia ora everyone!

Hope you are all well and keeping safe.

I am a Master's of Public Health student researching sugar at the University of Auckland. For my research, I am currently running a study that calculates and provides feedback on your daily sugar intake.

If you are 18 years or older and this sounds interesting to you, you are welcome to join. Participation involves filling out two short online surveys; one now and one after 30-days. There are even prizes to be won if you complete both surveys.

If you want to learn more or join, use the link below. There is only 1 week left to join so be in quick!
auckland.au1.qualtrics.com...

Feel free to also share this link with any friends or whanau who may also be interested!

Nga mihi,
Hiranya

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1199 days ago

Nominate your Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year!

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

Kia ora Bay of Plenty neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community … View more
Kia ora Bay of Plenty neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – the one doing exceptional mahi to make the Bay of Plenty a better place.

Nominations close 31 August and only take 5 minutes.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.co.nz...

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1195 days ago

$50 credit when Joining Electric Kiwi with referral link... https://electrickiwi.co.nz/RAF1aM7wGd

Clive from Papamoa Beach

Receive a $50 credit on your first bill when Joining Electric Kiwi using this referral link... electrickiwi.co.nz...
Check out their pricing as normally cheaper than the other companies.
Also receive a free hour of off peak power every day. You pick the time !
Pay in advance & receive an extra … View more
Receive a $50 credit on your first bill when Joining Electric Kiwi using this referral link... electrickiwi.co.nz...
Check out their pricing as normally cheaper than the other companies.
Also receive a free hour of off peak power every day. You pick the time !
Pay in advance & receive an extra $20 credit every time you top up $200 into your account.
No contract so you can join & leave at anytime.
Check them out & do a price comparison to confirm the rates are cheaper !
What have you got to loose ? Copy / paste this link ... electrickiwi.co.nz...

Free

1195 days ago

One to watch

Competenz

We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own … View more
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."

If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here

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1197 days ago

Our city's playgrounds - take care and stay safe

Communications from Tauranga City Council

We know it's hard, but please keep your young (and young at heart) off all playgrounds.

As COVID 19 can survive on surfaces for up to 72 hours, our playgrounds are currently closed to stop the spread of COVID 19.

We're working as hard as we can to get signs up at all our parks and … View more
We know it's hard, but please keep your young (and young at heart) off all playgrounds.

As COVID 19 can survive on surfaces for up to 72 hours, our playgrounds are currently closed to stop the spread of COVID 19.

We're working as hard as we can to get signs up at all our parks and playgrounds.

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1198 days ago

Chinese Rice Grain plates and bowls

Maureen from Te Puke

I want to buy more small plates and shallow bowls in the blue and white Chinese Rice Grain pattern. Some have a dragon and others a sunflower. I cannot upload an image sorry as the format is .heic and it just will not add to the post

Price: $123

1198 days ago

Cafe Paris kitchenware

Maureen from Te Puke

I would like to buy a few more pieces of Cafe Paris crockery. Please let me know if you have plates or bowls or mugs in this pattern
Sorry have pics but in .heic format and I cannot add them to this post

Price: $123

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1198 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1198 days ago

Tamariki Talks - Fun Challenges

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

Teaching values and life skills to young Kiwis across Aotearoa is important so we want to make sure everyone has accessibility to Tamariki Talks no matter what level you are in. Tamariki Talks brings Kiwi Can to you!

Check out our Tamariki Talks Challenges offering a range of fun activities to … View more
Teaching values and life skills to young Kiwis across Aotearoa is important so we want to make sure everyone has accessibility to Tamariki Talks no matter what level you are in. Tamariki Talks brings Kiwi Can to you!

Check out our Tamariki Talks Challenges offering a range of fun activities to keep tamariki entertained, let us know how they go!

1198 days ago

Do you have a great rocket recipe?

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 now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1198 days ago

Lockdown Technical & IT Support.

Kevin from Athena Solutions & Services Ltd

Hello everyone, I hope your all keeping safe and healthy during this most testing of times for us all.
As with most businesses I have had to cease my regular customer visits and onsite technical support .

I am however available to provide technical support over the phone/webchat and via Technical … View more
Hello everyone, I hope your all keeping safe and healthy during this most testing of times for us all.
As with most businesses I have had to cease my regular customer visits and onsite technical support .

I am however available to provide technical support over the phone/webchat and via Technical Assistance apps that allow me to securely remote into various devices (PC, Laptops, Mobiles & Tablets) and assist as required with you, so if you do have any technical issues or problems please feel free to give me a call and we can discuss the options and make a plan accordingly.

As always phone based inquiries and advice and are always free so if you have a question regarding that stubborn piece of IT just give me a ring and I will do what I can to assist, and if a remote session is required I have structured my remote support activity into 15 minute segments and will be able to invoice by the quarter hour.

My family and I send my best wishes to you all, and hope you all stay fit and well over the lockdown period, and I look forward to resuming my full onsite support services to you after we have come through the lock down period.

Kind regards Kevin

Kevin@athenasolutions.co.nz
0223521402

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1205 days ago

Extra blue bins _glass

Brian from Papamoa Beach

Several weeks ago I asked TCC to supply an extra blue bin for glass as now without the use of the black bags to put excess glassware into during the non pick up week, our bin tends to overflow past the recommended level . I was informed that there was a fee of $25 to provide the extra bin. After … View moreSeveral weeks ago I asked TCC to supply an extra blue bin for glass as now without the use of the black bags to put excess glassware into during the non pick up week, our bin tends to overflow past the recommended level . I was informed that there was a fee of $25 to provide the extra bin. After waiting over five weeks for the bin to arrive it was a shock to see that the bin was an old one which was used for shipping rocks and debris and the former owners sticker was still on the bin. I enquired to TCC why old and why if its already been used are you charging $25? The spin doctors from sustainabilty /waste were quick to reply that the fee was not for the bin but for administration AND it has to be paid every year. I used to think that major corporations were very good at unbundling to squeeze every dollar out of its consumers this council is no different. Glad to hear other peoples views on this .

1198 days ago

Receive your FREE Beauty Box when you shop at Bayfair!

Bayfair

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You can accumulate your spend across all specialty stores, but it must have been spent on the same day to redeem the offer.

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