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1400 days ago

Seed Sharing for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

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We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

ADDED BONUS: if you give your neighbours sunflower seeds you would get to enjoy their beautiful flowers too!

Have you signed up for Neighbours Day 2021 yet? There's lots of ways you can join in...check out our website to register today:
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1398 days ago

Your latest edition of Homed available now - read online

The Team Reporter from Homed - Waikato Times

Happy New Year everyone, check out the latest Homed edition for this weekend. Our front cover property is about luxurious living in Matangi click below to find out more.

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1398 days ago

Smiths

Smith City

This ad may just send you to sleep. Sleepyhead Matrix Beds are half price. Shop now

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1398 days ago

How much control does your boss have over your life?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express political views in social settings, or not being able to have a secondary income. Does this sound familiar? Have you got a story to tell? Email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

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1399 days ago

GARAGE SALE 3324 Ohaupo Road, SH3 RUKUHIA Saturday 23 January - 8.00am

Margaret from Rukuhia

Downsizing Home - Furniture: Book Cases, some retro bedroom needs rejuvenation, Household items, Books,

Negotiable

1399 days ago

How to make colourful coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea. Add to the fun with these colourful coasters painted using Resene testpots – they’re so easy to DIY.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your… View more
Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea. Add to the fun with these colourful coasters painted using Resene testpots – they’re so easy to DIY.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1399 days ago

Honda generators, water blasters, log splitters and more

BE Pressure

Brian here from BE Pressure Supply, Check out the range of Honda powered product on our website or visit one of our dealers nationwide.

We have a superior range of product that will help you split wood for winter, clean buildings and paths, supply power when the grid lets you down and pump water… View more
Brian here from BE Pressure Supply, Check out the range of Honda powered product on our website or visit one of our dealers nationwide.

We have a superior range of product that will help you split wood for winter, clean buildings and paths, supply power when the grid lets you down and pump water to the tank or troughs.

Check out the range at www.bep.kiwi or phone us on 0800237769 to get the best deal on your new Honda powered machine.
Find out more

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1399 days ago

Waitangi Day 2021 Arts & Crafts Activities, Feb 6 – 8

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

A national day of affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What are ways in which you are learning about our nation's history pre 1840-2021?

The Museum has developed fun ways to support cultural learning and understanding of Māori culture, and its place in our nation's history.… View more
A national day of affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What are ways in which you are learning about our nation's history pre 1840-2021?

The Museum has developed fun ways to support cultural learning and understanding of Māori culture, and its place in our nation's history.

Join us for two days of creative mahi toi!

6th Feb 2021 - Tī Rākau Māori Game of Skill (stick game) with Oriwa and Awatea.
Every participant gets to design their very own tī rākau, learn wait song in Te Reo Māori and actions to play the game. A great test of skill while learning its significance in Māori culture.

8th Feb 2021 - Māori Design Badges with Oriwa.
Learn basic Māori design inspired by kōwhaiwhai and whakairo carving patterns, then make your own unique badge!

Note:
$5 per participant, per day.
Open to all ages
Beginner
10 participants per session, please book your space
All children to be supervised by patron or guardian.

1399 days ago

Make Do & Mend Workshops at the Te Awamutu Museum pics!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Amazingly creative workshops with Connie Takarangi - 'Make Do & Mend' this week. Here are some pics from the workshops. The feedback was so positive we will be inviting Connie back to the museum again soon to do more adult workshops and some for kids as well!

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Amazingly creative workshops with Connie Takarangi - 'Make Do & Mend' this week. Here are some pics from the workshops. The feedback was so positive we will be inviting Connie back to the museum again soon to do more adult workshops and some for kids as well!

Like our FB page: @TeAwamutuMuseum

1402 days ago

Razor blades in the walls....

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Has anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a… View moreHas anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a nasty, rusty surprise.
I'm certain I've seen something like this here in Aotearoa-NZ, but can't for the life of me recall where. It was in the back of the medicine cupboard. Let us know if you've seen, had - or have - one in your home.

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1404 days ago

Fabric scraps for quilting

Pat from Melville

Do you have any fabric cotton print scraps suitable for quilting? My friend, Cathrin, makes quilts which go to 3rd World countries and she is running out of scraps. She would appreciate it if you had any to spare. If you can help, please phone her on (07) 847-3709 to arrange collection. Many … View moreDo you have any fabric cotton print scraps suitable for quilting? My friend, Cathrin, makes quilts which go to 3rd World countries and she is running out of scraps. She would appreciate it if you had any to spare. If you can help, please phone her on (07) 847-3709 to arrange collection. Many thanks. Pat G.

1400 days ago

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about developing an Age friendly Business programme or have more questions about how to get involved, get in touch with us at osc@msd.govt.nz.

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1402 days ago

Keep up with the latest America's Cup action

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Who's foiling and who's failing?

Stuff's America's Cup correspondent Duncan Johnstone brings you all the action from on and off the water, delivered to your inbox every Monday.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter (for free) here.

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1401 days ago

Red Cross Annual Book Fair 2021 5th,6th and 7th March

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

The Red Cross Book Fair is back again this year for the book lovers, avid readers, and book worms and for those who would like to invest in a new or favourite hobby!
Join us at Waikato’s biggest Red Cross Book Fair at Te Rapa Race Course (Off Garnett Ave) on the 5th, 6th and 7th March.
A massive … View more
The Red Cross Book Fair is back again this year for the book lovers, avid readers, and book worms and for those who would like to invest in a new or favourite hobby!
Join us at Waikato’s biggest Red Cross Book Fair at Te Rapa Race Course (Off Garnett Ave) on the 5th, 6th and 7th March.
A massive range of quality books from fiction to nonfiction, kids’ books to adult books, sporting, gardening, art, health, cooking, biography and many more at giveaway prices, including the famous $1 room and the ‘collector’s corner’ for unique and vintage books.



Plus a wide variety of music, movies, puzzles and magazines.



Bring the family and stock up on some fantastic reading and find great presents for friends and your near and dear ones.



All proceeds go to funding our vital Humanitarian and community programmes in the Waikato Region.



A huge THANK YOU to all Hamiltonians’ and everyone across Waikato and New Zealand from the Red Cross and its volunteers for their kind donations throughout the year and their continued and generous support at the event as well.

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1403 days ago

Grooves up or down? Decking debate settled

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

The great kiwi deck, every home should have one. But there's a decking debate raging in DIY and Reno circles: Should the grooves go up or down?
We think we've settled the argument here.

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