Rural Whanganui, Upokongaro

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1551 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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1580 days ago

Upcoming free course

Michaela from Whanganui East

Hi everyone
There a great course starting soon at Balance Whanganui, 60 Ridgway St, Whanganui. It's free for clients of MSD aged 18 -65 and the idea is to give your self confidence a boost as you look for work. Call 06 345 4488 to book your spot

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1551 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1551 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

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

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Manawatu yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1552 days ago

MPI issues recall for peaches

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.

What you need to know:

Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 … View more
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.

What you need to know:

Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 should not be consumed due to the presence of the bacteria.

ALL yellow flesh peaches imported from the United States should not be consumed if purchased between 10 July to 25 August.

The products are sold in New World, Pak'n Save, Gilmours and Four Square stores across the North Island.

To learn more about the recall see the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1553 days ago

A guide to mandatory mask use during Covid-19 level 2 and beyond

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?

Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.

Click here to read more.

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1553 days ago

C'mon Manawatu!

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

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Manawatu and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1554 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
Apply Now

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1554 days ago

Buy local to support locals!

Exceed - we fix windows and doors

Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and … View more
Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide
☑️Damaged or broken hinged doors and bi-fold doors
☑️Draughty homes & properties where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows
☑️Doors and windows that don’t close or lock properly
☑️Wet, damp and leaking windows & doors

We also specialise in the installation of security hardware and retractable insect screens for windows & doors.

Our commitment and promise to our customers is:

☑️We'll arrive clean, tidy and ready to help.
☑️We respect your home. We use shoe covers & tidy up after ourselves.
☑️We'll arrive on time or call prior to advise if we are running late or early.
☑️Our front-line team have undergone a security background check for your peace of mind.
☑️We honour all manufacturers’ warranty statements on all products we supply and install.
☑️Our mobile vans are fully equipped with all the parts and tools we need to complete most jobs.

Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ?? ??

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1554 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1555 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1556 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1556 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 fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1556 days ago

1 Week to Nominate

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

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Manawatu.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and … View more
Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Manawatu.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1558 days ago

Who's got more local heroes?

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

Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Manawatu's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Taranaki that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New … View more
Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Manawatu's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Taranaki that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Manawatu?

nzawards.org.nz...

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