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Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View moreHi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.
Tsunami warnings sounded this morning after 3 large quakes hit off the North Island's east coast. Were you affected in any way - i.e. by ferry delays, planned fishing or boat trips or a day at the beach?
Civil Defence issued a warning for the top of the south from Farewell Spit to Port … View moreTsunami warnings sounded this morning after 3 large quakes hit off the North Island's east coast. Were you affected in any way - i.e. by ferry delays, planned fishing or boat trips or a day at the beach?
Civil Defence issued a warning for the top of the south from Farewell Spit to Port Underwood, including Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Those areas could expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges of up to 1m near to shore, Civil Defence said.
Let us know of your experiences.
As always, please write NFP (not for publication) if you don't want your comments used in an article.
A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami … View moreA Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible.
People in all other areas who felt a LONG or STRONG earthquake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.
This evacuation advice overrides the current COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Do not stay at home. MOVE IMMEDIATELY. Stay 2 metres away from others if you can and if it is safe to do so.
People evacuating should walk, run or cycle if possible to reduce chance of getting stuck in traffic. Do not return until all-clear is given by Civil Defence.
Go to www.civildefence.govt.nz... for the most up to date information.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO with friends, family, neighbours!
Create more space in your garden with these handy garden shelves. Try out an easy to create distressed paint effect using two Resene colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own
Think of a neighbour that's done wonders in your neighbourhood, who's helped you out without you even asking them or who's dropped some homegrown goodies to you just because they can.
You thought of one yet? Now craft that thought into a nomination that could earn your neighbour … View moreThink of a neighbour that's done wonders in your neighbourhood, who's helped you out without you even asking them or who's dropped some homegrown goodies to you just because they can.
You thought of one yet? Now craft that thought into a nomination that could earn your neighbour recognition in all of Stuff's community papers nationwide - you could even score a bit of cash from us!
It's simple - Click the button below and nominate them on our Nice Neighbour nomination page now
Check out this beautiful witherlea property in this week's Homed publication.
Following Covid-19 alert level shifts, the Marlborough Environment Awards dinner, originally scheduled for March 5, has been rescheduled to April 23. The event was fully booked, but organisers are anticipating cancellations due to rescheduling, and ticket sales will open again after April 1 for … View moreFollowing Covid-19 alert level shifts, the Marlborough Environment Awards dinner, originally scheduled for March 5, has been rescheduled to April 23. The event was fully booked, but organisers are anticipating cancellations due to rescheduling, and ticket sales will open again after April 1 for resale of cancelled tickets. Read more about one of the entries.
Despite the cancellation/postponement of many events under Level 2, Blenheim's XRACE is to go ahead today with some limitations.
Arrival times will be limited and there will be no prize-giving. For full details of how the race will proceed, please read further.
UPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.
Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us … View moreUPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.
Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us your houseplant questions and problems to homed@stuff.co.nz, or leave them in the comments, for the houseplant doctor to diagnose. Pictures are encouraged.
With a return to level 2 this week, many local events were forced to postpone or cancel due to limitations on the number of people allowed in a venue. Had you booked for an event only to be disappointed? Had you arranged something and needed to postpone? Perhaps you were going to a wedding or … View moreWith a return to level 2 this week, many local events were forced to postpone or cancel due to limitations on the number of people allowed in a venue. Had you booked for an event only to be disappointed? Had you arranged something and needed to postpone? Perhaps you were going to a wedding or celebration that was cancelled? How did the sudden change in alert level impact on you?
Front-line port workers in Marlborough and Nelson, and the people they live with, will be the first people in the top of the south to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
About 400 workers from the Nelson/Tasman region and 1000 people they lived with would be offered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
In … View moreFront-line port workers in Marlborough and Nelson, and the people they live with, will be the first people in the top of the south to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
About 400 workers from the Nelson/Tasman region and 1000 people they lived with would be offered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
In Marlborough, about 100 workers and 300 people they lived with would be offered the vaccine.
Are you among the first to be vaccinated? How do you feel about it?
This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the … View moreThis month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.
A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which takes place from 20 - 30th March. This year’s theme is ‘The Great Plant Swap’ - as an easy way for our neighbourhoods to grow stronger together. If you’re hosting an event, make sure to register it on their website: neighboursday.org.nz/join-in
Show us how you’re celebrating community this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Save $30 off RPP when you subscribe to your local newspaper at mags4gifts.co.nz, and enjoy the convenience of safe delivery straight to your home.
By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations … View moreSave $30 off RPP when you subscribe to your local newspaper at mags4gifts.co.nz, and enjoy the convenience of safe delivery straight to your home.
By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations evolve.
From 6am tomorrow morning, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for the next seven days.
More details available at www.covid19.govt.nz....
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