Whanganui, Wanganui

Want to get to know your neighbours?

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Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

897 days ago

Get Upcycling and win in 2022!

Resene

Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go … View more
Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.

Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out more

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897 days ago

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
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898 days ago

Air plant plaques

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whanganui

Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques and soothing Resene colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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899 days ago

How to Make Your Towels Feel New Again

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean - Whanganui

One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only… View moreOne of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only half-joking, “I buy expensive towels.”

First, I read that the leading cause of stiff towels is often leftover detergent residue. However, while cutting back on detergent will prevent towels from growing scratchy, it may not revive the softness. Choosing a hot water cycle and washing loads of only towels are also recommended for maintaining fluff, but again may not be enough to bring it back from the dead.

Undeterred, I continued to scrounge around the internet, and eventually came across a few interesting tricks—using items that I already have lying around at home—that I decided to try. Not at all of them worked out, but here is what I discovered.

Add Baking Soda
What the internet says: Mix half a cup of baking soda along with a normal detergent dose for fluffier and cleaner towels. Baking soda also naturally eliminates musty and mildew smells that come from towels remaining damp for too long.
How it worked: The towel felt thicker and bouncier, but the threads were sharper and spikier—kind of like a buzz cut texture. Not entirely ideal.

Throw Tennis Balls in The Dryer
What the internet says: If you have a few clean, unused tennis balls lying around like I do, try throwing them in the dryer along with your towels. As the balls bounce around, they help remove lumps and increase softness.
How it worked: It didn’t. I noticed no difference in fluffiness from drying towels with tennis balls. My towels remained their same old scruffy selves.

Brush It Out
What the internet says: Use a hairbrush to brush your towel once it’s clean and dry, which will help break down any dried detergent residue and separate the threads from each other, making the towel softer to the touch.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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899 days ago

Feilding Scout Group Mini Craft Market and Garage Sale Fundraiser

Dawn from Marton

SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 10-2
Feiding Scout and Guide Hall, Manchester Street, Feilding

Come along on Saturday and drop off your donations to our garage sale - sorry no electrical or BBQ's

Then come along on Sunday and grab a bargain, along with a sausage sizzle and buy raffle tickets.
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SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 10-2
Feiding Scout and Guide Hall, Manchester Street, Feilding

Come along on Saturday and drop off your donations to our garage sale - sorry no electrical or BBQ's

Then come along on Sunday and grab a bargain, along with a sausage sizzle and buy raffle tickets.

Pop into our mini craft market and support the following stallholders:

Craft n Create Cards
Get Knotted
Marton Earrings
Katz Art
mARTon JUNKtion
Daisy Designs
Little Tots
Squishy McDo
Mollys handmade natural soaps
Retired Stampin Up producs
NORWEX



copyand paste this link to see the event on FB

www.facebook.com...

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899 days ago

WIN $10,000* towards your KiwiSaver!

NZ Compare

Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

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Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

Hate feeling obligated? You're not! The health check will let you know if there is a better KiwiSaver provider for you - it's up to you if you do anything about it. Why wait till you're 65, make sure your KiwiSaver is working for you now!
Check my KiwiSaver

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900 days ago

Firewood Dry Mac

Mike from Whanganui

- Well, seasoned & ready for delivery.
- This wood is the best.
- Call today to secure your winter supply.
Call 021 198 0275

Negotiable

910 days ago

avocados

Nathan from PERSEA VALLEY AVOS

fresh spray free hass avos available 5 large or 8 medium packs

902 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View more
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
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903 days ago

Queen's Birthday Bed Sale

Beds4U

Kia ora Whānau!

It's time to enhance your sleep comfort! Our Queen's Birthday sale gives you fabulous deals on a wide range of NZ made beds & mattresses plus free local delivery|*

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- Save up to 60% off on NZ made beds
- 60 nights… View more
Kia ora Whānau!

It's time to enhance your sleep comfort! Our Queen's Birthday sale gives you fabulous deals on a wide range of NZ made beds & mattresses plus free local delivery|*

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- Save up to 60% off on NZ made beds
- 60 nights comfort guaranteed
- 100% NZ owned and operated business
- 19 bed retail stores across the North Island

We have the bed for you @ BEDS 4 U...your local sleep experts.

*Apply code (Queen22) to your cart for free shipping on online orders above $899, only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
Shop now

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904 days ago

Spiritual Workshop

Carol Watt from Wanganui Spiritual and Awareness Centre

WORKSHOP SUNDAY 5TH JUNE, 1PM-3PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Join Sue Boyle and her Guides for a meditation, discussion and then during the second half of the session you will have the opportunity to connect with Sue's Guides who will explain their side of the story and what things look like … View more
WORKSHOP SUNDAY 5TH JUNE, 1PM-3PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Join Sue Boyle and her Guides for a meditation, discussion and then during the second half of the session you will have the opportunity to connect with Sue's Guides who will explain their side of the story and what things look like from Spirit-side. You are welcome to ask questions of her Guides.
Sue is a trance channel from Upper Hutt and has been working on platforms around New Zealand and working with Spirit for 30 years.
Cost of event $20.
Call Carol 027 697 6308 if you are interested in attending or just turn up on the day.

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904 days ago

Spiritual Meetings

Carol Watt from Wanganui Spiritual and Awareness Centre

MEETING SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 7PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Sue Boyle from Upper Hutt will be our medium this Sunday evening. Sue is a very experienced trance channel and excellent medium.
She will also be holding a workshop at 1pm on Sunday. See details on our event post.
See you all on Sunday … View more
MEETING SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 7PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Sue Boyle from Upper Hutt will be our medium this Sunday evening. Sue is a very experienced trance channel and excellent medium.
She will also be holding a workshop at 1pm on Sunday. See details on our event post.
See you all on Sunday evening. Stay for a cuppa and a chat following the meeting and take a ticket in our $1 raffle.
Enquiries call Carol 0276976308

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905 days ago

Machine Knitting festival

Ruth from Gonville

is being held in the Whanganui Collegiate School - and is open to the public Wednesday 13th July to Friday 15th July - all welcome to come and view the display of knitwear.

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905 days ago

10 MONEY-SAVING TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

The Team from NZ Compare

A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!

We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!

More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View more
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!

We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!

More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.

Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!

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905 days ago

Board notes

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whanganui

You’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards made using Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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