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Congrats to our winners of this week's $100 petrol voucher prize:
Esmaylia Thomas from New Plymouth
Jordan Savelio from Lower Hutt
Keith Edson from Taupo
… View moreCongrats to our winners of this week's $100 petrol voucher prize:
Esmaylia Thomas from New Plymouth
Jordan Savelio from Lower Hutt
Keith Edson from Taupo
Mary-Joy Williams from Dunedin
Winners, get in touch here before 1st of April to claim your prize.
Not a winner this week? Check back next week.
An incident occurred this afternoon whereby a car has driven onto a footpath at the University of Auckland.
What you need to know:
- Five people have been injured including one person critically after a car mounted the footpath at the University of Auckland.
- Another patient in a minor … View moreAn incident occurred this afternoon whereby a car has driven onto a footpath at the University of Auckland.
What you need to know:
- Five people have been injured including one person critically after a car mounted the footpath at the University of Auckland.
- Another patient in a minor condition was treated on scene.
- It's understood a car crashed into a tree and a pedestrian.
- Police said drugs or alcohol may have been a factor.
- Symonds St is closed from Wellesley St to Grafton Rd and diversions are in place.
- Auckland Transport said detours are in place for buses in the area.
- One person who witnessed the incident shared on Reddit that a guy was partially trapped under the car and a woman was lying on the road.
- The serious crash unit are at the scene.
See all updates on the Stuff website here.
Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.
We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.
Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻
Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue.
Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.
Open days:
Junior Campus
18th May, 2pm
Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm
Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026
GIANT GARAGE SALE
Still plenty of great toys kitchen stuff including Air Fryer all at bargain prices
Also 2020 iFor Williams horse float and 2019 VW Amarok only done 35,000km. Big discount if sold this weekend.
DONT MISS OUT
Come to 22 Muncaster Road, Snells Beach
Open today and Sunday … View moreGIANT GARAGE SALE
Still plenty of great toys kitchen stuff including Air Fryer all at bargain prices
Also 2020 iFor Williams horse float and 2019 VW Amarok only done 35,000km. Big discount if sold this weekend.
DONT MISS OUT
Come to 22 Muncaster Road, Snells Beach
Open today and Sunday 10 am- 4pm
Come into Orewa Red Cross and check out our new Autumn range! Lots of transeasonal pieces☺️
Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are … View morePolice are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are present.
Children move around quickly, and often won’t be seen as you are reversing down your driveway.
Always check your driveway before driving in or out, and make sure you know the whereabouts of any children.
Please use your reversing camera if your vehicle has one installed.
Alternatively, ensure all children not in the vehicle with you are accounted for.
If another adult is at the property, make them responsible for ensuring children are well clear of any moving vehicles.
If there are no other adults present, have a ‘safe spot’ for children to stand and wait for the vehicle to stop moving.
This should be somewhere in view of the driver.
Check your blind spots often, and if you can no longer see a child, stop your vehicle and move them somewhere safe before you continue driving.
If your driveway is close to the children’s play area, consider a fence or gates to separate the play area from the driveway.
You should also take the time to speak to your children about the dangers of moving vehicles and remind them that just because they can see the driver, doesn’t mean the driver can always see them.
Taking those extra few seconds to make sure our tamariki are in a safe space when you drive in and out of your driveway can help prevent so much heartache and trauma.
Remember they don’t understand the potential consequences.
GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
TOOLS, TOYS, CHAIRS, TABLES, BED, ALL SORTS TO MUCH TO MENTION
22 MUNCASTER ROAD, SNELLS BEACH
SATURDAY 22 MARCH AND SUNDAY 23 MARCH
… View moreGIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
TOOLS, TOYS, CHAIRS, TABLES, BED, ALL SORTS TO MUCH TO MENTION
22 MUNCASTER ROAD, SNELLS BEACH
SATURDAY 22 MARCH AND SUNDAY 23 MARCH
10 AM - 4 PM
DOWNSIZING SO COME ALONG FOR THE BARGAINS
This sturdy A-frame finished in Resene Kwila Timber Stain is the perfect support for climbing crops. It’s easy to move around for crop rotation and is a great way to make the most of your gardening space. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
This week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...
Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!
You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a … View moreThis week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...
Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!
You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a recommendation for a great business. Whatever you like!
We'll email the winner on Friday to let them know they have won. Good luck, Neighbours.
Get decorating and bring out the best in your home. Get 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops!
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop for expert advice and great savings! Or shop online.
This Saturday, we are holding our last walk-in Caturday at all SPCA Centres nationwide. No appointment needed for cat and kitten adoptions – just pop into the Centre during opening hours and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the… View moreThis Saturday, we are holding our last walk-in Caturday at all SPCA Centres nationwide. No appointment needed for cat and kitten adoptions – just pop into the Centre during opening hours and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
There's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
… View moreThere's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
Make it Raw brand Spiced Apple and Buckwheat Grawnola
Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets
Products recalled:
Anko glass flip pickle jar sold at Kmart
LABKA extension cord sold at Panda Mart
Panda Mart table lamps - various types
Young Original baby sleep suit sold at Warehouse
Beacon Marine 12v adaptor
Petzi Newton European harness
Husqvarna & GasGas Motorcycles with Braktec brake system
Line7 velcro inflatable life jacket
Yamaha G29 & UMX golf car
Igloo rolling cooler/chilly bin
Peach Primer sold at Panda Mart
Chistmas beaded bauble sold at Farmers
Spirit of Equinox Herbal Magick Infused Spell Candles
We hope this was helpful!
🌱 The Tale of the Runaway Pumpkin 🎃 - A story shared with us.
Last year, I planted a single pumpkin seed, expecting a modest little vine. But nature had other plans. That tiny seed took off like a rocket, sprawling across the garden, climbing fences, and even sneaking into the neighbor’s… View more🌱 The Tale of the Runaway Pumpkin 🎃 - A story shared with us.
Last year, I planted a single pumpkin seed, expecting a modest little vine. But nature had other plans. That tiny seed took off like a rocket, sprawling across the garden, climbing fences, and even sneaking into the neighbor’s yard.
By autumn, it had claimed half the garden, and the pumpkins—oh, the pumpkins!—hid under leaves like golden treasures. Some grew perfectly round, others twisted into odd, charming shapes.
When harvest time came, I had more than I knew what to do with. So I shared. Soup for friends, roasted seeds for snacks, and surprise doorstep deliveries for neighbours. One seed, one plant, but a whole season of abundance and connection.
Gardening always surprises me. What started as a simple planting turned into a reminder—nature gives generously, and so should we. 💚
#GardenTales #NatureGives #GrowAndGive
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