Lake Matahina, Whakatane

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765 days ago

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What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?

|Homed newsletter| takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, showcases the latest interior trends, provides project ideas, and … View more
What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?

|Homed newsletter| takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, showcases the latest interior trends, provides project ideas, and more. Be inspired to dream big about your own space - and get on the path to making those dreams come true. Sign up for free here.
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769 days ago

Childs' treasure chest

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Turn an ordinary wooden gift box into a treasure chest with Resene paint! A place to keep Lego, figurines, and all the treasures kids love to collect. Add a unique decorative feature to the lid to make it a special keepsake.

Find out how to create your own.

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773 days ago

Celebrate our Tauriko store opening, 10th November!

Challenge Fuel

Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break … View more
Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break for 2 people, a voucher for The Good Local or a Challenge Gift Card.

Terms and Conditions apply
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774 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing a ticket today.
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774 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View more
Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.

If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.

Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.

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776 days ago

Celebrate our Tauriko store opening, 10th November!

Challenge Fuel

Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break … View more
Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break for 2 people, a voucher for The Good Local or a Challenge Gift Card.

Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more

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776 days ago

Woodland wonderland

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters. Use Resene testpots to create these four cuties. Find out how to create your own.

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777 days ago

Kia kotahi tātau!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

Learn with us

We have received overwhelming interest from businesses, marae, whānau groups, kapa haka, not-for-profit organisations, and others to get support for uplifting their aspirations in the areas of tikanga, te reo Māori, kaitiakitanga and other pathways.

Whether your whānau have … View more
Learn with us

We have received overwhelming interest from businesses, marae, whānau groups, kapa haka, not-for-profit organisations, and others to get support for uplifting their aspirations in the areas of tikanga, te reo Māori, kaitiakitanga and other pathways.

Whether your whānau have individual goals or your business organisation would like professional development opportunities for your staff – we are happy to support! With flexible programmes we are taking enrolments for the remainder of 2022 and 2023.

If you’d like our support please contact us as we’d love to kōrero!
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782 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Donate now

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782 days ago

Win 1 of 4 Premium 55” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $2999* each.

The TV Guide

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming … View moreTo celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming services, or classic TV shows.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week between 13 Oct to 9 Nov, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! Each issue and codeword will be a new chance to win. You’ll have until 15 Nov to enter online or mail in your codeword. To view the T&Cs click here.

The team at the TV Guide

*based on recommended retail price
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782 days ago

Poll: When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a fine line between being helpful and minding your own business.

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When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?
  • 34.2% Of course! It's the neighbourly thing to do.
    34.2% Complete
  • 22.7% I'd consider it, but probably wouldn't without checking first.
    22.7% Complete
  • 18.8% No way, I can barely get my own done as it is.
    18.8% Complete
  • 20.7% I don't have a berm so it's not an option to consider.
    20.7% Complete
  • 3.6% People mow berms?
    3.6% Complete
304 votes
783 days ago

Smartsizing Your Future

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on … View more
Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.

These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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783 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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784 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
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784 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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