Lake Matahina, Whakatane

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798 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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800 days ago

Kia ora Bay of Plenty whānau!

MaoriTV

Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.

Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be...View more
Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.

Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be...amazed!

Watch Lucky Dip on the Road, Sundays at 8pm from October 23rd on Whakaata Māori and who knows, you could even see yourselves on telly!
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800 days ago

Ryman residents aren’t defined by dementia

Ryman Healthcare

Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on … View more
Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.

Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
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800 days ago

Bin It To Win It!

Maurice from Whakatane District

Do you also get annoyed with all the litter floating around our streets and parks? Do you even pick up the occasional piece of rubbish and deposit it in a bin? Than this message is for you!

LitterLotto is a free to enter Prize Draw, with regular spot prizes and huge jackpots, supported by … View more
Do you also get annoyed with all the litter floating around our streets and parks? Do you even pick up the occasional piece of rubbish and deposit it in a bin? Than this message is for you!

LitterLotto is a free to enter Prize Draw, with regular spot prizes and huge jackpots, supported by brands such as McDonald's that want a cleaner environment. To enter, simply use the app to take a picture of litter as you place it in the bin.

Each time you submit a new piece of litter it’s another chance to win! I've personally won around hundreds of dollars in spot prizes binning litter since May this year.

LitterLotto is available globally, with different Jackpot levels wherever you are. The monthly jackpot for New Zealand is NZ$ 8,000!

This is not actually a lotto – it's a free Prize Draw, and there’s NO cost to enter, other than putting litter in the bin.

Click the following link to get the app, and bin it to win it! Good luck!!

litterlot.to...

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803 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene.

Resene

Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and … View more
Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2022. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
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804 days ago

Garden trellis

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Mark the entrance to your special spot in the garden with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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805 days ago

Do you have great recipes for basil and nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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807 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

Stuff

Satiate your news hunger with Two Minutes of Stuff, a bite-sized snack of the top stories and key issues of the day.

Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point, the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated … View more
Satiate your news hunger with Two Minutes of Stuff, a bite-sized snack of the top stories and key issues of the day.

Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point, the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated experience, with items hand-picked by Stuff staff, sent each weekday evening. Sign up for free here.
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807 days ago

Victim Support needs you!

Victim Support

Want to give something back to your community? How about volunteering with Victim Support? We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood now.

Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing … View more
Want to give something back to your community? How about volunteering with Victim Support? We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood now.

Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing support and information for people affected by crime and trauma. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and support from our locally based staff.

Check out our website or call 0800 volunteer (0800 86 58 68) for more information.
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808 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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812 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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812 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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813 days ago

Secure a slice of paradise

Rangitahi

The newest real estate project in Raglan, Rangitahi, offers a small slice of seaside beauty on New Zealand's west coast.

This brand-new, environmentally friendly neighbourhood in the city seeks to give people land so they can start their own ideas, live a life of beauty and simplicity, and… View more
The newest real estate project in Raglan, Rangitahi, offers a small slice of seaside beauty on New Zealand's west coast.

This brand-new, environmentally friendly neighbourhood in the city seeks to give people land so they can start their own ideas, live a life of beauty and simplicity, and integrate into a laid-back seaside community.

Like any new community, Rangitahi will be set up to meet all of your needs. A café, a daycare, 14 kilometres of walking trails around and around the Peninsula, recreational facilities (tennis courts, basketball hoops, playgrounds, and frisbee golf), and a variety of retail stores and office buildings are just a few of the amenities.

To learn more about Rangitahi and the available sections, or to book a site visit, check out the website and contact Sam for more info.
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814 days ago

Secure a slice of paradise

Rangitahi

Rangitahi is Raglan’s newest property development that offers a bit of coastal paradise on the west coast of New Zealand. This new sustainable neighbourhood aims to provide land for those wanting to join a laid-back seaside community, build their own dreams, and … View moreRangitahi is Raglan’s newest property development that offers a bit of coastal paradise on the west coast of New Zealand. This new sustainable neighbourhood aims to provide land for those wanting to join a laid-back seaside community, build their own dreams, and create a life that promises beauty and simplicity.

Raglan offers one of the top surf breaks in the world, seriously good coffee, and plenty of activities to please the whole family. This unique coastal town is only 45 minutes from Hamilton CBD and 2 hours from either Auckland or Tauranga, making it the perfect place to be close to it all while still enjoying the serenity of a small town.

Like any new community, Rangitahi will be set up to meet all of your needs, A café, daycare, 14 kilometres of walking tracks, tennis court, basketball court, playground and frisbee golf, and a selection of retail shops and commercial spaces.

The latest section release The Landing has 30 lots, all with an eastern view flowing down towards a public reserve, where there is a large grassed area and easy access into the water for the whole family to enjoy.

To learn more, or to book a site visit check out the website and contact Sam for more info.
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814 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for celery?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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