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DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

73 days ago

Landscape painter

Resene ColorShop Gisborne

Make your own wall art from leftover MDF and Resene testpots. Nikki Kettle’s abstract piece was inspired by her local environment.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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73 days ago

Dual bird feeder

Resene

Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder finished in Resene Clover that can cater for a range of garden birds.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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75 days ago

Top Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.

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83 days ago

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

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Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
  • 83.6% It's fine!
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.6% It annoys me!
    14.6% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
4113 votes
80 days ago

Colour my day - wardrobe makeover

Resene ColorShop Gisborne

Splashes of Resene colour and pattern in unexpected places add personality and a little whimsy to our homes.

Start with this super easy wardrobe door project.

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80 days ago
82 days ago

Redefining retirement

Bob Owens Retirement Village

The meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, … View moreThe meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, volunteering, or even launching new careers.

Living in a retirement village doesn’t necessarily mean you’re done with work either; rather, it offers the opportunity to explore different activities, pursue long-held passions, and discover new interests. In fact, many people find the lifestyle gives them more freedom to stay engaged and active through work they enjoy.

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83 days ago

Police appealing for information following disorder incident, Pyes Pa

The Team from Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police

Tauranga Police investigating a disorder incident at a large community gathering are seeking assistance from the public.

At around 5.30pm on Saturday 24 August, Police were notified of a disorder on Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa.

A number of people were present at the time of the incident, and Police … View more
Tauranga Police investigating a disorder incident at a large community gathering are seeking assistance from the public.

At around 5.30pm on Saturday 24 August, Police were notified of a disorder on Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa.

A number of people were present at the time of the incident, and Police believe photos or videos taken during the disorder could help with our enquiries.

If anyone who witnessed the incident has any information, photos, or videos that could assist Police in our enquiries, please contact us.

Information can be provided through 105 or online at www.police.govt.nz..., using ‘Update My Report’.

Please reference file number 240825/6882.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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91 days ago

Poll: Do you believe in ghosts?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!

Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences … View more
Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!

Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.

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Do you believe in ghosts?
  • 55% Yes
    55% Complete
  • 43% No
    43% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below
    2% Complete
2452 votes
83 days ago

Light the way

Resene ColorShop Gisborne

Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candleholders in an array of Resene testpot paint colours.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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83 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in picturesque Cooks Beach, worth over $1.2 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in picturesque Cooks Beach, worth over $1.2 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this coastal property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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84 days ago

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Gift that Keeps on Giving

Mags4Gifts

Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

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Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

Visit mags4gifts.co.nz before 1 September to enjoy generous savings of up to 29%* on magazine subscriptions. Don’t forget to include a personalised message with our free e-card service. *T&Cs apply.

The team at Mags4Gifts
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99 days ago

Poll: Have you kept trinkets from your life?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many of us are sentimental about our childhoods and lives, and some even collect things to remember moments or people.

Share what you've held on to over the years and whether you still have it today. Feel free to share photos too, we'd love to see.

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Have you kept trinkets from your life?
  • 88.6% Yes
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% No
    11.4% Complete
1474 votes
87 days ago

Deirdre’s Cheese Puffs

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement … View more
Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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87 days ago

Takitimu House Trust Board Treasurer position available

Nicki Turner from Volunteering Services

💙Make a real difference to homelessness in Tauranga 💙
Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? @Takitimu House is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to join their governance team. If you have a background in finance and a heart for service, they would love to … View more
💙Make a real difference to homelessness in Tauranga 💙
Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? @Takitimu House is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to join their governance team. If you have a background in finance and a heart for service, they would love to hear from you!
To find out more details: www.volunteeringservices.org.nz...
Turn compassion into action!

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