Matakatia - Tindalls Beach, Whangaparaoa

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

748 days ago

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View more
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
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748 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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749 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
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749 days ago

Homeopathic & Animal Healing Books

Sarndra from Red Beach

Only 1 carton of each available now. Buyer to take whole carton. Valuable books, tapes, journals etc. $10. each carton.

Negotiable

749 days ago

Finally elected: Auckland’s local elections official results declared

The Team from Auckland Council

The final count is in and the results have been officially declared. With special votes now validated and counted, it is confirmed – Wayne Brown is the mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau.

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750 days ago

After School Art Classes

Dil from Red Beach

Creative Art Classes starting 25th October for 8 weeks. Pick between Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. A different project each week.

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750 days ago

200+ pieces in Glass Art in Exhibitions on NOW at Estuary Arts Centre

Kate from Matakatia - Tindalls Beach

During October, Estuary Arts hosts two glass art exhibitions curated by GAINZ (Glass Art In NZ) – alongside ‘Focus on Glass’ is ‘Curious, looking thru glass’ – a whimsical-themed exhibition.

With over 60 artists and over 200 artworks exhibited, this is a must-see for glass … View more
During October, Estuary Arts hosts two glass art exhibitions curated by GAINZ (Glass Art In NZ) – alongside ‘Focus on Glass’ is ‘Curious, looking thru glass’ – a whimsical-themed exhibition.

With over 60 artists and over 200 artworks exhibited, this is a must-see for glass enthusiasts and art lovers, and an excellent opportunity for the New Zealand public to experience a range of glass disciplines: from kiln-forming, casting, blowing, flame-working, and other specialized glass techniques, made by talented New Zealand artists, craftspeople, and makers from across all of New Zealand.

Estuary Arts Centre: 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway
​09 4265570

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750 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Silverdale

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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751 days ago

RelaxtDisc Brake Stowaway Electric Golf Buggy

John from Army Bay

RelaxtDisc Brake Stowaway Electric Golf Buggy WAS $1500

GOING CONDITION BUT NO CHARGER
with Disc Brakes and Anti Tip Wheel

200watt Motor for more power
25:1 Gearbox for more speed

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RelaxtDisc Brake Stowaway Electric Golf Buggy WAS $1500

GOING CONDITION BUT NO CHARGER
with Disc Brakes and Anti Tip Wheel

200watt Motor for more power
25:1 Gearbox for more speed

Wide front wheel for better glide

Controller and Potentiometer for faster start

Light Weight Strong Aluminium Frame only 9kg

T Bar Handle with soft rubber grip

Clip-on Durable PU Wheels

Powerful 12 volt 200watt motor

Ph 09 428 1228
$500

Price: $500

751 days ago

Sleep Soundly this Spring

Albany Heat Pumps

Keep bedrooms cool with unobtrusive ducted air conditioning.

Pead 50 Ideal for 3 bedrooms from $6,500

We are your local, authorized dealer of Mitsubishi & Fujitsu heat pumps, offering an extensive range of heat pumps at affordable prices to suit your style & comfort

Heat pumps … View more
Keep bedrooms cool with unobtrusive ducted air conditioning.

Pead 50 Ideal for 3 bedrooms from $6,500

We are your local, authorized dealer of Mitsubishi & Fujitsu heat pumps, offering an extensive range of heat pumps at affordable prices to suit your style & comfort

Heat pumps provide a cost effective way to keep your home warm and toasty in winter and cool in summer. We can help you find the best heat pump for your home's unique needs.

After helping hundreds of Auckland homeowners find the right heat pump, we're confident we can help you too.

Contact us today on for a free, no obligation quote
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751 days ago

Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Advanced Cookery chef students prepared a three course menu for their families.
The menu was an entrée - Scallop, asparagus with brown butter vinaigrette, for the main course - Chicken Saltimbocca served with risotto, fennel and anise oil. The dessert of Mille-feuille with white chocolate … View more
Our Advanced Cookery chef students prepared a three course menu for their families.
The menu was an entrée - Scallop, asparagus with brown butter vinaigrette, for the main course - Chicken Saltimbocca served with risotto, fennel and anise oil. The dessert of Mille-feuille with white chocolate mousse, rhubarb and coconut sorbet.

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751 days ago

Hibiscus Coast branch of Genealogy

Jan from Stanmore Bay

The Hibiscus Coast Branch of Genealogy

We are having our monthly branch meeting at St Chads Church in Orewa next Tuesday afternoon
Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting
We have a guest speaker a historian and genealogist from Te Puke
Speaking
Expanding Aspects of your United … View more
The Hibiscus Coast Branch of Genealogy

We are having our monthly branch meeting at St Chads Church in Orewa next Tuesday afternoon
Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting
We have a guest speaker a historian and genealogist from Te Puke
Speaking
Expanding Aspects of your United Kingdom and NZ family history research
details
time 2pm to 4pm
afternoon tea is available after the meeting and a time to talk to us

venue St Chads Church in Orewa
door charge $2 visitors, members are free
we also have a raffle next month we strongly encourage everyone to purchase

We also have a group of members who kindly volunteer their time at the Whangaparaoa library from 10am to 12pm Mon, Wed Thurs, Saturdays except Public holidays so come along and listen and learn

Want to learn more we have a website with everything to get you started hbc genealogy htpps://sites.google.com/hbcgeneology/home

751 days ago

Update on Local Elections 2022

The Team from Auckland Council

Due to the significant volume of special votes received, Auckland’s local election’s final count and official results will be announced on Saturday 15 October.

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751 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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753 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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