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.

401 days ago

QUEEN CORONATION CUP

Julie from Orewa

Queen Coronation Cup
Gold on rim and handle
10 cm high
7.5 cm across (excluding handle)
Mark on base: SADLER Made in England
Chip on edge of base (see photo)
Blemish on inside just under rim - seems to be manufacturer's fault (see photo)
Can be picked up at Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
or … View more
Queen Coronation Cup
Gold on rim and handle
10 cm high
7.5 cm across (excluding handle)
Mark on base: SADLER Made in England
Chip on edge of base (see photo)
Blemish on inside just under rim - seems to be manufacturer's fault (see photo)
Can be picked up at Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
or couriered

Price: $10

402 days ago

GLASS SWAN

Julie from Orewa

Blown Glass Swan.
Handcrafted by Hokitika Glass
10.5 cm high
10 cm long
6 cm wide
Can be picked up at Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
or couriered

Price: $3

404 days ago

Should cats follow some rules?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention … View moreWe can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention creating nuisance for neighbours. Do you think some laws should be in place for our feline friends?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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402 days ago

Are you a keen gardener?

NZ Gardener

Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is … View more
Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is packed with amazing New Zealand stories, plus subscribers save money every month!

Happy Gardening,
The team at NZ Gardener
Subscribe now

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402 days ago

Nominate Your Tech-Savvy Grandparent to WIN!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries … View more
Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries close 2 Oct 2023.
Compare now

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429 days ago

Try this heart-healthy dessert today!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

A heart-healthy diet doesn't have to mean you give up dessert entirely. Our chocolate brownie is deliciously rich, easy to make and sure to be a hit for the entire whānau. Try it for yourself today!

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404 days ago

CHILDS TEASET

Julie from Orewa

Child's Teaset - actually it's what's left of a teaset, but your little girl will probably love it to bits.
3 cups and saucers, an extra saucer, a sugar bowl and a teapot lid.
The cups are 3.5 cm high and 5.5 cm across
Can be picked up at Orewa or couriered

Price: $3

404 days ago

Freedom from nasty bunions

Corrective Foot Solutions

Avoid bunion surgery. Have an expert podiatrist evaluate your bunion for only $35 (usually $105).

Call before October 6th and here's what you'll get:
- An in-depth consultation about your bunion.
- Get Analysis.
- A complete hands on joint assessment.
- Answer all your probing … View more
Avoid bunion surgery. Have an expert podiatrist evaluate your bunion for only $35 (usually $105).

Call before October 6th and here's what you'll get:
- An in-depth consultation about your bunion.
- Get Analysis.
- A complete hands on joint assessment.
- Answer all your probing questions.
Find out more

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417 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

405 days ago

DRESSMAKERS SQUARE SEW EASY

Julie from Orewa

Sew Easy metric dressmakers square
Curve for hipline and waistline
Seam allowance guides
36 x 60 cm
Can be picked up at Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
or couriered

Price: $3

405 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
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405 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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410 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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405 days ago

CROCHET HOOK NEEDLE

Julie from Orewa

Crochet hook needle
"Afghan Hook"
Bernat brand
Size M
Made in England by Aero
Needle 35 cm long
Case 36 cm long
Can be picked up at Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
or couriered

Price: $3

405 days ago

Dressmakers Ruler Leponitt

Julie from Orewa

Dressmakers Ruler
Leponitt brand, Taiwan
Both in metric (1-30 cm)
and imperial (1-12 inches)
Hole for hanging
Strong, imitation wood
Can be picked up at Orewa, Hibiscus Coast
or couriered

Price: $3

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