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317 days ago

How to Downsize Gifts and Heirlooms

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View more
Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.

Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.

Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.

Click to read more.

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314 days ago

Best Summer Activities to Enjoy in Aotearoa

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!

Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.

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314 days ago

Make money from your unused space

Heybarn

Unlock the potential of your unused space, whether it's a shed, garage or paddock and start making it work for you.

Kiwis from all over New Zealand are looking to rent affordable space for storage, a workshop or an event.

Visit - let us help you find the perfect renter for your space.
Find out more

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316 days ago

Gain a career in health and wellbeing

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Interested in a rewarding career in the Health Sector? We are excited to launch our new Health and Wellbeing Certificates to complement our Nursing Degree.

Choosing a career in Health opens a range of exciting opportunities in the health and social sectors. Health is a rewarding and varied field… View more
Interested in a rewarding career in the Health Sector? We are excited to launch our new Health and Wellbeing Certificates to complement our Nursing Degree.

Choosing a career in Health opens a range of exciting opportunities in the health and social sectors. Health is a rewarding and varied field with many diverse opportunities available for both clinical and non-clinical careers, in the growing health industry.

Study with us today!
Find out more

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316 days ago

Crime fiction now available at Book Inn, Kamo

Sherryl from Kamo

If you are looking for a good summer read, try Book Inn and these new crime novels.

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317 days ago
317 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

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

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Lottery and get your tickets today!
Get tickets now

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318 days ago

Whakapara Marae Annual General Meeting 2024

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

- The AGM is set down for Saturday 10 February 2023, 10am start at the marae. Bring and share kai.

- The proposed changes to the charter to change accounting requirements and some small editing and clarification clauses. Please read these and send any feedback by 31 January 2023.

These … View more
- The AGM is set down for Saturday 10 February 2023, 10am start at the marae. Bring and share kai.

- The proposed changes to the charter to change accounting requirements and some small editing and clarification clauses. Please read these and send any feedback by 31 January 2023.

These changes will be presented at the AGM on Saturday 10th February 2024 for

beneficiaries to vote on.

Any questions email to whakapara@xtra.co.nz

Please send your responses to whakapara@xtra.co.nz by 31 January 2024.

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Panui to Whakapara Marae beneficiaries re proposed Charter changes to vote at AGM 10 FEB 2024 (1).pdf Download View

318 days ago

Working Bee @ Reyburn House Gardens - Sunday 7th January 2024, 10am-12.00noon

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Our volunteers will be working in the Reyburn House Gardens this morning. You are welcome to join us if you are available.

Please bring your own gardening tools, gloves, drink bottle, sun hat and covered shoes.

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318 days ago

Town Basin Carnival 2024 - Booking a Stall - Deadline Sunday 7th January 2024, 4pm

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

DEADLINE: Sunday 7th January 2024, 4.00pm this is the last day to get a stall application for the Town Basin Carnival on Sunday 4th February 2024.
Please email office@reyburnhouse.co.nz for an online stall application.
Thanks from Wendy, Rebecca & Kristi

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318 days ago

2024 is the year to adopt a growth mindset.

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

2024 is the year to adopt a growth mindset.
Embrace and learn and develop new skills.
Constantly push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Crave and embrace feedback.
Stop comparing yourself to others.
Stay humble.
Visual: @ash_lmb

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320 days ago

Mindful makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Breathe new life into an old wooden cabinet with Resene paints. Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.

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320 days ago

Best Shows to Stream This Summer

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming … View more
Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming services just in time.

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322 days ago

Happy New Year from Ryman!

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you … View more
Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you started, try our free copy of the Ryman Guide that covers everything from living options to costs.

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335 days ago

The Winner: NZ's Merriest Home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view… View more
Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view - Inside and Out.

Thank you to all those who entered and made the season merry and bright!

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