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About 4 pm this afternoon it happened. My wife standing outside the window pointing a finger up at the sky. I got out of my chair and asked: what? Are you going for a helicopter ride, or is there one rabbit in the garden? Look at the sun she said. And after twisting my neck trying to get a glimpse … View moreAbout 4 pm this afternoon it happened. My wife standing outside the window pointing a finger up at the sky. I got out of my chair and asked: what? Are you going for a helicopter ride, or is there one rabbit in the garden? Look at the sun she said. And after twisting my neck trying to get a glimpse from the living room window I went outside … and what I saw was a tiny red circle in the sky. No fear of 'don't look directly at the sun. Dark red.
I went for my afternoon swim and through the windows I could see the sky … clouds with swirls of yellow, ochre, pink, brown even. And the light was yellow. So yellow we only realized when we turned the inside light on in the shower and saw the contrast.
By now it's 6 pm. 2 and ¾ hours until the sun is due to set, and it's dark in the house. The light outside is an eery orange.
I read yesterday in the paper that according to the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot on Israeli radio, it's all lies by 'the climate cult' conspirators. He who abolished subsidies for solar energy installations in Australia.
Well it just got here. It looks a bit like the apocalypse might be happening some time tonight – fortunately there's about 2000 km separating us from where it's actually happening. The entire sky (medium cloudy) has now turned a dark orange. Seriously dark. And it's still 2:20 hours to sunset.
Who needs to watch post apocalyptic movies, when all you need to do is look out of the window?
It's horrible. Terrifying, and pitiful when thinking about the people at 'ground zero'.
Whangarei Camera Club has just launched their new Website. Why not swing on over and check it out. whgcameraclub.org.nz
There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN!
We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!
There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.
To be … View moreWe’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!
There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.
To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here).
We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞
We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!
View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View moreEscape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞
We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!
View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.
To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this and be in to win! 💕
Find out more and enter here.
Raffle closes on 6th January.
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Try our premium New Zealand made dog food risk free with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. It’s made with the natural goodness of grass-fed lamb and free of fillers & nasties. If your dog’s not wolfing it down after completing the transition period, we’ll refund you in full. Even the fussiest dogs are begging for more!
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Two free Hawthorn bushes. I'm pretty sure they are Hawthorn as we saw some in a display garden. You will need to bring your own buckets.
This summer we’re giving away 25 Meloyelo E-Bikes worth over $70,000.
To be in to win, simply purchase a Stuff newspaper, find the daily code and enter it at stuff.co.nz/meloyelo
You’ll find the daily codes in the Sunday Star Times, Sunday News, The Dominion Post, The Press, Waikato … View moreThis summer we’re giving away 25 Meloyelo E-Bikes worth over $70,000.
To be in to win, simply purchase a Stuff newspaper, find the daily code and enter it at stuff.co.nz/meloyelo
You’ll find the daily codes in the Sunday Star Times, Sunday News, The Dominion Post, The Press, Waikato Times, Southland Times, Taranaki Daily News, Manawatu Standard, Nelson Mail, Timaru Herald and the Marlborough Express.
Competition ends 19th January 2020.
We've taken two cactus plants out, tall skinny one is 115 cm tall the other one is 74 cm tall. Need to collect from our place in Kensington. Please bring two buckets as we want to keep the buckets that they are currently in.
Pickup time needs to be prearranged so that we are home.
We've taken garden gravel/rocks out - they are free but you need to come and pick them up from our house in Kensington. Probably about a trailer load, they are currently sitting in two wool sacks (we want to keep the wool sacks), the pickup will require shoveling and wheel-barrowing them … View moreWe've taken garden gravel/rocks out - they are free but you need to come and pick them up from our house in Kensington. Probably about a trailer load, they are currently sitting in two wool sacks (we want to keep the wool sacks), the pickup will require shoveling and wheel-barrowing them around our house to your trailer. We will assist with moving them. Pickup time needs to be at a prearranged time as we have a locked gate.
For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our adventurous seniors on unforgettable journeys. Join us in 2020 to explore the rich history and beautiful sights that New Zealand has to offer.
The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two… View moreFor over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our adventurous seniors on unforgettable journeys. Join us in 2020 to explore the rich history and beautiful sights that New Zealand has to offer.
The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the North and South Island. These new shorter escapes are the perfect length of time for those adventurous seniors who want a taste of the spectacular excursions and sights our country has to offer.
Don’t delay - sign up on our website today to receive a full information pack.
Just wishing everyone a merry christmas and happy new year to you and your whanau.
Wishing everyone a fantastic year to come! May it be filled with all things Neighbourly.
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign … View moreBuy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard, or when you’re in store.
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. 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.
Happy decorating!
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