669 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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20 hours ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 21.5% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    21.5% Complete
  • 68.1% Nah - not for me
    68.1% Complete
376 votes
10 hours ago

Open New Years!

Jeanny Zamora from Red Cross Shop Karangahape Road

Check out our whimsical styles at the Red Cross Shop K Road 🦋 OPEN EVERY DAY over New Years - regular hours 🩷

📍191 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central
🕐 Mon-Sun: 9.00am to 5.30pm
📞 093778072

12 hours ago

WOOLWORTHS REWARDS CARD

Estelle from Mount Eden

To the lovely man who kindly let me use his Woolworths rewards card - I was buying brandy snaps etc can you please message me, thank you very much.
You made a comment you'll be asked why you are buying brandy snaps.
Estelle