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Transform an old piece of furniture into a cool home entertaining statement with your favourite Resene colour. Find out how to refresh your furniture with these easy step by step instructions.
Many workplaces now embrace hybrid working — splitting time between home and the office. For years, people have built their routines and lifestyles around this flexibility.
But critics say it weakens team spirit, slows training, and makes collaboration harder.
💬 What do you think? Hybrid… View moreMany workplaces now embrace hybrid working — splitting time between home and the office. For years, people have built their routines and lifestyles around this flexibility.
But critics say it weakens team spirit, slows training, and makes collaboration harder.
💬 What do you think? Hybrid forever, or back to the office full-time?
Aotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.
New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by … View moreAotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.
New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by introduced predators every year. But it's not all bad news - when predators are removed or controlled, nature bounces back fast. We’ve already seen it happening in many parts of the country!
People all over Aotearoa are doing their bit - setting traps in their backyards, planting natives, volunteering, or donating. You can too! Backyard trapping is one example of effective individual action.
What do you think? Can we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Get painting and help Kiwi kids. Buy any Resene 60 mL testpot colour starting with the letter P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket NZ.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find all the colour you need to bring out the best in your home.
Shoreside Trees is your local, reliable, friendly and experienced tree care company delivering an easy and professional service for any of your tree and garden care needs.
We service the North Shore and Auckland region and are offering a special 15% discount off our quoted price for our new … View moreShoreside Trees is your local, reliable, friendly and experienced tree care company delivering an easy and professional service for any of your tree and garden care needs.
We service the North Shore and Auckland region and are offering a special 15% discount off our quoted price for our new Neighbourly customers.
Stu has over 20 years of experience in the arbor industry and will offer his honest, expert and knowledgeable opinion for your needs. He prides himself on delivering excellent customer service, from first contact to a free on-site visit and consultation and a professional free quote prepared. He will also work in with your timing on the job whether it is urgent and needs doing immediately or scheduled to your preferred date.
Stu and his expert team can take care of all your arboricultural and garden needs. Services offered are:
* Tree pruning and trimming
* Tree reductions and shaping
* View restoration
* Tree removals
* Site / section clearing
* Stump grinding
* Hedge reductions, trimming and shaping
* General garden tidy ups
* Pre-sale property tidy ups
* Rubbish removal
* Chipping
* 24/7 emergency tree services and storm damage.
We highly recommend you join our many happy and satisfied customers and get in touch with Stu at Shoreside Trees & Gardens for an easy, reliable, prompt and professional tree care service.
Contact Stu today to arrange a free quote.
Call or text: 021 175 8660 Freephone: 0800 920 013 Email: Stu@shoresidetrees.co.nz
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
Upcoming at the club - Have A Go at lawn bowls Browns Bay (Club of the Year); try your hand at this fun game. Bring friends and family along - Sat 4 Oct 10am; Sun 5th Oct 12noon; Wed 8th Oct 10am. Wear flat soled shoes. Bowls provided. Help given. All very welcome, simply arrive on the day. Join … View moreUpcoming at the club - Have A Go at lawn bowls Browns Bay (Club of the Year); try your hand at this fun game. Bring friends and family along - Sat 4 Oct 10am; Sun 5th Oct 12noon; Wed 8th Oct 10am. Wear flat soled shoes. Bowls provided. Help given. All very welcome, simply arrive on the day. Join us for a cuppa as well.
BBBC, 784 Beach Road, Browns Bay. Ph :478 6952
We still have 135 long-stay animals in our care, waiting to find their forever homes! ? If you can provide the right home for them, you can adopt for just a donation/koha when you start the process by this Sunday, September 21st.
These wonderful animals have been waiting patiently for their … View moreWe still have 135 long-stay animals in our care, waiting to find their forever homes! ? If you can provide the right home for them, you can adopt for just a donation/koha when you start the process by this Sunday, September 21st.
These wonderful animals have been waiting patiently for their special someone – could that be you? ? You might need to travel a bit further than your nearest SPCA Center, but we promise they're worth the journey.
Even though we’re waiving our standard adoption fees for our long-stays, every animal is desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms – all ready to head home with you. Meet all of our long-stays on our site now!
Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
… View moreNeighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz
Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿
Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm.
Windbreaker, showerproof, fold away jacket with zip pouch pocket and elastic cuffs.
Hidden tuck away hood.
Brand new. Never worn. My Child left school before using it.
Size S
Spring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from … View moreSpring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from spare tents and pre-loved books to clothes that deserve another spin.
How it works:
List your items individually before the day. Then, sit back as interested buyers on Neighbourly browse and get in touch directly.
And if you’re not selling?
There’s still treasure to be found! Jump online on the 27th and grab yourself a bargain or two.
Let’s turn clutter into community wins.
Don’t miss out!
Impress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step … View moreImpress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step instructions.
With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺
We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?
(The … View moreWith so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺
We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?
(The Neighbourly Team's suggestion: Taskmaster on TVNZ, because watching celebrities do silly things over dinner is the end to the day we all need!)
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