Coatesville, Coatesville

232 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 Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article.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.

220 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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220 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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225 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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221 days ago

Fixed Upright Gym bench

Ross from Silverdale

High back support
Very sturdy
Very good condition - no damage

Surplus to requirements.

Price: $120

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221 days ago

Sony Ambie Bluetooth Wireless Earphones

Ross from Silverdale

Ambie corporation, a Sony spin-off joint venture, set its sights on creating “earcuffs” that could transform how users experienced day-to-day life. Design played a vital role in adopting a user-oriented stance and making that vision a reality.

Ambie are wireless earphones that does not … View more
Ambie corporation, a Sony spin-off joint venture, set its sights on creating “earcuffs” that could transform how users experienced day-to-day life. Design played a vital role in adopting a user-oriented stance and making that vision a reality.

Ambie are wireless earphones that does not block your ears completely.
With their comfortable ergonomic shape that you can wear them all day long and they become more like an accessory or jewellery to adorn your ears..
So small and lightweight, you will forget your wearing them.
For work and play, overlapping surrounding sounds with ambie music enhances everyday life.

Specifications
Brand: Ambie
Color: Black
Weight: (main body) One ear 4.2g, (case) 25g
Size: (main body) 20.9 x 27.9 x 14.1 mm, (case) 37.3 x 66 x 21.2 mm
Compatible Bluetooth profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Compatible codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
compatible Content protection: SCMS-T
Microphone type: MEMS microphone
Battery type: Lithium ion battery (35mAh)
Continuous playback time: approx. 6 hours
* May vary depending on usage and device.
Communication mode: Bluetooth standard Ver5.2
Communication distance with paired smartphones: Up to approx. 10m (Class 2)
Multi-pairing: 4 units
* Multi-point is not supported.
Waterproof performance: IPX5 * Charging case is not waterproof
Included items: USB Type-C cable, instruction manual

Price: $95

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221 days ago

Nexus VHF NX1000 Handheld Radio

Ross from Silverdale

Waterproof, high performance one touch access and programmable
• Waterproof (1 meter for 30 minutes)
• 2W/1W all channel marine radio
• M1/M2 and L1/L2 Marina and race control channels
• Programmable duel watch
• 4AA Alkaline batteries(not included)
• Belt clip and wrist … View more
Waterproof, high performance one touch access and programmable
• Waterproof (1 meter for 30 minutes)
• 2W/1W all channel marine radio
• M1/M2 and L1/L2 Marina and race control channels
• Programmable duel watch
• 4AA Alkaline batteries(not included)
• Belt clip and wrist strap
• 2 years warranty
• High performance helical antenna
• One touch access to channel 16
• Rapid channel change
• Large backlit LCD readout
• Meets all current standards
Never been used. Taken on boat 3 times, but no longer have boat so no longer needed.

Price: $125

222 days ago

SPCA's half-price dog adoption week starts tomorrow!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right… View more
From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting for their forever home.

Start scrolling through all the adoption profiles on our website today and find the perfect fit for your family. Get 100% of the love, for 50% of the fee!

222 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Albany

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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222 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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222 days ago

Create a Kitchen Garden - 2hr Workshop

Adrian from Albany Heights

Fed up with paying an arm and a leg for sometimes average quality fruit and vegetables? This 2 hour interactive workshop will give you all the basic information you need to successfully grow your own.

Please see attached pdf for details.

Kitchen Garden 2023.pdf Download View

226 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

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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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
224 days ago

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR MATTRESS & PILLOWS

Jay from Beds4U Silverdale - Silverdale

The mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and … View moreThe mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and pillow protectors to when to replace them.

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225 days ago

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View more
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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225 days ago

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View more
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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