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Neil’s love for fishing stretches back as far as he can remember. From catching sprats on the farm as a young boy to representing New Zealand on the world stage, it’s always been his passion. These days, as a Bruce McLaren Village resident, Neil finds nothing more enjoyable than casting a line,… View moreNeil’s love for fishing stretches back as far as he can remember. From catching sprats on the farm as a young boy to representing New Zealand on the world stage, it’s always been his passion. These days, as a Bruce McLaren Village resident, Neil finds nothing more enjoyable than casting a line, surrounded by scenic vistas and the melodies of native birds, before releasing his catch back into the water.
An experienced fishing guide, Neil shares his love of fly fishing with his new mate and village neighbour, David. While they met in the village, the pair are often mistaken for lifelong friends. Like Neil, David has always been an active person.
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Welcome the new year with the chance to win a brand-new home!
For just $15 a ticket, you could win this fully furnished Jennian home in the stunning coastal town of Clarks Beach, Auckland—your perfect escape, just a short drive from the city.
Valued at over $1 million, this home features … View moreWelcome the new year with the chance to win a brand-new home!
For just $15 a ticket, you could win this fully furnished Jennian home in the stunning coastal town of Clarks Beach, Auckland—your perfect escape, just a short drive from the city.
Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, and is ready to welcome its new owner.
Whether you choose to make it your forever home, a holiday retreat, a rental property, or sell it, the choice is yours!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Looking for a barbell if anyone has one laying around for my son’s weights.. photo for attention..
Three bicycles and one car mounted wire articles . Either buy all four or one at $10
When it’s hot in the Wairarapa you just have to take the plunge! 🏊
We’ve rounded up the best swimming and surfing spots in the region—including some hidden gems. 🌊
Dive into the handy guide and map on our website. Link below.
Name: Asarina
This little climber is growing well in its pot.
It has heart shaped soft leaves, and blue/purple thumb sized flowers which flower prolifically through the Summer. It is not invasive and throws seeds.
I have had plants that have come up for about three years, but it generally is … View moreName: Asarina
This little climber is growing well in its pot.
It has heart shaped soft leaves, and blue/purple thumb sized flowers which flower prolifically through the Summer. It is not invasive and throws seeds.
I have had plants that have come up for about three years, but it generally is an annual.
It likes something to climb up and around. I have grown it in pots too, with other plants.
This plants has been well watered and growing in a shaded position.
It would need to be kept watered and protected while it is young.
The plant for sale is the one in the terracotta coloured pot without any flowers. It will be keen to get flowering.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
This beautiful creampoint Birman boy is ready for his forever home now. He is neutered and vaccinated. He is friendly and well-socialized, and using the litter box reliably.
His price includes his transfer of registration, an information document on raising Birmans, his vaccination record, food … View moreThis beautiful creampoint Birman boy is ready for his forever home now. He is neutered and vaccinated. He is friendly and well-socialized, and using the litter box reliably.
His price includes his transfer of registration, an information document on raising Birmans, his vaccination record, food for several days, and some toys.
His colour is only showing on his face, tail and legs now, but as he gets older he will get more and more colour over the rest of his body and as an adult he will look like a perfectly toasted marshmallow.
A payment plan is available. $250 deposit will hold this boy for you.
Phone or text 027 543 6668 if you are interested.
The sealpoint boy in one of the photos will also be available in a few weeks.
Weight watchers scales $20
Scholl foot file, 👣battery operated $15
Pick up in greytown.
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share… View moreThere's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with … View moreThe festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.
Blue succulent growing well in a pottery pot. Perfect for patio area , rockery garden border.
Easy care, don't mind drying out when we forget to water them.
Thanks for looking.
$7.00 for the Succulent and the pottery pot it is growing in.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Muscari or Grape Hyacinth is one of the first Spring bulbs to come into flower with the deep blue grape like flowers that contrast with yellow Daffodils and other spring bulbs.
Grass-like leaves and plenty of flowers. Hardy and they multiply year after year dying down to below ground level by … View moreMuscari or Grape Hyacinth is one of the first Spring bulbs to come into flower with the deep blue grape like flowers that contrast with yellow Daffodils and other spring bulbs.
Grass-like leaves and plenty of flowers. Hardy and they multiply year after year dying down to below ground level by the middle of Summer and getting ready to come away in readiness for the Spring.
For sale is this 15 cm pottle full of bulbs from large mature ones down to little bulblets. All will grow. They can be planted any time from now on.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
$5.00 for dozens of bulbs in this pottle.
Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the mag
Neighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).
Now it's up to you!
Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their … View moreNeighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).
Now it's up to you!
Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their photos before you cast your merry vote!
Nishan Wijesinghe from Te Atatu South - See all photos here
Mark Williams from Tamatea - See all photos here
Linda Clack from Cockle Bay - See all photos here
Luke Murphy from Hornby - See all photos here
Joanne Isles from Hokowhitu - See all photos here
Kirstyn Tait from Wigram - See all photos here
The finalist with the most votes will win the title of NZ's Merriest Home and $200 to go toward more Christmas goodies!
You can also enlarge the images below by clicking on them. Happy voting, neighbours!
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