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For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when … View moreFor many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.
Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.
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Electric Commuter Bike. Has not been used much. In excellent condition. Send a message if you are interested. Sorry to the two people who answered. Bike still available. Please txt or ring 0274604586.
Does anyone have a vacuum cleaner they are no longer using? Need a second one. Just an ordinary old one will be fine, as long as it goes.
Please send me a message.
This iris grows about a metre high, and has fibrous roots, not rhizomes or bulbs. It has long erect grass like leaves.
Siberian Iris.
It dies down in the winter.
At this time of the year it comes out with lots of spikes of tall bright blue purple flowers. Makes a lovely show.
This little … View moreThis iris grows about a metre high, and has fibrous roots, not rhizomes or bulbs. It has long erect grass like leaves.
Siberian Iris.
It dies down in the winter.
At this time of the year it comes out with lots of spikes of tall bright blue purple flowers. Makes a lovely show.
This little plant potted up last Summer has bravely tried to throw up a flower which should be about a metre high but its waiting till it can get into the ground to really show you what it can do.
Thanks for looking.
This bearded iris grows about 40cms high.
The flowers are a very unusual shade of grey mauve, off white and brown, very aptly named JUNGLE SHADOWS.
Bearded iris are easy to grow. They lIke the sun, and frost hardy. Let the rhizomes sunbathe.They love it.
This iris is suitable for a rockery,… View moreThis bearded iris grows about 40cms high.
The flowers are a very unusual shade of grey mauve, off white and brown, very aptly named JUNGLE SHADOWS.
Bearded iris are easy to grow. They lIke the sun, and frost hardy. Let the rhizomes sunbathe.They love it.
This iris is suitable for a rockery, garden border, and does well in pots too.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
This bearded iris grows about 40cms high.
The flowers are chocolate and yellow.
Bearded iris are easy to grow. LIke the sun, and frost hardy. Let the rhizomes sunbathe.They love it.
This iris is suitable for a rockery, garden border, and does well in pots too.
Thanks for looking.
… View moreThis bearded iris grows about 40cms high.
The flowers are chocolate and yellow.
Bearded iris are easy to grow. LIke the sun, and frost hardy. Let the rhizomes sunbathe.They love it.
This iris is suitable for a rockery, garden border, and does well in pots too.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
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Blackcurrants are so easy to grow. They do like some sun being a fruiting bush.
The berries ripen just before Christmas and freeze will till yo are ready to make jam or whatever with them. You don't need to top and tail them as you might with Gooseberries.
They don't seem to get any … View moreBlackcurrants are so easy to grow. They do like some sun being a fruiting bush.
The berries ripen just before Christmas and freeze will till yo are ready to make jam or whatever with them. You don't need to top and tail them as you might with Gooseberries.
They don't seem to get any diseases. Grow about a metre and half high.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Name: Solidego.
This hardy perennial dies down in the winter and comes away in the Spring. It grows about 2 metres high with beautiful yellow flower fronds that last a long time. It gives a lovely splash of yellow when other plants in the garden are finishing.
Florists like them.
Suitable for… View moreName: Solidego.
This hardy perennial dies down in the winter and comes away in the Spring. It grows about 2 metres high with beautiful yellow flower fronds that last a long time. It gives a lovely splash of yellow when other plants in the garden are finishing.
Florists like them.
Suitable for the back of a perennial border.
This is a small potted plant just coming away into leaf. Will transplant easily and enjoy stretching its legs.
Thanks for looking.
This little iris grows about 30cms high.
It has white blooms with plum flecks, and a bright orange beard.
It survived drought and flooding last year.
The 17cm pot on sale is packed full of rhizomes and should do well next year.( photo to come)
Bearded iris are easy to grow. They do like … View moreThis little iris grows about 30cms high.
It has white blooms with plum flecks, and a bright orange beard.
It survived drought and flooding last year.
The 17cm pot on sale is packed full of rhizomes and should do well next year.( photo to come)
Bearded iris are easy to grow. They do like the sun. This one is suitable for a rockery, does well in a pot, or front of a perennial border.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Give your bedroom a fresh look with this creative bedhead project and Resene paints.
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Hoping for some volunteers who are happy to pour wine for this iconic food and wine festival on our vineyard site in Martinborough. Packed lunch provided as well as a staff BBQ after guests leave the site. Please email or call for further information - we'd love to have you share the day with … View moreHoping for some volunteers who are happy to pour wine for this iconic food and wine festival on our vineyard site in Martinborough. Packed lunch provided as well as a staff BBQ after guests leave the site. Please email or call for further information - we'd love to have you share the day with us ;0)
Email: info@tirohanaestate.com
Call or message: Toby on 021 126 6042
Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.
This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a … View moreRight now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.
This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a Christmas Box filled with food basics and treats. 100% of your donation goes directly to filling the box, which provides not only food essentials but much-needed hope.
Only together, can we bring hope to the table across Aotearoa.
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