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Sunbeam Pizza Bake & Grill Oven (condition used but as new). Pick up from Masterton.
Rose and iris show is being held on Saturday 9th November in the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole Street - open 1-3p.m. Admission $2, raffles,sales table. Cash only. All welcome to enter. Contact Viv 06 377 4758.
Looking to buy Commodore 64 computer parts. Keyboards, floppy disc drives, power units, games, monitors and cassette players. They don't have to be in working condition. Also PS1 games for testing consoles as well as Atari and Sega consoles and cassettes.
Phone or text 0274444900
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in … View moreThis coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
Fun, family-friendly and FREE - bring the whole whanau down to Queen Elizabeth Park for some spooky good times this Halloween. 🎃
The miniature train will be providing providing free rides on the island in the Lake of Remembrance, and food trucks on the green space will offer all the fuel you … View moreFun, family-friendly and FREE - bring the whole whanau down to Queen Elizabeth Park for some spooky good times this Halloween. 🎃
The miniature train will be providing providing free rides on the island in the Lake of Remembrance, and food trucks on the green space will offer all the fuel you need for activities including face painting, pay activities, Halloween photo opportunities. 🎃
This Thursday 4pm-7pm 🎃
All pieces are new. Shower head, wall attachment, flexible pipe, soap holder. Collect from Masterton.
Ryman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim … View moreRyman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim Edmonds, CEO of Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, described the donation as ’vitally important’ to the work the charity does.
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Congratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
… View moreCongratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
Anne Fahey from Woolston
They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!
Excellent condition. Bottle expires Oct 2026, almost full of LPG. Pick up from Masterton.
This dainty little iris is has mauve edge and mauve stripes on a cream background...
This potted iris is just coming into flower now. There are lots of rhizomes in the pot so it will be happy to stretch its legs. A nice little clump that will do well.
Dwarf irises grow about 30cm tall and are … View moreThis dainty little iris is has mauve edge and mauve stripes on a cream background...
This potted iris is just coming into flower now. There are lots of rhizomes in the pot so it will be happy to stretch its legs. A nice little clump that will do well.
Dwarf irises grow about 30cm tall and are suitable for a rockery or garden border. They do will in pots as this potful shows.
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Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Hostas don't mind the shade. This one has been dormant through the winter and has now come into leaf.
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Pickup is in Kuripuni
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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
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