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Coopers Pet Kitchen can help with that… simply answer 8 quick questions about your dog and we’ll create a personalised menu and measuring cup to take the guesswork out of mealtime.
Special launch offer: treat your furry friend to a premium New Zealand made 8kg bag of our Lamb and Fish … View moreCoopers Pet Kitchen can help with that… simply answer 8 quick questions about your dog and we’ll create a personalised menu and measuring cup to take the guesswork out of mealtime.
Special launch offer: treat your furry friend to a premium New Zealand made 8kg bag of our Lamb and Fish Recipe for just $47, normal retail price $94 each. Offer expires 18/12/19.
It’s so easy that any member of the family can help serve up the perfect portion every time and keep your dog in tip-top condition.
This Christmas, save up to 30% off your favourite magazine titles like NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, TV Guide and many other magazine titles.
Visit Mags4gifts or call 0800 624 444 to order! Sale ends Boxing Day 2019.
T&Cs apply.
Hi neighbours,
Does the sunscreen you use offer the protection it claims on the label?
Consumer NZ has found nine out of 20 sunscreens they tested do not.
To read more, click here.
An Auckland teacher who gave his girlfriend's mother a concussion has been discharged without convic…
I heard a mosquito for the first time last night and went hunting for a repellent. It is that time of year again! Making your own repellent is simple and can make lovely personalised gifts. Good essential oils to use are:
* Lemon Eucalyptus
* Lavender
* Cinnamon
* Citronella
* Thyme
* Tea Tree
* … View moreI heard a mosquito for the first time last night and went hunting for a repellent. It is that time of year again! Making your own repellent is simple and can make lovely personalised gifts. Good essential oils to use are:
* Lemon Eucalyptus
* Lavender
* Cinnamon
* Citronella
* Thyme
* Tea Tree
* Neem
* Geranium
Put together in a spray bottle:
- around 50 drops of essential oils of choice
- 1tblsp vodka
- 50 mls witch hazel
- 50 mls of water or vinegar
- Optional is 1 tsp of vegetable glycerin, which helps the mix to stay combined, but isn't necessary.
Shake well to combine.
Shake before use and spray on as required.
🎅🏼 Entries are now open for the 2019 Great NZ Santa Run!!
A 2-3km fun run/walk in a Santa suit!
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring, please visit our website.
Hey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!
Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds … View moreHey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!
Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds 20 Nov) to answer any questions you have about colour trends, decorating ideas, and the best way to get a perfect finish. Click here to submit your question now, then join us on Homed from 7pm to get some answers. See you then :)
Making better use of empty parking will be the key to unlocking Pukekohe's potential, says Panuku De…
Hi neighbours,
There is one common reason that is accounting for one-quarter of all immediate failures of driving tests - out of the options below, what do you think is the common reason Kiwis don't pass the test? Vote in our poll.
Find out the answer here.
Being Neighbourly is a lot more than just signing up to the website. It’s about taking the next step and being helpful and friendly to those around you. There are loads of different ways to be Neighbourly - here are a few suggestions from us.
We would like to thank everyone who came in and tried products during our tasting event last week. It was heartwarming to get such positive feedback from you.
The winner of the beautiful Harker Gift Basket, that was run in conjunction with the tasting event, was Debra Bell. Congratulations Debra, … View moreWe would like to thank everyone who came in and tried products during our tasting event last week. It was heartwarming to get such positive feedback from you.
The winner of the beautiful Harker Gift Basket, that was run in conjunction with the tasting event, was Debra Bell. Congratulations Debra, we hope you enjoy the basket of goodies.
Hi neighbours,
As the housing crisis deepens and families struggle to find a home, developer Charles Ma thinks it's time to change the way we build.
Ma, who is managing the Auranga development, a subdivision set on the outskirts of Drury West, says people need to get used to the possibility … View moreHi neighbours,
As the housing crisis deepens and families struggle to find a home, developer Charles Ma thinks it's time to change the way we build.
Ma, who is managing the Auranga development, a subdivision set on the outskirts of Drury West, says people need to get used to the possibility of living in a 90 square metre house.
READ MORE here.
So do you think you could live in a house this size?
Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero.
A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.
White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their … View moreA challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.
White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their individuality and define themselves as men who have respectful relationships with themselves and their partners – creating happier, healthier communities for us all.
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