foxton, Shannon

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

155 days ago

Create Custom Wall Art with Resene Wallpapers & Murals

The Team from Resene ColorShop Levin

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama. Create your own wall art using Resene WallPrint or get the custom Wildstyle design made to measure. Find out how to use your favourite Resene wallpaper design as art with these easy step by step instructions.

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155 days ago

A Winter Treat for NZ House & Garden Subscribers!

NZ House & Garden

Winter is the season for slowing down – flickering candles, warm interiors, and time to savour life’s little luxuries.

So why not make your winter even more indulgent? … View more
Winter is the season for slowing down – flickering candles, warm interiors, and time to savour life’s little luxuries.

So why not make your winter even more indulgent? Right now, when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Aura Gold Mānuka Honey Radiance Mask from Antipodes – valued at $76

This luxurious mask is made with sustainably sourced mānuka honey and showcases the very best of natural skincare. It hydrates, brightens and restores – a true winter glow-up, inspired by nature.

Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine and a self-care ritual, all in one.

Subscribe now!
From the team at Mags4Gifts

*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe for 1 or 2 years between June 23–July 28, 2025.
Find out more

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156 days ago

Robyn’s ratatouille recipe is a real crowd pleaser

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.

Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would … View more
Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.

Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would cook up every couple of weeks when the veggies were in season.

Click read more for the recipe.

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156 days ago

Forget reality TV — the real love stories are happening at SPCA!

The Team from SPCA Levin - Centre & Op Shop

SPCA animals aren’t just cute (though they totally are) — they’ve got Personality Plus! From quiet introverts to constant companions, busy socialites to mellow love bugs, we’ve got over 1000 furry singles waiting to meet the One.
Let our matchmakers (aka expert staff) help you find your … View more
SPCA animals aren’t just cute (though they totally are) — they’ve got Personality Plus! From quiet introverts to constant companions, busy socialites to mellow love bugs, we’ve got over 1000 furry singles waiting to meet the One.
Let our matchmakers (aka expert staff) help you find your perfect match — no awkward dates, just pure connection.
Seen someone online who steals your heart? Apply now at www.spca.nz... or give us a call to chat about your ideal match.

#SPCAmatchmaker #BetterThanRealityTV #FindTheOne

163 days ago

Poll: Are you paying too much for parking?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cost of living has been on our minds lately, and one cost often lamented in our office is parking.

We all know that New Zealanders pay high parking fees! But research shows that the cost is driven by factors such as location, quality, and convenience.

The average daily parking fee being paid … View more
Cost of living has been on our minds lately, and one cost often lamented in our office is parking.

We all know that New Zealanders pay high parking fees! But research shows that the cost is driven by factors such as location, quality, and convenience.

The average daily parking fee being paid in CBDs:
$39.53 in Auckland,
$37.83 in Wellington,
and $32.60 in Christchurch.

But again, the range is wild! Aucklanders could be paying anything from $12 to $80, Wellingtonians from $15 to $50, and if you are in Christchurch, you are looking at $10 to $98.

Neighbours, we want to know: How much are you paying for daily parking fees?

Do you have any tips on how to find cheaper parks?

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Are you paying too much for parking?
  • 63.9% 5-20 per day
    63.9% Complete
  • 23.8% 20-40 per day
    23.8% Complete
  • 4.4% 40-60 per day
    4.4% Complete
  • 2.4% 60-80 per day
    2.4% Complete
  • 5.4% 80-100 per day
    5.4% Complete
294 votes
156 days ago

Heron 2478-1

Paul from Levin

White-faced Heron/Matuku moana at Kuku Beach.

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157 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food Recalls:
Nutrient Rescue brand Double Shot products
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food Recalls:
Nutrient Rescue brand Double Shot products
Haichijia brand Hua Jia Jiang Hu (Clam Vermicelli)
Daebok Rice Cake brand Ground Garlic and Korean Sundae
Woori Kimchi brand Minced Raw Garlic

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
The Orbit 3D Advanced Baby Swing Rocker Soother Seat Khaki - Sold at Baby Way
Young Originals Baby's Cosy Inner Henley Bodysuit - Sold at The Warehouse
Baybetss Cozy 360 Rotating and Convertible Car Seat with ISOFIX- sold at Baby Way
The Pod Baby Way Capsule – Cozy Haven Baby Capsule with Beige Liner and Footshield- sold at Baby Way
Cherub Baby Anywhere Warmer Pro- sold at Baby Bunting

Product Recalls: Clothing
Children’s hooded dressing gown - Sold at H&M
Children’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M
SHEIN EVRYDAY Kids’ Pajama Sets- sold on SHEIN
Kids Mega Hoodie Blanket- sold at Not Socks Gifts

Product Recalls: Electronics
Labka One to Two Adaptor- sold at Panda Mart
LABKA 6 outlet power board- sold at Panda Mart
LABKA 8-Outlet Powerboard- sold at Panda Mart
Rechargeable Dehumidifer (Set of 2) - Sold at Innovations Direct

Product Recalls: Other
Fuel Line for Malibu Monsoon M5Di and M6Di boat engines
ToolPRO 570KG Engine Stand- sold at Supercheap Auto
AEG 18V F-RAPIDFIRE 10GA 30º- 34º Framing Nailer (A18F10FNNZ) - Sold at Bunnings

See past months recalls here. Stay safe, neighbours!

158 days ago

Kuku Beach 2457-2

Paul from Levin

A view from Kuku Beach .

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159 days ago

Kuku Beach 2455

Paul from Levin

Not a vehicle nor a free-running dog to be seen. A beach as I most enjoy it.

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158 days ago

Here's another of my team:

Sue from SUEGRAYVA Limited

Hi there, I’m Margaret Hatcher – Chief Chook of the Hen House! 🐔

I’m in charge of clucking egg-spectantly to remind Sue to let us out in the morning, and of perching on the gate to cluck in an egg-sasperated manner if she’s late locking us in at night (she sometimes gets so … View more
Hi there, I’m Margaret Hatcher – Chief Chook of the Hen House! 🐔

I’m in charge of clucking egg-spectantly to remind Sue to let us out in the morning, and of perching on the gate to cluck in an egg-sasperated manner if she’s late locking us in at night (she sometimes gets so egg-grossed in her work that she forgets us!). I’ve also been known to flap up onto the office windowsill and peck at the glass to
egg-sure she’s doing everyone’s accounts properly.

I’m so egg-cited to tell you about Sue! She’s a Certified Bookkeeper and Xero Advisor, with over 20 years of
egg-sperience running and managing tradie businesses. She’s a mathemachicken when it comes to accounts, egg-ceptional at payroll, and clucking amazing at admin. She loves creating systems, following processes, and running paperless offices (don’t ask her how she feels about messy desks... let’s just say she might be a tiny bit egg-sessive about numbers!).

Sue takes care of all the office stuff YOU hate – from her home office (so I get let out and tucked in on time🥚 ).

Contact Sue to book your free, confidential, no-obligation 30-minute cluck-n-chat, and find out how her
egg-spertise can help YOUR business:
📞 RING SUE on 0272 351 351
📧 EMAIL SUE at hello@suegrayva.co.nz
🌐 CHICK SUE OUT at www.suegrayva.co.nz...

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158 days ago

Strawberry Plants

Laura from Levin

Strawberry plants for sale $2 each supplied bare rooted.

I think they are Camarosa variety.

Price: $2

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158 days ago

The Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

The Post

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between July 1 - July 28 and participate in the Winter Puzzle Competition! Throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzles to go in the draw to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!

All you have to do is solve the puzzle, find the prize … View more
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between July 1 - July 28 and participate in the Winter Puzzle Competition! Throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzles to go in the draw to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!

All you have to do is solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at The Post
Find out more

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165 days ago

WANTED - PREF FREE OR BORROW

Lyn from Levin

Am trying to restore an item made of leather that is dark brown. It has an area of fading that is too light for the body of the piece.

I have tried to find the good Kiwi polish in dark brown - but basically only one shade of the colour is available and most of it is c r a p ................. … View more
Am trying to restore an item made of leather that is dark brown. It has an area of fading that is too light for the body of the piece.

I have tried to find the good Kiwi polish in dark brown - but basically only one shade of the colour is available and most of it is c r a p ................. If you have an older kit with darker brown in it - even if I could borrow and return it - it is to cover about 24 square cm so wouldn't make a big hole in your nugget if you have some.

Kindly email me at: lyninlevin@xtra.co.nz if you can help.

Thanks
Lyn

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158 days ago

Encapsulating machine

Adrian from Foxton

Make your own capsules

Price: $45

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158 days ago

Free range eggs

Damian from Levin

🥚 Fresh Free-Range Eggs

$8 a dozen – fresh from happy hens 🐔
Laid daily, not sitting in storage. Mixed sizes (mostly large). No chemicals or crowding – just real free-range eggs.

Pickup in Levin.

Negotiable

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