Ruapehu District, Taumarunui

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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2937 days ago

Join our Christmas 1 day sale celebrations this Thursday

SuperValue New Zealand

Hi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, … View moreHi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, plus loads more. We look forward to seeing you in-store! Find out more

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2937 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

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Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2940 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

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Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

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2941 days ago

Is your neighbour an Awesome Neighbour?

Electric Kiwi

We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the … View more
We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.

Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
Enter now

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2942 days ago

The Emergency Mobile Alert system is now live.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2942 days ago

Santa Claus is coming to...Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman

He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View more
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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2942 days ago

Let’s talk about mental health and addiction services in your community

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Kia ora neighbours, come along to our hui/meeting to share with us your experiences, views and ideas on helping those and their whānau/families who experience mental health issues, to get the right support when they want and need it.

When: 10am – 1pm, Wednesday 6th December
Where: Taumarunui… View more
Kia ora neighbours, come along to our hui/meeting to share with us your experiences, views and ideas on helping those and their whānau/families who experience mental health issues, to get the right support when they want and need it.

When: 10am – 1pm, Wednesday 6th December
Where: Taumarunui RSA, 10 Marae St, Taumarunui

We want to hear from Taumarunui and the wider community, including those who have experienced mental health and/or addiction issues and those who provide support such as families and whānau, Māori community, schools, sports clubs, churches, community services, primary health providers, NGOs and any interested others.
 
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen.
In association with Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust.

RSVP for catering purposes to jennifer.ashman@waikatodhb.health.nz
Learn more

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2943 days ago

Poll: How are you stepping up your cyber defence?

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..

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How are you stepping up your cyber defence?
  • 23.2% I’ve changed a password
    23.2% Complete
  • 25% I’ve turned on two-factor authentication (2FA)
    25% Complete
  • 27.9% I’ve checked my privacy settings
    27.9% Complete
  • 23.9% I’ve updated my operating system (OS)
    23.9% Complete
276 votes
2943 days ago

Have you read about our latest Win?

Natasha Hedge from Jennian Homes Manawatu

Jennian Homes has scored two big wins at the nation’s most prestigious building awards, bolstering its reputation for premium quality and outstanding workmanship.

At the Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year awards, the Jennian Homes Otago and Jennian Homes Manawatu franchisees … View more
Jennian Homes has scored two big wins at the nation’s most prestigious building awards, bolstering its reputation for premium quality and outstanding workmanship.

At the Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year awards, the Jennian Homes Otago and Jennian Homes Manawatu franchisees were judged to have built the best homes in two Gold Reserve National Finalist categories.

Jennian Homes Otago won top honours in the category Placemakers Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $450,000, for a home that was built in Dunedin.

Jennian Homes Manawatu snared first place in the category Placemakers Volume/Group Housing New Home $450,000 – $700,000 for a home built in Marton.

In addition to these wins, Jennian Homes Nelson Bays was a Gold Reserve National Finalist in the $450,000 to $700,000 category and Jennian Homes North Waikato was a Gold Reserve National Finalist for the Gib Show Home Award.

The winners were announced on Saturday night at a SkyCity gala dinner that was attended by 550 people including Building and Construction Minister Jenny Salesa and Housing Minister Phil Twyford.

Jennian Homes chief operating officer Aidan Jury says he is proud of the achievements of all regional teams, but the Otago, Manawatu, Nelson Bays and North Waikato franchisees, in particular, have proven that they are among the very best home builders in New Zealand.

“It’s satisfying to know that hard work and consistently high standards of workmanship across our franchisees have been recognised on the national stage,” Mr Jury says.

“Jennian Homes has built an award-winning reputation for excellence in customer service, design and craftsmanship for every home we build, and it’s reassuring to see that acknowledged.”

Jennian Homes Manawatu is operated by Tarsha Isles, Kirsty and Murray Brown, and Carmen Wineera. Tarsha says she nearly fell off her seat when the win was announced.

The Marton home was built with Jennian’s usual attention to detail, but Tarsha believes that fostering close relationships over time with contractors helps to ensure that homes are completed with excellent quality.

“Our motto is that we want every one of our clients to happy and move into a home they love,” Tarsha says.

“We give our clients the best house possible home for their budget – it doesn’t matter if it’s big or small”.

Jennian Homes Otago is owned operated by Hayden Davies and Debbie Payne.

Hayden says he is “very excited” by the win.

“Our all-encompassing attitude is that every house we build is someone’s home, and we always honour that” he says.

“We build every house to the same award-winning standard regardless of the budget. This means listening carefully to the customers’ needs and ideas – and then bringing those dreams to life.”

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2944 days ago

Morning tea shout from The Breeze Manawatu

Natasha Hedge from Jennian Homes Manawatu

Our lovely sales lady Vicky nominated us for the delicious shout from the Golden Tulip Bakery on Broadway and Burnzee from The Breeze Manawatu dropped it off to help celebrate our latest win at the National Master Builders House of the Year awards held last weekend in Auckland.
One of our … View more
Our lovely sales lady Vicky nominated us for the delicious shout from the Golden Tulip Bakery on Broadway and Burnzee from The Breeze Manawatu dropped it off to help celebrate our latest win at the National Master Builders House of the Year awards held last weekend in Auckland.
One of our fabulous clients homes in July won Gold, Category winner and Craftsmanship. We soon found out it won Gold Reserve (top 100) which meant a trip for our Directors to Auckland where we won the National award for the Group Housing bracket!
The entire team is so proud and our morning tea treat from the Breeze will keep us smiling!

2945 days ago

Poll: Would you buy an upcycled Christmas tree?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Ruapehu Press

Kia ora neighbours,
The seasons greetings have brought a lo to fbusiness for one entrepreneurial couple.
Graeme Bell and Maaki Tuatini, from Shed24 Raetihi, have been busy making Christmas Trees to meet their increasing orders.

Using a simple design with recycled wood the popular tree has … View more
Kia ora neighbours,
The seasons greetings have brought a lo to fbusiness for one entrepreneurial couple.
Graeme Bell and Maaki Tuatini, from Shed24 Raetihi, have been busy making Christmas Trees to meet their increasing orders.

Using a simple design with recycled wood the popular tree has gained a steady stream of fans - including as far as Dubai.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
We'd like to know what you think- would you buy an upcycled Christmas tree?

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Would you buy an upcycled Christmas tree?
  • 0% Yes, great idea
    0% Complete
  • 100% No, I prefer a more traditional tree
    100% Complete
1 vote
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