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205 days ago

Judy marks 60th wedding anniversary by taking the plunge again

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Ryman resident, Judy Harvey likes nothing better than to read a good book, take up a spot of crochet or tend to her pot plants.

But there is another more adventurous side to grandmother-of-six Judy, who admits she is something of an adrenalin junkie with a secret ambition to complete every … View more
Ryman resident, Judy Harvey likes nothing better than to read a good book, take up a spot of crochet or tend to her pot plants.

But there is another more adventurous side to grandmother-of-six Judy, who admits she is something of an adrenalin junkie with a secret ambition to complete every bungee jump in New Zealand!

In March, Judy and her husband Howard were on a trip to Queenstown when Judy decided she wanted to do the 43m bungee jump from Kawerau Bridge.

Click read more for the full story.

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236 days ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 82.3% Yes, it's decreased
    82.3% Complete
  • 14.5% Nope
    14.5% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1111 votes
213 days ago

Poll: Is the air fryer replacing the humble oven?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Air fryers have surged in popularity in recent years, with their uses expanding well beyond chips — from cooking meats to baking desserts.

Do you think the air fryer could ever replace the traditional oven?

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Is the air fryer replacing the humble oven?
  • 36.8% Yes, I prefer to use my air fryer
    36.8% Complete
  • 62.1% No, ovens are here to stay
    62.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
1859 votes
213 days ago

Poll: Do you support the recent pay equity change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 … View more
The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 workers in traditionally female-dominated roles like teachers and support workers.
Do you support this new change?

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Do you support the recent pay equity change?
  • 26.6% Yes
    26.6% Complete
  • 72.8% No
    72.8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2344 votes
211 days ago

Create a Colour-Coded Square Foot Garden Guide with This Easy DIY!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Take the guesswork out of square foot growing with this simple homemade spacing guide, complete with Resene colour-coded holes for easy planting and a dibber to sow seeds at the desired depth. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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213 days ago

Open Days

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse … View more
FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse before 30 June 2025 and you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year.*

*Participating villages only, Ts & Cs apply.

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215 days ago

The retirement we all dream of

metlife

Kia ora team
Thinking about retirement? Maybe you’re already retired, you’re close to it, or you’re just dreaming of it in the distant future… Check out Stuff’s continuing partnership with Metlifecare, The Good Life.

This time, we’ve looked at the … View more
Kia ora team
Thinking about retirement? Maybe you’re already retired, you’re close to it, or you’re just dreaming of it in the distant future… Check out Stuff’s continuing partnership with Metlifecare, The Good Life.

This time, we’ve looked at the nutrient we should be focusing on as we age (and no, it’s not the carbs v fat debate!) plus some luxury rail travel - with gourmet food.

We also feature a fabulous 80s band, by which we mean the youngest member is 80!

Joanna Davis
Homed Editor
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216 days ago

OPEN HOME TODAY SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025

Alex from Taupo Central

37 HINEMOA AVENUE TAUPO 1.45pm - 2.30pm
www.trademe.co.nz...

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216 days ago

The perfect Mother's Day gift is here! 🌸

Mags4Gifts

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Enjoy these 1-year … View more
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Enjoy these 1-year subscriptions at unbeatable prices: NZ Gardener for $79 (was $106.80), NZ House & Garden for $99 (was $132), and TV Guide for $119 (was $166.40).

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.

Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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217 days ago

Massive turnout for PM’s Jane Winstone meet and greet

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View more
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!

Click read more for the full story.

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218 days ago

A warning about number plates

The Team from Waikato Police

Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.

There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol … View more
Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.

There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol drive-offs which have been made by offenders in stolen vehicles using the stolen number plates.

People are encouraged to report any suspicious activity around this through our 105 service.

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218 days ago

Brighten Up Your Deck with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Transform a plain deck or balcony into a bright, cheerful space with your favourite Resene colour to enjoy looking out onto during the gloomier months. Find out how you can refresh your deck with these easy step by step instructions.

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218 days ago

Free online Will-writing online tool

The Team from Momentum Waikato

We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!

Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has… View more
We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!

Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has a Will Writing page linking to our Gathered Here Will-making tool.

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221 days ago

Have you nominated a Local Business Hero yet?

Prospa

There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?

Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO … View more
There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?

Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.

Nominate a business making an impact in your community now.
Nominate now

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228 days ago

Poll: Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.

Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?

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Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?
  • 95.7% Yes, it's too expensive
    95.7% Complete
  • 3.7% No, it's reasonable
    3.7% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2321 votes
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