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Lisa from Tauranga City
Seeking a One-Bedroom Cottage in Rural Tauranga
Hello! I’m a mature, working woman—quiet, reliable, and respectful—looking to rent a one-bedroom cottage in a peaceful rural area around Tauranga. I’d love to settle somewhere long-term with my gentle and well-behaved cat.
Preferred … View moreSeeking a One-Bedroom Cottage in Rural Tauranga
Hello! I’m a mature, working woman—quiet, reliable, and respectful—looking to rent a one-bedroom cottage in a peaceful rural area around Tauranga. I’d love to settle somewhere long-term with my gentle and well-behaved cat.
Preferred Areas: Pillians Point Te Puna, Minden, Bethlehem, Pahoia,Whakamarama, Omanawa, or along the old highway.
My Ideal Home Includes: (flexible with my wish list)
Unfurnished
Warm and insulated
A stove (doesn’t have to be full size—just something with elements and an oven big enough to bake bread; not just a microwave, please)
Space for my fridge and washing machine
Separate lounge and bedroom
A little area for a garden
Peaceful surroundings
Budget $465
I’m a non-smoker, do not vape or drink, and can provide excellent references. If you have—or know of—a place that sounds like this, I’d love to hear from you. Please send me a DM
Thank you so much
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 moreAn 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!
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The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga
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.
Cathy from Pyes Pa
If you live in Ōtūmoetai or the Western Bay of Plenty, and you love helping protect nature, or want to learn how.... join Space for Nature now and enter our fun competitions...
1. Ōtūmoetai area residents
Recruit your neighbours, whanau or friends in the next two weeks and go in the draw to … View moreIf you live in Ōtūmoetai or the Western Bay of Plenty, and you love helping protect nature, or want to learn how.... join Space for Nature now and enter our fun competitions...
1. Ōtūmoetai area residents
Recruit your neighbours, whanau or friends in the next two weeks and go in the draw to win a $100 gift card and a yellow flowering Pohutukawa plant seeded locally.
We've added "Who were you referred by?" to the sign up form so they can vote for you.
Share the link found below in the comments and go in the draw to win. The person in this area with the most people joined up by the end of April wins.
2. Western Bay residents
The people from the Western Bay suburb with the most registrations in April will go in the draw to win $100 gift card and a yellow flowering Pohutukawa plant seeded locally.
Spread the word, tell others in your suburb about Space for Nature and how they can join. If your suburb has the most new members by the 15th May, you will go in the draw to win.
The registration form link is shared in comments below.
3. iNaturalist photo competition
Enter photos of all your observations into our Space for Nature iNaturalist project before the 15th May. The photos will be judged in two categories...
The most photos of backyard birds and critters - get busy and log your observations
Best photo of a bird or critter in your backyard - take care and get a great shot!
For more information get in touch with rose@envirohub.org.nz
Reg from Tauranga City
Solid metal music stand that will easily take a 60 leaf [120-page] song book without toppling over like most flimsy ones. In used condition. Looking for an offer phone 0220114776
Price: $30
Christine from Body Treatments
Buy Mum a Treat
Facial including lash + brow tint + tidy = $95
Finishes 31/05/25
Appointments are available for , Massage, Spraytan, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Gift Vouchers are available . Ph 5706270
bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz
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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an … View moreEmbark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an Interior to an Oceanview cabin.
Don't miss out - book your dream getaway today and experience the Panama Canal in unforgettable style.
*T&Cs apply, please see the Imagine Holidays website for full T&Cs.
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Kevin from Athena Solutions & Services Ltd
Been loved and used but now needs a new permanent home so if anyone would like a 12ft trampoline let me know it's free to collect.
Cheers
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Peter from Mount Maunganui
Have older neighbours, and one is rather of need of permanent care. He just loves watching the Samsung channels and YouTube and as struggles to get around. Has a very small old smart tv like less than 26 inch and I would love to be able to give him a larger screen like 35 to 40 inch, it would make … View moreHave older neighbours, and one is rather of need of permanent care. He just loves watching the Samsung channels and YouTube and as struggles to get around. Has a very small old smart tv like less than 26 inch and I would love to be able to give him a larger screen like 35 to 40 inch, it would make his life. If you know anyone that would give up a spare Samsung Smart tv in the garage to a very needing couple please let me know. Needs to have a stand. I am in Papamoa.
Thanks
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Sue from Whakamarama
Our annual Te Puna Hall Harvest Market is on again this Saturday May 3rd at the Te Puna Hall from 12-4pm. Free activities for children, pony and donkey rides, face painting, balloon sculptures. Live music, heaps of food trucks, artisan products, flowers, produce , baking and preserves. Giant … View moreOur annual Te Puna Hall Harvest Market is on again this Saturday May 3rd at the Te Puna Hall from 12-4pm. Free activities for children, pony and donkey rides, face painting, balloon sculptures. Live music, heaps of food trucks, artisan products, flowers, produce , baking and preserves. Giant pumpkin and scarecrow competition and heaps of books for $2. Something for everyone- bring your family and come hungry.
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 moreThere 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
Kerry from Pyes Pa
20 dahlia seeds from this pink flower.
Grow your own surprise garden of stunning dahlias from these varied dahlia seeds.
Price: $3
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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New Zealand Red Cross Midland from New Zealand Red Cross - Midland Area
When: May 1 - 31, 2025
What: A fitness challenge that encourages you to get active and fundraise for a good cause while unlocking inspiring humanitarian stories from our disaster response volunteers, former refugees and international delegates.
Where: Anywhere! Track your steps and join … View moreWhen: May 1 - 31, 2025
What: A fitness challenge that encourages you to get active and fundraise for a good cause while unlocking inspiring humanitarian stories from our disaster response volunteers, former refugees and international delegates.
Where: Anywhere! Track your steps and join from your location.
Who: Everyone is welcome to participate! Join as an individual or team.
Why: Get active and support humanitarian work in your community and around the world.
By participating, you'll contribute to humanitarian work here in New Zealand and around the world including:
·Equipping our Disaster Welfare and Support Teams to respond swiftly to emergencies. Supporting former refugee families as they build new lives in Aotearoa New Zealand.
·Training international delegates to be ready for lifesaving missions.
Sign up today at Red Cross Journey
red-cross-journey.raiselysite.com...
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