Maungatapu, Tauranga

306 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for pears?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.

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289 days ago

Would you rather lower your asking price or invest in staging that makes buyers fall in love?

Matt from Matt Wineera - Thats Real Estate with Matt Wineera

Make Your Home Irresistible: The Power of Staging for a Fast Sale! ✨🏡
Thinking of selling your home? One simple step can make a world of difference—home staging! It’s more than just arranging furniture; it’s about setting the scene for buyers to fall in love at first sight.

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Make Your Home Irresistible: The Power of Staging for a Fast Sale! ✨🏡
Thinking of selling your home? One simple step can make a world of difference—home staging! It’s more than just arranging furniture; it’s about setting the scene for buyers to fall in love at first sight.

Professional stagers have a knack for transforming spaces, highlighting your home's best features, and making it feel warm, inviting, and oh-so-desirable.

And while staging does come with a cost, it’s an investment that can pay off by attracting more buyers and, ultimately, a better offer!

You don’t need a luxury property to reap the benefits—staging works for all homes, big or small. A well-presented space helps buyers picture themselves living there, creating that emotional connection that turns interest into action.

Interested in more real estate tips like this post 😀

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288 days ago

Transform Your Old Clothesline into a Stylish Garden Feature with Resene

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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289 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View more
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Learn More

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291 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View more
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.

Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.

Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.

Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.

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290 days ago

What's your go-to crowd-pleasing school lunch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View more
We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!

Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...

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290 days ago

Fridge/freezer Samsung

Debbie from Welcome Bay

REDUCED Goes well, about 7 years old. Good condition on inside and clean. Has some small dents on door hence we had it in our garage as a spare but now we've got a bigger one so not needed.
Ph or txt Debbie 0211771885

Price: $49

290 days ago

Last Walk-in Caturday this Saturday, 15 March!

The Team from SPCA Tauranga - Centre & Op Shops

This Saturday, we are holding our last walk-in Caturday at all SPCA Centres nationwide. No appointment needed for cat and kitten adoptions – just pop into the Centre during opening hours and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the… View more
This Saturday, we are holding our last walk-in Caturday at all SPCA Centres nationwide. No appointment needed for cat and kitten adoptions – just pop into the Centre during opening hours and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.

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290 days ago

From Antarctica to the Outback

Bob Owens Retirement Village

For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.

“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.

Click read more for the full story.

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292 days ago

Discover your property's potential!

Cato Bolam

Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View more
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍

✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
Find out more

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297 days ago

Video tape to digital conversion

Matt from Welcome Bay

Kia ora koutou,

If you have video tapes (VHS, video camera, cassettes) that you would like transferred to USB stick I may be able to help out.

Please send me a message for details.

Thanks,
Matt

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294 days ago

Home for Private Sale

Shelley from Welcome Bay

Quiet cul-de-sac, close to schools, shops and bus stops. Four bed, 2 bath, open plan kitchen and dining, living, dining and primary bedroom open onto private rear garden. Seriously for sale. ph owner 0277143534.. Open home Sunday 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Price: $945,000

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299 days ago

Poll: Are speed bumps effective or just annoying?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?

Share your thoughts below.

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Are speed bumps effective or just annoying?
  • 38.9% They do the job
    38.9% Complete
  • 59.2% I'm not a fan, they're just annoying!
    59.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
2624 votes
295 days ago

*Free event* Sunday 9th March: girls-only football fun!

Nika Rikiriki from Blue Rovers Football Club

The Tauranga Blue Rovers Football Club and Waikato Bay of Plenty Football Association are running a free give-it-a-go football session for girls aged 5 to 13. Girls football has been on the rise since we co-hosted the FIFA women's world cup in 2023. This is an exciting opportunity for girls to… View moreThe Tauranga Blue Rovers Football Club and Waikato Bay of Plenty Football Association are running a free give-it-a-go football session for girls aged 5 to 13. Girls football has been on the rise since we co-hosted the FIFA women's world cup in 2023. This is an exciting opportunity for girls to experience football, and make new friends in a fun and safe environment.

Who: Girls aged 5 to 13
When: 1.30pm to 3pm this Sunday 9th March
Where: Morland Fox Park, Greerton

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295 days ago

You've got a teeeeext 📲 But it's not from us! ❌

The Team from New Zealand Police

If you get a text asking you to pay a speeding fine, please do not click on the link.

We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a speeding fine, claiming to be from Police.

Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.

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