Te Puna, Tauranga

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

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1888 days ago

Selling my art on your platform?

Helen from Brookfield

Hi my name is Helen and I am a budding artist with a great deal of art in my studio. I have sold word of mouth but now I feel it’s time to branch out. Is there anyone who has a public platform where I display my art for sale for a commission to you of course. Thank you in advance. Attached are … View moreHi my name is Helen and I am a budding artist with a great deal of art in my studio. I have sold word of mouth but now I feel it’s time to branch out. Is there anyone who has a public platform where I display my art for sale for a commission to you of course. Thank you in advance. Attached are some of my work

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1888 days ago

Wooden blinds

Jessie from Whakamarama

Series of wooden blinds for sale. These are all sized to fit windows 120cm long (blinds are about 115cm and the housing is 5cm). Blinds come with housings which have a cover that velcros on (as per photos).
The blinds are all in pretty good condition -a few small scratches but nothing much that I … View more
Series of wooden blinds for sale. These are all sized to fit windows 120cm long (blinds are about 115cm and the housing is 5cm). Blinds come with housings which have a cover that velcros on (as per photos).
The blinds are all in pretty good condition -a few small scratches but nothing much that I can see. One blind has some scuff marks on it (shown in the photos) which is by far the worst - this is blind number 5 in the list. There are some toggles (the wooden bit at the end of the strings) missing which I will specify. The other bit is on the bottom of the blinds there is a "button" which is missing from some - I have shown a photo of one that is there and what they look like without as I am not sure what the actual name for this piece is, again if they are missing they are specified in the list below
1) 37cm wide (missing 1 toggle) $20

2) 82cm wide (missing 2 "buttons") $20

3) 91cm wide $25

4) 84cm wide (missing 1 "button") $25

5) 87cm wide - has scuff mark (missing 1 "button" and 1 toggle) $15

6) 87cm wide $25

7) 29cm wide (missing 1 toggle) $20



Will sell individually for these prices or you can take them all for $145

Price: $145

1889 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1890 days ago

SPRING/SUMMER SPECIAL

Christine from Body Treatments

Spraytan Special 1 for $20 or 2 for $35.
The product I use is Noir and it gives a lovely golden brown colour.
Ph 5706270 or email bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz and mention this post

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1890 days ago

Good to Go Knits Designs - Original (NZ) Knitting Designs

Ross & Bronwyn from Whakamarama

Hi everyone, I'm Bronwyn & I design original knitting patterns (some crochet designs also available) for sale online. I have ONE FREE KNITTING DESIGN for you if you are interested, my 'LOLLYCAKE SHAWL' - which is listed on Lovecrafts & Ravelry for anyone who would like to … View moreHi everyone, I'm Bronwyn & I design original knitting patterns (some crochet designs also available) for sale online. I have ONE FREE KNITTING DESIGN for you if you are interested, my 'LOLLYCAKE SHAWL' - which is listed on Lovecrafts & Ravelry for anyone who would like to check out my pattern writing style. Here are the links.
www.lovecrafts.com...
www.ravelry.com...
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My other designs are available for SALE & are available for instant download once payment is received, on Etsy, Lovecrafts & Ravelry. I also sell on Trademe, & designs sold there are emailed to you once payment has been sighted. Here are all my online store links if you are interested in taking a look:
www.etsy.com...
www.lovecrafts.com...
www.ravelry.com...
www.trademe.co.nz...
Social Media Links:
www.facebook.com...
www.instagram.com...

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1890 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1891 days ago

Kind person with aviary needed :)

Anita from Pyes Pa

I’ve had this lovely injured wild dove since Sunday. She’s doing really well with no obvious injuries but her right wing is a bit sore and weak. She initially had a bloody nostril and was dazed.

She attempts to fly, stretches and preens both wings happily so nothing is broken. I’m hoping a … View more
I’ve had this lovely injured wild dove since Sunday. She’s doing really well with no obvious injuries but her right wing is a bit sore and weak. She initially had a bloody nostril and was dazed.

She attempts to fly, stretches and preens both wings happily so nothing is broken. I’m hoping a few more days rest will help but we have a dog and two cats who would love to eat her and no where safe except a boring box in the office.

Does anyone have an aviary she can recuperate in? She doesn’t have any mites and otherwise seems in perfect health, eating, drinking, etc.

If you can help I’m happy to deliver her and pick her up to release her back to her home at the Castlewold Drive duck pond.

😊

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1891 days ago

90% OFF Insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Tauranga

You could be eligible for a grant for ceiling and underfloor insulation with the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.

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1891 days ago

Beware...some adorable ghosts may be haunting your streets.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.

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1891 days ago

Popular baby product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View more
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020

If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.

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1891 days ago

Are Curtains or Blinds best for kids’ bedrooms?

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Choosing curtains and/or blinds for a child’s bedroom is much more complicated than you might think, with several factors to take into consideration when making the right choice. Let’s go over what you need to think about.

Blocking out light
Any parent will tell you kids need darkness to go… View more
Choosing curtains and/or blinds for a child’s bedroom is much more complicated than you might think, with several factors to take into consideration when making the right choice. Let’s go over what you need to think about.

Blocking out light
Any parent will tell you kids need darkness to go to bed. They don’t necessarily need darkness to sleep, but to convince them it’s bedtime it needs to be dark. Post daylight savings, heading into spring and summer, this can be a challenge. Curtains and blinds can help.

First of all, opt for block-out lining. Block-out lined curtains reduce natural light and UV rays, providing an ideal solution for darkening a bedroom. They also offer thermal and sound insulation properties, which come in handy too and we’ll discuss more shortly.

The best solution to block out light is curtains made of medium to heavy fabric, hanging wide and high over the window and down to the floor. But don’t make a decision yet, there are things to consider that might make you shy away from this option.

Slatted blinds are the least ideal solution as they allow small amounts of light to peep through even when fully closed and lowered. An inside mounted roller blind also allows a small amount of light to enter. For extra light blockage consider a curtain over a blind.

Reducing noise
Blocking out noise completely using only curtains or blinds is not possible, but it can be reduced. The best options are:
• Curtains – reducing noise all comes down to absorbing the vibrations so opt for the thickest, heaviest fabric you can (e.g. velvet or wool). The more layers the better so ensure you get them lined and you could also opt for a blind underneath as well.
• Roman shades – as with curtains, the thicker the fabric and more layers the better.
• Honeycomb blinds - the unique cellular design is great for cutting out noise. Just as the cells trap air to reduce heat transfer, they can also help keep out noise.

How they look
Consider the age and gender your child is now but also consider how long you want the curtains to last and how old your child will be then. What is right for a child aged 2 will be totally wrong come age 6.

Kids tend to enjoy bright colours and bold patterns, or they might want a fabric featuring a favourite character from a book, TV show or movie. Be aware the latter option is likely to date quickly and the above point applies here too; while they may love superheroes right now, will they still be as cool in 12 months’ time?

If kids are sharing a room maybe consider something a bit more neutral that will appeal to both.
And as they get older, into their teens for example, they will become even more opinionated about their “style” and what they like will have evolved and expanded a lot since they were young kids.

Privacy
If your child’s room is exposed and can be seen by neighbours or from the street, consider hanging sheers to ensure their privacy is maintained.

Health & safety
Beware of blind cords ad these are a strangulation hazard. Either make sure they are tightly wound around a cleat and out of reach, choose electronically operated blinds or spring-loaded roller blinds, or get blinds with a tension cord and pulley so there is no loose cord dangling.
Blinds or lightweight curtains are better for kids who suffer allergies. Thicker fabrics are better at collecting dust, pollen, and dust mites.

Shorter curtains are recommended over floor length for younger children so they can’t grab hold and pull or wrap themselves up in them.

Don’t use tension rods. These are operated by spring-loaded tension and therefore not screwed into the wall. One good tug and the lot could come tumbling down.


Don’t forget – regular cleaning will keep your childs room healthy. We can help with that!


www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1894 days ago

Gardener wanted

James from Te Puna

Looking for a retired farmer or similar green thumb to maintain our lifestyle property on Crawford Rd, Wairoa/Te Puna. 1 x day per week ($150/day). Looking for someone who can commit to this on a permanent style of basis. Happy for you to choose whatever day works for you each week.
Message or call… View more
Looking for a retired farmer or similar green thumb to maintain our lifestyle property on Crawford Rd, Wairoa/Te Puna. 1 x day per week ($150/day). Looking for someone who can commit to this on a permanent style of basis. Happy for you to choose whatever day works for you each week.
Message or call James (027) 477 4333

1892 days ago

Jumping for Jute!

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Jute is a natural fibre with golden & silky shine, and hence nicknamed as The Golden Fibre.

Jute is one of the most versatile natural fibres that has been used in raw materials for packaging, textiles, non-textile, and agricultural sectors.

Jute is a vegetable plant whose fibres are dried… View more
Jute is a natural fibre with golden & silky shine, and hence nicknamed as The Golden Fibre.

Jute is one of the most versatile natural fibres that has been used in raw materials for packaging, textiles, non-textile, and agricultural sectors.

Jute is a vegetable plant whose fibres are dried in long strips, and it’s one of the cheapest natural materials available; together with cotton, it is one of the most frequently used.

The plants from which jute is obtained grow mainly in warm and humid regions, such as Bangladesh, China, and India.

Jute can be grown year-round and is harvested every six months. It can take decades to produce the same volume of wood fiber and it requires much larger tracts of land to cultivate.

The woody core of the jute plant, called hurd, has thousands of potential industrial and commercial uses. As an alternative to wood, hurd is capable of meeting most of the world’s demand for wood and wood products. Using hurd and jute fibres means that the level of deforestation to meet the current demand for paper and wood could be significantly decreased if they were used as an alternative.

Jute is 100% biodegradable (it degrades biologically in 1 to 2 years), low-energy recyclable, and can even be used as compost for the garden. It is clear in terms of reusability and recyclability that jute bags are one of the best options available nowadays.

Jute fibres are tougher and more resilient than paper made from wood pulp and can withstand prolonged exposure to water and weather. They can be reused many times and are thus very environmentally friendly.

The application of jute is a significant step in combating the use of different materials containing toxic wastes. Jute bags cut down the employment of plastic bags, which have now been effectively banned in many countries due to their harmful components. Jute seems to be one of the best alternatives to it.

We hope you enjoyed learning about Jute as much as we did, we would love to hear your comments!

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1892 days ago

Haulmark Cargo Enclosed Trailer.

John from Greerton - Parkvale

Refer TradeMe Closes: Tue 3 Nov 8:15 pm (#2811662077)
Price as listed or near offer.
Haulmark Cargo Enclosed Trailer.
Made in the USA.
Made from Aluminium – lite for towing
Lockable and waterproof.
First Reg Sept 2013.
VIN-16hcb0611dh197699 … View more
Refer TradeMe Closes: Tue 3 Nov 8:15 pm (#2811662077)
Price as listed or near offer.
Haulmark Cargo Enclosed Trailer.
Made in the USA.
Made from Aluminium – lite for towing
Lockable and waterproof.
First Reg Sept 2013.
VIN-16hcb0611dh197699
Plate W665S
Reg 06/10/2021 – 12 mths
Warrant Fitness 07/10/2021 – 12mths
Total length from towbar - rear 2940cm.
Width from outside of tyres 1,660cm.
Floor length 1,730c, Width 1,200cm. Height from top to bottom 0.290cm.
Standard NZ light fitting vehicle to trailer.
Comes with 2 spare 13” Tyres Tread 5mm

Negotiable

1893 days ago

2017 CI Magis Motorhome For Sale

Kay from Bethlehem

28000 kms great condition many extras
Ph 0211898093

Price: $129,995

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