Welcome Bay, Tauranga

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2745 days ago

Solar Panels

Doug from ClearShield Surface Restore & Protect BOP Ltd

Did you know just like any glass, Solar Panels get attacked by the elements and this corrosion reduces their efficiency?
With the addition of ClearShield glass treatment to the solar panels this prevents corrosion and increases light transmission by 8 to 11% and as a result an increase in energy … View more
Did you know just like any glass, Solar Panels get attacked by the elements and this corrosion reduces their efficiency?
With the addition of ClearShield glass treatment to the solar panels this prevents corrosion and increases light transmission by 8 to 11% and as a result an increase in energy output.
So before you fix those new Solar Panels to the roof it is definitely worthwhile to get them ClearShielded first. Once fixed to the roof generally they are difficult to access, so difficult to ClearShield and Clean.

Solar Power Readings (KWp).pdf Download View

Declaration-Performance Warranty of PV Modules.pdf Download View

2746 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
Enrol now

2746 days ago

Holistic GP

Rhonda from Welcome Bay

Hi. I am wondering if anyone knows of/can recommend a holistic GP in Tauranga? Or a naturopath who understands and supports traditional medicine. Many thanks.

2746 days ago

Friends

Aaron from Grow Early Childhood Education

At Grow ECE we love seeing the development of new skills and new friendships.

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2746 days ago

Chef uniforms x 2 GOING CHEAP

Reg and Irene from Welcome Bay

2 X Chef jackets size XL 2 X pants size L
3 chefs caps 4 X neck scarfs
Used for a chefs course, now unwanted

Price: $50

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2746 days ago

Room for rent

Lynda from Maungatapu

I am looking for a professional who is tidy with a happy disposition to share a 4 bedroom house with one other . It is a spacious lovely home that is well presented with loads of storage , please call me on 0275441609 for more details rent is $265 pw😊

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2748 days ago

question

Leanne from Papamoa Beach

hi all., my elderly dad came to me with a question i am unsure how to answer and not sure if it can be done, However i am asking in cases someone my know more than myself on this. HE has made a casssette tape of special piano songs he made up over the years, they are special to him obviously. … View morehi all., my elderly dad came to me with a question i am unsure how to answer and not sure if it can be done, However i am asking in cases someone my know more than myself on this. HE has made a casssette tape of special piano songs he made up over the years, they are special to him obviously. The question is, how can we put them onto a cd ?

2747 days ago

ASB warns of 'smishing' scam

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

ASB customers are being targeted in a "smishing" scam. They've been getting text messages claiming they've been locked out of their bank accounts, but it's really a ruse to get them to hand over their banking details.

ASB is aware of a current SMS ('smishing') … View more
ASB customers are being targeted in a "smishing" scam. They've been getting text messages claiming they've been locked out of their bank accounts, but it's really a ruse to get them to hand over their banking details.

ASB is aware of a current SMS ('smishing') scam where people have been sent a text message pretending to be from the bank. The 'smishing' SMS contains a link that once clicked prompts the person to provide personal information and a wide range of details such as login details and their Netcode.

ASB wants to remind everyone that legitimate messages from any bank would never ask customers to supply personal information, login details or second-factor identification.

The ASB Contact Centre is available on 0800 803 804 if a customer is concerned about any suspicious messages they receive. Read more here

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2747 days ago

Power to the Preschooler Workshop - July 25th - Learning Matters

Marion from Bethlehem

Preparing your child for educational success. Learn about how you can help at home or in the preschool setting.

What can I do to prepare my child for educational success?
How will I know if they are on track to learn to read?
My child isn't interested in picking up a pen. What can I do … View more
Preparing your child for educational success. Learn about how you can help at home or in the preschool setting.

What can I do to prepare my child for educational success?
How will I know if they are on track to learn to read?
My child isn't interested in picking up a pen. What can I do to encourage this?
Will my child's delayed speech impact his/her reading and writing?
Walk away with practical play-based ideas to implement.

Venue: TBC

Date: 25 July 2018

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: Workshop only $30 +gst

Purchase Preschool Literacy kits here at the discounted rate of $50 + GST (workshop special)

To register or for more information visit our workshop page:
www.learningmatters.co.nz...

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2756 days ago

Weekend Sun Newspaper

John from Greerton - Parkvale

Why are we not receiving the Weekend Sun Newspaper in parts of Greerton/Parkvale. Mansels Rd & Pemberton Cres for example. I phoned the paper to be advised due to The Lakes housing growth we were missing out. Is this not discrimination??????

2754 days ago

Windows 10's latest automatic "upgrade"

Matthew from Papamoa Beach

Hi neighbours!
As a computer technician, I try my best to stay on top of the recent bugs, issues and reports associated with each new windows update.

Since April I've been getting a lot of emails from previous customers, friends and family that have experienced a forced stoppage on booting up… View more
Hi neighbours!
As a computer technician, I try my best to stay on top of the recent bugs, issues and reports associated with each new windows update.

Since April I've been getting a lot of emails from previous customers, friends and family that have experienced a forced stoppage on booting up their Windows 10 laptops/computers etc. More commonly affecting the machines that run on AMD processors (there should be a sticker on the machine)

This can be an infuriating bug that forces your device into a constant loop of failing to load, resulting in the errors (commonly):
Blue Screen of Death (We're sorry, your PC ran into an issue *sad face emoji so the developers look caring*)

This typically happens when there is a clash between when certain software(s) like anti virus protection, USB drivers, Bluetooth drivers, and other security/devices/changes made during these updates. Information gets collected, you're given an error number (eg: 1x00023xxx) and told where you can search this number for specifics.

After flashing this at you and scaring you, it will then enter start up repair!
Breathe a sigh of relief, it's going to fix itself!
It won't.
It's been reported to me that the next error message they receive is:
Windows Start Up Repair was unable to repair your device.

Working on this bug since April has been infuriating for me, and this is what I do! The extreme stoppages this update causes left me diagnosing and repairing multiple issues for people that were considering throwing out their existing computer and buying an upgraded one.
Hold your money!!! There's no need to spend hundreds on a new laptop or computer. If you are having any troubles here, I've had a pretty solid start in fixing 85% (made up stats, but not too inaccurate) of the problems.
It's a long process, but I don't charge for time. Only for the job that I'm doing, since most of the fixes involve waiting for things to scan and load.

Any and all questions welcome!
Regards,
Matthew Bold

2748 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2748 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2748 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2748 days ago

A lovely gift

Aaron from Grow Early Childhood Education

Children gift from the heart. They don't mind that their creation is wet when they hand it over. We lovingly accept it and never ask "what is it?" Instead we thank them and sometimes if it's appropriate, we might say, "tell me about what you have made today." As you … View moreChildren gift from the heart. They don't mind that their creation is wet when they hand it over. We lovingly accept it and never ask "what is it?" Instead we thank them and sometimes if it's appropriate, we might say, "tell me about what you have made today." As you can see from this piece a lot of thought and effort have been put in by the creator.

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