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1671 days ago

Find your new favourite artworks online

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

For the first time in its history, this year will see the Auckland Art Fair go online. From 11am NZST on Thursday 30 April until Sunday 17 May, Artfair.co.nz will be hosting a Virtual Art Fair where you will discover more than 30 galleries from New Zealand and Australia displaying works that would … View moreFor the first time in its history, this year will see the Auckland Art Fair go online. From 11am NZST on Thursday 30 April until Sunday 17 May, Artfair.co.nz will be hosting a Virtual Art Fair where you will discover more than 30 galleries from New Zealand and Australia displaying works that would have otherwise been seen at the 2020 Auckland Art Fair.

The Virtual Art Fair is in recognition of the artists who have already made special works for the Auckland Art Fair that couldn’t happen, and the galleries who have supported them in doing so.

“It comes at a time of global uncertainty, when the importance of art, community and culture are especially apparent,” their team said in a recent statement.

The Auckland Art Fair is designed to be “a celebration – as best we can – of the talent and diversity of art making by artists from our region; not only across New Zealand and Australia, but also around the wider Pacific-rim. We hope that, wherever possible, some of these artists and galleries will be supported by someone buying a work of art.”

Browse, look, enquire and consider as you get to know new galleries and artists in support of contemporary culture at a time when the artists and galleries really need it.

Find out more at www.artfair.co.nz.

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1671 days ago

Pizza Hutt

Shona from Rangiora

I ordered Pizza's from Pizza Hutt Rangiora last night, i was so sick of cooking and my kids like Pizza Hutt, (i normally hate it) BUT last night they sure have stepped up to the plate (lol) the Pizza was shall i say perfect. Good job Pizza Hutt, i just hope they can keep up the standard and … View moreI ordered Pizza's from Pizza Hutt Rangiora last night, i was so sick of cooking and my kids like Pizza Hutt, (i normally hate it) BUT last night they sure have stepped up to the plate (lol) the Pizza was shall i say perfect. Good job Pizza Hutt, i just hope they can keep up the standard and not slip back to pre-lockdown yuck.

1671 days ago

Congratulations to our winner

The Team from Readers Tours

A huge thank you to everyone who completed our website questionnaire.

⭐️ Congratulations to our $50 Prezzy Card winner, Christine ⭐️

We were overwhelmed by the responses and look forward to making the necessary changes to improve our website experience.

www.readerstours.co.nz...

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1671 days ago

Paint a wooden chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for … View more
Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for your books and lamp. Painting one chair is an easy way to inject a bit of colour into a room too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1673 days ago

Rare orange-fronted parakeets released into the wild as coronavirus restrictions ease

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Almost 20 of New Zealand's rarest forest bird are being released into the wild after coronavirus restrictions eased to level 3.

The 18 young orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, raised in captivity in Christchurch, are being flown to the the Lake Sumner Forest Park in the Canterbury … View more
Almost 20 of New Zealand's rarest forest bird are being released into the wild after coronavirus restrictions eased to level 3.

The 18 young orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, raised in captivity in Christchurch, are being flown to the the Lake Sumner Forest Park in the Canterbury high country on Wednesday.

They will join another 15 that were released in the area in March following a booming breeding season. Continue reading here

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1672 days ago

The Northern Outlook is returning - send us your story tips and photos!

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The Northern Outlook print edition is returning on Wednesday (May 6)! In the meantime, please send us your story ideas, tips, photos and events by PM, emailing reporters@stuff.co.nz or contacting us through our Neighbourly page: www.neighbourly.co.nz...

We're especially keen for photos of … View more
The Northern Outlook print edition is returning on Wednesday (May 6)! In the meantime, please send us your story ideas, tips, photos and events by PM, emailing reporters@stuff.co.nz or contacting us through our Neighbourly page: www.neighbourly.co.nz...

We're especially keen for photos of your lockdown life for our next 'out and about' photo page. Have you been participating in the Great Teddy Bear Hunt, did you do something to mark Anzac Day, are you back at school or work, is your business doing something inventive to serve customers during level 3? We want to know!

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1672 days ago

Thinking about painting or know someone that is ?

Brett Day Director from Day Bros Painters LTD

Hi everyone from our bubble to yours. Hope this finds you well and coping not to bad.
We are back up and running and all our guys and us are looking forward to getting back into the swing on life.
We are all set up and adhering to all the Covid- 19 Protocols.
Do you have an empty house, flat, … View more
Hi everyone from our bubble to yours. Hope this finds you well and coping not to bad.
We are back up and running and all our guys and us are looking forward to getting back into the swing on life.
We are all set up and adhering to all the Covid- 19 Protocols.
Do you have an empty house, flat, batch, you have been thinking I really should get that painted one day ?
Well nows the time, give us a call we can give you a quote using social distancing and get into your project over winter.
We are a small, local family business, who employs kiwis. We have been around a long time and have great references.
So please support local and small business at this time.
Please share if you think of anyone who has been wanting to get some painting, plastering done.
Thankyou .

1673 days ago

Working from home with kids is a challenge. (Edition 2)

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

Aim for balance and spend time learning, exploring, or playing with your kids in your break times.

Let kids be kids. Working from home isn’t for everyone, and no family has the perfect plan or set up for doing so. Aim for the best balance possible and spend time learning, exploring, or playing … View more
Aim for balance and spend time learning, exploring, or playing with your kids in your break times.

Let kids be kids. Working from home isn’t for everyone, and no family has the perfect plan or set up for doing so. Aim for the best balance possible and spend time learning, exploring, or playing with your kids in your break times. Make learning fun, and there is something for everyone – from toddlers to teens.

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1673 days ago

Time to get decorating!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and Resene cleaning products at Resene owned ColorShops. If you’re not a cardholder already you can sign up at www.resene.co.nz/diycard or when you order online.


You can order:

Order now via the online shop, shop.resene.co.nz, for click and collect or contactless delivery, staff will confirm when orders are ready to collect.

Email your order to your local Resene ColorShop or reseller. Resene staff will arrange it for collection or contactless delivery.

Phone your local Resene ColorShop or reseller during normal shop hours to place your order. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for email and phone details for your local Resene ColorShop.

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1674 days ago

Need to save on power?

Electricity Authority

If COVID-19 means you’ve been using more power, or if it’s affected your income, talk to your power company to check you’re on the best plan.

Find more advice and support at the Electricity Authority’s website.

Talk, Check, see if you can save.
Find out more

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1674 days ago

Looking forward to your next copy of NZ Gardener?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I am (very) pleased to tell you that now that the country is in Level Three, the May issue of NZ Gardener will be sent to our printers, and the magazine will be on sale from May 7. And believe me the May issue is packed with the good stuff, with ideas of what you can sow, plant, pick and preserve … View moreI am (very) pleased to tell you that now that the country is in Level Three, the May issue of NZ Gardener will be sent to our printers, and the magazine will be on sale from May 7. And believe me the May issue is packed with the good stuff, with ideas of what you can sow, plant, pick and preserve to make the most of your garden right now, plus Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown, a bumper gardening quiz, and you can visit a spectacular Taupō garden alive with birds, a whimsical wonderland in Glenorchy in full bloom and meet the clever and resourceful gardeners of the Chatham Islands... all without leaving your bubble. And thanks so much to everyone who has been in touch to offer their support to the NZ Gardener team, especially those who have subscribed or renewed or purchased a subscription as a gift (an NZ Gardener subscription is a great Mother's Day idea, just sayin'!) We are so grateful to you all, and it's your support that allows us to keep inspiring and informing gardeners from all around New Zealand as we have been doing now for more than 75 years. Please share this message with your gardening groups on social too. We’re looking forward to the many more years of celebrating the amazing gardens and gardeners of New Zealand that lie ahead.

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1674 days ago
1675 days ago

Need advice on a DIY fail or reno dilemma?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how's lockdown life treating you? If you've been trying to sort some long overdue DIY jobs around the home, with mixed results, help is at hand. 

Have you already had a DIY disaster you need to fix, or are you looking to do some home improvements but don't where … View more
Hey neighbours, how's lockdown life treating you? If you've been trying to sort some long overdue DIY jobs around the home, with mixed results, help is at hand. 

Have you already had a DIY disaster you need to fix, or are you looking to do some home improvements but don't where where to start? Email homed@stuff.co.nz to tell us all about it - including photos if you can - and we'll ask our experts for their advice on how you can fix things up, or where to start with your project. 

So whether you have a interiors design dilemma, a need for some home DIY know how, bigger plans for a reno you'd like an expert opinion on, or even a tough cleaning problem you want cleared up, we'll get you some answers. What are you waiting for? Email your questions and photos to homed@stuff.co.nz and we'll get back to you.

Please note: We are unable to recommend specific businesses or tradespeople to provide quotes etc.

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1675 days ago

New Zealand is now at Alert Level 3

New Zealand Government

Alert Level 3 is a milestone in our struggle against COVID-19. We are all responsible for what happens next. Every contact we make is a chance for the virus to spread.

We could easily lose what we have gained. Our success, or failure, depends on the decisions that we’ll each make alone – … View more
Alert Level 3 is a milestone in our struggle against COVID-19. We are all responsible for what happens next. Every contact we make is a chance for the virus to spread.

We could easily lose what we have gained. Our success, or failure, depends on the decisions that we’ll each make alone – but which in turn – will affect all of us.

Two weeks then a review
• On 11 May, we will review our progress and decide if we can safely continue to step down restrictions, or if more measures are required to protect us all.
• So the decisions we each make now, matter. Because every interaction we have is an opportunity for the virus to spread.

Keeping safe at Alert Level 3
• At Alert Level 3, the best way to keep those around you safe, is by keeping your bubble small. Interact with as few people as possible. Less people equals less risk. And continue to stay at home whenever you can.
• We should each be making the minimal number of trips. Be sure to stay local, and only make necessary trips.
• And importantly, work and learn from home if you can.

Let’s do this
We’re a team of 5 million. Formidable. And we can do this.
So thank you New Zealand for making the right decisions, when it really counts.
Find out more

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