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The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
… View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your floral garden to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.
Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View moreDon't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.
Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
We love supporting people on their swimming journey! Whether you're just starting out, developing your skills, or looking to stay fit, we have a class for you. AUT Millennium Swim School offers lessons for everyone, from water babies and toddlers to teens and adults.
Why Choose AUT … View moreWe love supporting people on their swimming journey! Whether you're just starting out, developing your skills, or looking to stay fit, we have a class for you. AUT Millennium Swim School offers lessons for everyone, from water babies and toddlers to teens and adults.
Why Choose AUT Millennium Swim School?
- Our world-class facility includes two 50m Olympic-size pools, a 25m pool, and a 10m teaching pool, offering options for every skill level.
- Our passionate swim instructors are committed to helping the community learn to swim. Their regular training ensures a high standard of coaching every time.
Sign up for Term 1 today - perfect for all ages and stages!
second hand，bule and green colour，$80 each
Dimension
L 180 cm x W 70 cm
Packed Size
21 cm x 28 cm
Composition
… View moresecond hand，bule and green colour，$80 each
Dimension
L 180 cm x W 70 cm
Packed Size
21 cm x 28 cm
Composition
Outer: 100% Polyester
Inner: 100% Polyester
Weight 1.15 kg
There's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
… View moreThere's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
Oxford brand steak pie
Sanitarium Up & Go Protein Energize Vanilla
Cape Herb & Spice brand himalayan pink salt, smoky bbq, salt & pepper & seasoned salt
Products:
ProtectorAI balustrade posts - Bunnings
Juniper 2-in-1 baby high chair & swing
Annabel Trends - Baby banana teether - Not Socks
Baby Way NZ baby rocker/bouncer
Fitbit - Sense and Versa 3
Hutchwilco manual inflatable lifejacket
Glow in the dark hooded jumper
Little Bambinos various pyjamas
Muve Baby Way NZ musical bouncer
Arlec power board - Bunnings
HPM Electresafe Powercentre
Polaris RZR Pro R/ Pro R4
ISOFIX rotating car seat
You can see last month's recalls here. We hope this update was helpful!
Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.
Share a photo in the comments below
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — … View moreFRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
cat or small pet carry cage pick up from albany heights
approx 500mm long, 330 high, & 325 wide. in good condition
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so … View moreMark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.
But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN
So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
We love supporting people on their swimming journey! Whether you're just starting out, developing your skills, or looking to stay fit, we have a class for you. AUT Millennium Swim School offers lessons for everyone, from water babies and toddlers to teens and adults.
Why Choose AUT … View moreWe love supporting people on their swimming journey! Whether you're just starting out, developing your skills, or looking to stay fit, we have a class for you. AUT Millennium Swim School offers lessons for everyone, from water babies and toddlers to teens and adults.
Why Choose AUT Millennium Swim School?
- Our world-class facility includes two 50m Olympic-size pools, a 25m pool, and a 10m teaching pool, offering options for every skill level.
- Our passionate swim instructors are committed to helping the community learn to swim. Their regular training ensures a high standard of coaching every time.
Sign up for Term 1 today - perfect for all ages and stages!
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
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