110 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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3 hours ago

Here's another riddle for you!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What dies after drinking water?

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3 hours ago

Check the list!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've pulled four names this week of members across the country. The winners of the $100 Mitre10 cards are:

Cynthia Chozas from Botany Downs

Mabel Dawson from Stratford

Michael Pascoe from Amberley

Sarah Gebhard from Nelson

Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 25th June.

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4 hours ago

FLATMATE/BOARDERS WANTED

Praveen from Papatoetoe

FLATMATES/BOARDERS WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD, PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU

$200 per week

NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE!

3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom.
Share with me and 1 other..

1 LARGE BEDROOM TO LET
Bright and sunny room, large courtyard, deck and lockable garage for storage, built in wardrobe.
Water,electricity,internet, microwave and Fridge/Freezer provided.

Plenty of parking also off street parking, very private and quiet.

BTW: You will have you own room

For 1 Person
The board is 1 week rent $200 + 2 weeks bond $400
Total moving cost 3x$200=$600

For 2 People Couple/2 boys/2 girls
The board is 1 week rent $300 + 2 weeks bond $600
Total moving cost 3x$300=$900

6 months of minimum stay.
Can extend it for 1 year.
NO STORAGE! NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE!