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480 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four … View more
You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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480 days ago

Could you have Hepatitis b?

Hepatitis Foundation of NZ

Most people have no symptoms, so you may not know you have it.

100,000 New Zealanders live with chronic hepatitis B and 60% remain undiagnosed.

Left unmonitored hepatitis B can lead to liver damage and eventually can lead to liver cancer. Ongoing damage to your liver can be prevented and we… View more
Most people have no symptoms, so you may not know you have it.

100,000 New Zealanders live with chronic hepatitis B and 60% remain undiagnosed.

Left unmonitored hepatitis B can lead to liver damage and eventually can lead to liver cancer. Ongoing damage to your liver can be prevented and we can help with ongoing monitoring.
Find out more

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481 days ago

LOOKING FOR A LOCKSMITH

Marama from Manukau - Wiri

WE NEED OUR BACK DOOR UNLOCKED AND LOCK REPLACED. LATCHES PLACED ONTO TWO WINDOWS. AND REPLACE LOCK ON SLIDE DOOR WITH OUR NEW ONE.

481 days ago

Driving Lessons

Director from Quick Learn Driving School

Learn to drive with a testing officer

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481 days ago

Apply now. Start July.

Manukau Institute of Technology

The countdown is on – it's time to apply.

Find an option to suit your life, and gain new skills with MIT | Te Pūkenga.

Explore our full-time, part-time or online study options and get more for you, your whānau and your community.

Classes are starting soon.

Apply now for July.
Find out more

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481 days ago

GJ's Franklin Community Coffee Day

G.J. Gardner NZ

Drop by our new offices at 135 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe on Monday 17 July for a coffee. Find out more

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482 days ago

Mowing lawn FREE

Teririe from Manukau - Wiri

FREE FRIDAY MOWING LAWN
0212494040
CALL TO BOOK
FREE ONLY ON FRIDAY MEANS NO CHARGE

Free

482 days ago

Over $17,000 Worth Of TVs Up For Grabs

The TV Guide

This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each

Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to … View more
This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each

Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until August 20 to enter online or mail in your codeword.
T&Cs apply.
Find Out More

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483 days ago

Do you know the answer?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jimmy’s mother had three children. The first was called April, the second was called May. What was the name of the third?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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482 days ago

Happy Matariki

Director from Quick Learn Driving School

Start your year with your drivers license

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482 days ago

How to make a Raised Pork Pie with hot water puff pastry.

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

First comes the pastry…
Then pork shoulder, smoked pork belly, onion, garlic, thyme…
Then cooked.
Cooled.
Filled with aspic.
Enjoy.

483 days ago

Mānawatia a Matariki!

The Team from NZ Compare

The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!

It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has … View more
The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!

It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has passed and what is to come. We hope you have a warm and safe Matariki.

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483 days ago

Flash Sale - Limited Time Only!

Beds 4 U

Fall into a better night's sleep with huge savings only in our long weekend Flash Sale. Save up to 65% off on NZ made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery*

*Apply Code (FLASH23) to your cart for FREE SHIPPING on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99.… View more
Fall into a better night's sleep with huge savings only in our long weekend Flash Sale. Save up to 65% off on NZ made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery*

*Apply Code (FLASH23) to your cart for FREE SHIPPING on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North Island
- Earn FLYBUYS instore with us

We have the bed for you here @ BEDS4U... Your Local Sleep Experts.
Shop now

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483 days ago

Driving Lessons

Director from Quick Learn Driving School

Learn with a testing officer and pass your driving test with confidence

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487 days ago

Poll: Can you spot a scam?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.

The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% … View more
We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.

The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% increase on the same time last year. So, it's becoming increasingly difficult to avoid these scams - do you think you can spot a scam?

Vote in our poll, and type 'Not For Print' if you comment but want these excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Can you spot a scam?
  • 20.8% Yes, it's obvious to me
    20.8% Complete
  • 72% Mostly, but I'm cautious
    72% Complete
  • 7.2% No, I'm not confident
    7.2% Complete
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