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Hi neighbours, vote now! Let us know your top pick and why it’s your favourite way to spend the weekend!
It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Hi neighbours, my friend's cat Maomi left home on 16/07/2024 .
He is a boy unsexed, 1.5 years old .
If you see him , please call Kate 022 535 5755. Thank you vwry much!
Hello everyone, I am a postgraduate psychology student, and we are currently looking for people to participate in our research on perceptions of crime. Your contribution will help us understand factors that influence these perceptions.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate and all … View moreHello everyone, I am a postgraduate psychology student, and we are currently looking for people to participate in our research on perceptions of crime. Your contribution will help us understand factors that influence these perceptions.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate and all your responses will be anonymous. Participation involves reading a news article and completing several questionnaires. This should take no more than 10-15 minute of your time.
If you are interested in participating in this research, please click the URL link to access our Qualtrics page: tinyurl.com...
On this page, you will also find more information about our study. If you do not wish to continue with your participation, you can close the web browser at any time. If you choose to participate, please make sure you proceed to the very last page of the survey to submit your responses!
At the end of the survey, you also have the option to enter the draw to win one of five $50 Flexi eGift cards!
This research project has been approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 08/12/2023 (AUTEC reference number 23/330). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at rbr3250@autuni.ac.nz. Thank you so much everyone!
To ensure our Hospices and the specialist palliative care that they provide, FREE, we need communities to support these fundraising events.
Tickets from Eventfinda
A Fun night of live music, dancing, raffles and mystery balloons.
We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Hello everyone, I am a postgraduate psychology student, and we are currently looking for people to participate in our research on perceptions of crime. Your contribution will help us understand factors that influence these perceptions.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate and all … View moreHello everyone, I am a postgraduate psychology student, and we are currently looking for people to participate in our research on perceptions of crime. Your contribution will help us understand factors that influence these perceptions.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate and all your responses will be anonymous. Participation involves reading a news article and completing several questionnaires. This should take no more than 10-15 minute of your time.
If you are interested in participating in this research, please click the URL link to access our Qualtrics page: tinyurl.com...
On this page, you will also find more information about our study. If you do not wish to continue with your participation, you can close the web browser at any time. If you choose to participate, please make sure you proceed to the very last page of the survey to submit your responses!
At the end of the survey, you also have the option to enter the draw to win one of five $50 Flexi eGift cards!
This research project has been approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 08/12/2023 (AUTEC reference number 23/330). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at rbr3250@autuni.ac.nz. Thank you so much everyone!
Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?
Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a … View moreAre you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?
Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!
Look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...
*The offer applies to animals looking for homes for more than 40 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
Click read more for the full story.
Are you looking to sell? I'd be happy to provide an estimated sale price!
Want to know how much your home is worth? Find out now! homeasap.com...
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Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.
So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:
Sell it:
If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.
Donate the Mattress:
You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.
Consider Recycling:
If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.
Break It Yourself:
If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.
Re-Purposing:
An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.
With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.
For sale - a solid oak bedframe with 2 drawers - Double size with mattress - Excellent Condition
Hello everyone, I am a postgraduate psychology student, and we are currently looking for people to participate in our research on perceptions of crime. Your contribution will help us understand factors that influence these perceptions.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate and all … View moreHello everyone, I am a postgraduate psychology student, and we are currently looking for people to participate in our research on perceptions of crime. Your contribution will help us understand factors that influence these perceptions.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate and all your responses will be anonymous. Participation involves reading a news article and completing several questionnaires. This should take no more than 10-15 minute of your time.
If you are interested in participating in this research, please click the URL link to access our Qualtrics page: tinyurl.com...
On this page, you will also find more information about our study. If you do not wish to continue with your participation, you can close the web browser at any time. If you choose to participate, please make sure you proceed to the very last page of the survey to submit your responses!
At the end of the survey, you also have the option to enter the draw to win one of five $50 Flexi eGift cards!
This research project has been approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 08/12/2023 (AUTEC reference number 23/330). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at rbr3250@autuni.ac.nz. Thank you so much everyone!
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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