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Transform wooden pallets into a portable bench or kitchen island with Resene paints and wood stains. Find out how to make and paint your own portable bench with these easy step by step instructions.
A big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink … View moreA big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink outdoor chair)
Chris Carlyon - Waikanae (French Bulldog painting)
Joel Bradley - Auckland (Kea painting)
Jayne Walton - Rangiora (rainbow gate
Charmaine Macpherson - Cheviot (colourful bathtab)
Adele Whittaker - Auckland (school mural)
Karan Robson - Foxton Beach (blue backdoor)
Dave Bang - Levin (native bird mural)
Take a look at their wonderful colourful entries below. A huge thank you to everyone who shared a Bright Spot in their community this year; we have loved seeing the places in your neighbourhood that bring you joy.
Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands โ including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods โ to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
๐ญ What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke … View moreFonterra is selling some of its well-known brands โ including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods โ to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
๐ญ What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment … View moreJoin us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Itโs time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโs Fang-tastic Pet! ๐พ๐ป
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ a spooky spider with serious style
๐ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐ฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ give… View moreItโs time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโs Fang-tastic Pet! ๐พ๐ป
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ a spooky spider with serious style
๐ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐ฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ give this ghoul a hand!
๐ฆ Wednesday from Trentham โ representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this yearโs Fang-tastic Pet Champion! ๐
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! ๐ธ
๐ธ๏ธ Donโt ghost us โ vote now!
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
These kฤkฤpล, rainbow lorikeet and ruru birds are a hoot for the kids to make using pinecones and their favourite Resene colours. Find out how to make and paint your own feathered friends with these easy step by step instructions.
Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So whatโs the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So whatโs the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
Weโre celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what youโre planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWeโre celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what youโre planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
T&Cs apply.
Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...
Weโd love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...
Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.
Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team ๐๐ฏ๏ธ
We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (Itโs easy to miss โ Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)
The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! ๐ฆ
๐ฌ Bonus … View moreWe are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (Itโs easy to miss โ Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)
The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! ๐ฆ
๐ฌ Bonus question: What is the best kind of costume? Funny, scary, DIY, or pop culture themed?
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