2254 days ago

Last Minute Gift Ideas that don't break the bank

Harcourts Sharon from South Wairarapa District

Wairarapa Neighbours... do you need some extra gifts for under the tree or have someone to buy for that you just don't know what to get? Why not get a beautiful Pure Fiji Christmas Cracker. The golden cracker contains lots of little treasures from Pure Fiji including 30ml Body Lotion, 15ml Body Butter, 15ml Hydrating Body Mist and 5ml Lip Balm. Choose from White Gingerlily, Coconut Lime or Guava (pictured) infusions. They are $25 each or take advantage of our 5 for $100 offer. Pop in to Brackenridge Spa today.

Have a man to buy for and really stuck with what to get? Socks are so last decade. Pure Fiji has launched a new Men's skincare essentials range called Mana'ia. Brackenridge spa has beautiful gift boxes which are the perfect gift for Dad, your brother, lover, friend, son or anyone who just loves the rich masculine scent. The range contains a powerful blend of cold-pressed drift nut oils to nourish, hydrate and protect.

The gift pack contains Pure Fiji Mana’Ia Body Lotion (354ml) and travel sizes of Shower Gel and Body Butter. We've got plenty of stock so especially for Neighbourly friends we've discounted them from $59 to $45. Only at Brackenridge Spa.

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6 hours ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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19 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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5 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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