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This quick and customisable project is ideal for those without a sturdy tree to hang a swing from, and it’s sure to bring joy to your little ones. Find out how to make and stain your own in your favourite Resene Woodsman wood stain finish with these easy step by step instructions.
Kia ora neighbours
We all wind down differently at the end of the day. Some of us drift off to the sound of soft rain, calming music, or a bit of white noise. Others? We need total silence and darkness to truly switch off.
How about you — do you need sound to soothe, or stillness to reset?
… View moreKia ora neighbours
We all wind down differently at the end of the day. Some of us drift off to the sound of soft rain, calming music, or a bit of white noise. Others? We need total silence and darkness to truly switch off.
How about you — do you need sound to soothe, or stillness to reset?
Vote below and feel free to share what works for you. Your go-to bedtime trick might help someone else in the neighbourhood get a better night’s rest too
Found yesterday white puppy wearing a red studded collar. Checked not chipped .
Found in Bannister st.
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
Children’s play kitchen with some pots etc and pretend food items and packets
Children’s double sided easel
Free - must be picked up
Thank you
This includes a toy farm with tractor trailer and some other bits. A space ship, A garage with 2 cars, and a box of various bits and pieces and figures.
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Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
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Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
Join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
Masterton Resene ColorShop: 286 Queen Street
When
Tuesday 29 … View moreJoin the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
Masterton Resene ColorShop: 286 Queen Street
When
Tuesday 29 July 2025, 5.30pm – 8pm
Please RSVP to
masterton.colorshop@resene.co.nz
FREE to attend.
Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
The grille fabrics is saggy.
Some minor cosmetic marks.
In good used condition.
Pickup Masterton
For the Black Ferns/All Blacks double header rugby game on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Metlink is providing extra train services on the Wairarapa Line. There will be a special train departing Masterton for Wellington at 2:20 PM and another departing Wellington for Masterton at 10:00 PM. The price of … View moreFor the Black Ferns/All Blacks double header rugby game on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Metlink is providing extra train services on the Wairarapa Line. There will be a special train departing Masterton for Wellington at 2:20 PM and another departing Wellington for Masterton at 10:00 PM. The price of public transport is included in your match-day ticket for all trains, buses (excluding the Airport Express), and ferries.
Hi neighbours, ?
Success doesn’t just come from hard work —
It comes from good sleep, proper rest, and having the right bed to support it.
Because let’s be honest — eight solid hours can make or break your day.
?️ As part of your neighbourhood, we care about how you sleep.
What’s… View moreHi neighbours, ?
Success doesn’t just come from hard work —
It comes from good sleep, proper rest, and having the right bed to support it.
Because let’s be honest — eight solid hours can make or break your day.
?️ As part of your neighbourhood, we care about how you sleep.
What’s your biggest sleep struggle lately?
Tossing and turning? A sore back? A partner who snores?
? Share below — let’s have a local chat about better rest and better mornings.
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions
Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.
After a lifetime of music teaching it is time to pass on my music on to another generation.
Ive started with one boxfull of music which I have spread out on a bed .
This lot is for beginners.
I remember playing The Rosemary Waltz when I began learning the piano aged 9.
You are welcome to … View moreAfter a lifetime of music teaching it is time to pass on my music on to another generation.
Ive started with one boxfull of music which I have spread out on a bed .
This lot is for beginners.
I remember playing The Rosemary Waltz when I began learning the piano aged 9.
You are welcome to come, have a look and choose any of them.
50 cents to $1 each.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
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