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1365 days ago

Buying by tender: Did you write a letter?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View more
Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.

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1364 days ago

*** THIS IS THE THIRD EARTHQUAKE THIS MORNING ***

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami … View more
A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible.

People in all other areas who felt a LONG or STRONG earthquake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.

This evacuation advice overrides the current COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Do not stay at home. MOVE IMMEDIATELY. Stay 2 metres away from others if you can and if it is safe to do so.

People evacuating should walk, run or cycle if possible to reduce chance of getting stuck in traffic. Do not return until all-clear is given by Civil Defence.

Go to www.civildefence.govt.nz... for the most up to date information.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO with friends, family, neighbours!

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1364 days ago

Distressed garden shelves

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Create more space in your garden with these handy garden shelves. Try out an easy to create distressed paint effect using two Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1364 days ago

Hello from the team at Carefirst Moturoa Medical Centre!!

Carefirst

We are delighted to be introducing three new General Practitioners to CareFirst Moturoa this year who will join Dr Gill Churchman.

Sarah, Gill, Tyler and Marcel are looking forward to being able to provide ongoing care as a team to all of the patients currently enrolled at Moturoa Medical and we… View more
We are delighted to be introducing three new General Practitioners to CareFirst Moturoa this year who will join Dr Gill Churchman.

Sarah, Gill, Tyler and Marcel are looking forward to being able to provide ongoing care as a team to all of the patients currently enrolled at Moturoa Medical and we expect that we will soon be able to enrol new patients at the practice if you would like to join us.

We are quickly outgrowing our current premises so we are making plans for this and would like to reassure the community that any new practices will be close to the Moturoa village.

We are focused on ensuring that you as patients can access medical care readily and easily in your local community environment.
Find out more

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1366 days ago

Lost Dog - possibly miniature Collie - Whiteley Street vicinity

Charles from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Lost Dog in vicinity of Whiteley Street Moturoa. Looks like it might have been wondering for a while.

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1364 days ago

Found

Carolyn from Highlands Park

This is a long shot but does anybody know of a group from New Plymouth who have recently visited Great Barrier Island. A friend of mine in Auckland was there at the same time and has a vest belonging to one of the group and would like to get it back to its owner. Padded sleeveless jacket size L … View moreThis is a long shot but does anybody know of a group from New Plymouth who have recently visited Great Barrier Island. A friend of mine in Auckland was there at the same time and has a vest belonging to one of the group and would like to get it back to its owner. Padded sleeveless jacket size L found at Hartington DOC camp kitchen on Feb 12th the day the group left the Island. She does not have any names but knows one of that group left it behind. You can reply to me and I can pass on your details as she will be visiting NP soon and can return it. 027 484 0467.

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1368 days ago

Wanted a rabbit hutch

Joanna from Spotswood

Any one have a rabbit hutch for sale or free looking for my autistic daughter who wants guniea pigs

Price: $60

1365 days ago

Book Week

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

We are having a Book Sale. There’s a great selection of books in store and this week you can buy 1 and get the 2nd book free. Call in and see us at 18 Gover street New Plymouth and check out this great deal.

Negotiable

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1365 days ago

Queen mattress and base

Paul from Strandon

Good condition. Buyer MUST pick up (from Strandon)
Ring 027 3578110

Price: $150

1370 days ago

Who needs a plant doctor?

Reporter Homed

UPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.

Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us … View more
UPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.

Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us your houseplant questions and problems to homed@stuff.co.nz, or leave them in the comments, for the houseplant doctor to diagnose. Pictures are encouraged.

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1367 days ago

TWO LADIES - Deliciously deceitful political drama

TSB Showplace

Three of New Zealand's most celebrated actors take centre stage in Auckland Theatre Company’s season of Two Ladies at TSB Showplace from March 20-21.

Two Ladies catapults two dynamic women into a high-tension global crisis. While their husbands, the Presidents of the United States of … View more
Three of New Zealand's most celebrated actors take centre stage in Auckland Theatre Company’s season of Two Ladies at TSB Showplace from March 20-21.

Two Ladies catapults two dynamic women into a high-tension global crisis. While their husbands, the Presidents of the United States of America and France, cross diplomatic swords, the real fireworks are down the hall, where bloodied Sophia and world-weary Hélène are trapped together, distrustful of their husbands and each other.

Starring 2020 New Zealander of the Year Jennifer Ward-Lealand (The Seagull), Anna
Jullienne (Mean Mums) and Rena Owen (Once Were Warriors).
Book now

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1367 days ago

Couches & lazyboys

Jocelyn from Blagdon - Marfell

2 x 2seater couches and 2 lazyboys. In ok condition. Free. Must pick up. No holds.

Free

1368 days ago

Celebrate Community - March 1st to 31st 🎂

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the … View moreThis month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which takes place from 20 - 30th March. This year’s theme is ‘The Great Plant Swap’ - as an easy way for our neighbourhoods to grow stronger together. If you’re hosting an event, make sure to register it on their website: neighboursday.org.nz/join-in

Show us how you’re celebrating community this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1368 days ago

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By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations … View more
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By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations evolve.
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