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Short on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step … View moreShort on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step by step instructions.
Costume - Dance outfit - lounge around at home - entertain!!??
Size 12-14 lovely piece
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
Proceeds to Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust
****** see "Giraffes can't Dance" again next March :) ********
Need a bit of a dressup??? Corsets, sparkly bras, shiny tops, (very!) sequined leotard, belly dance skirt, scarf, jingly waist thing.
Interest in any items text Shelley 022 302 9407
Prices very negotiable
proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust
*** see "Giraffes can't … View moreNeed a bit of a dressup??? Corsets, sparkly bras, shiny tops, (very!) sequined leotard, belly dance skirt, scarf, jingly waist thing.
Interest in any items text Shelley 022 302 9407
Prices very negotiable
proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust
*** see "Giraffes can't Dance" again next March ******
Women's vintage, retro, steampunk, funky, boho, 50s-80s, Christmas party, costumes....
Fabulous authentic fabrics - all in good condition - zips working, no holes or stains etc.
Been stored at Val Deakin Dance Centre and don't think we will use them for a production unfortunately - our … View moreWomen's vintage, retro, steampunk, funky, boho, 50s-80s, Christmas party, costumes....
Fabulous authentic fabrics - all in good condition - zips working, no holes or stains etc.
Been stored at Val Deakin Dance Centre and don't think we will use them for a production unfortunately - our loss!!
Selling 2 bags with 16 pieces per bag - $25 each - (only $1.50 per piece - such a bargin).
2 photos below of each bag. Selling as are - no resorting or swapping sorry.
****Also heaps of fur stoles, fur jackets, fur coats, fur hats (not shown). . . . . again authentic vintage in excellent condition. Do drop me a text to view and chat prices - but we do need to sell so advantage to you!!
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
2 x black bags shredded paper - ideal for all sorts:
compost - mulch - garden layering - chook houses - keeping weeds down- etc - what are your ideas??
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
Kiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You… View moreKiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You can actually buy a symbolic piece of one of New Zealand’s most remote islands as part of the Auckland Island Restoration Project.
If you had a bit of spare cash, would you 'buy' into the project?
And maybe the bigger question — should we be looking at doing the same kind of thing for wildlife refuges on our main islands too?
A number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your … View moreA number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your login details – including your username and passwords – by email or phone.
⚠️ Your bank will never send direct links to log in to online banking platforms via email or SMS.
⚠️ Your bank does not need to know your full credit card number and CVV number (they already know these details!)
⚠️ Your bank will never ask you to download software or remotely access your device.
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
New- each poppy is individual - made from vinyl records - a-maz-ing!!!
Total height 1250, width of poppy 290
Fundraising for the Val Deakin Dance Theatre
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
We’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ … View moreWe’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ attitudes towards services from business across various industries.
Companies are assessed based on five pillars: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, satisfaction and consistency.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence that our teams strive for every day in our villages to deliver exceptional service standards.
Thank you to our amazing teams and to all those who took the time to complete the surveys!
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 — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke … View moreFonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
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