Oakura Coastal, Oakura

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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

638 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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643 days ago

Flora & Co

Rex from Whalers Gate

Does anyone know what has happened to Flora & Co shop that used to be in Devon St,
Have they closed down or moved?

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640 days ago

FREE RANGE EGGS

Philippa from Westown

Beautiful Free Range Eggs available
Genuinely farm fresh local eggs
1 dozen mixed grade $9
At 180 Cowling Rd (Westown Agriculture office)
Open 8 am to 4.30 pm weekdays
Enquiries contact Philippa on 0272207515

Price: $9

643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
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641 days ago

Huatoki Crop Swap

Lyndal from Blagdon - Marfell

huatoki crop swap is on this Sunday at the huatoki Tennis Club rooms.
we meet at 3.00 pm to set up, start swapping about 3.30. after swapping we all clean up together and leave.
anybody is welcome. you can bring plants, veges, flowers, seeds, crafts magazines, baking and preserves.

642 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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643 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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643 days ago

The Egmont A&P show! This Weekend!

Egmont A & P

For the first time ever! An Egmont A&P Show in February!

Make sure to come along to Hawera's biggest, most popular event of the year. Running into Friday evening with the Show Parade through the grounds, there will be Free Entry from 5pm on Friday 24th!

All the fun of the Fair! With… View more
For the first time ever! An Egmont A&P Show in February!

Make sure to come along to Hawera's biggest, most popular event of the year. Running into Friday evening with the Show Parade through the grounds, there will be Free Entry from 5pm on Friday 24th!

All the fun of the Fair! With everything animals, entertainment, competitions, food, art, leisure, treasure, pleasure, vintage machinery, kids zone, and rides!

Adults $10
Seniors $5 (with ID)
Students (with ID) & Kids FREE
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644 days ago

Domestic electrical needs, solar panel installation and power needs , security systems

Shayne from SG Electrical

Hello everybody hope you're start to the year is great .
Qualified registered Electrician for all your housing needs , wiring of new homes and renovation of older homes , board upgrades and all your power needs and lighting , security system , data needs , fault finding and solutions .
Free … View more
Hello everybody hope you're start to the year is great .
Qualified registered Electrician for all your housing needs , wiring of new homes and renovation of older homes , board upgrades and all your power needs and lighting , security system , data needs , fault finding and solutions .
Free quotes and work done at a reasonable price and safety is foremost , any questions please ring shayne on 027 3318055

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644 days ago

Wanting to buy

Paul from Frankleigh Park

** OLD COINS + BANKNOTES ** from New Zealand.Pre-Decimal or Decimal Banknotes.Private collector.Please Phone/Text/or Message Paul. 021 1418029 New Plymouth

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644 days ago

Cardboard boxes

Teina from Blagdon - Marfell

Good strong boxes with lids if anyone wants them

Free

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644 days ago

HANDY MAN PERSON/GARDENER TYPE REQUIRED.

Jeanie from Inglewood

I require some yard help please.Bit of gardening/ mostly outdoor tidying help.Odd jobs.Have bathroom cabinet to assemble and put up.
Shift dry firewood to garage etc. Enquiries/rate ples ph 0221053027.Inglewood.Thanks.J.

644 days ago

CORNER LOUNGE SUITE.GREY.EX.COND.

Jeanie from Inglewood

Ex cond.Grey 2 seater plus chaise plus ottoman.New Condition.View Inglewood 0221053027.Other items for sale.Major sort/ declutter.

Negotiable

645 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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