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2428 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2428 days ago

Kitchen Things Cooking & Appliance Expo

Kitchen Things

Local Hamilton Cooking specialist Kitchen Things clears ex-demo, scratch and dent, over stocks and end of line appliances – First in, first served! Sale starts 25th May.

Store Manager Matthew Weatherell says “We have deals across the shop like Wall ovens from $499, Scan Pan pot sets with … View more
Local Hamilton Cooking specialist Kitchen Things clears ex-demo, scratch and dent, over stocks and end of line appliances – First in, first served! Sale starts 25th May.

Store Manager Matthew Weatherell says “We have deals across the shop like Wall ovens from $499, Scan Pan pot sets with 50% off, 50% off Franke EX Display sinks plus many more deals in store. Please come in and talk to my Specialist Staff”
Find out more!

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2430 days ago

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence testing their regional alerting systems (Thursday, 24 May, 10am)

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Set the time in your diary! Bay of Plenty Civil Defence are testing their regional alerting systems next week. Please note though, this is just of their regional alerting systems (text alerts, sirens and the red-cross hazards app) and will not include the national Emergency Mobile Alerts. Visit … View moreSet the time in your diary! Bay of Plenty Civil Defence are testing their regional alerting systems next week. Please note though, this is just of their regional alerting systems (text alerts, sirens and the red-cross hazards app) and will not include the national Emergency Mobile Alerts. Visit their website for more information
www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz...

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2430 days ago

Do something good today!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you are in the Waikato and can spare some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you can help, please check out the available positions on our website!!

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2431 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2431 days ago

SUICIDE RATE INCREASES FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW - NEWSHUB

Graham from Owhata

Come along to this open home discussion at
Tuesday 22nd May 2018 at 7pm
30 Burton Place Owhata

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2434 days ago

Active Pilates

Cass from Te Awamutu

Hi everyone, come along to TA Sports every Monday &Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Active Pilates. Small classes, great people and the perfect way to build strength. Bring a towel, water bottle, mat and $10. You can contact Lynda at 0226558241.

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2431 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2431 days ago

Bupa St Kilda Open Home Day

Bupa St Kilda Care Home

Live your day, your way at Bupa St Kilda Care Home. You’re invited to our open day on Thursday 24 May, we’re open from 10am till 12noon, and again from 2pm till 4pm. Bupa St Kilda Care Home is located at 91 Alan Livingston Drive, Cambridge.

For any questions, please call our Care Home … View more
Live your day, your way at Bupa St Kilda Care Home. You’re invited to our open day on Thursday 24 May, we’re open from 10am till 12noon, and again from 2pm till 4pm. Bupa St Kilda Care Home is located at 91 Alan Livingston Drive, Cambridge.

For any questions, please call our Care Home Manager Ivy Andoy (07) 827 0371.
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2432 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2432 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2440 days ago

Roundabout for Hamilton's worst intersection

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hey Hamilton,

The city's worst intersection is being converted to a roundabout.
The $400,000 job started on Monday to replace the Queens Avenue and Killarney Road intersection in the busy Frankton area.
What are your thoughts on the new layout change?
To read more, click here.

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2433 days ago

Life

Te Awamutu School Of Dance

Love the message on this picture given to me recently by a lovely family who I used to teach.

2434 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2435 days ago

Win NZ Gardener's magazine: 365 Days of Flowers!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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