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Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.
It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get… View moreNow you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.
It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
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Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!
Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View moreTell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!
Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.
Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Hey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Manawatu.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and … View moreHey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Manawatu.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.
nzawards.org.nz...
Hey neighbours,
The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Manawatu's Local Hero.
Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Taranaki that you have more good sorts than them!
Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New … View moreHey neighbours,
The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Manawatu's Local Hero.
Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Taranaki that you have more good sorts than them!
Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Manawatu?
nzawards.org.nz...
Painting with Light - INFRARED photography exhibition by Cath Kelley
22nd Aug – 9th Sept
Feilding and District Art Society, 104 Manchester St, Feilding
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10am –
2pm
Be sure to drop into the Feilding and District Art Society over the … View morePainting with Light - INFRARED photography exhibition by Cath Kelley
22nd Aug – 9th Sept
Feilding and District Art Society, 104 Manchester St, Feilding
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10am –
2pm
Be sure to drop into the Feilding and District Art Society over the next 2 weeks to check out local artist Cath Kelley's exhibition Painting with Light. Her infrared photographs capture everyday scenes and objects and give them a sense of other-worldliness that is truely breath taking.
To find out more about Cath, her work and infrared photography, please see her website: www.cathkelley.co.nz...
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Carterton's popular Daffodil Festival may be the latest Wairarapa event struck from the calendar due…
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.
We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.
We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View moreOur buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.
We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.
We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
A teenage tramper was fortunate conditions were suitable for an air rescue after he was injured near…
Another equipment failure in South Wairarapa led to a public health alarm and more water worries for…
In typical Kiwi entrepreneurial fashion, people have leapt at the opportunity to meet the sudden dem…
Hey neighbours,
Know a local hero in Manawatu?
The countdown is on. You’ve got 12 days to nominate an everyday hero doing extraordinary things in your community! Don’t let their mahi go unnoticed – share them below and nominate now.
nzawards.org.nz...
WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.
Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.
Best… View moreWIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.
Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.
Best friend, hero, a voice of reason, rib-tickler. Share what you love most about your dad with New Zealand and be in to WIN! Get in quick – entries close on the 30th August. T&C's Apply.
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