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422 days ago

Pukekohe IHC Op Shop - Books special

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

School holiday specials - children’s books 4 for $1 - all other books $1. Bedding is half price so please do pop in and stock up.

Negotiable

436 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

424 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
Buy tickets now

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424 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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424 days ago

Navigation Homes FUN RUN

Michelle from Karaka

We are excited to announce Race 1 for Spring 2023
The Spring Series will kick off Tuesday 31 October and we can’t wait to see you.
Race #1 Tuesday 31 October

Race #2 Tuesday 7 November

Race #3 Tuesday 14 November

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We are excited to announce Race 1 for Spring 2023
The Spring Series will kick off Tuesday 31 October and we can’t wait to see you.
Race #1 Tuesday 31 October

Race #2 Tuesday 7 November

Race #3 Tuesday 14 November

Race #4 Tuesday 21 November

Race #5 Tuesday 28 November

Race #6 Tuesday 5 December

Race #7 Tuesday 12 December



We know you are all looking forward to some outdoor summer events, so grab your family and friends and meet us Tuesday night at Rise N Shine Café for a 5km or 2.5km run.

5.00pm Registration open at Rise n Sine Café



5:50pm Warm up with Katie Swift

6.00pm Sharp Race starts

7.00pm Prizegiving, Dinner, Drinks and Fun !

$5 per entry Kids 13 & under FREE

Great prizes to be won

429 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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429 days ago

Meeting CANCELLED

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

BPW Franklin has had to cancel the meeting for the candidates. This has been due to the abuse and threats received. This decision was made in the interests of public safety.
BPW Franklin remains an apolitical organisation and regrets this cancellation which was to be an informative evening for the… View more
BPW Franklin has had to cancel the meeting for the candidates. This has been due to the abuse and threats received. This decision was made in the interests of public safety.
BPW Franklin remains an apolitical organisation and regrets this cancellation which was to be an informative evening for the public.

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424 days ago

Bath to give away

Dick from Pahurehure

White full size enamel on steel bath. Free to whoever wants it.

Free

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425 days ago

Traditional furniture polish

Brent from Opaheke

My traditional handmade furniture polish is back in stock: srr.co.nz...

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425 days ago

Traditional furniture polish

Brent from Opaheke

At SR&R we specialise in restoring and repairing solid timber furniture. Our timber care products are a result of our drive for the very best in wooden furniture maintenance an restoration. Every SR&R timber care product has been developed by our woodwork restoration team and is made by … View moreAt SR&R we specialise in restoring and repairing solid timber furniture. Our timber care products are a result of our drive for the very best in wooden furniture maintenance an restoration. Every SR&R timber care product has been developed by our woodwork restoration team and is made by us in New Zealand.

Our Cedarwood and Beeswax furniture polish is a traditional polish recipe with no thinners, polyurethanes or chemicals of any sort. It is simply coconut oil from a local wholesaler, beeswax from a local beekeeper and some essential oils (including Himalayan cedar wood oil). These ingredients are mixed in the perfect ratio for conditioning and polishing your timber furniture. (The ratios and what the oils are - that's a secret sorry)

Before we get into the usage instructions, please remember the cardinal rule of all furniture care treatments - spot check in an inconspicuous place first!

To use, simply scoop some polish on to a soft lint-free cloth and rub the wax into the timber in the direction of the grain. Leave to condition the wood for 3-4 minutes (longer if the wood is very old and dry) and the buff off the residue with a second, clean lint-free cloth. For pieces of furniture with a large build up of dirt or where the existing polish is in bad shape, you can use 0000 steel wool for the application step.

One more thing to note - this is not a penetrating or seasoning wax. Cedarwood & Beeswax Furniture Polish is best used on pieces of furniture with an existing finish.

Listing is for 1 x 135g (+-) pot of SR&R Cedarwood & Beeswax Furniture Polish.

SR&R. Solid timber furniture restoration and repair specialists, with an in-house timber care range of products.

Price: $15.95

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425 days ago

SPCA's half-price dog adoption week starts tomorrow!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right… View more
From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting for their forever home.

Start scrolling through all the adoption profiles on our website today and find the perfect fit for your family. Get 100% of the love, for 50% of the fee!

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425 days ago

Orphan lambs

Clive from Drury

Two new born orphan lambs needing raising, unfortunately mother has died.

Do your children want to raise a pet lamb? The deal is they are returned when they are too big for your home.

Call 0273071284 to discuss.

Free

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425 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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426 days ago

Pukekohe IHC Op Shop - Specials for Sunday

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

We have some lovely items in store thanks to the generous people who donate. We are now open 7 days a week and the Specials this Sunday are:
50% off bric-a-brac
Books - 50 cents or $1
50% off frames and pictures
Do pop in and visit us - you may find something you love.

Negotiable

426 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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