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968 days ago

Free Repairs - show some tlc to your favourite things

Chelsea from Pukekohe

Our wonderful volunteers are back SAT 29th APRIL with their skills to help you repair your favourite broken things, keeping them out of landfill.

This is free event made possible with the help of some amazing local folks who offer their knowledge and skills. Sit alongside enjoying a cuppa while you learn about the art of repair

Saturday 29th April, 10am to 1pm. At Waiuku Zero Waste, 5 Hosking Place.

We can help repair:
* Bikes!!! We will have the emerging Waiuku Pedlars folks meeting here. Bring your bike for a quick service and come for a chat.
* Small electrical items - toasters, fans, lamps,
* Clothes mending - patch repairs, hemming, and other textile sewing
* Wooden furniture & toys- our workshop will be open for small item repairs such as a broken chair leg, kids toys that need a bit of tlc
* Quartz Clock repairs
* Tool sharpening - garden & hand tools
* Other general items - bring them along and we'll see if we can fix them!

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3 hours ago

A Whole New Lifestyle

Receptionist from Acacia Cove Village

Care, Community, And Connection

Acacia Cove, a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula has 31 weekly activities.

For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green and gym.

Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, you’ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in.
If you’re aged 60 or over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.

Contact long time manager Bruce to book a visit today!
Find out more

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5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 10.7% Yes!
    10.7% Complete
795 votes
3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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