Papamoa Beach, Papamoa

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

423 days ago

Poll: Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type … View more
It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?
  • 19.2% Yes
    19.2% Complete
  • 80.1% No
    80.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll explain below
    0.8% Complete
3038 votes
420 days ago

Light Up Diwali, WIN $150!

The Team from NZ Compare

Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our … View more
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our informative article HERE: www.broadbandcompare.co.nz...

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421 days ago

Happy Halloween, Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle … View more
As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle Deal with Unlimited Fibre from just $45/month www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
3. Get a $250 credit at Contact Energy! www.powercompare.co.nz...

Stay connected with NZ Compare to keep up with the latest competitions, deals, and treats. Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween filled with fun, treats, and a touch of magic!

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422 days ago

car for sale

Daryl from Mount Maunganui

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439 days ago
422 days ago

‘The Maverick’ Russell loves a challenge

Bob Owens Retirement Village

At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day… View more
At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day of September, come rain, shine or blustering gale, Russell set off from his home at Ryman Healthcare’s Greenlane village to walk to the top of the iconic mountain set in the heart of Cornwall Park.

The idea also coincided with Ryman Healthcare’s annual Walking for Wellness challenge, which this year aptly had an Everest theme.

Watch Russell's story and click to read the full story.

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424 days ago

Smooth your skin with NZ House & Garden

NZ House and Garden

Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their… View more
Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their skin felt smoother after four weeks’ use*.

Every issue of NZ House & Garden is filled with inspirational homes and gardens, as well as sumptuous food, lifestyle features, shopping trends, and much more.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden

*T&Cs apply. The offer applies to one and two year subscriptions only.
Subscribe now

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425 days ago

Time to PLAY PrizeMe!

The Team from NZ Compare

PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set … View more
PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set a Price Alert!
3. Winners will be drawn weekly! 

*A Price Alert will let you know when an item has reached the right price for buying! Perfect for keeping an eye on Black Friday deals.

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425 days ago

Shelve it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Maunganui

Maximise that awkward corner or otherwise inaccessible space with sleek fitted shelves painted in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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430 days ago

Poll: Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?

Type NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?
  • 19.9% Yes, I use them a lot
    19.9% Complete
  • 47.9% No, I don't look at them
    47.9% Complete
  • 31.1% Occasionally they are helpful
    31.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2096 votes
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427 days ago

Art and craft sale

Graham from Papamoa Beach

Looking for ideas for Christmas presents/stocking fillers?
Come to our village art and craft expo where you will find a variety of high quality goods for sale - original art works, cards, hand-woven items, quilts, jewellery, and jewellery pouches.
At The Beach House, Pacific Coast Village, … View more
Looking for ideas for Christmas presents/stocking fillers?
Come to our village art and craft expo where you will find a variety of high quality goods for sale - original art works, cards, hand-woven items, quilts, jewellery, and jewellery pouches.
At The Beach House, Pacific Coast Village, 210 Maranui Street, Papamoa. Saturday 11th November, 9am-2.30pm.
Refreshments available to buy from our village café throughout the day - why not come and have lunch before or after you browse all that's on offer?

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427 days ago

Tips to making your rental feel like your own

Matt from Matt Wineera - Thats Real Estate with Matt Wineera

It’s easy to bring in your own style using soft furnishings, that you can swap in and out to create the look you want. Here’s what to think about in each room:

* Bedroom – use your duvet and pillows to bring in the colours you want. Layer the pillows and throws, but keep it really simple … View more
It’s easy to bring in your own style using soft furnishings, that you can swap in and out to create the look you want. Here’s what to think about in each room:

* Bedroom – use your duvet and pillows to bring in the colours you want. Layer the pillows and throws, but keep it really simple and clean. Add some rattan or wicker furniture. Add in some nice wicker baskets - they could double as practical storage which is often much needed in a #rental.

* Living - try temporary slipcovers on your old couches and occasional chairs. Go for linen or a cotton look – not only do they look nice and summery, but you can chuck them in the washing machine and they’re good as new when they come out.

* Kitchen – if you are looking for a coastal vibe , recycled timber furniture is your best friend. It’s got that beautiful battered coastal look and it’s very cost-effective, you can pick it up in second hand or vintage stores for next to nothing. Think about looking for timber bar stools or dining room tables for your kitchen – they’ll not only bring the beach feel inside but will keep within your budget.

Now you’ll be able to create a beautiful space that feels like your own, won’t blow your budget - and will keep your landlord happy.

So what are you waiting for? Get started today. 

If you are a tenant or a landlord and have any questions on renting a home, contact me 📱0274 951 536

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427 days ago

‘Absolutely fabulous’ recognition from Aged Advisor

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by … View more
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.

Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.

Click to read more.

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428 days ago

What's your favourite Christmas dish?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. … View moreDear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by October 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.

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439 days ago

Got a Nice Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.

This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, … View more
We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.

This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, successfully locating him in the gap between the ceiling and roof of their neighbour’s house.

Pam said “They rescued him and brought him home to me... complete with some scratches! I hate to think what would have happened had he not been found”.

Pam nominated the Hursts to let them know she is thankful for them: “It’s so good to know I have such caring neighbours who have my back. Thank you neighbours!”

Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all (plus there are prizes to be won!).

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