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Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

110 days ago

Scentsy Halloween & spring summer products available now!

Toni from Te Awamutu

tonisfragrance.scentsy.co.nz...

Taking orders for Halloween and Spring Summer orders.
Halloween scents and warmers are available. Get ready to decorate for October. Our warmers are beautiful and creative this year.

Contact me to place your order. Layby available.

Negotiable

110 days ago

Share your strawberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.

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111 days ago

Kiwis intentionally shaping their legacies

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Today is the first day of Wills Month, so Eleanor Cater from our peak body Community Foundations of Aotearoa NZ has written this article for The Post....

It’s really hard to give well. Many people have shared this same thought with me over the years as they try to work out where it would be … View more
Today is the first day of Wills Month, so Eleanor Cater from our peak body Community Foundations of Aotearoa NZ has written this article for The Post....

It’s really hard to give well. Many people have shared this same thought with me over the years as they try to work out where it would be best to place their donations and giving intent, in order to shift the dial on the problems that they see locally.

There’s a real Kiwi drive to make a difference, we see it in our consistently high place on the World Giving Index (though that is slipping) and we hear it in countless giving stories from across the nation. From the Ashburton farmers (two brothers) who have launched local tertiary scholarships, to the Hawke’s Bay family who have started a fund supporting dementia services in honour of their wife and mum, to the Wellington mother who has discovered, through her giving journey, political activism. We see countless journeys of people who are learning how to give well into communities, who really want to make their donations count, and who are discovering something significant about themselves along the way.

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112 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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118 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: We found a purrr-fect band-aid to stress

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!

Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.

We hope this link brings a smile!

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137 days ago

Show us your projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it's craft, haberdashery, or woodwork, or we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
💚 You may even spark someone else's creativity...

Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below.

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115 days ago

Turn a Resene Testpot Into a Masterpiece This Weekend!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Want a weekend project that takes little time, effort or money? This one gives you all of the above plus a nice piece of art for your abode. Colour co-ordinate with your interior with Resene testpot colours to match. Find out how to create your own art with these easy step by step instructions.

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116 days ago

Receive 10,000 New World Dollars on Ryman!

Ryman

Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View more
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.

And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.

*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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116 days ago

Bojan’s lip-smacking linguine recipe

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.

With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.

It was even … View more
The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.

With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.

It was even selected as a standout dish in the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats.

Click read more for the recipe.

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116 days ago

Harmony Waikato Extravaganza

Richard from Cambridge

A feast of four-part harmony from the Waikato's best barbershop choruses and quartets. Mighty River Harmony is New Zealand's top men's chorus with strong vocals and powerful bass section. Manu Mātātahi is one of this country's leading mixed youth choruses with impressive, … View moreA feast of four-part harmony from the Waikato's best barbershop choruses and quartets. Mighty River Harmony is New Zealand's top men's chorus with strong vocals and powerful bass section. Manu Mātātahi is one of this country's leading mixed youth choruses with impressive, tight harmonies. The Waikato Rivertones women's chorus has won international praise for its spectacular performances. Quartets include gold medal winners The Usual Suspects along with Centreplace and Four Square.

Also on the programme are champion high school choruses - Heart Attack from Sacred Heart Girls' College, Espresso from Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, and Uptown Girls from Hamilton Girls High School, the top three Young Singers In Harmony choruses from our regional competition. And, if that isn't enough, their top two quartets, Dolcelatte and Tetris will also feature.

Come along and be impressed by very high quality vocal musicianship with a distinctive Waikato flair!

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118 days ago

Grapefruit

Robyn from Cambridge

Hi Neighbours. Does anyone have a surplus of grapefruit? Husband fancies Marmalade :)

117 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get $40 off Resene’s quality range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers with your Resene DIY card.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free! Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved… View more
Get $40 off Resene’s quality range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers with your Resene DIY card.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free! Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
Learn more

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117 days ago

Today's working bee.

David Irwin from Matamata Centennial Drive.

One of the projects today was an early spring clean of the Native block located between Tamihana Street and Tawa Street. Without our dedicated volunteers this work would not get done. For just 1.5 hours each month you might like to help us out. Telephone Dave on 021 916 158 or Gaylene on 027 387 … View moreOne of the projects today was an early spring clean of the Native block located between Tamihana Street and Tawa Street. Without our dedicated volunteers this work would not get done. For just 1.5 hours each month you might like to help us out. Telephone Dave on 021 916 158 or Gaylene on 027 387 4036

132 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: 90% of new renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

We’ve hit a tipping point, where choosing clean energy is the smart choice, and not just because we want to reduce our carbon emissions 🌍⚡💸

Thanks to major tech improvements and mass production over the past decade, the cost of wind, solar, and other renewables has dropped fast. As a … View more
We’ve hit a tipping point, where choosing clean energy is the smart choice, and not just because we want to reduce our carbon emissions 🌍⚡💸

Thanks to major tech improvements and mass production over the past decade, the cost of wind, solar, and other renewables has dropped fast. As a result, most new power capacity built around the world came from renewables, and every continent added more clean energy than fossil fuels.

Money — the ultimate decision-maker in politics and business — is finally lining up with climate action. A big win for the planet (and maybe our wallets?)

We hope this news brings a smile!

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118 days ago

'A Museum of Humanity'

The Team from Momentum Waikato

'A Museum of Humanity' is the new film celebrating the Hamilton Gardens.

Produced by the Hamilton Gardens Development Trust with sponsorship from The Donny Fund that we manage, it is the movie version of 'The Time Travellers Guide to the Hamilton Gardens' book.

You can … View more
'A Museum of Humanity' is the new film celebrating the Hamilton Gardens.

Produced by the Hamilton Gardens Development Trust with sponsorship from The Donny Fund that we manage, it is the movie version of 'The Time Travellers Guide to the Hamilton Gardens' book.

You can check out its trailer at the bottom of the Donny Fund page on the Momentum Waikato website at the link below.

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