Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

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1071 days ago

Is your pet feeling festive?

Christmas Pets

We want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.

By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could … View more
We want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.

By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could be in to win one of ten $100 PetDirect.co.nz vouchers.

Don’t have a pet? No trouble; photos of Christmassy houseplants, soft toys or family members are also entirely welcome.
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1072 days ago

Garden tips, home fits, TV lists - all in your hands

Mags4Gifts

Kicking back with a magazine subscription has never been better. Give the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season and save up to 33% off your favourite magazines.

There's no such thing as a one-off with a subscription to New Zealand Gardener, NZ House & Garden, and the TV Guide.
BROWSE ALL

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1072 days ago

Make a kid’s Christmas

Variety – the Children’s Charity

In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.

Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner… View more
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.

Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.” 

Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Donate now

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1073 days ago

Are you ready for ‘A Better Everyday’?

Heritage Lifecare from Cantabria Lifecare & Village

At Heritage Lifecare, you’ll find lovely people bringing compassion and joy to our residents in warm and homely environments all over New Zealand. We offer a range of care options from Respite Care to Hospital Care in an easy going, home away from home atmosphere. Let’s catch up for a cuppa.

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1073 days ago

Zinnia pinecone wreath

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua

Turn tradition on its head and make a summery Christmas wreath by transforming pine cones into heat-loving zinnias using Resene paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1074 days ago

Moving to a retirement village?

Public Trust

"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any … View more"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any changes." Greg Coyne Principal Trustee in Nelson had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently as part of our Later Life campaign.

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1074 days ago

Haven Falls Funeral Home Ki Rotorua

Haven Falls

Haven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.

Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.

We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around … View more
Haven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.

Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.

We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.

We operate 24 hours 7 days a week.
0800 428366
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1074 days ago

COVID-19 is here. Get Prepared.

Te Awara Hub

Now is the time to kōrero and plan so you, your whānau, your marae and your community can be as safe as possible through COVID-19.

Download your copy of Kete Whānau to safely navigate your whānau through COVID-19 in our community.
Know more

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1075 days ago

Give kindness, this Christmas

Trade Me

We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View more
We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.

100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!

Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy.
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1075 days ago

Helping each other through COVID-19

Ministry of Health

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View more
With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.

If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337

Find tips here
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1076 days ago

Spin to win sleighin’ fuel savings

Waitomo Group

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to…spin to win FREE FUEL!

Christmas is right around the corner, so we’re spreading the Christmas cheer with wicked fuel savings to be won – just in time for your summer roadies.

Head to spinformoolah.co.nz and give our online wheel your best … View more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to…spin to win FREE FUEL!

Christmas is right around the corner, so we’re spreading the Christmas cheer with wicked fuel savings to be won – just in time for your summer roadies.

Head to spinformoolah.co.nz and give our online wheel your best spin to grab some Moolah to use on your next ‘appy purchase.

Plus, head to our Facebook page to check out our 12 days of ‘appiness for your chance to win even more awesome goodies.
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1077 days ago

Christmas Trees

Jerzy from Lynmore

Rotorua East Bowling Club, 26 Warwick Drive, Lynmore has lots of trees this year. Open each afternoon from 3 to 5.30 and after Friday 17th each morning as well from 10 to 12.30 pm. You pick them, we cut them there and then for you. Ph 022 517 2541 for more information.

Price: $30

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1077 days ago

DCC Model Railway Layout - 00 Gauge

Carrie from Tikitere - Mourea

2490 mm long x 1210 wide DCC layout made with a lot of attention to detail and carefully crafted to resemble a fictional english country village built to showcase Thomas the tank engine and his friends.
If Thomas is not your thing the frame can easily be painted and the layout can be just a Hornby… View more
2490 mm long x 1210 wide DCC layout made with a lot of attention to detail and carefully crafted to resemble a fictional english country village built to showcase Thomas the tank engine and his friends.
If Thomas is not your thing the frame can easily be painted and the layout can be just a Hornby Skaledale layout.


It was a family project and we have completed it to a stage where you can personalize the layout with more fences, people and added details. The two bridges are not ballasted as they can be removed to allow resin to be poured into the river and lake area. We will include the ballast for you to complete the bridges and match the ballast to the existing colour on the layout.

All the building are quality resin most of them are Hornby with the exceptions of the resin Engine sheds by Scenix. The coal office and brake van that has been converted to a signal box, are both plastic models.

The station is a rare Hornby Thomas Great Waterton station which is much sought after and no longer available.

The DCC controller is an NCE PowerCab which is included with the layout.

The following locomotives are included.

Hornby LNER B12 with 3 Pullman coaches, a flatbed van and truck.

Lima LNER J50 with 2 trucks and 1 van.

If you would like a link to watch a video of trains running on the layout send me a message and I will send a link for the youtube video




Note: Thomas, Percy and James are not included with the layout but we may be selling them separately.

Price: $2,500

1077 days ago

Enjoy all the comforts of home

Bob Owens Retirement Village

We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can … View more
We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive – even in difficult times.

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll feel at home at Ryman.

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1077 days ago

Step into the trades!

Tabitha from Newmarket

We've got all the tools you need to get geared up bit.ly/embracethefluro

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