Punaruku Island, Rotorua

2395 days ago

Have you received your child's first report of the year?

NumberWorks'nWords

Does your child need support to reach their potential? For a free Maths and English assessment call Sarah at our Rotorua Branch 3493965.

Check out our website for more information!
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2396 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2396 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2399 days ago

Railing planters for Mother’s Day

Garden Ledge

A great gift idea for Mum. These colourful railing planters are available in 2 sizes and are designed to attach without screws or brackets. Removable drip trays for water recycling and easy cleaning.

The perfect gift for stylish, small space gardens. For every order before Mother’s day receive… View more
A great gift idea for Mum. These colourful railing planters are available in 2 sizes and are designed to attach without screws or brackets. Removable drip trays for water recycling and easy cleaning.

The perfect gift for stylish, small space gardens. For every order before Mother’s day receive a free water meter and go in the draw to win a Green ball 3 in 1 planter!
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2399 days ago

Gentle high quality dental care

Clinico

Hi neighbours - come and visit our registered clinical dental technician, Steve. You can find him at our Clinico Denture Clinic, inside the Fairy Springs Medical Centre.

Whether you just need some friendly advice, new dentures, repair or reline. Steve will happily sit, listen and give you his … View more
Hi neighbours - come and visit our registered clinical dental technician, Steve. You can find him at our Clinico Denture Clinic, inside the Fairy Springs Medical Centre.

Whether you just need some friendly advice, new dentures, repair or reline. Steve will happily sit, listen and give you his expert opinion.

Book now for a FREE consultation and receive a 15% discount with any treatment started before 31st May 2018.

Steve Sharp
Rotorua Clinico Clinician
0800 11 23 24
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2400 days ago

30 - 80% off Top Brands at Last Season!

Last Season

Lastseason.co.nz presents NZ's largest clothing and shoes sale Expo. 30 - 80% OFF the biggest names in Surf / Street / Skate / Snow. More than a $MILLION worth of men's, women's and youth gear on sale.

We are coming to ROTORUA! You'll find us at 1238 Pukuatua St, Rotorua.

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Lastseason.co.nz presents NZ's largest clothing and shoes sale Expo. 30 - 80% OFF the biggest names in Surf / Street / Skate / Snow. More than a $MILLION worth of men's, women's and youth gear on sale.

We are coming to ROTORUA! You'll find us at 1238 Pukuatua St, Rotorua.

FREE ENTRY!

We accept cash, Eftpos, credit, Q Card and Laybuy in-store! Sign up here to wear now and pay later!

Top brands on sale include:
Obey, Nike, Element, Quiksilver, Roxy, Lower, Crate, New Balance, Federation, I Love Ugly, Assembly Label, Metal Mulisha, Asics, Diamond Supply Co, Havaianas, One Teaspoon, Assembly Label, Neff, Converse, DVS, Etnies, WESC, Fox, Hurley, Starter, All About Eve, Famous Stars 'n Straps, Alpinestars, Huf, Adidas, Rusty, Billabong, and more!
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2402 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2403 days ago

30 - 80% off top brands at Last Season SALE!

Last Season

Lastseason.co.nz presents NZ's largest clothing and shoes sale Expo. 30 - 80% OFF the biggest names in Surf / Street / Skate / Snow. More than a $MILLION worth of men's, women's and youth gear on sale.

We are coming to ROTORUA! You'll find us at 1238 Pukuatua St, Rotorua.

View more
Lastseason.co.nz presents NZ's largest clothing and shoes sale Expo. 30 - 80% OFF the biggest names in Surf / Street / Skate / Snow. More than a $MILLION worth of men's, women's and youth gear on sale.

We are coming to ROTORUA! You'll find us at 1238 Pukuatua St, Rotorua.

FREE ENTRY!

We accept cash, Eftpos, credit, Q Card and Laybuy in-store! Sign up here to wear now and pay later!

Top brands on sale include:
Obey, Nike, Element, Quiksilver, Roxy, Lower, Crate, New Balance, Federation, I Love Ugly, Assembly Label, Metal Mulisha, Asics, Diamond Supply Co, Havaianas, One Teaspoon, Assembly Label, Neff, Converse, DVS, Etnies, WESC, Fox, Hurley, Starter, All About Eve, Famous Stars 'n Straps, Alpinestars, Huf, Adidas, Rusty, Billabong, and more!
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2404 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2404 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2404 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2405 days ago

Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Department of Internal Affairs

The Panel for the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction will be in Rotorua. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Tuesday 01 May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Auditorium, Harvest … View more
The Panel for the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction will be in Rotorua. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Tuesday 01 May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Auditorium, Harvest Centre, 324 Malfroy Road, Westbrook, Rotorua

Further information www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz
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2405 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2406 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2413 days ago

Hay or straw

Maria from Lake Tarawera

Is there anybody who sells hay or straw bales?

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