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Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View moreMaking it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.
We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.
Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are coming to Northland to educate about Islam and to fight Islamophobia. As part of the campaign, they will have a Meet a Muslim coffee and cake session this Saturday at Kerikeri's Cafe Zest & Waffle Room, from 11am-12pm. Spokesperson Sabah … View moreMembers of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are coming to Northland to educate about Islam and to fight Islamophobia. As part of the campaign, they will have a Meet a Muslim coffee and cake session this Saturday at Kerikeri's Cafe Zest & Waffle Room, from 11am-12pm. Spokesperson Sabah Al-Zafar says the aim is for Kiwis to get to know Muslims and ask any questions they have about Islam.
Dear neighbours,
Have you grown these veges and fruits, and what's on your list of money savers and budget boosters?
Fibre is here so come in to see the team of Chorus experts for a chat over a cup of coffee or tea. when they're in Kerikeri at The Rusty Tractor Cafe Tuesday 23 rd of August from 3pm till 5pm.
Then the following day in Kaitaia at the Te Ahu Conference Room from 3pm till 5pm
If you’ve … View moreFibre is here so come in to see the team of Chorus experts for a chat over a cup of coffee or tea. when they're in Kerikeri at The Rusty Tractor Cafe Tuesday 23 rd of August from 3pm till 5pm.
Then the following day in Kaitaia at the Te Ahu Conference Room from 3pm till 5pm
If you’ve got questions about installation, improving your current internet connection or livening up equipment they've already installed, they can help.
A fibre broadband service will provide you with a fast connection that you can rely on.
The great news is it’s still free to get fibre installed for most homes.
For more information visit: www.chorus.co.nz/get-connected or call 0800 222 644
We're lucky to support rangatahi across the motu through our programmes.
We do this through community-focused, positive experiential learning and mentoring programmes, that build self-confidence, resilience, improve the mental health and well-being, and support the young people to move … View moreWe're lucky to support rangatahi across the motu through our programmes.
We do this through community-focused, positive experiential learning and mentoring programmes, that build self-confidence, resilience, improve the mental health and well-being, and support the young people to move towards greater independence.
To find out more, head to our website below.
Dear neighbours,
To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost … View moreDear neighbours,
To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost wins 1 of 9 Compost Kits (RRP $319 each).
So email through your best tip for successful compost and one photo of your composting setup to loveyourgarden@yates.co.nz by August 26, 2022 to be in to win.
Use Resene Colorwood stain and colour to easily refresh a dated bedside drawer unit.
Find out how to create your own.
With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.
That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in … View moreWith the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.
That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in apartments and townhouses, assisted living in serviced apartments, resthome care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care.
We offer a higher ratio of care in our villages so that if your needs change, you have priority access to our care centres.
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.
We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View moreKnitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.
We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!
If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.
Dear neighbours,
How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.
Hello cat lovers! Even all pet lovers! "CatSpeak", published by Kerikeri's very own book publisher will be out in time for Xmas, so if you want to consider a special gift of a book full of photos of cats expressing their thoughts and feelings, this is the one! For more info. … View moreHello cat lovers! Even all pet lovers! "CatSpeak", published by Kerikeri's very own book publisher will be out in time for Xmas, so if you want to consider a special gift of a book full of photos of cats expressing their thoughts and feelings, this is the one! For more info. please have a look at finelinepress.co.nz... All the best, Graham Bathgate, Kerikeri
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View moreMaking it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.
We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.
Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.
Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
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