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'Charles David' nearly new shoes. Black suede upper size 8 $20 + postage. All profits to Kairos 'Seed Housing Fund'. Phone or text 021881568
Hello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other … View moreHello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other sword-like New Zealand natives, find out how to grow radicchio and make beetroot crackers and turmeric lattes.
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:
Half of 18-24 year-old drivers don't know how to check oil levels or tyre pressures on a car, according to a recent survey.
To read the story, click here
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's 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.
Find out more about … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's 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.
Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Kairos Connection Trust has a 'Seed Housing Fund' to provide housing for those who can't afford to pay the rent. We want to help solo parents and elderley in our Far North Communities into adequate housing. Today's special is this amazing pair of 'Billabong' nearly … View moreKairos Connection Trust has a 'Seed Housing Fund' to provide housing for those who can't afford to pay the rent. We want to help solo parents and elderley in our Far North Communities into adequate housing. Today's special is this amazing pair of 'Billabong' nearly new Cotton Spandex Jeans for $25 + postage or collect from Kerikeri. Yes, this is not a misprint and there is no '1' in front of the '25'. Size is M (30) Phone or text 021881568
The council has discovered its bylaws expired in 2016 and 2017 after they were not reviewed within the required timeframe. What do you think? (Please write NFP in your comments if they are not for publishing.)
Check out these creative kiwis! 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 … View moreCheck out these creative kiwis! 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 Repurposed masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)
Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated 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 favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)
Would you like to try inline skating & have fun while getting fit?
Our drop-in casual skate session is just for you.
Tuesday 10.30am -11.30am
$5 including skate hire or bring your own skates.
BaySport Stadium Harmony Lane Waipapa
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View moreYou have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.
Get your sticker today.
There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
The Gambling Commission seeks submissions on SKYCITY Auckland’s application to change the way its minimum charitable trust donations are calculated.
The current calculation uses a percentage of net profit from the casino and associated facilities including the Sky Tower, hotel and convention … View moreThe Gambling Commission seeks submissions on SKYCITY Auckland’s application to change the way its minimum charitable trust donations are calculated.
The current calculation uses a percentage of net profit from the casino and associated facilities including the Sky Tower, hotel and convention centre. SKYCITY is proposing instead to use a figure based on a percentage of its casino winnings. SKYCITY states that funding under its new proposal will match historical levels.
For more information on SKYCITY’s application, or on making a submission, visit www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz
One Portland resident calls the road a disaster. What's your experience? (please put NFP in your comments if they are Not For Print).
Beginner Skate/Skate Skills this afternoon 4.30pm - 5.30pm.
$5 including skate hire.
Friday Night Fun Skate tonight 6pm - 8.30pm.
$8 including skate hire. BaySport Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
Bring style to your table with these DIY painted linens, inspired by tropical prints, and created with favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View moreWinter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
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