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833 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
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834 days ago

Matariki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori! Happy Māori New Year!

We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does.

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834 days ago

Insect house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kerikeri

Build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden and paint it in your favourite Resene hues.

Find out how to create your own.

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835 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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835 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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836 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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840 days ago

Get ready for a bumper ski season

Terry from Kerikeri District

Pr. of Volkl (German) Competition men’s Ski’s (1800mm) with Tyrolia bindings (Austrian) and matching poles
Pr. of Atomic (Austrian) ladies Ski’s (1700mm) with Tyrolia bindings
(Austrian) and matching Atomic poles
Pr. Rossignal (French) men’s Ski boots
Pr. Nordica (Italian) ladies Ski … View more
Pr. of Volkl (German) Competition men’s Ski’s (1800mm) with Tyrolia bindings (Austrian) and matching poles
Pr. of Atomic (Austrian) ladies Ski’s (1700mm) with Tyrolia bindings
(Austrian) and matching Atomic poles
Pr. Rossignal (French) men’s Ski boots
Pr. Nordica (Italian) ladies Ski boots
Thule magnetic car roof rack
Equipment bag

Sensible offer for lot!

Negotiable

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841 days ago

Family of 'kind-hearted' woman found dead in river waiting on answers

Melanie Earley Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Kia ora neighbours, the death of a “kind-hearted” woman who had been living in her van in Kerikeri remains a mystery more than three weeks on.

Bailey Magill, 36, was found dead in Waipapa River on May 22. Her car, a silver Toyota Estima, had been in a nearby car park at Cherry Park House for … View more
Kia ora neighbours, the death of a “kind-hearted” woman who had been living in her van in Kerikeri remains a mystery more than three weeks on.

Bailey Magill, 36, was found dead in Waipapa River on May 22. Her car, a silver Toyota Estima, had been in a nearby car park at Cherry Park House for almost a week.

Magill’s dad Kevin Waterman said all the family knew was she'd been found in the river and toxicology reports were under way.

Waterman said his daughter had been a “pretty out there” person who periodically spent time living in her van, which her parents purchased for her in the hopes she’d leave Kerikeri for a “fresh start”.

Magill had been “a good sort”, Waterman said, with a talent for art and a passion for nature and the environment.

Read the full story below and anyone with information about Bailey or her van should contact police on 105.

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841 days ago

Outdoor furniture

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kerikeri

Upcycle pallets into stylish pieces for your deck or patio with Resene Pitch Black.

Find out how to create your own.

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841 days ago

Healthy, warm, sustainable home living

The Warehouse

What to do for a warm home when the frost of winter and the cost of living are both on the rise? Click on over or come see us at The Warehouse.

You don’t need to spend big to create a healthy home, and you can start with good curtains. Open them during the day to let the warmth in, then close … View more
What to do for a warm home when the frost of winter and the cost of living are both on the rise? Click on over or come see us at The Warehouse.

You don’t need to spend big to create a healthy home, and you can start with good curtains. Open them during the day to let the warmth in, then close them at night to keep cold air out. A low-cost heater will keep your air warm at night while you snuggle under blankets and flannelette sheets.

Keep your whānau cosy this winter with us.
Find out more

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842 days ago

Getting around the Mid North

Northern Regional Council

Northland Regional Council is proud to offer options to get you around Northland. Hop onboard our Buslink services connecting routes in the Hokianga and Mid North.

Whether you need to get to an appointment, do some shopping, or want to take a trip to the beach, our Buslink services will get you … View more
Northland Regional Council is proud to offer options to get you around Northland. Hop onboard our Buslink services connecting routes in the Hokianga and Mid North.

Whether you need to get to an appointment, do some shopping, or want to take a trip to the beach, our Buslink services will get you there.

Our three main routes are: Omapere/Opononi to Kaikohe, Kaikohe to Kerikeri/Waipapa, and Kaikohe to Waipapa via Waitangi.

All three operate every Tuesday and Thursday and until August 31 all fares are half price! So why not give it a go.

Visit buslink.co.nz for timetables and more information.
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843 days ago

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Office for Seniors

Most elder abuse is hidden in plain sight. Abusers are often someone close – a family member, a caregiver, someone trusted. If you’re concerned about how someone is being treated, it’s OK to get help. #ItsOKtoHelp #WEAAD

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843 days ago

Paint it Green with Resene

Resene

This June help the New Zealand Trees That Count programme! Simply visit your local Resene ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes … View more
This June help the New Zealand Trees That Count programme! Simply visit your local Resene ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. For more information on Trees That Count, visit www.treesthatcount.co.nz...
Find your local Resene ColorShop

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843 days ago

We’re here to connect the dots!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the … View more
Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the Short Notice community hub to introduce yourself and share how you can lend a hand.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep our small businesses thriving!
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845 days ago

NZ’s sweetest spots to live revealed

Sweet Spots

Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.

Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning … View more
Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.

Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.

There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you. Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change.
Find out more

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