Bellevue, Tauranga

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Read the heart-warming neighbour stories here or even share about your Nice Neighbour.

1546 days ago

Free measure and quote for your retrofit double glazing :)

RetroFit Double Glazing - Bay of Plenty

Check out our RetroFit Double Glazing - vimeo.com... |Healthier Home
video| Wanting a healthier home this winter? Enjoy the many benefits retrofit double glazing has to offer. Reduced condensation, reduce cold, reduce noise and reduce heating costs. Get your free measure and quote now or call us … View more
Check out our RetroFit Double Glazing - vimeo.com... |Healthier Home
video| Wanting a healthier home this winter? Enjoy the many benefits retrofit double glazing has to offer. Reduced condensation, reduce cold, reduce noise and reduce heating costs. Get your free measure and quote now or call us on 0800 658 658

1546 days ago

Want to help shape the future of Neighbourly?

Neighbourly.co.nz

We are looking for members across the country to test out some exciting new features and share your thoughts. Interested? Click the link to fill out a quick survey and we will be in touch. Yes, I want to help

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1548 days ago

Innovating Streets at the Mount

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Mount Maunganui community – we need you.

Together with you we want to develop a balanced plan to trial temporary changes to some streets in Mount Maunganui north. The changes will aim to make the streets safer and more attractive for the community and visitors.

Read more about the project and … View more
Mount Maunganui community – we need you.

Together with you we want to develop a balanced plan to trial temporary changes to some streets in Mount Maunganui north. The changes will aim to make the streets safer and more attractive for the community and visitors.

Read more about the project and how you can contribute on our website.

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1547 days ago

Find out about our Chemical Home Delivery Service

Kelly from Poolwerx Bay of Plenty

Let us do the work with Poolwerx Delivery. A convenient new solution, delivering your pool chemicals straight to your door. Try it today! Click the link to find out more.

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1550 days ago

Things that surprise Kiwis returning to NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. … View more
Hi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. Whether it's to do with the weather, the cost of things, the public transport, the food, the housing, the people or something else entirely, we'd be keen to hear about it. Please remember that your comment may be included in the article, unless you say you don't want it to be. Thank you.

1547 days ago

This week’s Kind Neighbour is Ann, nominated by Georgina Hamilton from Takanini.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® … View moreHave you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® Card AND a shout out in your local paper! Check out last weeks below ⬇️⬇️

"My neighbour Ann, a retired special ed teacher, goes the extra mile for her community. On her neighbourhood walks she notices blocked drains, or dangerous pavements on school routes and spends time phoning the Council to get them fixed. She is part of a local group that petitioned for new school crossings on Takanini School Road. She volunteers at the local school for free maths tuition. She sets a really great example of looking out for her community and makes the world a better place."

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1553 days ago

Sulphur Point

Communications from Tauranga City Council

About 60m of waterfront near the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club at Sulphur Point will be fenced off from next week for an upgrade.

Workers will remove some old wire baskets filled with rocks and replace them with a timber-capped wall.

The new structure will be safer, and will allow people to … View more
About 60m of waterfront near the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club at Sulphur Point will be fenced off from next week for an upgrade.

Workers will remove some old wire baskets filled with rocks and replace them with a timber-capped wall.

The new structure will be safer, and will allow people to sit on top.

The works are expected to finish in September.

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1547 days ago

Matariki

Communications from Tauranga City Council

If you haven't checked out what's been happening during Matariki, head to www.mymatariki.co.nz... - there's only five days left! 🌟

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1547 days ago

Still wondering if having a website is worth it for your business?

Jason from Outside Digital

Here are the 5 reasons why having a website is important for your business.

Want more of this? Check out our website at www.outsidedigital.co.nz...

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1549 days ago

Fridge Freezer ( Sold now)

Peter from Te Puna

Still available is a Haier Fridge Freezer. The size is 56cm deep, 55cm wide, 142cm high for Price: $115. Is in storage in garage and I turned it on, sounds good and is cooling. Is been sold in behalf of an elderly friend. Contact me in the first instance at Peter 02041741215 . Pick up is off Condor… View moreStill available is a Haier Fridge Freezer. The size is 56cm deep, 55cm wide, 142cm high for Price: $115. Is in storage in garage and I turned it on, sounds good and is cooling. Is been sold in behalf of an elderly friend. Contact me in the first instance at Peter 02041741215 . Pick up is off Condor Avenue, Oropi Raod end.

1548 days ago

Collective Nouns

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

You've heard of a class of students, a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and probably a school of fish. These are collective nouns -- a group of people, animals or things.

We would love to hear of others, comment below.

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1548 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener?

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View more
NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!

Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1548 days ago

Your dog might be older (in human years) than you realise

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Think you know how old your dog is? Think again.

Multiplying by seven isn't accurate, a new study says. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and other leading health institutions across the country have now debunked that common belief.

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Hi neighbours,

Think you know how old your dog is? Think again.

Multiplying by seven isn't accurate, a new study says. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and other leading health institutions across the country have now debunked that common belief.

According to their findings, a one-year-old dog is similar to a 31-year-old human.

To read about the how to calculate our dog's age, click here

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1548 days ago

DIY Fabric Headboard

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

You’ll need:
• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
• Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
• Staple … View more
You’ll need:
• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
• Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
• Staple gun (& staples!)
• Heavy duty mirror/picture hanger (we recommend Hangman Heavy Duty Mirror and Picture Hanger from Mitre 10 but you can use whatever suits you!)

Step 1. After laying the batting out on my tabletop, I put my sheet of plywood on top. The size of your plywood will depend on the size of your bed. Wrap the batting around the plywood and start stapling it down with a staple gun. Just staple your way all around the board. Super easy.

Step 2. Once the batting was secured, I laid out the fabric with the patterned side down. I gave it a quick ironing to get out any wrinkles before starting. After placing my plywood on top of the fabric, it was time to start stapling the fabric. I started off by doing the two long sides. I made sure to pull it tightly as I was going so that it wouldn’t be too loose in the front.

The corners are the part you want to be careful with. My technique (and I’m not sure if this is the “right” way or not, but it worked) is to approach it like I was wrapping a present. I get one side stapled, and then fold it in to the un-stapled side. Then I bring that piece up and pull it really tightly and staple along the seam. It takes a bit of practice, but I would just do it a few times until I got the perfect seam and then staple ‘er down.

Step 3. Now came the tricky part of actually hanging it. We wanted to attach it directly to the wall rather than to our bed. We searched around and finally came across a Heavy duty mirror / picture hanger (Mitre 10, Bunnings probably has similar) Simply mount one track on mirror or picture, then install the wall track with included anchorless fasteners.


We’re really happy with how it turned out. The colours are just right and it’s nice to bring another textile into the room. Plus, it makes our basic bed look about a million times nicer and more expensive!


Full tutorial with pictures: diyshowoff.com...

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1550 days ago

Hot air ballooning in Queenstown

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.

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