Brookfield, Tauranga

Sell your old goods on Neighbourly

Sell your old goods on Neighbourly

It's super easy and it's free. Head to Market

876 days ago

Air plant plaques

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques and soothing Resene colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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876 days ago

How to Make Your Towels Feel New Again

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only… View moreOne of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only half-joking, “I buy expensive towels.”

First, I read that the leading cause of stiff towels is often leftover detergent residue. However, while cutting back on detergent will prevent towels from growing scratchy, it may not revive the softness. Choosing a hot water cycle and washing loads of only towels are also recommended for maintaining fluff, but again may not be enough to bring it back from the dead.

Undeterred, I continued to scrounge around the internet, and eventually came across a few interesting tricks—using items that I already have lying around at home—that I decided to try. Not at all of them worked out, but here is what I discovered.

Add Baking Soda
What the internet says: Mix half a cup of baking soda along with a normal detergent dose for fluffier and cleaner towels. Baking soda also naturally eliminates musty and mildew smells that come from towels remaining damp for too long.
How it worked: The towel felt thicker and bouncier, but the threads were sharper and spikier—kind of like a buzz cut texture. Not entirely ideal.

Throw Tennis Balls in The Dryer
What the internet says: If you have a few clean, unused tennis balls lying around like I do, try throwing them in the dryer along with your towels. As the balls bounce around, they help remove lumps and increase softness.
How it worked: It didn’t. I noticed no difference in fluffiness from drying towels with tennis balls. My towels remained their same old scruffy selves.

Brush It Out
What the internet says: Use a hairbrush to brush your towel once it’s clean and dry, which will help break down any dried detergent residue and separate the threads from each other, making the towel softer to the touch.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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876 days ago

WANTED - House to Rent for 18 months

Janet from Tauranga City

Family of 5 arriving from Australia in August for work contract required 4 bedroom family home at Mount Maunganui, prefer Mount Primary School Zone. For more information, contact Janet 0274 932 741 or email tenanota@icloud.com

877 days ago

WIN $10,000* towards your KiwiSaver!

NZ Compare

Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

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Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

Hate feeling obligated? You're not! The health check will let you know if there is a better KiwiSaver provider for you - it's up to you if you do anything about it. Why wait till you're 65, make sure your KiwiSaver is working for you now!
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877 days ago

✨Jaleel's Project K Story✨

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

"Amy, my mentor, didn’t give up on me. We formed a unique bond; I can’t explain it but I’m glad she didn’t give up on me. I struggled with a few of my goals but after discussing with Amy we managed to adjust a couple and I managed to achieve them."

Help rangatahi like Jaleel by… View more
"Amy, my mentor, didn’t give up on me. We formed a unique bond; I can’t explain it but I’m glad she didn’t give up on me. I struggled with a few of my goals but after discussing with Amy we managed to adjust a couple and I managed to achieve them."

Help rangatahi like Jaleel by becoming a youth mentor today through the link below.

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878 days ago

World Ocean Day

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

On World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.

By … View more
On World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.

By working together, we can - and will - protect and restore our shared ocean and climate. Join this growing global celebration on June 8!

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878 days ago

June Special

Christine from Body Treatments

I have decided to extend this offer for another month.
Facial including lash + brow tint + tidy = $85
Finishes 30/06/22
Appointments are available for , Massage, Spraytan, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Gift Vouchers are available . Ph 5706270
Regards
Christine
email: bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz
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I have decided to extend this offer for another month.
Facial including lash + brow tint + tidy = $85
Finishes 30/06/22
Appointments are available for , Massage, Spraytan, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Gift Vouchers are available . Ph 5706270
Regards
Christine
email: bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz
www.body...

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879 days ago

Enrol now for Semester 2!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

2022 Courses

Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, sciences, humanities,… View more
2022 Courses

Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, sciences, humanities, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, indigenous studies, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.

It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
Find out more

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880 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View more
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
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880 days ago

Spooky2 Rife machine

Peter from Pyes Pa

Hi everybody. If you use or have a Spooky2 rife machine and generators I would like to meet up . Hopefully you already know a bit about it as to how to use it and are happy to get me started. I inherited a setup but feel a little overwhelmed to get started using it. 02041741215 Peter

881 days ago

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY BED SALE!!

Beds4U Tauranga

Kia ora koutou,

Join us in celebrating the biggest Queen’s Birthday sale, where we’re offering upto 60% off plus FREE LOCAL DELIVERY!! . Hurry to grab the best deals and beds we have. Not forgetting it’s FREE DELIVERY!!! YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT.. FREE DELIVERY!! Hurry till stock lasts. … View more
Kia ora koutou,

Join us in celebrating the biggest Queen’s Birthday sale, where we’re offering upto 60% off plus FREE LOCAL DELIVERY!! . Hurry to grab the best deals and beds we have. Not forgetting it’s FREE DELIVERY!!! YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT.. FREE DELIVERY!! Hurry till stock lasts. T&C apply.

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- Save up to 60% off on NZ made Beds

- 60 Night's Comfort Guarantee

- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business

- 19 Bed retail stores across North Island

*Apply Code (Queen22) to your cart for FREE SHIPPING on online orders above $899 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last

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881 days ago

Queen's Birthday Bed Sale

Beds4U

Kia ora Whānau!

It's time to enhance your sleep comfort! Our Queen's Birthday sale gives you fabulous deals on a wide range of NZ made beds & mattresses plus free local delivery|*

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- Save up to 60% off on NZ made beds
- 60 nights… View more
Kia ora Whānau!

It's time to enhance your sleep comfort! Our Queen's Birthday sale gives you fabulous deals on a wide range of NZ made beds & mattresses plus free local delivery|*

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- Save up to 60% off on NZ made beds
- 60 nights comfort guaranteed
- 100% NZ owned and operated business
- 19 bed retail stores across the North Island

We have the bed for you @ BEDS 4 U...your local sleep experts.

*Apply code (Queen22) to your cart for free shipping on online orders above $899, only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
Shop now

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887 days ago

Cat /small dog door installer

Helen from Mount Maunganui

Hi, looking for someone to replace existing cat /dog door

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882 days ago

Garage Sale - Chainsaws and Concrete Vibrator

Steven from Pyes Pa

Date: Saturday 4th June
Location: 5 Crater Close, Pyes Pa
Time: 7am-1pm

Items:
Clothing, mowers, garden tools, furniture and other bits and bobs.

See you there

Negotiable

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882 days ago

Take me to the future: Ōtūmoetai 2050

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Tauranga is growing and Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue and Judea will see big changes over the next 30 years.

To find out what Ōtūmoetai Pensinsula could look like in 2050 visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz...

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