Gate Pa, Tauranga

1247 days ago

7 ‘Unexpected’ Things You Can Clean with Laundry Detergent

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Laundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent. But did you know that it can do much more than just clean your clothes? The stuff can be multifunctional in your household. For example, you can use both the liquid and powder version for your drain, oven or car. We have listed seven things that you … View moreLaundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent. But did you know that it can do much more than just clean your clothes? The stuff can be multifunctional in your household. For example, you can use both the liquid and powder version for your drain, oven or car. We have listed seven things that you can clean with laundry detergent.

1. Unclogging the drain

Is your drain clogged up? Don’t call a plumber just yet; try this trick first. Pour about 60 millilitres of laundry detergent into the sink and then (slowly) pour a litre of boiling water down the drain. The hot water and the liquid detergent work together to flush out the blockage. That saves you another visit from the plumber.

2. Making all-purpose cleaner

It is also perfectly fine to use laundry detergent to make all-purpose cleaner. To do this, mix 80 millilitres of bleach, 4.5 litres of water and a teaspoon of laundry detergent together. It works surprisingly well on walls, in the bathroom and on almost any other surface in the house.

3. Removing stains

When you think about it, it makes sense that the same stain-fighting properties that help clean your clothes, also work on upholstery and carpet. Apply powder detergent to a stain and rub it gently with a wet cloth to work the detergent into the stain. Wait five minutes, then wipe off the excess powder and repeat until the stain is gone.

4. Washing the car


Laundry detergent is ideal for cleaning the outside of the car. It removes dirt with ease. Makes sure to dilute the detergent fist. Just one tablespoon of laundry detergent per bucket of water should be enough. A solution that is too concentrated could damage the paintwork of your car, which is something we want to avoid! Of course, you can also use laundry detergent for the interior of the car, as described above.


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1247 days ago

Job Vacancy part time and relief, male support worker, carer

Peter from Pyes Pa

We are looking for 1 more support workers/ carers, preferable a man for immediate start to do home help, outings and other in or out door tasks and maintenance which come up daily on a lifestyle block just out of Tauranga. The hours we are seeking to cover are Thursdays from 8am to 4-6pm and other … View moreWe are looking for 1 more support workers/ carers, preferable a man for immediate start to do home help, outings and other in or out door tasks and maintenance which come up daily on a lifestyle block just out of Tauranga. The hours we are seeking to cover are Thursdays from 8am to 4-6pm and other afternoon shifts during the week and relief work as need be. This is a contracted position, so no paid holiday or sick days. Your key qualities are dependable, capable, positive with great attitude to life and living, very energetic and very fit and very healthy to get things done and not scared to get their hands dirty or wear gum boots and fix a fence, honest and friendly with a kind disposition and being very respectful. You must be very animal friendly and part of your work is helping with animals from dogs, goats, chicken etc. If you are interested to work in quite a diverse and out of the box setting and to help this lady to maintain an as independent lifestyle as possible please phone Peter 020 41741215 for a chat.

1247 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

Hi Neighbours, make use of our free recruitment service and advertise your entry-level and apprentice roles with Competenz. We have pre-qualified and motivated jobseekers ready to match with your business.
Enquire through our online job board and our team will be in touch, easy!

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1247 days ago

Rebirthing/ Breathwork group meeting Tauranga, Saturday the 19th June

Peter from Pyes Pa

Hi Neighbours. What does it take to want to learn something new... perhaps interest, need, want, curiosity or a deep desire to better one's life or exploring new tools and techniques for personal development and self improvement. The next Rebirthing /Breathwork group meeting date is now set … View moreHi Neighbours. What does it take to want to learn something new... perhaps interest, need, want, curiosity or a deep desire to better one's life or exploring new tools and techniques for personal development and self improvement. The next Rebirthing /Breathwork group meeting date is now set for Saturday the 19th June from 2-4pm in Tauranga, so if you are interested to perhaps join me at this event, please join this group below. The group is called Meetup Group "Tauranga Self Exploration via Rebirthing/ Breathwork" www.meetup.com................ I am inviting everyone to be part of this group who is suffering from anxiety, depression, abuse or addiction, stress or simply having breathing problems. This meetup group which is presently growing will conduct regular group meetings in the application and experience of breathwork. It is fundamentally a breathing technique which helps to connect to often underlying and less conscious causes of stress and to help to resolve or remove them using the breathing itself as the tool and helper. The term Rebirthing here has no religious affiliation but more so one of being in spirit, inspired and inspirational to remove obstacles of trauma in its many forms from our life so we may live a life with much more freedom and peace and compassion. Something we all could do with some more in times like these. You need to join my group first before you can attend any future event. Looking forward to meeting you. If you have done some breathwork sessions before or attended a workshop these group meeting still can be very valuable to anyone who knows about the breath and its gifts and secrets it holds. See you soon. Peter PS. Breath is life (the breath of life) and better breathing brings about a better life overall. See you soon.

1252 days ago

Win tickets for Fieldays!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

WIN FREE TICKETS FOR FIELDAYS🤩🥳
Our team will be at Fieldays from 16th-19th June and to celebrate we are GIVING AWAY 2 DOUBLE PASSES to the event .
✔️ To win 1 of these 2 double passes simply comment below who you would take with you to Fieldays.

Competition ends on Monday 14th June at… View more
WIN FREE TICKETS FOR FIELDAYS🤩🥳
Our team will be at Fieldays from 16th-19th June and to celebrate we are GIVING AWAY 2 DOUBLE PASSES to the event .
✔️ To win 1 of these 2 double passes simply comment below who you would take with you to Fieldays.

Competition ends on Monday 14th June at 10 am.
2 winners will be chosen from a random draw of entries received via Exceed´s Facebook, Instagram & Neighbourly pages.
Good luck everyone. See you at Fieldays!

📍 EVENT INFO:
16th-19th JUNE 2021
Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton

If you need expert advice, come and talk to Exceed experts at site RM77. We will be there to discuss all your window and door repairs, upgrades & security needs 🧰⚒

The team at Exceed : )

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1248 days ago

Poll: Good In The Hood

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

Have you voted in this years Good In The Hood?
You can vote for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in one of 48 participating Z Stations. Head to your nearest station today 🧡💚

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Good In The Hood
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
8 votes
1248 days ago

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

Moving house? Call Smart Express. We have 2 and 3 man truck options available, 7 days a week. Request a quote today

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1248 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1251 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1249 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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1251 days ago

Always finding your neighbour’s cats in your garden?

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Even though we all love animals, we are not always fans of other people’s cats doing their business in our gardens. Luckily, there is a handy, and animal-friendly, trick for this!

Cats are wonderful and cute animals, of course, but they’re a bit less cute when they pee, poo and dig all over … View more
Even though we all love animals, we are not always fans of other people’s cats doing their business in our gardens. Luckily, there is a handy, and animal-friendly, trick for this!

Cats are wonderful and cute animals, of course, but they’re a bit less cute when they pee, poo and dig all over our garden. This can cause a lot of trouble for you and your garden, so you might be looking for some tips to help prevent this! Because we are animal lovers, we don’t like the idea of scaring off cats with chemicals or nasty methods that aren’t animal friendly. We believe keeping cats out of your garden can also be done in a natural way.

There are several ways to discourage cats from coming into your garden that are in no way harmful to the cat but do give the required result. For instance, cats don’t like certain scents, which means you can use those to keep them out.


After asking around for a bit, we found out that a lot of people have trouble with neighbourhood cats in their garden. Some people love seeing those cute animals wandering around their garden, but other people would rather chase them away immediately. Everybody has their own methods for this as well. The most common method seems to be trying to scare the cat by yelling and waving your arms. Others go outside with a glass of water to try to pour over the cat. Of course, these methods don’t have the desired result. Some people get so frustrated that they end up in the newspaper because they tried shooting at the cats! That’s not what we want, so we’ve got a few tips for you instead.


Cats don’t like the smells of vinegar and citrus peel.


So, you can keep cats out of your garden pretty easily by putting bowls of vinegar or citrus peel in various places around the garden (in particular those places the cat likes to visit). The cat will then definitely stay away from those places. Another thing cats hate is cayenne pepper. So, it may be worth scattering a generous amount of cayenne pepper in places the cats like to visit. Then again, this may cause the cat to start sneezing violently, which make us feel a bit sorry for it.

If you don’t have any of these products at home and don’t feel like going to the supermarket, you could also try using garlic, ground coffee or chili pepper. Did you know about these natural, cat-resistant tips? Share them with your friends!

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1250 days ago

Art Studio open today Sat, till 3pm

Jacki from Tauriko

Hi there pop in, say hi and view some inspiring art @ BackStudio art studio, Tauriko 105 Matakokiri drive, the Lakes.

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1251 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1251 days ago

Stars Whakatauki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in … View more
Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school. To find out more, head to our website today!

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1251 days ago

Garage storage

Danielle from Te Puna

Garage storage no longer required, can be split for transport and install
Great condition
Dimensions 2200 w x 1800 h x 410 d
Pick up asap Minden Rd ,Te Puna near Bethlehem

Price: $200

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