Greerton - Parkvale, Tauranga

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1185 days ago

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Bay of Plenty 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View more
This is not a drill, Bay of Plenty 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

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1185 days ago

What are you growing now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.

It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.

Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.

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1190 days ago

Curtains

Wendy from Welcome Bay

Does anyone have any curtains they want to destash or sell cheaply plz

1198 days ago
1186 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1190 days ago

Share your views with us

Communications from Tauranga City Council

The three waters reform is being led by central Government. We currently have an opportunity to raise any issues/concerns on our community’s behalf.

Head to our website to share your views: www.tauranga.govt.nz...

Let us know if you have anything you want us to raise by completing our online … View more
The three waters reform is being led by central Government. We currently have an opportunity to raise any issues/concerns on our community’s behalf.

Head to our website to share your views: www.tauranga.govt.nz...

Let us know if you have anything you want us to raise by completing our online form. We'll use your feedback to help inform our conversations with the Government.

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1186 days ago

Print company soaring with success

Competenz

Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, … View more
Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, the award is an acknowledgement of the time and effort he has put into his craft.

“It’s really special and a reminder that you get out what you put in,” he says. “The award is something I’ll happily carry with me throughout my career.”

It's awesome to see not only one of our apprentices getting recognition, but also the skilled team member who trained him winning an award.

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1186 days ago

Foodtown magazines

Yvette from Brookfield

Hi everyone got a big clean out going on , I have a complete set of foodtown magazines brought when I worked for foodtown from the start to the finish. If anyone wants them 50 Te Koari drive , Brookfield otherwise they are being dumped on recycle day. Ring me on 021 1269616.

Free

1186 days ago

BOOKS & JIGSAWS WANTED

Margaret from Greerton - Parkvale

Harbour City Lions Annual Booksale - Since we are at Level 2 tomorrow (Wednesday 8th Sept), all our drop-off points will be open to accept your books.
So take this opportunity to have a clear out of your good quality books, which can be turned into $$ for the community! We would love to … View more
Harbour City Lions Annual Booksale - Since we are at Level 2 tomorrow (Wednesday 8th Sept), all our drop-off points will be open to accept your books.
So take this opportunity to have a clear out of your good quality books, which can be turned into $$ for the community! We would love to have them for our annual book sale in November.
You can leave them at these places:
Harvey Norman, Cameron Rd
Wet & Forget, Chapel St Centre
Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre
Gilmores Tauranga Crossing
Bunnings DIY SectionJean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui
Please no videos, magazines, or encyclopedias - phone 5767105 or 021 0645360.

1187 days ago

Outdoor Furniture Cover W 2.220 x H .800 Circular

Suzanne from Pyes Pa

Excellent For keeping the Pollen off. We can negotiate when we get out level 4.
We have moved and sold our Devon Setting this cover has been great but is too large for our smaller setting

Price: $60

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1187 days ago

Books

Yvette from Brookfield

Free reading books mostly Danielle Steele, a bbq cooking book and some Christmas baking. 50 Te Koari Drive Brookfield.

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1187 days ago

Books

Yvette from Brookfield

I have books at my gate if anyone wants to browse, free, mostly Danielle Steele and some Christmas cooking plus a bbq book. 50 Te Koari Drive Brookfield.

1188 days ago

Selling your home when you have kids

Matt from

TIPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS
Get Organised & Prepared 
Organise your thoughts and implement a plan. Put away all but 25% of the toys and maybe 1-2 weeks’ worth of clothing

Make a Family Contract 
Make a contract with your kids - after all, you are signing lots of … View more
TIPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS
Get Organised & Prepared 
Organise your thoughts and implement a plan. Put away all but 25% of the toys and maybe 1-2 weeks’ worth of clothing

Make a Family Contract 
Make a contract with your kids - after all, you are signing lots of papers when you buy and sell your home. Use this as an example. If they are primary age or older, this can be a great life lesson! Find out what motivates them to help get your home ready for showings - let the “market” be the motivator! 

Make a Daily Clean-Up Checklist for Kids 
Making a checklist for all of the chores that your kids are capable of helping with will set their expectations on the right path. Remind them to make their beds (or do their best to straighten it up), clean off the bathroom counter and hang up towels

Prepare Showing/Open Home Bags 
Pre-made showing/open home bags are a great way to take pressure off of you These bags can hold your kid's favourite treats, drinks, a special toy/book, cosy clothes/blanket. Whatever you do, make these fun (something unique that they only get when there’s a showing - it makes that time exciting!) 

Set Up Showing Delays 
Ask your agent to give you a 24-hour showing notice for each requested showing of your home,

Try to minimise your workload: 
Cook your meals on the grill or in the oven in a single dish - less clean up if there isn't a cooktop to wipe down
Think about only using one bathroom - less to clean
Have one place for homework and hide ALL kids craft

RELAX
Remember to stay positive, stick to the plan, and make some good memories with your family during this time. You've got this! 

Want to know more about selling your home?
I'm available anytime for a chat - 00274951536

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1188 days ago

Free Range Eggs available during level 4

Bianca from Gate Pa

Please feel free to join our Facebook Tauranga Free Range Egg page.
Contactless payment and pick up available.
Trays are $12 each, 20 eggs in each tray.
We also do half trays 10 eggs for $6.
Pick up from 21st Avenue.
Email: biancahennings1980@gmail.com
Alternatively text your order through to:… View more
Please feel free to join our Facebook Tauranga Free Range Egg page.
Contactless payment and pick up available.
Trays are $12 each, 20 eggs in each tray.
We also do half trays 10 eggs for $6.
Pick up from 21st Avenue.
Email: biancahennings1980@gmail.com
Alternatively text your order through to: 0221720618.

Price: $12

1188 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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