Greerton - Parkvale, Tauranga

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2638 days ago

Free topsoil in Coast, Papamoa Beach

Josh from Mount Maunganui

We've go a LOT of fresh topsoil ready to be rehomed! Our new build in Coast, Papamoa Beach is nearly finished - we'd love it gone as soon as possible, get it touch. Cheers, Nat and Josh

Free

2638 days ago

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The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Say hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉

In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what … View more
Say hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉

In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what has been happening behind the scenes at our National Office here in Wellington as well as around the country.

If you didn't receive this edition straight to your inbox, you can still get the entire scoop here:

mailchi.mp...

While you're there, don't forget to also click 'subscribe' so you can join our growing community of Neighbourhood Supporters! 🏡💛

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2639 days ago

Free second opinion and consultation

Clinico

Don’t put up with loose or uncomfortable Dentures get your free consultation and advice today!

Come into one of Clinico’s 13 clinics, call us today on 0800 11 23 24 or check us out on Facebook for more information.
Find out more!

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2639 days ago

Any place wanting mattresses/single beds

Ardell from Welcome Bay

Good morning, I have some king single mattresses and 2 single beds I want to dispose of, they are too good for the dump. Does anyone know/have any suggestions where/who I can give them too. Thanks

2640 days ago

Celebrate National Gardening Week with FREE Butterfly-friendly Seeds

Yates

Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View more
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.

Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.

A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.

National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Register now

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2640 days ago

Cancer - Family Support

Kirsten from Pyes Pa

Please delete if inappropriate. I have started a FB group for family members and close friends of those that have cancer. My husband was diagnosed with leukemia 6 months ago and I have found that there are lots of groups for those with cancer but not much for family members who are also on the … View morePlease delete if inappropriate. I have started a FB group for family members and close friends of those that have cancer. My husband was diagnosed with leukemia 6 months ago and I have found that there are lots of groups for those with cancer but not much for family members who are also on the cancer journey. If you have a family member or very close friend with cancer, please feel free to join us. We have started last night (so we need some members) but we want to build a national online community and eventually organise some real life catch ups in various cities and towns.

www.facebook.com...

2641 days ago

Gardener

Elly from Welcome Bay

Hi Everyone, the people we had organised for gardening seem to have disappeared so we urgently need someone who can help with weeding and small tidying up but would be ongoing. So if there is someone reliable out there, could you please let us know. Thank you!!

2640 days ago

Temporary homes needed for adoption dogs!

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

We are looking for temporary carers to look after our adoption dogs while they are waiting to go to their forever homes. All dogs are vet checked and vaccinated and we will supply you with all the necessities including food. If you are able to foster dogs for a short or long time we are very … View moreWe are looking for temporary carers to look after our adoption dogs while they are waiting to go to their forever homes. All dogs are vet checked and vaccinated and we will supply you with all the necessities including food. If you are able to foster dogs for a short or long time we are very interested in having a chat with you!

There is a form to fill out on our website: bit.ly... or you can call our friendly Animals Services Team on 0800 926 732.

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2640 days ago

Large entertainment centre

Carmen from Bethlehem

Attractive solid entertainment centre in good condition.
Mark on top that could be repaired easily if needed, I just put a candle on it!
1800L x 500W x 800H

Price: $250

2640 days ago

Only two weeks to go until #RestartAHeart Day! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View more
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

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2640 days ago

Bike rack thule wanted

Ros from Mount Maunganui

Want to buy THULE 925 VELOCOMPACT 2 BIKE CARRIER. Or similar,must fit into towball locking etc.
In excellent condition.
Message me.

2641 days ago

Looking for dog beds, crates, blankets!

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

This is a shout out for any old blankets, sheets, towels, dog beds etc for animal pounds and foster carers. If you have any you are happy to donate please pop them into an area office or to our Barkes Corner office. Animal Services are also in short supply of dog crates for foster families to use … View moreThis is a shout out for any old blankets, sheets, towels, dog beds etc for animal pounds and foster carers. If you have any you are happy to donate please pop them into an area office or to our Barkes Corner office. Animal Services are also in short supply of dog crates for foster families to use and to lend out to new mums and dads until they get their own.

Take a look at our drop off locations: www.westernbay.govt.nz...

All donations are gratefully accepted and thanks in advance!

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2646 days ago

The Plant Hotel

Maria from Pyes Pa

Hi Neighbors, The Plant Hotel invites you to donate unwanted plants, and shrubs. The plants are sold to your neighbours for cheap and the proceeds go to the SPCA. If you are spring cleaning your garden, don’t take your plants to green waste or bin them, give them another life, in someone else’s… View moreHi Neighbors, The Plant Hotel invites you to donate unwanted plants, and shrubs. The plants are sold to your neighbours for cheap and the proceeds go to the SPCA. If you are spring cleaning your garden, don’t take your plants to green waste or bin them, give them another life, in someone else’s garden, and help animals at the same time!

2641 days ago

Poll: Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The … View more
Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.

Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?

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Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?
  • 77.6% Yes, let's get rid of them
    77.6% Complete
  • 22.4% No, plastic straws are useful
    22.4% Complete
2774 votes
2641 days ago

If the warranty has ended, it doesn't mean your rights have!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.

The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.

If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.

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