Maungatapu, Tauranga

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1560 days ago

Our quote of the week.

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

The easy stuff is fun and quick, it’s true. However, to expand the mind, you must push it to its limits just as you would a muscle. The hard stuff makes you think; it causes you to re-read over and over again until you understand it. Challenge yourself every so often.

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1561 days ago

Recyle Renew Relove

The Team from Red Cross Shop Mount Maunganui

Love me love me say that you love me. As the song goes. In this ever-changing world, we need to look at reusing not trashing. A volunteer has made these bags for us to sell in-store. She makes them from jeans, skirts, dresses, trousers all materials are pre-loved . Give it a go Recycle Renew Relove… View moreLove me love me say that you love me. As the song goes. In this ever-changing world, we need to look at reusing not trashing. A volunteer has made these bags for us to sell in-store. She makes them from jeans, skirts, dresses, trousers all materials are pre-loved . Give it a go Recycle Renew Relove your items they could be the next Upcycled Masterpiece. Red Cross at the Mount is wanting your pre-loved items to drop off or give us a call.

Negotiable

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1561 days ago

Fathers Day Gift

Joy from Papamoa Beach

Give Dad a a great Fathers Day present.
ManCave Clock made from Genuine USA Number Plates.
Ph. 0284215601

Price: $49

1561 days ago

Free Puzzle Book With Subscriptions

Mags4Gifts

Receive a free copy of puzzle book magazine with a subscription of TV Guide.

Just use the promo code TVGPUZZLE when ordering a 1 or 2 year subscription and receive a free puzzle book, packed with over 200 puzzles.
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1561 days ago

Wanting to network

Vivi from Aspire Plumbing and Drainage b.o.p

Does anyone know of a small/ one man band building company that may want a small plumbing company to do their plumbing? I've not long been in the bay and are wanting to build good business relationships with like minded people. If you know someone that may be interested please let me know.
My … View more
Does anyone know of a small/ one man band building company that may want a small plumbing company to do their plumbing? I've not long been in the bay and are wanting to build good business relationships with like minded people. If you know someone that may be interested please let me know.
My company is called Aspire Plumbing 0272025723

1562 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbour...

Neighbourly.co.nz

...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"

1562 days ago

Recycle Reuse Relove

The Team from Red Cross Shop Greerton

Hi everyone,
This week, we want to raise awareness about sustainability and how everyone can help reduce waste by simply embracing this idea: Recycle, Reuse, Relove.
RECYCLE
Most of us love shopping and buying something new, but do we also think about the things we throw out?
It’s a shame to send… View more
Hi everyone,
This week, we want to raise awareness about sustainability and how everyone can help reduce waste by simply embracing this idea: Recycle, Reuse, Relove.
RECYCLE
Most of us love shopping and buying something new, but do we also think about the things we throw out?
It’s a shame to send good quality items to landfill when someone else could still reuse and benefit from them.
REUSE
The exciting news is that many people are recycling by giving good stuff to charity, so that others have the opportunity to reuse and relove them.
Give pre-loved items a chance to be reused by donating them to your local Red Cross Shop!
RELOVE
Come in and have a look at the great things we have received in our Red Cross Shops. You might find something to reuse, and even relove.
The best part: every dollar spent in the shop goes to help vulnerable people in communities across New Zealand and around the world.

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1562 days ago

Cartridge vs Sand Filters

Kelly from Poolwerx Bay of Plenty

What's the difference between sand and cartridge filters? Which one should you be using? 🤔

There are benefits to both solutions and fortunately, you'll find plenty of amazing deals on filtration products at your local Poolwerx!

Sand Filters
👉 Inexpensive
👉 Easy to operate and … View more
What's the difference between sand and cartridge filters? Which one should you be using? 🤔

There are benefits to both solutions and fortunately, you'll find plenty of amazing deals on filtration products at your local Poolwerx!

Sand Filters
👉 Inexpensive
👉 Easy to operate and use
👉 Low maintenance requirements

Cartridge Filter
👉 Do not require backwashing
👉 Huge water savings
👉 Low maintenance requirements

Contact us today to find out more on 021 781 286 or email bayofplenty@poolwerx.co.nz.

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1562 days ago

Mauao track closure

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Mauao’s Waikorire track will be closed this Thursday morning from 7am-12pm approx (depending on the weather).

This is to ensure the safety of walkers/runners during the removal of a wilding pine on the southern face of Mauao. Signage will be in place. The Base Track, 4WD and Oruahine Tracks will… View more
Mauao’s Waikorire track will be closed this Thursday morning from 7am-12pm approx (depending on the weather).

This is to ensure the safety of walkers/runners during the removal of a wilding pine on the southern face of Mauao. Signage will be in place. The Base Track, 4WD and Oruahine Tracks will remain open.

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1562 days ago

Dog bylaw

Communications from Tauranga City Council

From 1 August until 31 January 2021, dogs are prohibited in Shark Alley, the area south of Mouturiki Island on Mount Maunganui beach.

Council will be placing signage in the area to highlight the changes to the public.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to help keep our wildlife safe.

For … View more
From 1 August until 31 January 2021, dogs are prohibited in Shark Alley, the area south of Mouturiki Island on Mount Maunganui beach.

Council will be placing signage in the area to highlight the changes to the public.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to help keep our wildlife safe.

For more information, check out our website

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1562 days ago

Taupo Tour this Thursday, August 6

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

We still have a few seats on this week's tour visiting L'Arte & Lava Glass, with a little retail therapy (shopping) in Taupo too.
For details please refer to:
smore .com/gh0ev-taupo-l-arte-shopping-lava-glass
Phone 0275224607 if you ned any more info.

1563 days ago

Can you help?

Pip Stephenson from Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society - Tauranga

We’re currently looking for volunteer collectors in the Tauranga region for our Daffodil Day street appeal on Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August. Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s biggest annual fundraiser and is vital to support the work we do in the community. With as little as two … View moreWe’re currently looking for volunteer collectors in the Tauranga region for our Daffodil Day street appeal on Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August. Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s biggest annual fundraiser and is vital to support the work we do in the community. With as little as two hours of your time, you can help us make a life-changing difference for the one in three Kiwis affected by cancer.

If you'd like to volunteer for Daffodil Day, get in touch bit.ly...

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1563 days ago

Facts about Fabrics!

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more
• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.

Dirty textiles? We can probably help with that - 0800 579 0501.

1563 days ago

We take care of your items

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

We understand that items need to be moved with care at all times. We ensure our moving and delivery vehicles have blankets and straps on board to keep your items are safe and secure.

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1563 days ago

2degrees Shop Local is back for another year

2degrees

How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View more
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
Find out more

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