Maungatapu, Tauranga

Fact Friday!

Fact Friday!

1974: The ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) begins operation, a world-unique "no-fault" insurance scheme. Got an interesting fact? Share it.

39 days ago

Handmade Wooden Memorial Crosses Custom Made in Papamoa

Riaan from Papamoa Beach

Looking for a meaningful way to honour someone special?
I create beautiful handmade wooden memorial crosses, crafted from repurposed timber and personalised with your wording, names, or dates.

Each cross is made with care, respect, and attention to detail — no mass production, just genuine … View more
Looking for a meaningful way to honour someone special?
I create beautiful handmade wooden memorial crosses, crafted from repurposed timber and personalised with your wording, names, or dates.

Each cross is made with care, respect, and attention to detail — no mass production, just genuine craftsmanship.

Custom sizes available:
Standard 400mm to large 800 mm crosses
Affordable pricing:
From $90 (standard) and $195 (large) includes varnish
Customized wording - $20

Fast turnaround – made locally in Papamoa.
Delivery: Arrangements can surely be made

Send me a message and I’ll create a tribute that truly honours your loved one.

Price: $75

46 days ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 35.5% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    35.5% Complete
  • 64.5% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    64.5% Complete
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42 days ago

Imertation railway jigger.

David from Welcome Bay

Made to sit in garden has troughs to plant out
Phone Dave 544 6662

Price: $150

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67 days ago

Coming up: Repair Cafe Tauranga

Hannah from Mount Maunganui

Tinkd Makerspace is proud to host Repair Café Tauranga! Repair Cafés are free meeting places where members of the community with broken household items and volunteer repair specialists come together to repair and learn. Register with us and bring ONE item with you and our team of volunteer … View moreTinkd Makerspace is proud to host Repair Café Tauranga! Repair Cafés are free meeting places where members of the community with broken household items and volunteer repair specialists come together to repair and learn. Register with us and bring ONE item with you and our team of volunteer repairs will assess, advise, and attempt a repair on the day.
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44 days ago

Get up to $30,000 back* with your new home

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 31 March 2026 and receive a $30,000 credit on settlement or sign up to a serviced apartment and receive a $10,000 credit on settlement*.

Imagine a new smart TV, your next getaway or furniture for your new home. … View more
Sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 31 March 2026 and receive a $30,000 credit on settlement or sign up to a serviced apartment and receive a $10,000 credit on settlement*.

Imagine a new smart TV, your next getaway or furniture for your new home. With more money staying in your pocket, it’s yours to spend!

Discover the lifestyle that awaits.

*Participating villages only, Terms and conditions apply.

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45 days ago

kauri desk

Jeff from Mount Maunganui

1800 wide. 620 deep 770 high ph 0272349460

Price: $250

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46 days ago

SLEDGE HAMMER

Garry from Tauranga City

Not sure of weight, maybe 8lb, more or less. In good condition.

Price: $25

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46 days ago

TOWBALL MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIER 1or 2 bicycles.. unused

Garry from Tauranga City

A RAKZ branded & unused towball mount bicycle carrier for 0ne bicycle. Included is a second carrier bracket to fit or remove as desired. Also included is an allen key for fastening to the carrier to the towball.

Price: $60

53 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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49 days ago

YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE

Garry from Tauranga City

Yamaha SR125 commutor motorcycle.
1998. Very tidy condition.
Tiny split at seat seam stitching.
LAMS approved for learner motorcyclists.
30670km
Electric start.
Front disc brake.
Registered until January 2027
Wof until April 2026
An ideal and very economical motorcycle for commuting to… View more
Yamaha SR125 commutor motorcycle.
1998. Very tidy condition.
Tiny split at seat seam stitching.
LAMS approved for learner motorcyclists.
30670km
Electric start.
Front disc brake.
Registered until January 2027
Wof until April 2026
An ideal and very economical motorcycle for commuting to work, school, or just getting around town. Modern styling, although this motorcycle has probably been in production for 20+ years.
Test rides not available.

Price: $2,250

50 days ago

🐾 It’s here! Our SPCA Merch has officially launched online 🐾

The Team from SPCA Tauranga - Centre & Op Shops

We’re excited to share our brand-new range of exclusive SPCA Merch, featuring tees, tote bags, socks, bandanas, and more 🛍️

Shop the range online now 🔗 www.spcaopshops.nz...

Every purchase helps raise vital funds to protect over 55,000 animals in need across NZ every year 💙

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72 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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51 days ago

Step by step for a great cause!

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Our amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!

Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to … View more
Our amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!

Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to Kohimarama, raising awareness for bowel cancer and the importance of early detection along the way.

Click read more to read the full story.

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51 days ago

Electric skill saw and small power drill

Terry from Mount Maunganui

Both electric and both functioning OK. The saw (Makita 1050W) has a blade on it - some surface rust on the blade that can be readily cleaned - the small drill (Black& Decker) has the key to insert drills. Must take both. FREE. Pick up only. Downtown Mount area..

Free

58 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: … View more
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 53.9% Human-centred experience and communication
    53.9% Complete
  • 14.3% Critical thinking
    14.3% Complete
  • 29.4% Resilience and adaptability
    29.4% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I will share below!
    2.4% Complete
659 votes
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