594 days ago

Mums4Mums Working Bee tomorrow

Nicki Turner from Volunteering Services

URGENTLY CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!
Good with your hands, great on the tools, have a trailer or ute?
Mums4Mums have a working bee tomorrow (Friday 19 July) and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have a few jobs they need done to tidy up the centre.

• Fill in the gaps on our plywood walls
• sanding
• varnishing walls and hardwood floor
• staining the deck
• moving sand to prepare for a new play station
• rubbish removal - we will cover the costs if you have a trailer or ute
• painting
Starting at 9:30 to 3:00 pm. Have fun and help out. We will make sure the kettle is ready for a cuppa, that some biscuits are out and we can even play some tunes to get our groove on while we work.
ALL ARE WELCOME - WE HAVE A JOB FOR EVERYONE!

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9 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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28 days ago

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

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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7 days ago

Considering Renting Out Your Holiday Home?

Bachcare

Hey Neighbours,
Are you thinking about renting out your holiday home, or want better results from your short-term rental?

As part of the Neighbourly community, Bachcare is offering you a FREE short-term rental appraisal to help discover your property’s earning potential.

With over 20 years of experience, Bachcare supports more than 1,500 homeowners nationwide with 24/7 guest management, local on-the-ground support, and professional cleaning services. We make hosting effortless while maximising your income.

Feel free to reach out to us if you want to find out more!

The Bachcare Team
Find out more

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