Ohauiti, Tauranga

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1441 days ago

Where MātaurangaTaiao meets Western Science

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Study Environmental Studies!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi present Te Aho Pūtaiao, our new Bachelor of Environmental Studies programme providing a balance of Māori and western knowledge.

Pursue a career in the fields of environment, environmental science, and resource management or … View more
Study Environmental Studies!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi present Te Aho Pūtaiao, our new Bachelor of Environmental Studies programme providing a balance of Māori and western knowledge.

Pursue a career in the fields of environment, environmental science, and resource management or progress to higher levels of qualifications.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to utilise their skills and knowledge for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi.

Nau mai, haere mai - study with us in 2021!
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1441 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

1442 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

Discounts off the normal retail price at … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

If you don't have a Resene DIY Card, sign up free online or while you are in store.

Happy decorating!
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1442 days ago

Fisher and Paykel Fridge - working - free

Anaia from Welcome Bay

A great 2nd fridge to store the Christmas trifle, beersies, etc. Good working order, small freezer on top. Dimensions: 1700cm H, 64 cm W, 650cm D. Has a few cracks on the floor of the fridge but doesn't seem to affect the working order.

Free

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1443 days ago

🎸Guitar Repairs and Restrings

Derek from Welcome Bay

I specialise in both acoustic and electric guitar builds and repairs.
All brands repaired including, Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Fender, Takamine etc.
🎸Guitar wiring and electronics
🎸Recrowning or re-fretting / levelling of all frets.
🎸 Re-strings, setups and broken /cracked necks.
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I specialise in both acoustic and electric guitar builds and repairs.
All brands repaired including, Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Fender, Takamine etc.
🎸Guitar wiring and electronics
🎸Recrowning or re-fretting / levelling of all frets.
🎸 Re-strings, setups and broken /cracked necks.
Reasonable prices as I am retired and have a passion for tinkering with guitars in my workshop.
To contact Please text only as there are so many spam calls nowadays it may go unanswered. Text 0211002970 or email dlhandcraftedguitars@gmail.com
Check out my updated website for more information and guitars for sale!
www.dlhandcraftedguitars.wixsite.com...

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1442 days ago

Kittens

Julie from Welcome Bay

I have 3 affectionate 9 week old kittens looking for loving homes
1 ginger boy
1 ginger girl
1 tabby with ginger flecks girl

0276998876
( for some reason I can't upload the photos)

Free

1443 days ago

There's still plenty to go round...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our little blue Santa has a great many surprises left in his collection to give away. Today our Pukeko wants to give you a chance to win a six-month subscription to the NZ House & Garden Magazine. Keep an eye out on the noticeboard for the secret codeword and enter it into our giveaway page. Santa in the Suburbs

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1444 days ago

RRR-Rescue, Revive, Rehome adoption afternoon

Liz from Papamoa Beach

Come along on Saturday 19 December 2.30-5.00 p.m., to adopt a RRR- rescue feline!

We will be doing Adoptions of kittens/cats in Papamoa with appointment times for families. Two to three families will be given a 1/2 hour slot to view the felines and make their selection. Phone us to request a … View more
Come along on Saturday 19 December 2.30-5.00 p.m., to adopt a RRR- rescue feline!

We will be doing Adoptions of kittens/cats in Papamoa with appointment times for families. Two to three families will be given a 1/2 hour slot to view the felines and make their selection. Phone us to request a time ph 0210778665. Adopting this way rather than adoption days is extremely time-consuming, however, we find it nicer for all involved including the kittens, who are our priority.
We do not have Eftpos, so cash or ideally bank transfer is acceptable.
All our felines are de-sexed, had their first vaccination, are micro-chipped, have been vet health checked, and are up to date with flea and worm treatments. The adoption fee is $185.00. Venue and address will be given when you phone. See you soon!

1443 days ago

Sound Absorption

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know.

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing … View more
That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know.

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing excessive noise is not only aggravating it can actually be harmful to your ears and has a significant impact on the way our spaces work in the home.


When it comes to residential design, the acoustics, (the way in which the structural characteristics of a space relate to how well sound can be heard) although a key design feature, are rarely considered during the building process and sometimes only tackled during a renovation.


Soundwaves seep through doors, windows, ceilings and cracks, so how do you reduce unwanted sound from affecting your day to day activities?


Hard flat surfaces tend to bounce sound waves around, sometimes creating a lasting echo effect if the surfaces are parallel walls. The softer and less uniform the surface, the less opportunity sound has to bounce off. Textiles, including drapery and upholstered furniture and furnishings not only deliver a design aesthetic they also play a significant role in the absorption of sound.


However not all textiles have equal sound absorption qualities however. The level of sound absorption is dependent upon a textile’s weight, composition, and/or construction. Generally (due to the large vertical mass) drapery provides the main textile source of sound absorption however, there are several other ways to achieve this.


Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1448 days ago

Open Homes: A necessary nightmare

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.

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1454 days ago

Council making changes-PC27. please email: rejectplan27bop@gmail.com

Jacki from Tauriko

Subject: URGENT HELP - PC27 impacts everyone please read and submit against these Council changes

Dear Residents of Tauranga,

If you haven’t heard about Council’s Flood Plan 27 then you need to read this immediately:

PC27 significantly restricts the use of impacted properties through … View more
Subject: URGENT HELP - PC27 impacts everyone please read and submit against these Council changes

Dear Residents of Tauranga,

If you haven’t heard about Council’s Flood Plan 27 then you need to read this immediately:

PC27 significantly restricts the use of impacted properties through requiring consents for any property upgrades/changes (including minor fences and ground level changes) and in many cases eliminates the ability for property upgrades/development (eg parking, office, house extension, pool or BQ areas). This is because PC27 establishes each individual property as “part of the storm water system” instead of designing a storm water solution to manage flooding. By restricting property use Council pushes drainage cost and responsibility of storm water on to individual property owners who must install engineering designed stormwater drainage to “protect the storm water system” when any minor upgrade/development is made to their property.
If this was not insulting enough, PC27 means Council receives an easement in their favour over the flood area – effectively taking control of your property. This represents an alarming precedent of infringement on property owners rights and entitlements.
Property values will be negatively impact as PC27 “risks and restrictions” are recorded on LIM reports, once a property is identified with these risks insurance is more difficult and bank loans more difficult – similar to leaky homes – PC27 properties become higher risk and lending may be restricted (eg higher equity/deposit) further reducing property value
PC27 enables Council to avoid its fundamental responsibility – flood protection through stormwater management. Flooding issues are unfairly represented in existing/longstanding suburbs, and reflects the long term and ongoing lack of stormwater and drainage investment in these areas.
The timeframe for public consultation is extremely short for such a significant issue less than 5 weeks submissions are due by 18 December 2020.
Beware Council say the flood mapping will change – your property is not safe – even if no flooding is on your property now – it could be included anytime there is an update. Meaning any change in the model assumptions (rain frequency, volume etc) would mean your property is now unable to be developed or upgraded. Make a submission now – protect your right to a storm water system that does not take away your right to use your property.
Comments:

The avoidance of responsibility is severe with Councilor Larry Baldock stating that “some areas of Tauranga need to be retreated from” which means Council are happy for property owners to lose the entire value of their properties. Councilor Baldock said he didn’t want the council to be lumped with flooding claims from impacted properties. It isn’t acceptable for Council to place a 'risk notice on the property' and then say 'we’ve protected you now so we don’t have to do anything else'. Why not fix the real problem and upgrade the stormwater system? In new subdivisions all the storm water flows down the road or in to specific catchments - BECAUSE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO THAT. We want the same for all areas of Tauranga. It is possible, there are many alternatives.

Further, why is the flood event risk set so high? What are the alternatives? Why are these not open for public consultation? Why is Council hiding behind a plan change instead of addressing the real issues?

Why is the consultation time so short? Why is it right on Christmas time? Why is it being announced during a Mayoral resignation? Could it be to make sure that the people of Tauranga are too preoccupied to notice such a significant change? Could it be that Council doesn’t want anyone to notice such underhanded behaviour until it is too late?

The ONLY way to oppose this change is through a written submission and your right to an oral submission is VITALLY important. We don't have much time, don't hesitate to send an email right now and get help to submit against PC27.

Email your name, address and phone number to rejectplan27bop@gmail.com we are preparing templates and can offer help in submitting against PC27. I will email you a copy as soon as it is ready (I am one person so it isn't finished yet). Any offers of help to deliver pamphlets and get the word out to everyone would be appreciated. This is a COLLECTIVE issue. Everyone in Tauranga is impacted. Let's stand up for a REAL SOLUTION - we want a stormwater system that works for ALL

1444 days ago

Sustainable shopping for every whānau

The Warehouse

A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now … View more
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
Find out more

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1444 days ago

Christmas Gift for the Man in your Life

Joy from Papamoa Beach

Large Wall Clock
Made from Genuine USA Number Plates. A choice of stock available.

Ph 0276559593

Price: $49

1468 days ago

Have your say on the proposed plan changes

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Plan change open days start on Monday!

10 open days will be held to discuss the proposed plan changes on housing choice, flooding from intense rainfall and earthworks. Council staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

Find an open day near you – next week, we’re in Greerton, Arataki, … View more
Plan change open days start on Monday!

10 open days will be held to discuss the proposed plan changes on housing choice, flooding from intense rainfall and earthworks. Council staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

Find an open day near you – next week, we’re in Greerton, Arataki, Otumoetai, Bethlehem, city centre and Tauriko.

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1445 days ago

Successful businesses are built on trust

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Neighbourly - a local social … View more
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