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Escape with us Nov 27-28 to enjoy the tastes & sights of The Coromandel. For details refer to
smore.com/gp63b-come-with-us-to-the-coromandel
Transport, accommodation, meals, entry fees included.
Ph: 07 5441383
A bit of rain lately has been great, but it doesn’t change months of drier conditions.
This map shows the last 12 months of rainfall up to September 2020. As you can see, Tauranga’s condition is ranked as very dry (red) 🌡️
Please continue to be mindful of how you use drinking water … View moreA bit of rain lately has been great, but it doesn’t change months of drier conditions.
This map shows the last 12 months of rainfall up to September 2020. As you can see, Tauranga’s condition is ranked as very dry (red) 🌡️
Please continue to be mindful of how you use drinking water outdoors, and give some thought to how you’ll manage through summer 🌞
Make every day water conservation day 🤗
As part of reviewing the current strategy for The Historic Village (2012 – 2022) we consulted with key stakeholders and the community via an online survey in August and September.
You told us what you like, what improvements could be made and how you would like The Historic Village to operate … View moreAs part of reviewing the current strategy for The Historic Village (2012 – 2022) we consulted with key stakeholders and the community via an online survey in August and September.
You told us what you like, what improvements could be made and how you would like The Historic Village to operate in the future. We are pleased to share this feedback summary with community now. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
hi , my name is happy im a blonde Pomeranian . I've decided its time to have a family . alas i need a boyfriend with all is facilities for a one night stand . my owners will take care of everything , they wont tell the IRD who the father is so you wont be liable for maintenance . a photo would… View morehi , my name is happy im a blonde Pomeranian . I've decided its time to have a family . alas i need a boyfriend with all is facilities for a one night stand . my owners will take care of everything , they wont tell the IRD who the father is so you wont be liable for maintenance . a photo would be helpful so come on you studs give mum and dad a call on 0274260717
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Meet 5 year old Huntaway Zed 💖
Zed is a sweet boy who has had a hard life and is learning to trust humans again 🤗
He enjoys head rubs and pats and is looking to be part of a loving family. He would be a great mate at the beach or out walking 🏖️
Come and meet Zed down at the Tauranga … View moreMeet 5 year old Huntaway Zed 💖
Zed is a sweet boy who has had a hard life and is learning to trust humans again 🤗
He enjoys head rubs and pats and is looking to be part of a loving family. He would be a great mate at the beach or out walking 🏖️
Come and meet Zed down at the Tauranga City Pound, 88 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui. Open between 2pm and 4.30pm on weekdays for visits. For more information, visit our website.
If you have a bright idea for an innovative project that will help revitalise your local community, we could have the funds to support your idea where we will contribute 50% of the project costs of up to $10,000.
Apply for a Match Fund Grant today.
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(If on mobile, click your profile… View moreThe Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:
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- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
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I’ve had this lovely injured wild dove since Sunday. She’s doing really well with no obvious injuries but her right wing is a bit sore and weak. She initially had a bloody nostril and was dazed.
She attempts to fly, stretches and preens both wings happily so nothing is broken. I’m hoping a … View moreI’ve had this lovely injured wild dove since Sunday. She’s doing really well with no obvious injuries but her right wing is a bit sore and weak. She initially had a bloody nostril and was dazed.
She attempts to fly, stretches and preens both wings happily so nothing is broken. I’m hoping a few more days rest will help but we have a dog and two cats who would love to eat her and no where safe except a boring box in the office.
Does anyone have an aviary she can recuperate in? She doesn’t have any mites and otherwise seems in perfect health, eating, drinking, etc.
If you can help I’m happy to deliver her and pick her up to release her back to her home at the Castlewold Drive duck pond.
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Two of Tauranga’s best events have just been recognised in the prestigious NZ Events Association Awards 🎉
A big congrats to Anchor AIMS Games International Sporting Championships and One Love Festival! These are just two of the city’s great events that showcase our home town as a premier … View moreTwo of Tauranga’s best events have just been recognised in the prestigious NZ Events Association Awards 🎉
A big congrats to Anchor AIMS Games International Sporting Championships and One Love Festival! These are just two of the city’s great events that showcase our home town as a premier events destination 🤸♂️
You could be eligible for a grant for ceiling and underfloor insulation with the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.
The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View moreHerobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.
The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020
If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.
Choosing curtains and/or blinds for a child’s bedroom is much more complicated than you might think, with several factors to take into consideration when making the right choice. Let’s go over what you need to think about.
Blocking out light
Any parent will tell you kids need darkness to go… View moreChoosing curtains and/or blinds for a child’s bedroom is much more complicated than you might think, with several factors to take into consideration when making the right choice. Let’s go over what you need to think about.
Blocking out light
Any parent will tell you kids need darkness to go to bed. They don’t necessarily need darkness to sleep, but to convince them it’s bedtime it needs to be dark. Post daylight savings, heading into spring and summer, this can be a challenge. Curtains and blinds can help.
First of all, opt for block-out lining. Block-out lined curtains reduce natural light and UV rays, providing an ideal solution for darkening a bedroom. They also offer thermal and sound insulation properties, which come in handy too and we’ll discuss more shortly.
The best solution to block out light is curtains made of medium to heavy fabric, hanging wide and high over the window and down to the floor. But don’t make a decision yet, there are things to consider that might make you shy away from this option.
Slatted blinds are the least ideal solution as they allow small amounts of light to peep through even when fully closed and lowered. An inside mounted roller blind also allows a small amount of light to enter. For extra light blockage consider a curtain over a blind.
Reducing noise
Blocking out noise completely using only curtains or blinds is not possible, but it can be reduced. The best options are:
• Curtains – reducing noise all comes down to absorbing the vibrations so opt for the thickest, heaviest fabric you can (e.g. velvet or wool). The more layers the better so ensure you get them lined and you could also opt for a blind underneath as well.
• Roman shades – as with curtains, the thicker the fabric and more layers the better.
• Honeycomb blinds - the unique cellular design is great for cutting out noise. Just as the cells trap air to reduce heat transfer, they can also help keep out noise.
How they look
Consider the age and gender your child is now but also consider how long you want the curtains to last and how old your child will be then. What is right for a child aged 2 will be totally wrong come age 6.
Kids tend to enjoy bright colours and bold patterns, or they might want a fabric featuring a favourite character from a book, TV show or movie. Be aware the latter option is likely to date quickly and the above point applies here too; while they may love superheroes right now, will they still be as cool in 12 months’ time?
If kids are sharing a room maybe consider something a bit more neutral that will appeal to both.
And as they get older, into their teens for example, they will become even more opinionated about their “style” and what they like will have evolved and expanded a lot since they were young kids.
Privacy
If your child’s room is exposed and can be seen by neighbours or from the street, consider hanging sheers to ensure their privacy is maintained.
Health & safety
Beware of blind cords ad these are a strangulation hazard. Either make sure they are tightly wound around a cleat and out of reach, choose electronically operated blinds or spring-loaded roller blinds, or get blinds with a tension cord and pulley so there is no loose cord dangling.
Blinds or lightweight curtains are better for kids who suffer allergies. Thicker fabrics are better at collecting dust, pollen, and dust mites.
Shorter curtains are recommended over floor length for younger children so they can’t grab hold and pull or wrap themselves up in them.
Don’t use tension rods. These are operated by spring-loaded tension and therefore not screwed into the wall. One good tug and the lot could come tumbling down.
Don’t forget – regular cleaning will keep your childs room healthy. We can help with that!
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