Ohauiti, Tauranga

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1557 days ago

TARANAKI POWERCO & TARANAKI FRINGE GARDEN FESTIVALS

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

After receiving brochures for both the above festivals, we have at last made o final choice for the gardens we will visit when touring 30 October - 2 November. For details, please refer to :
smore.com/kbhvu-taranaki-powerco-garden-festival

1557 days ago

Waste free workshop

Communications from Tauranga City Council

A few last min tickets for Kate’s Waste Free Parenting workshop tomorrow! Learn everything about being a low waste parent.
Safe practice for level 2 are in place, so no need to worry about that.

Get your tickets now before they sell out!

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1557 days ago

A guide to mandatory mask use during Covid-19 level 2 and beyond

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?

Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.

Click here to read more.

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1557 days ago

C'mon Bay of Plenty

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from the Bay of Plenty and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1558 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
Apply Now

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1558 days ago

Buy local to support locals!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and … View more
Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide
☑️Damaged or broken hinged doors and bi-fold doors
☑️Draughty homes & properties where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows
☑️Doors and windows that don’t close or lock properly
☑️Wet, damp and leaking windows & doors

We also specialise in the installation of security hardware and retractable insect screens for windows & doors.

Our commitment and promise to our customers is:

☑️We'll arrive clean, tidy and ready to help.
☑️We respect your home. We use shoe covers & tidy up after ourselves.
☑️We'll arrive on time or call prior to advise if we are running late or early.
☑️Our front-line team have undergone a security background check for your peace of mind.
☑️We honour all manufacturers’ warranty statements on all products we supply and install.
☑️Our mobile vans are fully equipped with all the parts and tools we need to complete most jobs.

Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ?? ??

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1558 days ago

Big travel specials offered for post-lockdown escapes

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

If you've got cabin fever, here are six easy trips you can look forward to once recreational intra-regional in and out of Auckland resumes. Click here to find out more.

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1558 days ago

Did Roman Blinds Come from The Romans?

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Roman Blinds are one of the most popular blind styles available on the market today, but interestingly, their origins started rather differently to how we know it today…
Created more than 2,000 years ago in Rome (surprise, surprise!), essentially the concept of the Roman blind still remains the … View more
Roman Blinds are one of the most popular blind styles available on the market today, but interestingly, their origins started rather differently to how we know it today…
Created more than 2,000 years ago in Rome (surprise, surprise!), essentially the concept of the Roman blind still remains the same today – to provide a simple solution to an everyday problem.

Introduced to The Eternal City in the ancient times, during the construction of the Colosseum, the Roman blind was invented out of pure necessity. Dust was constantly kicked up from the horse-drawn carriages and masonry remnants from the creation of the Colosseum, which was a nuisance and a huge inconvenience when windows were opened. Therefore, hanging a damp cloth from the windows seemed a natural solution to stop the dust from entering the home.

Once the blind (damp cloth) was well established in the home, it was soon discovered that as well as keeping the dust outside, it was also very useful in protecting against the very hot, Mediterranean sun and keeping their homes cooler.

The Romans are known for their love of elaborate decorations and the development of the Roman blind confirms this. They soon turned the damp cloths into ornate furnishing, with various patterns and colours to choose from, and once this was well established in the homes of many Romans, it became widespread throughout the whole Empire.

Following this, the strip of material then incorporated a drawstring, in order to lower and raise the blind as and when needed. The most common design of cord slats that interlinked is typical of Roman creativity, which came much earlier than even the simplistic roller blind.
Roman blinds remain a popular choice in modern homes. They’re available in a wide variety of styles and may be made from a range of materials, including bamboo, hemp, silk, reinforced cotton and other fabrics.

Roman blinds should be deep cleaned periodically. Unfortunately, they’re heavy and unwieldy to work with – and that’s where we come in. We can clean and repair your roman blinds – see out website if you’re interested in finding out more.

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1558 days ago

Wet wipes

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Keeping everyone safe means keeping hands & surfaces clean.

If you use wet wipes to clean surfaces, remember to bin them, not flush them. Wipes don’t break down. Instead, they clog together and can cause wastewater blockages and overflows.

Please remember to only flush the three P’s - … View more
Keeping everyone safe means keeping hands & surfaces clean.

If you use wet wipes to clean surfaces, remember to bin them, not flush them. Wipes don’t break down. Instead, they clog together and can cause wastewater blockages and overflows.

Please remember to only flush the three P’s - Pees, Poos and Paper 👍

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1558 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1559 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1559 days ago

Handyman

Bronwyn from Welcome Bay

I would like a person to replace some ceiling tiles please. Smallish job.
Thanks

1560 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1560 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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