Ohauiti, Tauranga

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

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422 days ago

PLANT SALE at Quarry Park - 8 OCT plant donations still welcome

Elly from Papamoa Beach

PLANT SALE AT TE PUNA QUARRY PARK • 8 OCT ’23 • 10AM-1PM
Themed ‘Spring towards Christmas’

• Lots of plants, pots and more for sale
• Devonshire tea in the Gallery
• Christmas wreath making demonstration
• Order your live Christmas tree ($30)
• Butterfly house … View more
PLANT SALE AT TE PUNA QUARRY PARK • 8 OCT ’23 • 10AM-1PM
Themed ‘Spring towards Christmas’

• Lots of plants, pots and more for sale
• Devonshire tea in the Gallery
• Christmas wreath making demonstration
• Order your live Christmas tree ($30)
• Butterfly house open
• Raffle

Thank you to the many people who donate plants and other garden stuff to us!!! We’ve got a wide selection of garden and house plants, succulent in abundance, vegetable and flower seedlings, many Dendrobium kingianum (small purple orchid), mature hoyas, hedge plants, dried flowers, over 100 pots from small to very large, some sculptures, garden tools and more. Joy again made an amazing collection of crafty gifts.

The Christmas Tree Farm in Te Puna generously donates ten Christmas trees to our Plant Sale every year. You can buy your one now, go and select it at the farm, and go back in December to cut it and take it home. Interested? Email tepunaquarrypark@gmail.com


PLANT DONATIONS are still gratefully received. Please contact Ruth (021-254 3392) or email tepunaquarrypark@gmail.com. Thank you!

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422 days ago

Try this heart smart chicken stir-fry!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Whip up this heart smart spring chicken stir-fry for World Heart Day. Packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty stir-fry sauce, this dish is both flavourful and nutritious.

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423 days ago

Show us your game-day photos!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We want to see your game-day photos and we have prizes to give away!

Whether you're getting dressed up in your All Blacks finest, have an impressive rugby-themed snack collection or have made a Rugby World Cup shrine in your living room, we want to see it all on Neighbourly!

To be in to… View more
We want to see your game-day photos and we have prizes to give away!

Whether you're getting dressed up in your All Blacks finest, have an impressive rugby-themed snack collection or have made a Rugby World Cup shrine in your living room, we want to see it all on Neighbourly!

To be in to win, simply post your photo on Neighbourly along with the word: RWCfan

Go, Team!

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424 days ago

Have you made this mistake when selling your home?

Matt from Matt Wineera - Thats Real Estate with Matt Wineera

Setting an Unrealistic Asking Price?
One of the most crucial mistakes sellers make is setting an unrealistic asking price for their home.

Overpricing can deter potential buyers and result in a longer time on the market, ultimately leading to a lower selling price.
To avoid this, conduct … View more
Setting an Unrealistic Asking Price?
One of the most crucial mistakes sellers make is setting an unrealistic asking price for their home.

Overpricing can deter potential buyers and result in a longer time on the market, ultimately leading to a lower selling price.
To avoid this, conduct thorough market research, analyse recent sales data.

Contact me for guidance to determine a competitive and realistic asking price. A well-priced home will attract more buyers and increase your chances of receiving offers.

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426 days ago

Should cats follow some rules?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention … View moreWe can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention creating nuisance for neighbours. Do you think some laws should be in place for our feline friends?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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424 days ago

Are you a keen gardener?

NZ Gardener

Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is … View more
Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is packed with amazing New Zealand stories, plus subscribers save money every month!

Happy Gardening,
The team at NZ Gardener
Subscribe now

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424 days ago

Nominate Your Tech-Savvy Grandparent to WIN!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries … View more
Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries close 2 Oct 2023.
Compare now

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424 days ago

Happy holidays

The Team from Red Cross Shop Greerton

We LOVE school holidays!
Red Cross loves having children in store. It makes us happy AND We have lots of fun things to help with bringing joy to the school holidays😊we are at: 199 Chadwick Road, Greerton Red Cross Shop. So please pop in and share a smile. Or you give us a call on 578 2683 for … View more
We LOVE school holidays!
Red Cross loves having children in store. It makes us happy AND We have lots of fun things to help with bringing joy to the school holidays😊we are at: 199 Chadwick Road, Greerton Red Cross Shop. So please pop in and share a smile. Or you give us a call on 578 2683 for any queries or donations. We can’t wait to see you.

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425 days ago

Learn how to make a healing herbal tea

Cathy from Pyes Pa

As part of Spring Fest, a series of events to celebrate the contribution older people make to the city of Tauranga, Envirohub are hosting a free workshop using old traditional methods to make a healing herbal tea. You'll come away from the workshop learning how to make it and take some … View moreAs part of Spring Fest, a series of events to celebrate the contribution older people make to the city of Tauranga, Envirohub are hosting a free workshop using old traditional methods to make a healing herbal tea. You'll come away from the workshop learning how to make it and take some samples home to get started on making it yourself. Spaces are limited so head over to envirohub.org.nz... Envirohub's website to book your space!

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451 days ago

Try this heart-healthy dessert today!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

A heart-healthy diet doesn't have to mean you give up dessert entirely. Our chocolate brownie is deliciously rich, easy to make and sure to be a hit for the entire whānau. Try it for yourself today!

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439 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

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426 days ago

Open Day plus Registration

Mavis from Papamoa Beach

Come join with members of the Tauranga SeniorNet Club during their open registration day.
Where? In their club rooms, building 70 of the Tauranga Historic Village 17th Avenue Tauranga. This is a friendly club where seniors help other seniors to learn how to use their various electronic devices.… View more
Come join with members of the Tauranga SeniorNet Club during their open registration day.
Where? In their club rooms, building 70 of the Tauranga Historic Village 17th Avenue Tauranga. This is a friendly club where seniors help other seniors to learn how to use their various electronic devices.
When? Tuesday 26th September 10.00am until 2.00 pm
Check out the clubs web site at www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz...

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427 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
Buy tickets now

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427 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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