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1189 days ago

Print company soaring with success

Competenz

Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, … View more
Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, the award is an acknowledgement of the time and effort he has put into his craft.

“It’s really special and a reminder that you get out what you put in,” he says. “The award is something I’ll happily carry with me throughout my career.”

It's awesome to see not only one of our apprentices getting recognition, but also the skilled team member who trained him winning an award.

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1189 days ago

Foodtown magazines

Yvette from Brookfield

Hi everyone got a big clean out going on , I have a complete set of foodtown magazines brought when I worked for foodtown from the start to the finish. If anyone wants them 50 Te Koari drive , Brookfield otherwise they are being dumped on recycle day. Ring me on 021 1269616.

Free

1189 days ago

BOOKS & JIGSAWS WANTED

Margaret from Greerton - Parkvale

Harbour City Lions Annual Booksale - Since we are at Level 2 tomorrow (Wednesday 8th Sept), all our drop-off points will be open to accept your books.
So take this opportunity to have a clear out of your good quality books, which can be turned into $$ for the community! We would love to … View more
Harbour City Lions Annual Booksale - Since we are at Level 2 tomorrow (Wednesday 8th Sept), all our drop-off points will be open to accept your books.
So take this opportunity to have a clear out of your good quality books, which can be turned into $$ for the community! We would love to have them for our annual book sale in November.
You can leave them at these places:
Harvey Norman, Cameron Rd
Wet & Forget, Chapel St Centre
Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre
Gilmores Tauranga Crossing
Bunnings DIY SectionJean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui
Please no videos, magazines, or encyclopedias - phone 5767105 or 021 0645360.

1190 days ago

Outdoor Furniture Cover W 2.220 x H .800 Circular

Suzanne from Pyes Pa

Excellent For keeping the Pollen off. We can negotiate when we get out level 4.
We have moved and sold our Devon Setting this cover has been great but is too large for our smaller setting

Price: $60

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1190 days ago

Books

Yvette from Brookfield

Free reading books mostly Danielle Steele, a bbq cooking book and some Christmas baking. 50 Te Koari Drive Brookfield.

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1190 days ago

Books

Yvette from Brookfield

I have books at my gate if anyone wants to browse, free, mostly Danielle Steele and some Christmas cooking plus a bbq book. 50 Te Koari Drive Brookfield.

1191 days ago

Selling your home when you have kids

Matt from

TIPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS
Get Organised & Prepared 
Organise your thoughts and implement a plan. Put away all but 25% of the toys and maybe 1-2 weeks’ worth of clothing

Make a Family Contract 
Make a contract with your kids - after all, you are signing lots of … View more
TIPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS
Get Organised & Prepared 
Organise your thoughts and implement a plan. Put away all but 25% of the toys and maybe 1-2 weeks’ worth of clothing

Make a Family Contract 
Make a contract with your kids - after all, you are signing lots of papers when you buy and sell your home. Use this as an example. If they are primary age or older, this can be a great life lesson! Find out what motivates them to help get your home ready for showings - let the “market” be the motivator! 

Make a Daily Clean-Up Checklist for Kids 
Making a checklist for all of the chores that your kids are capable of helping with will set their expectations on the right path. Remind them to make their beds (or do their best to straighten it up), clean off the bathroom counter and hang up towels

Prepare Showing/Open Home Bags 
Pre-made showing/open home bags are a great way to take pressure off of you These bags can hold your kid's favourite treats, drinks, a special toy/book, cosy clothes/blanket. Whatever you do, make these fun (something unique that they only get when there’s a showing - it makes that time exciting!) 

Set Up Showing Delays 
Ask your agent to give you a 24-hour showing notice for each requested showing of your home,

Try to minimise your workload: 
Cook your meals on the grill or in the oven in a single dish - less clean up if there isn't a cooktop to wipe down
Think about only using one bathroom - less to clean
Have one place for homework and hide ALL kids craft

RELAX
Remember to stay positive, stick to the plan, and make some good memories with your family during this time. You've got this! 

Want to know more about selling your home?
I'm available anytime for a chat - 00274951536

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1191 days ago

Free Range Eggs available during level 4

Bianca from Gate Pa

Please feel free to join our Facebook Tauranga Free Range Egg page.
Contactless payment and pick up available.
Trays are $12 each, 20 eggs in each tray.
We also do half trays 10 eggs for $6.
Pick up from 21st Avenue.
Email: biancahennings1980@gmail.com
Alternatively text your order through to:… View more
Please feel free to join our Facebook Tauranga Free Range Egg page.
Contactless payment and pick up available.
Trays are $12 each, 20 eggs in each tray.
We also do half trays 10 eggs for $6.
Pick up from 21st Avenue.
Email: biancahennings1980@gmail.com
Alternatively text your order through to: 0221720618.

Price: $12

1191 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1191 days ago

Macrocarpa firewood.

John from Greerton - Parkvale

Macrocarpa firewood. Wanting to buy 2cu m to store away for next winter. Could pick up or supplier deliver.

1191 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1196 days ago

Low Frequency Humming

Trina from Judea

Is anyone else bothered by a constant low humming which is particularly noticeable at night ? It’s been going on for weeks & is making it extremely difficult to sleep. I think there’s been a post about this before but it seems louder than ever ? It feels like it’s vibrating right through… View moreIs anyone else bothered by a constant low humming which is particularly noticeable at night ? It’s been going on for weeks & is making it extremely difficult to sleep. I think there’s been a post about this before but it seems louder than ever ? It feels like it’s vibrating right through the ground! My Google ‘research’ suggests these new smart power meters may be the culprit & they are yet another source of radiation?

1192 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1193 days ago

Last week to nominate!

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

We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Bay of Plenty – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?

Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...

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1193 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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