Tauranga City, Tauranga

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910 days ago

WINERIES, THE HAMILTON GARDENS & MORE

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

Another regional winery tour to Hawkes' Bay, the new Egyptian Garden in Hamilton, a Sunday Lunch at Zealong, plus umpteen other tours to get out & enjoy yourself! Details at:
www.smore.com...

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911 days ago

Harry’s Vinyl Names

Sarah from Otumoetai

My son Harry, who’s 10 1/2, has a little business selling vinyl name decals. They are great for school lunch boxes and drink bottles but can also be put on computers. $1 per letter, can deliver or post. Instructions are included.

Free

911 days ago

Triple-bay compost bin

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Create your own triple compost bin and stain in Resene Waterborne Woodsman. Use the handy compartments for fresh scraps, decomposing material and usable compost.
Find out how to create your own.

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913 days ago

Do Blackout Curtains Help With Sleep?

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian … View more
Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is essentially your master ‘body clock’ that takes its cues from your general sleeping patterns, light exposure and temperature. This body clock starts facilitating the release of the sleep hormone melatonin about 2 hours before ‘bedtime’.

So, reducing your exposure to light at night time may help signal to your body that it’s time for bed and help you achieve a deeper sleep. This means you should be avoiding exposure to sunlight, reducing your screen time, and dimming the lights or lamps in your bedroom. Unless you live deeply rural, you will also need to find ways to reduce light from cars, streetlights and other homes entering your bedroom. That’s where blackout curtains come in.

What are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtain or lining fabric is made from dense, tightly woven materials that do not allow light through. Because the material is dense, blackout fabrics also have great insulation and noise-cancelling properties.

How blackout curtains help you get a better night’s sleep
When installed correctly, blackout curtains (or blackout curtain lining) almost completely stop external light entering your bedroom, and so contribute to an environment that allows a deeper sleep. They need to full cover the window frame for the blackout effect to work properly, so light doesn’t come through the sides. Blackout fabrics will also help reduce your energy bill and make it easier for you to control the temperature in your bedroom – another crucial factor for your circadian rhythm.

Blackout curtains will drastically improve sleep for night shift workers
If your job or lifestyle mean you need to get your rest during daylight hours, blackout curtains are a fantastic way to reduce light exposure and ‘trick’ your circadian rhythm into producing melatonin.

If you would like to add a blackout lining to your current curtains or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.

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912 days ago

Don’t let your power bills get out of hand during winter!

Matt from

With winter settling in across the country, many of us will be turning on the heater, taking longer showers and leaving our lights on a little longer, sending our power bills soaring.

You don’t have to choose between freezing or paying higher bills though. Here are a few simple steps you can … View more
With winter settling in across the country, many of us will be turning on the heater, taking longer showers and leaving our lights on a little longer, sending our power bills soaring.

You don’t have to choose between freezing or paying higher bills though. Here are a few simple steps you can take to cut down your winter power bills. 

Get to know what products use the most energy around your home.
The microwave is one of the most common culprits for draining excess energy when not in use. Simply switching it off when you’re not using it can help you save some dollars.

Once you’ve identified the culprits around the home, switch them off or swap them out for more energy efficient options. 

Before you reach for the heater, try warming up with extra blankets or keeping your home closed up when the temperature drops.

If your floors are tiled or you have wooden floor boards, consider investing in rugs.

When you do switch on the heater, make sure it’s energy efficient and you’ve closed all of the windows, blinds and doors.

If you’re only planning on using the one room, close that off. Limiting the heat to just one room means you’ll use less energy overall. 

Have a chat with me about any real estate enquiries, my advice is given freely and without obligation - 0274 951536

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912 days ago

Epilepsy education, training and awareness

Lisa from Brookfield

An update for those that showed an interest in Erins petition requesting that the House of Representatives urge the Government to make epilepsy education, training and awareness mandatory in schools from primary till university. The passing of this bill will have a positive impact on the lives of … View moreAn update for those that showed an interest in Erins petition requesting that the House of Representatives urge the Government to make epilepsy education, training and awareness mandatory in schools from primary till university. The passing of this bill will have a positive impact on the lives of students into their adulthood, and those around them.

Below is a recent article in the Sun News, and a link to the petition showing days left and signatures which as of today has reached 441.

www.theweekendsun.co.nz...

www.parliament.nz...

913 days ago

Want to go shopping without leaving your couch?

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether … View more
NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether you're buying electronics, appliances, smartphones or watches, hair straighteners or any other everyday household or office product – find the best prices on PriceMe.

Make it your first stop, not an afterthought Neighbours!

Plus, you don’t need to leave the house! Shopping made simple, just how we like it.
Visit us

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916 days ago

Property rental or sale

Louise from Bellevue

Hi awesome neighbour's
We are 3 therapists looking to rent/lease a property in the Otumoetai, Bethlehem or Judea area. We are currently based in a clinic on Otumoetai road, but have been given notice to find new premises.
We have 6 weeks to 3 months to find a new place to call home. Long … View more
Hi awesome neighbour's
We are 3 therapists looking to rent/lease a property in the Otumoetai, Bethlehem or Judea area. We are currently based in a clinic on Otumoetai road, but have been given notice to find new premises.
We have 6 weeks to 3 months to find a new place to call home. Long term lease/rent preferably with parking facilities.
We are tidy, hardworking professional individuals and will look after your property well.
If there are any property owners out there who would have something that suits please get in your.
Thank you all in advance.

914 days ago

Christine and Raewyn share the magic of The Bayview.

Oceaina

We sat down with good friends, Raewyn and Christine, to hear about life at The Bayview. Turns out, they go way back.

“Both of us were in Whangamata when we were younger.” Raewyn tells us. “We didn’t know we were there together. It’s so lovely to have found out now. We do enjoy each … View more
We sat down with good friends, Raewyn and Christine, to hear about life at The Bayview. Turns out, they go way back.

“Both of us were in Whangamata when we were younger.” Raewyn tells us. “We didn’t know we were there together. It’s so lovely to have found out now. We do enjoy each other’s company and I would do anything for her.”

She goes on to explain how they fill the day together. “Morning coffee and exercise, a social drink with our barman, or sausage sizzles on a Friday. Sometimes we gather around the piano for a singsong.”

Christine nods along smiling as she reflects on the great location of The Bayview. “It’s only four minutes to town and my son’s house and there’s three supermarkets – it’s really convenient.” Raewyn adds, “Plus it’s so quiet you wouldn’t believe you’re in the middle of the city.”

Brand new apartments are available now. Call Trudi today, on 0800 333 688 to book a visit and see what all the fuss is about.
Find out more

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914 days ago

Electrician available

Anna from Bellevue

Husband is an Electrician who is available for any big and small jobs you may require: LED upgrades, renovations, repairs and audio visual etc. He has a broad range of experience and is happy to chat about any electrical needs. Give Hamish a call on 021426479 or email
nathanelectrics.co.nz...

914 days ago

Resource Wise Community Fund

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Is waste minimisation on your mind or do you have an idea to help educate the community about it? 🌿

If that sounds like you, then the Resource Wise Community Fund could help!

Grants are available from $1,500 up to $20,000. Applications close Friday, 3 June 2022 at 4pm.

Head to our … View more
Is waste minimisation on your mind or do you have an idea to help educate the community about it? 🌿

If that sounds like you, then the Resource Wise Community Fund could help!

Grants are available from $1,500 up to $20,000. Applications close Friday, 3 June 2022 at 4pm.

Head to our website for more information on the fund, who can apply and the priority outcomes bit.ly...

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915 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!

NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!

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916 days ago

Resilience Recipe

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

During challenging times, our habits and hard work can make or break us. Taking time to focus on our health and wellbeing help us build and maintain resilience. Here are 3 ingredients that we follow at NumberWorks'nWords, to achieve resilience!

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916 days ago

Mahjong or card tables

Pam from Mount Maunganui

There are 5 card tables all in different condition
I have taken photo of each table showing condition of each one.
some are the old felt ones.
Easy to recover come up looking great
$100 for the lot. All open and close, pm for viewing

There is more if required

Price: $100

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916 days ago

dish washer

Martin from Otumoetai

Ariston. dish washer,works well,excapt timer sticks,so needs the be moved on by hand a few time during cycle.maybe an easy fix?I've been using it as is for awhile,but have bought a new one.

Price: $40

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