Tauranga City, Tauranga

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1199 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

Advertise your entry-level and apprentice roles with Competenz through our online job board, we have pre-qualified and motivated jobseekers ready to match with your organisation.
Find your next apprentice with Competenz!

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1200 days ago

Improve your digital literacy today!

The Team from Digital Boost

Are you a small business owner looking to make better use of the online space?

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- Websites
- Digital marketing/social media
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Are you a small business owner looking to make better use of the online space?

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- Websites
- Digital marketing/social media
- Online tools
- Digital accounting
- Business insights, feedback and reporting
- Future technologies

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1202 days ago

Careers expo - for students and people looking for a change

Cherie from Mount Maunganui

In case anyone has missed it, sounds like it will be well worth young people and those looking for a new direction going along.
www.canvascareers.co.nz...

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1201 days ago

5 Rubber anti-fatigue, safety mats. $25 each

John from Greerton - Parkvale

Black rubber anti-fatigue mats. 1.5L x .950W. $25 each
Great in industry, commercial kitchen etc for when you have to stand at a bench. Tidy condition.
We have had them on our deck for safety particulally in the winter.
Pickup Greerton, Tauranga.

Price: $25

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1208 days ago
1202 days ago

TRIP TO AVANTIDROME, CAMBRIDGE, THURSDAY 5 AUGUST

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

We're on the edge of our seats, watching the results. Experience a training facility without having tp break into a sweat! The Avantidrome is the N.Z. National Cycling Centre of Excellence. Central to this facility is the world-class, indoor-cycling velodrome. The Avantidrome is both a High … View moreWe're on the edge of our seats, watching the results. Experience a training facility without having tp break into a sweat! The Avantidrome is the N.Z. National Cycling Centre of Excellence. Central to this facility is the world-class, indoor-cycling velodrome. The Avantidrome is both a High Performance & community facility. Details at:
www.smore.com...

1202 days ago

Make a Living Wall

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

If you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale … View moreIf you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale version to house small pots and fresh herbs in my kitchen. These shelves are affordable and easy to make, and ideal for apartments and smaller homes without much garden space.

For this project you will need:
• 1 length of untreated pine 20mm thick and 120mm wide
• Hand saw or skill saw, sandpaper
• Drill with 72mm hole saw drill bit and 7.5mm drill bit (for 7mm rope)
• 9 x 9cm terracotta pots
• White synthetic general purpose rope 7mm x 10m, 8 x white plastic cable ties
• Resene Colorwood Whitewash, speed brush or synthetic paintbrush

• Various herbs or small plants

Step one: Cut your length of pine into three pieces, each 600mm long. You can do this with either a hand saw or a skill saw. Once cut, give them a sand.

Step two: Measure out the placement of your holes that will hold the terracotta pots. I spaced mine out at 150mm centres. Repeat these markings for all three lengths of timber.

Step three: Using a drill with a hole saw attachment, cut out 72mm (D) sized holes to fit your terracotta pots. I practised first on a spare cut of timber I had lying around, to make sure that the hole I was drilling was the right size. For my 9cm pots, I found that 72mm ensured a good fit. Tidy up each hole with a light sand.

Step four: Now you need to cut the holes for your rope. Measure in 20mm from each corner and mark your drilling spot. Use a 7.5mm drill bit to make one hole in each corner (the size drill bit you use will depend on the thickness of the rope you are using to hang your shelves – adjust accordingly). Repeat for all three lengths of timber.

Step five: To achieve a fresh, clean look I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash interior wood stain. There are lots of colours to choose from, so you could pick whichever best suits the timber you are using and where the finished project will be hanging. I applied two coats of Whitewash using a speed brush, or synthetic brush.

Step six: Cut your rope into four equal lengths and thread each length through the corner holes of your shelves starting from the bottom. Tie each length of rope into a knot on the underside of the bottom shelf, so the bottom shelf rests on these knots.

Step seven: Adjust the placement of your shelves until you get them evenly spaced. Make sure you allow room for the pots to sit in the shelves, and room for your plants to grow of course. I spaced my shelves at 200mm apart. Secure the undersides of your remaining shelves with cable ties, they are a good solution because they aren't hugely visible and they don't budge. Trim the long ends of the cable ties once in place.

Step eight: Add your pots and plants, and hang in your chosen spot. Make sure that you use hooks that can safely take the weight of your shelves.



DIY with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1202 days ago

Happy International Friendship Day! ❤

Beds4U Tauranga

Comment below how you plan on celebrating today with your best friend!

#internationalfriendday #bestfriends #happiness #love

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1202 days ago
1202 days ago

Wooden butterfly

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Recreate a Kiwiana classic using butterflise and Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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1231 days ago

Don't be stupid!

Barry from Papamoa Beach

Albert Einstein is credited with having said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I don't agree with his use of the word insanity, but I do think that stupid would fit the description. And, anyone who thinks that using the… View moreAlbert Einstein is credited with having said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I don't agree with his use of the word insanity, but I do think that stupid would fit the description. And, anyone who thinks that using the same electoral system and the same people for Tauranga's next election will produce different results is displaying that kind of stupidity.
For the last decade or so Tauranga has used a mixed system consisting of 6 ward councillors and 5 at large councillors. In November the widely experienced members of the Government appointed Observer Team expressed the opinion that the mixed system had contributed to some of the problems that were holding the City back.
In a few weeks' time the council will publish its initial proposal for representation and it is likely to include the option of having all councillors elected at large; that is, from across the whole City, and for community boards to be established. Having boards will ensure that locals can have a say about what happens in their community.
If the people of Tauranga want different - and better - results than they have been getting, they should get behind these two proposals.

1203 days ago

CAR WASH BRUSH with extention handle (NEW)

Andrew from Bethlehem

Super soft flagged bristles for scratch-free cleaning, ideal for cars, caravans, boats, home and much more
Comes complete with a snap on hose connector that fits all standard garden/hose fittings
Water flow handle that extends to 1.5 metres

Head size: 24cm L x 9cm W
PICK UP is in BETHLEHEM … View more
Super soft flagged bristles for scratch-free cleaning, ideal for cars, caravans, boats, home and much more
Comes complete with a snap on hose connector that fits all standard garden/hose fittings
Water flow handle that extends to 1.5 metres

Head size: 24cm L x 9cm W
PICK UP is in BETHLEHEM TAURANGA 3110
PHONE ANDY 021981782

Price: $20

1203 days ago

Feel like you're always under the weather?

The team from EnergySmart - Tauranga

Read our new blog about how the temperature of your home could be affecting your health!

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1203 days ago

Art Sale | Original Art | Back Studio | 25% off

Jacki from Tauriko

Hi Neighbours,
Back Studio in Tauriko is preparing for Spring and making space in the art studio. Beautiful art for your walls, Small to large. 25 % off, all original one of a kind works.
View:
jackibarklie.art...
backstudio.nz...
or FB www.facebook.com....
Or just pop in to view art

Negotiable

1203 days ago

Wish dinner time was a little...simpler?

The Team from HelloFresh

Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can … View more
Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

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