Posts by Master Plumbers NZ - Bay of Plenty
2562 days ago

5 Top Tips to keep your drains flowing freely

Master Plumbers NZ - Bay of Plenty

Blocked drains are inconvenient and unpleasant to deal with, but here are some things you can do to make them less likely to happen:
1. Scrape food scraps off plates into the bin (not down the sink)
2. Put fat, oil and grease into the bin too
3. Use drain strainers to catch food residue in the kitchen and hair/fibres/soap scum in the bathroom & laundry
4. Run just hot water in sinks and showers at least once a week to prevent a build-up of dirt and residues
5. Only flush The Three P's (pee, poo and paper) down your toilet

If your drain gets blocked, avoid using harsh chemicals as these can damage your plumbing system over time. Contact your local Master Plumber for a professional service: www.masterplumbers.org.nz...

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1 day ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 40.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    40.3% Complete
  • 57.8% No, I enjoy it
    57.8% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
1109 votes
1 day ago

Meeting Partners and friends.

Vicki from Papamoa Beach

A while ago I contacted Neighborly about the possibility of setting up a page for people who would like to meet others for friendship or possible partners. The beauty of this is that the people who would reply will be people who live near the area of the particular neighborly group. That is why the old singles ads were so good, and I have heard some newspapers still run the same service. But so far, I have not heard from neighbourly regarding my idea. The dating sites are expensive and disappointing. Neighbourly could provide a free service which would also provide a level of protection from players and rude photos, and the swipe left or right mentality, as neighbourly has the details of anyone using the page. They would be no more liable for anyone's safety than other services offered. Please let neighbourly know if you would like to see this service offered. 😻

6 hours ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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