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Need to paint but need some help?  Resene Eco.Decorators can repaint your home with Eco Choice approved Resene paints.

11 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For … View more
Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

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

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Are Kiwis bad drivers?
  • 85.4% Yes, we are bad drivers
    85.4% Complete
  • 10.5% No way!
    10.5% Complete
  • 4% Other - I'll share below
    4% Complete
1855 votes
9 days ago

Pay No Weekly Fee Until 2026*

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Purchase an occupation right to an apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman Village before 31 March 2024 and you won’t pay your fixed base weekly fee* until 2026.

That’s great financial certainty — you won't pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and … View more
Purchase an occupation right to an apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman Village before 31 March 2024 and you won’t pay your fixed base weekly fee* until 2026.

That’s great financial certainty — you won't pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more.

Click read more for this limited time offer.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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9 days ago

Don't miss out on $15,000 back...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 March if you sign up … View moreIt could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 March if you sign up for one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*.

There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.

*Terms and conditions apply
Find out more

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10 days ago

Chest freezer

Joan from Welcome Bay

Downsizing. Chest freezer perfect condition just over a meter wide. Please call 0273220342

Price: $150

10 days ago

Resene ColourShop Vouchers

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were redrawn and are below:

Chris Larkin from Rotorua
Huia Tanirau from Palmerston North
Charlotte Arnott from Rolleston
Kirsty Bynes from Takanini
Thelma Willilams from Gore

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Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were redrawn and are below:

Chris Larkin from Rotorua
Huia Tanirau from Palmerston North
Charlotte Arnott from Rolleston
Kirsty Bynes from Takanini
Thelma Willilams from Gore

Get in touch with our Helpdesk team before the 26th of March to claim your prize by heading here.

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10 days ago

VHS + DVD player

Juan from Gate Pa

Functional player; LG V9122W
$20
Remote control included

Negotiable

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10 days ago

Freezer

Joan from Welcome Bay

I need to urgently sell an upright freezer excellent condition. Please call 0273220342

Price: $250

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11 days ago

Fridge for sale

Joan from Welcome Bay

I need to sell my fridge urgently as I'm relocating on Monday. It goes perfectly well but some of the plastic edging around the glass shelving has broken off but can be replaced.
Please call 0273220343.

Price: $200

11 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for cabbage?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious cabbage recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's May issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this vege to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ Gardener.

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11 days ago

Sulphur Point Marine Reserve

Joss from Mount Maunganui

How many of you out there walk their furry friends down at this lovely reserve right on the edge of our Beautiful Harbour?
We walk our little friend several times during rhe week. This morning THANKS to the good staff at TCC we now have dog Poo bags.
We picked up 11 lots of dog shit left behind… View more
How many of you out there walk their furry friends down at this lovely reserve right on the edge of our Beautiful Harbour?
We walk our little friend several times during rhe week. This morning THANKS to the good staff at TCC we now have dog Poo bags.
We picked up 11 lots of dog shit left behind by lazy dog owners this morning.
If WE/YOU don't pick up our dogs poos we will loose this lovely spot to walk our furry friends.

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11 days ago

Courier

Graeme from Tauranga City

Does anyone know who the best company is to send frozen goods to Wellington overnight please.

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11 days ago

Ford Econovan 2002 for sale

Gail from Bethlehem

2002 Ford Econovan for sale, running order, current Rego & WOF, 4 x near new tyres, roof racks, 134,405 k's.

Price: $6,500

12 days ago

WAVES After a Suicide Support Group

The team from Grief Support Services Inc.

We are taking registrations for our next 8-week WAVES programme running from Monday 29 April 2024 to Monday 24 June 2024 (excluding 3 June for King's Birthday) from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The group supports adults bereaved by suicide in their understanding and management of grief and development of … View moreWe are taking registrations for our next 8-week WAVES programme running from Monday 29 April 2024 to Monday 24 June 2024 (excluding 3 June for King's Birthday) from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The group supports adults bereaved by suicide in their understanding and management of grief and development of resilience. It offers the opportunity to meet and share with others who are also experiencing the impact of suicide.

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12 days ago

New Lottery, New Home ...

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

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For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Buy tickets now

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12 days ago

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Thinking about going green this St. Paddy's?

Discover the different types of sustainable energy sources and how they combat climate change.

Don't forget to COMPARE your power bill with Power Compare - it's the easiest way to save money!

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