Rural Whanganui, Upokongaro

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1073 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills – we've got the courses to get you work ready.

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Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills – we've got the courses to get you work ready.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in March 2022. Don’t miss out! Apply now.
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1073 days ago

Why it’s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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1073 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1074 days ago

Spiritual Meetings

Carol Watt from Wanganui Spiritual and Awareness Centre

Meeting Sunday 5th December 7pm St John Ambulance Hall, 25 Tawa Street, Wanganui
Robert Smith will be coming over from Palmerston North to be our medium for the evening. Join us to be a part of an uplifting hour or so. We will be having healing during the meeting and time for a cuppa. Our Christmas… View more
Meeting Sunday 5th December 7pm St John Ambulance Hall, 25 Tawa Street, Wanganui
Robert Smith will be coming over from Palmerston North to be our medium for the evening. Join us to be a part of an uplifting hour or so. We will be having healing during the meeting and time for a cuppa. Our Christmas raffle will be on sale for $2 a ticket.
We will be collecting for Birthright, so if you have any small gifts you can bring along to help give some needy children a treat for Christmas it would be much appreciated.

Enquiries call Carol 0276976308

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1075 days ago

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

1075 days ago

How much light does your houseplant need?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.

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1076 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1076 days ago

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View more
The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

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1076 days ago

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View more
Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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1078 days ago

Get more from your herd test

LIC

Add milk pregnancy testing to your next herd test, it’s the convenient way to tell if your girls are expecting after 28 days – without them knowing.

But why stop there? Combining animal health checks to your herd test could uncover subclinical Staph aureus, Johnes disease, those who produce… View more
Add milk pregnancy testing to your next herd test, it’s the convenient way to tell if your girls are expecting after 28 days – without them knowing.

But why stop there? Combining animal health checks to your herd test could uncover subclinical Staph aureus, Johnes disease, those who produce A2/A2 milk, as well as your herd’s production worth (PW) to help you make better calls.

Talk to your Agri Manager about adding pregnancy or animal health checks to your next herd test.
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1079 days ago

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the survey

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1079 days ago

Reduce calving spread with SGL

LIC

Short Gestation Length (SGL) semen allows you to get cows in-calf late in mating. Using SGL semen should condense your calving spread, give more time for cows to recover and generate more days of milk. Not only can this boost your profits, but SGL is also a … View moreShort Gestation Length (SGL) semen allows you to get cows in-calf late in mating. Using SGL semen should condense your calving spread, give more time for cows to recover and generate more days of milk. Not only can this boost your profits, but SGL is also a cost-effective alternative to using natural mating bulls in weeks 7 to 10.

Talk to your Agri Manager about SGL options for your herd.
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1079 days ago

GASMATE CORVUS 4 BURNER BBQ - Brand New!

Glen from Gonville

GASMATE CORVUS
4 BURNER BBQ
MODEL NO. GM172-151

Won in a competition, still on the pallet it arrived on and unopened.
Too fancy and too big for just we two ‘oldies’, but what a fabulous Christmas present it would make for a family.

RRP: $1,899.00 - so please PM me and make an offer [hoping … View more
GASMATE CORVUS
4 BURNER BBQ
MODEL NO. GM172-151

Won in a competition, still on the pallet it arrived on and unopened.
Too fancy and too big for just we two ‘oldies’, but what a fabulous Christmas present it would make for a family.

RRP: $1,899.00 - so please PM me and make an offer [hoping for ½ new price or better]
Best offer accepted by 18th December.
Pick it up from Whanganui.

The Blurb:
The exceptional Corvus 4 Burner BBQ, brings together uncompromising performance and rock-solid quality in one outstanding BBQ.

The Corvus 4 Burner double-skinned powder coated steel BBQ is the ideal back yard BBQ .

The removable grill insert set over an 18MJ/hr ring burner turns the Corvus into a true all-rounder. The 3 U-shaped burners provide superior heat distribution and reduce hot and cold spots.

A large glass viewing window in the hood allows you to admire and monitor your food as it cooks without heat escaping. LED lights over the control fascia add atmosphere and illumination so you know the level of heat from each burner.

The Corvus's 4 also boasts a high-output side burner for use with woks or large fry pans.

Quality, performance and style.

FEATURES:
PowerZone burner for quick searing and roasting

Convenient LED lights on control knobs

Soft close drawers and cupboards provide quick access to tools and condiments

Durable and efficient, high output U-shaped stainless steel burners and enamel flame tamers improve heat distribution while reducing cold spots and flare ups

Integrated high output cast iron side burner for greater cooking versatility

Cast iron hotplate and grills with enamel warming rack

Rotary piezo for quick successful lighting every time

Handy hooks for tools and inbuilt condiments caddy

4 castors for easy transport (2 lock for safety while standing)

Operates on LPG.

Approved to NZ standards

Negotiable

1080 days ago

GRAB A BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE DEAL NOW!

The Team from NZ Compare

These deals have been snatched quicker than donuts in lockdown! Get your household a black Friday broadband deal like a $150 joining credit plus tonnes more benefits, exclusive only to Broadband Compare.

Only a few days left before they go, be QUICK and take a look today!

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1080 days ago

Seven key reasons you need a will

Public Trust

When we think about writing a will, most of us think about who will receive our assets when we've passed away. But it's so much more than that. It's about leaving a personal and lasting legacy. Trustee Team Lead Kim Rogers from our Taranaki Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz… View moreWhen we think about writing a will, most of us think about who will receive our assets when we've passed away. But it's so much more than that. It's about leaving a personal and lasting legacy. Trustee Team Lead Kim Rogers from our Taranaki Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the seven key reasons you need a will. Check out the article in the link below.

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