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Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

Ryman’s Charles Upham Village resident Di gives her design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.

33 days ago

Are You Ready for Egg-cellent Easter Savings?

Beds 4 U

Uncover the magic of our egg-straordinary Easter sale! 🐣
Explore our range of quality NZ-made Beds & Mattresses and save up to 65% with FREE Local Delivery* 🛏️🌟

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
✅ 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee*
✅ Free Local Delivery*
✅ … View more
Uncover the magic of our egg-straordinary Easter sale! 🐣
Explore our range of quality NZ-made Beds & Mattresses and save up to 65% with FREE Local Delivery* 🛏️🌟

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
✅ 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee*
✅ Free Local Delivery*
✅ Earn 50 Flybuys on purchases above $2499
✅ 24 Months Interest Free*
✅ 23 Beds4U stores across North Island

*Apply Code (EASTER24) to your cart for FREE SHIPPING on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.

60-Night's Comfort Guarantee: Read T's & C's here
24 Months Interest-Free with Q Card: Read T's & C's here
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35 days ago

Poll: What's your mortgage interest rate?

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you noticed that home loan rates are increasing?
Share your current mortgage interest rate to find out if you might be paying more than you need to.

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What's your mortgage interest rate?
  • 30.6% Under 6%
    30.6% Complete
  • 40.6% 6-7%
    40.6% Complete
  • 17% 7-8%
    17% Complete
  • 11.8% More than 8%
    11.8% Complete
389 votes
35 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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35 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
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36 days ago

Mast and boom for sale

Michael from Katikati

The alloy mast 4.9m and boom 2.6m are rigged with shrouds, two halyards, kicker and mainsheet block. They are from a 10' plywood sailing dinghy that became a garden ornament many years ago. There is a box of fittings including cleats, blocks, mast step and other assorted bits and pieces. … View moreThe alloy mast 4.9m and boom 2.6m are rigged with shrouds, two halyards, kicker and mainsheet block. They are from a 10' plywood sailing dinghy that became a garden ornament many years ago. There is a box of fittings including cleats, blocks, mast step and other assorted bits and pieces. The sail is damaged but maybe repairable. I cannot find the jib, which had a wire luff. I had always planned to build or refit another dinghy but never quite made it. Call or txt Michael 0274937322

Price: $50

38 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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38 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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40 days ago

WIN one month FREE Broadband

The Team from NZ Compare

March into savings with our epic Easter deals! SWITCH now to WIN a month of FREE broadband!

Simply switch your broadband or power plan using Broadband Compare or Power Compare by 2/4/2024 to be in to WIN!

T&Cs: www.nzcompare.com...

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41 days ago

We've got March savings for you neighbours!

Resene

Refresh your interior, get wallpapering, finish your floor, do your deck, fancy up your fence or re-stain your exterior… or you can do them all!

Bring out the best in your home with 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops! Come in and … View more
Refresh your interior, get wallpapering, finish your floor, do your deck, fancy up your fence or re-stain your exterior… or you can do them all!

Bring out the best in your home with 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops! Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop for expert advice and great savings.
Find out more

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42 days ago

Think you know where NZ's biggest pothole is?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Stuff is on the hunt for the biggest potholes in New Zealand and the list is growing. Got a local pothole doing your head in? Share it on Stuff!

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43 days ago

Easter Gift Guide 2024

The Team from NZ Compare

Hop into Easter with our Gift Guide 2024! Whether you're spoiling the grandkids or surprising your closest pals, we've gathered delightful gifts to make this Easter memorable.

Explore now and find the perfect treasures to cherish the season with those you love. Don't leave it to … View more
Hop into Easter with our Gift Guide 2024! Whether you're spoiling the grandkids or surprising your closest pals, we've gathered delightful gifts to make this Easter memorable.

Explore now and find the perfect treasures to cherish the season with those you love. Don't leave it to the last minute – start shopping now from the comfort of your couch!

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47 days ago

Happy International Women's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.

Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.

Don't forget to use NZ Compare to … View more
Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.

Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.

Don't forget to use NZ Compare to brighten your household bills!

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47 days ago

Ryman Care - Your Free Guide

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.

At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home … View more
Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.

At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home care, and most also offer hospital and specialist dementia care.

Our assisted living apartments are in the heart of the village and include services like housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to make life easier.

Discover the kindness and comfort of Ryman care, request your free copy today.

Click read more for your free guide.

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48 days ago

A note about community mail theft

The Team from Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police

Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
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Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity

These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later

“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."

“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."

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49 days ago

Could our dream of pest-free tomatoes come true?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

"What I have harvested from that greenhouse this year, that’s the cleanest crop I have ever grown. No whitefly at all. It’s pretty exciting,” says Anthony Tringham, who grows heirloom tomatoes commercially under the brand Curious Croppers, in Clevedon, Auckland

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