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490 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Paint it red now!

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491 days ago

Product recall - Nationwide

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View more
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.

You can see past product recalls here.

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491 days ago

What's your favourite spring salad? Share your recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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492 days ago

No Data, No Problem!

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

✅ Zero Data is a scheme that lets you access some government websites for free on your mobile phone. Visit the homepage zero.govt.nz and click on the government agency you want to access. This will take you to their regular website, but won't use any of your personal mobile data. The … View more✅ Zero Data is a scheme that lets you access some government websites for free on your mobile phone. Visit the homepage zero.govt.nz and click on the government agency you want to access. This will take you to their regular website, but won't use any of your personal mobile data. The government agency gets charged for the cost of your data.
👉🏽These are the websites you can visit from Zero Data:
- Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development

- Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education
- Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
- Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand
- Kāinga Ora | Homes & Communities
- Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice
- Te Kaporeihana Āwhina Hunga Whara | Accident Compensation Corporation.
To use Zero Data, you need to have a mobile phone (or tablet) on either Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot or Orcon networks.
For more information visit, www.cab.org.nz...

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492 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four … View more
You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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494 days ago

Over $17,000 Worth Of TVs Up For Grabs

The TV Guide

This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each

Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to … View more
This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each

Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until August 20 to enter online or mail in your codeword.
T&Cs apply.
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495 days ago

Do you know the answer?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jimmy’s mother had three children. The first was called April, the second was called May. What was the name of the third?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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495 days ago

Mānawatia a Matariki!

The Team from NZ Compare

The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!

It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has … View more
The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!

It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has passed and what is to come. We hope you have a warm and safe Matariki.

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499 days ago

Poll: Can you spot a scam?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.

The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% … View more
We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.

The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% increase on the same time last year. So, it's becoming increasingly difficult to avoid these scams - do you think you can spot a scam?

Vote in our poll, and type 'Not For Print' if you comment but want these excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Can you spot a scam?
  • 20.8% Yes, it's obvious to me
    20.8% Complete
  • 72% Mostly, but I'm cautious
    72% Complete
  • 7.2% No, I'm not confident
    7.2% Complete
2623 votes
497 days ago

Local Wheat bags for sale

Jenny from Wairau & Waihopai Valleys

We make these wheat bags onsite, from locally grown spray free wheat. Available in plain, or lavender. 15 x 45 cm.

Price: $20

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497 days ago

Medlab South’s name is changing

Awanui Labs

Hello – have you got a blood test coming up? We’re letting you know that your local laboratory, Medlab South, and the lovely people that take your blood test, will soon be under a new name – Awanui Labs.

We’re at the same place, providing the same service, with the same smile, but under … View more
Hello – have you got a blood test coming up? We’re letting you know that your local laboratory, Medlab South, and the lovely people that take your blood test, will soon be under a new name – Awanui Labs.

We’re at the same place, providing the same service, with the same smile, but under a new name.

The new name brings together our eight brands from across Aotearoa – from Northland to Southland. You can learn about what our new name means or find your nearest centre.
Find out more

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498 days ago

Marlborough teen aims for the stars

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Reuben Dempster will be one step closer to his dream of being an astronaut when he attends European Space Camp in Norway later this month. What did you dream of being as a teenager?

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498 days ago

tenant.aratohu.nz

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

If you’re a renter, you need to know about this resource – tenant.aratohu.nz...
It’s by tenant advocates for tenants and their advocates! It is full of detailed information about your renting rights, case studies, tips, and guidance for resolving problems.
Citizens Advice Bureau is part of … View more
If you’re a renter, you need to know about this resource – tenant.aratohu.nz...
It’s by tenant advocates for tenants and their advocates! It is full of detailed information about your renting rights, case studies, tips, and guidance for resolving problems.
Citizens Advice Bureau is part of the national network of tenant advocacy organisations. For free, independent information and advice about your renting rights, call 0800 367 222/03 578 4272, come see us at 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim or visit www.cab.org.nz...

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498 days ago

Lap times change, weekly fees won't...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*Weekly fees only increase if you change from independent living to serviced apartment living, or you add extra care options.
Learn more

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498 days ago

Free and independent complaint service

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

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Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

We’re here to help when phone and internet disputes go bad.
Find out more

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