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2336 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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2337 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2338 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2339 days ago

Vote for your favourite and WIN!

Taradale shopping Centre Association

Help us find Taradale’s Favourite Businesses, the Best Coffee in Taradale and your Favourite Taradale Business Personality.

Vote online at taradale.co.nz, on the ‘Taradale Village’ Facebook page or at Paper Plus in Taradale.

You could WIN a $100 voucher to spend at a Taradale business … View more
Help us find Taradale’s Favourite Businesses, the Best Coffee in Taradale and your Favourite Taradale Business Personality.

Vote online at taradale.co.nz, on the ‘Taradale Village’ Facebook page or at Paper Plus in Taradale.

You could WIN a $100 voucher to spend at a Taradale business of your choice.

* Terms and Conditions Apply

Terms and conditions:
· Only one entry per person will be accepted for voting purposes and entry in to the prize draw.
· To be eligible for the prize draw you must be aged 18yrs or over.
· Only business that are members of the Taradale Marketing Association (TMA) are included in the Taradale Business Awards.
Vote here!

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2339 days ago

Life - you still can’t beat experience

P3 Research Ltd

However, as we get older our immune system changes and we become more vulnerable to illnesses like flu. P3 Research in Hawke’s Bay is studying an investigational treatment that may help your immune system respond better to this season’s flu vaccine.

To participate you must be … View more
However, as we get older our immune system changes and we become more vulnerable to illnesses like flu. P3 Research in Hawke’s Bay is studying an investigational treatment that may help your immune system respond better to this season’s flu vaccine.

To participate you must be 65 years old or older and have at least one of the following conditions; Asthma, COPD, Type II Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, or Current smoker.

Study participation is for 5 or 7 weeks and involves either 5 or 6 visits to P3 Research in Hawke’s Bay. To find out more about our study just call 0800 141 559, or you can email us at hbtrials@p3research.co.nz or go online at www.p3research.co.nz
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2340 days ago

Win NZ Gardener's magazine: 365 Days of Flowers!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2340 days ago

Started snoring since you started menopause?

Patney

Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, … View more
Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Campbell states, “these are all common side effects of menopause and can affect up to 70% of women.” So, if you’re experiencing sleepless nights and suddenly disturbing your partner with this new-found snoring, you’re certainly not alone.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might be interested to learn that Patney offer an effective, non-invasive and temperature neutral solution that can assist with controlling your snoring - the Patney sleep positioner, has undergone independent validation testing by the WellSleep Centre, Otago University. We are so confident about the Patney sleep positioner that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. For further information head across to our website at www.patney.com
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2343 days ago

Get to know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you… View more
This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you and who might need your help.

Find out more about being prepared at www.happens.nz...

#NZSLWeek2018
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2344 days ago

Here's what you need to know about phone scams

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this … View moreIn recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this as a potential scam.

Phone companies are advising customers to reject these calls and if you have friends or family living overseas, it is recommended to have their numbers added as contacts in your mobile phone, so you can identify when they are calling you.

- Check out these tips from Netsafe for how to help protect yourself from scams.
- Read about the different types of scams you could be caught out by including wangiri (one ring) and 'technical support' scams
- Find out how to report a phone scam here.

If you’re not sure if something is legitimate or genuine you can contact Netsafe free advice seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE or visit netsafe.org.nz

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2345 days ago

Bring a friend for free!

Hawke’s Bay Better Home & Living Show

It’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home & Living Show on 18 - 20 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 120 exhibitors with our buy 1 get one free adult ticket offer.

Simply click the link to unlock the promo code and bring … View more
It’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home & Living Show on 18 - 20 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 120 exhibitors with our buy 1 get one free adult ticket offer.

Simply click the link to unlock the promo code and bring a friend for free! Plus, one lucky visitor will win a Tekapo spa pool with accessories thanks to eziSpa valued at $2,247.

Save the date in your diaries; 18 - 20 May 2018
Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
The Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 Free
Get your tickets here!

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2347 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2347 days ago

Tairawhiti Coffin Club

Taranga from Gisborne District

Thanks to all of you who joined us at the blessing of our premises this morning. We are now officially in business!

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2347 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2353 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
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2355 days ago

Tairawhiti Coffin Club Update

Taranga from Gisborne District

Exciting news! The Tairawhiti Coffin Club is about to become a reality. Our official opening is on Saturday 5th May at BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Road, Te Hapara, Gisborne, beginning with a blessing at 9am. Come along any time between 9 and 12 to meet the club members, look around, view some … View moreExciting news! The Tairawhiti Coffin Club is about to become a reality. Our official opening is on Saturday 5th May at BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Road, Te Hapara, Gisborne, beginning with a blessing at 9am. Come along any time between 9 and 12 to meet the club members, look around, view some 'underground furniture' and find out more about the club.
You can also now check out Tairawhiti Coffin Club on our new Facebook page.

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