Paparangi, Wanganui

2254 days ago

Subscribe to NZ Gardener's weekly ezine Get Growing and get free herb seeds!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)

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2256 days ago

*WIN* an eco grocery shopping pack!

Croco

Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our … View more
Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our eco grocery shopping packs are on sale now. Each pack includes our 4 piece 100% organic cotton eco bags and a set of 2 cotton mesh string bags.

Croco reusable grocery bags are:
- all natural and chemical free
- lightweight and foldable
- can be easily stuffed in your pocket, purse or glove box
- machine washable in cold water

Ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some Croco eco grocery bags in your handbag or in the back of your car.

Don't forget to LIKE or THANK this post by Sunday 30th September 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2257 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2257 days ago

Food recall: Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any … View more
Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any other batches of this or any other Mac's brand product," a recall notice said

Lion apologised, and offered a full refund to customers if they had the incorrect product. Customers with the product should contact Lion on 0800 835 554.

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2258 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
Find out more

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2259 days ago

Get your tickets to the Manawatu Tattoo

Manawatu Tattoo

Join Suzanne Prentice and Craig Adams for a two-hour non-stop action-packed programme in Manawatu Tattoo 2018 inside at the Manfeild Stadium in Feilding on Saturday September 29th - 7pm and Sunday September 30th - 2pm.

The theme is “Country”, and with Craig Adams on stage, we know it’s … View more
Join Suzanne Prentice and Craig Adams for a two-hour non-stop action-packed programme in Manawatu Tattoo 2018 inside at the Manfeild Stadium in Feilding on Saturday September 29th - 7pm and Sunday September 30th - 2pm.

The theme is “Country”, and with Craig Adams on stage, we know it’s going to rock! Also featuring the New Zealand Youth Pipe Band, marching, highland dancing, kapa haka, horses, geese and vintage military vehicles... there really is “something for everyone”.

Book your tickets through the Feilding Information Centre and Palmy I site, for Manawatu Tattoo 2018 at Manfeild.
Find out more!

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2260 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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2261 days ago

Tennessee Waltz

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen … View more
In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen Davy with a live band!

Don’t miss the variety of bluegrass, Dixie and country songs made famous from the 40’s to 70’s, including Jolene, Louisiana Saturday Night, Annie’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Take me Home Country Roads and more!

All tickets include lunch after the show with the artists.
Buy your tickets now!

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2262 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Manawatu - Wanganui or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2263 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2264 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2264 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2265 days ago

Whanganui Police appeal for witnesses

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whanganui Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed early Sunday morning. The man was found on Smithfield Road about 2am with serious head and facial injuries.

He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. Initial enquiries suggest the man was attacked … View more
Whanganui Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed early Sunday morning. The man was found on Smithfield Road about 2am with serious head and facial injuries.

He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. Initial enquiries suggest the man was attacked by a group of people who also stole several items from him.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant information is urged to contact Detective Greg Gray at Whanganui Police on (06) 215 4138.

Information can also be supplied anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Source: Police website
Image: Stuff

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2267 days ago

It's not too late to get in the draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

One lucky Neighbourly member is going to pulling into their driveway in this shiny new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690. Just a few more days to enter. All it takes is a single click. Get in the draw now!

T&Cs apply.
Put me in the draw!

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