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456 days ago

Welcome to Retirement Village Open Home

Ranfurly Manor

Are you or your loved ones seeking a place to call home with exceptional care and support?

Welcome to our OPEN HOME this weekend at Promisia Ranfurly Manor Retirement Village

๐Ÿ” ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ, ๐…๐ž๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ . ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ … View more
Are you or your loved ones seeking a place to call home with exceptional care and support?

Welcome to our OPEN HOME this weekend at Promisia Ranfurly Manor Retirement Village

๐Ÿ” ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ, ๐…๐ž๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ . ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ.๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐š๐ฆ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ.๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ฉ๐ฆ, ๐’๐”๐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐ญ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘

At Ranfurly Manor, we offer the perfect blend of comfort and care in our cozy one or two-bedroom CARE SUITES.

Limited Apartments Available. Call us at 021 190 5953 or email village.ranfurly@promisia.co.nz
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457 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen… View more
Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to ฤ€whitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it โ€“ it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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457 days ago

The power of social connection - your health depends on it!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Did you know that socially well-connected people are happier and healthier according to the latest research? Reach out to someone you havenโ€™t spoken to in a while or catch up with your loved ones to benefit your mental health and wellbeing.

Read our blog on social connection to find out more!

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459 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints … View more
Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints available in New Zealand!
Find out more

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461 days ago

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY โ€“ 18th August

Glen from Gonville

This year, the national commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans Day will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington.

161 Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery was the first New Zealand combat unit to go to Vietnam in July 1965. It was based at Bien Hoa airbase with the US 173rd … View more
This year, the national commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans Day will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington.

161 Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery was the first New Zealand combat unit to go to Vietnam in July 1965. It was based at Bien Hoa airbase with the US 173rd Airborne Brigade until June 1966.
161 Battery moved under 1ATF control in June 1966. The 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) was based at Nui Dat in Phuoc Tuy province.
In August 1966, 161 Battery, participated in the Battle of Long Tan.
Between May and June 1968 New Zealand, Australian and United States forces were involved in a series of actions at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral, around 20 kilometres north of Bien Hoa city. Based at Coral and nearby Coogee, 161 Battery helped fight off several strong attacks from North Vietnamese forces in this area.
In May 1971, 161 Battery RNZA was withdrawn from Vietnam.
The battery was involved in 17 major operations during their time in Vietnam. It was the longest serving Allied unit in South Vietnam after the 173rd Airborne Brigade, having been continuously deployed for six years, ten months and 21 days.
Approximately 750 members of the 161st Battery served in Vietnam with a loss of 5 killed and 22 wounded.

460 days ago

Is your Mobile Plan adding stress?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours!
Is your Mobile plan one of the many Winter bills piling up? It might be time to review it so you can relax..even just a smidge?! Compare all the mobile plans and providers on Mobile Compare and find a plan that lets you stay connected without overpaying.

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460 days ago

digital ladies watch

John and Auriel from Gonville

Coronation memento watch, never used (imitation diamonds) Just needs battery fitted

Price: $50

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460 days ago

Dremmel engraving/craft tool

John and Auriel from Gonville

This is complete with all the bits you could want and is brandnew still unpacked from case. 240Vac new $265

Price: $100

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460 days ago

Cultivator

John and Auriel from Gonville

Greenworks cultivator, rechargeable, 40V lithium with fast charger. Is two years old but only used first year. Would only have done 12-15 hrs in total. New $600 plus

Price: $250

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461 days ago

Back from black

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whanganui

Transform a basic cabinet using four simple steps and Resene Enamacryl.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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465 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?

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Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?
  • 75.2% Yes, there's no need for phones in classrooms
    75.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Nah, let the school decide
    24.1% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure
    0.7% Complete
4158 votes
462 days ago

Do you know a gardener using their greenthumbs to help their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five… View more
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

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466 days ago

Rotary Club of Whanganui "Drop In" Book Sale - Saturday,19 August

John from Whanganui

Great selection of Fiction, Craft and Hobby Books all costing no more than $2 each.

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468 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whanganui

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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469 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether itโ€™s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet โ€“ if youโ€™re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether itโ€™s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet โ€“ if youโ€™re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
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