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The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie
Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.
NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie
There are things that just never get old. Grab your retro outfit at Red Cross and share a photo in our Facebook community group to be in the draw to win a $25 Red Cross shop voucher!
Our Sales this week are:
25% off men’s tops
50% of women’s pants
We are always looking for volunteers, if … View moreThere are things that just never get old. Grab your retro outfit at Red Cross and share a photo in our Facebook community group to be in the draw to win a $25 Red Cross shop voucher!
Our Sales this week are:
25% off men’s tops
50% of women’s pants
We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours spare a week, call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.nz or pop in to our shop at 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.
We hope to see you here!
The team at Red Cross Kilbirnie.
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We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!
Type 'Not For Print' if you… View moreWe know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie
A unruly garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. ( also it’s harder to hide the bodies ! )
Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.
Let’s … View moreA unruly garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. ( also it’s harder to hide the bodies ! )
Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.
Let’s us fix your garden , we can prune back overgrown plants, and remove any debris or clutter. Pull weeds and replant if needed yes With a garden tidy we can transform your messy garden into a beautiful and relaxing outdoor oasis.
Call us on 0272430951
Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing
Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs 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.
Clive from Island Bay
A reminder that we will be having a break over the School Holidays, so no playtime at St Hilda's until we restart on Tuesday July 18th from 9.30. Have a good break!
After the break we will again put out the toys and prepare the Coffee and Tea, for parents and caregivers to enjoy while the… View moreA reminder that we will be having a break over the School Holidays, so no playtime at St Hilda's until we restart on Tuesday July 18th from 9.30. Have a good break!
After the break we will again put out the toys and prepare the Coffee and Tea, for parents and caregivers to enjoy while the children enjoy the huge range of fun and educational toys we have available. Play is such an important part of child development and we are proud to be able to provide the equipment and facilities to give your child learning opportunities through play.
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.
Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View moreThis July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.
Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.
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Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I … View morePicture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I still think it's a cracker. Three black shags/māpunga (Phalacrocorax carbo) fighting over an eel."
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We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View moreWe've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
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Adam from Berhampore
Does anyone know what this round shiny blue metallic colloured bug on a lemon tree is?
The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie
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Lisa from Mornington
I sent this in as an FFF contender couple or 3 weeks back but I'm too impatient, have gone rogue and put it on myself. The quality of the photo/camera is a bit substandard but anyway....
Such a magnificent fellow, nibbling on my "chain of pearls" pot plant, Balfour Street, June … View moreI sent this in as an FFF contender couple or 3 weeks back but I'm too impatient, have gone rogue and put it on myself. The quality of the photo/camera is a bit substandard but anyway....
Such a magnificent fellow, nibbling on my "chain of pearls" pot plant, Balfour Street, June 2023.
NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie
With the school holidays approaching, Kilbirnie Red Cross is having a toy and shoe sale.
50% off all toys!
25% off all shoes!
We hope to see you here!
The team at Kilbirnie Red Cross.
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
A helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?
Share your vote and comment below … View moreA helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?
Share your vote and comment below - type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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