Waiohau, Whakatane

Last chance for tickets!

Last chance for tickets!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Blenheim worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

720 days ago

Home and property inspiration delivered to your inbox

Homed

What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?

|Homed newsletter| takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, showcases the latest interior trends, provides project ideas, and … View more
What better way to while away a Friday afternoon and get your weekend DIY inspiration than drooling over the most beautiful house and garden content of the week?

|Homed newsletter| takes you inside gorgeous New Zealand homes, showcases the latest interior trends, provides project ideas, and more. Be inspired to dream big about your own space - and get on the path to making those dreams come true. Sign up for free here.
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728 days ago

Celebrate our Tauriko store opening, 10th November!

Challenge Fuel

Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break … View more
Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break for 2 people, a voucher for The Good Local or a Challenge Gift Card.

Terms and Conditions apply
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729 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing a ticket today.
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729 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View more
Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.

If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.

Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.

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731 days ago

Celebrate our Tauriko store opening, 10th November!

Challenge Fuel

Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break … View more
Come and celebrate the Tauriko grand opening on the 10th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and plenty of giveaways.

Spend $20 or more on fuel between 6am November 4, and 4pm November 10 and you will also have a chance to win a Weber Family Q BBQ, an Air New Zealand mystery break for 2 people, a voucher for The Good Local or a Challenge Gift Card.

Terms and Conditions apply.
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732 days ago

Kia kotahi tātau!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

Learn with us

We have received overwhelming interest from businesses, marae, whānau groups, kapa haka, not-for-profit organisations, and others to get support for uplifting their aspirations in the areas of tikanga, te reo Māori, kaitiakitanga and other pathways.

Whether your whānau have … View more
Learn with us

We have received overwhelming interest from businesses, marae, whānau groups, kapa haka, not-for-profit organisations, and others to get support for uplifting their aspirations in the areas of tikanga, te reo Māori, kaitiakitanga and other pathways.

Whether your whānau have individual goals or your business organisation would like professional development opportunities for your staff – we are happy to support! With flexible programmes we are taking enrolments for the remainder of 2022 and 2023.

If you’d like our support please contact us as we’d love to kōrero!
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737 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
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737 days ago

Win 1 of 4 Premium 55” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $2999* each.

The TV Guide

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming … View moreTo celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming services, or classic TV shows.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week between 13 Oct to 9 Nov, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! Each issue and codeword will be a new chance to win. You’ll have until 15 Nov to enter online or mail in your codeword. To view the T&Cs click here.

The team at the TV Guide

*based on recommended retail price
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738 days ago

Poll: When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a fine line between being helpful and minding your own business.

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When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?
  • 34.2% Of course! It's the neighbourly thing to do.
    34.2% Complete
  • 22.7% I'd consider it, but probably wouldn't without checking first.
    22.7% Complete
  • 18.8% No way, I can barely get my own done as it is.
    18.8% Complete
  • 20.7% I don't have a berm so it's not an option to consider.
    20.7% Complete
  • 3.6% People mow berms?
    3.6% Complete
304 votes
739 days ago

Smartsizing Your Future

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on … View more
Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.

These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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739 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
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740 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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740 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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741 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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742 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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