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Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.
Well-Loved 2-Seater Couch – $200 Bargain! Or make me an offer and they are yours!
This comfy, well-loved green 2-seater couch is ready for its next home. Sturdy, bulky, and perfect for a lounge, rumpus room, or garage chill spot.
Dimensions:
📏 Width: 200cm
📏 Depth: 95cm
📏 … View moreWell-Loved 2-Seater Couch – $200 Bargain! Or make me an offer and they are yours!
This comfy, well-loved green 2-seater couch is ready for its next home. Sturdy, bulky, and perfect for a lounge, rumpus room, or garage chill spot.
Dimensions:
📏 Width: 200cm
📏 Depth: 95cm
📏 Height: 90cm
Details:
Solid build with classic rolled arms
Used condition – some wear but plenty of life left
Perfect for anyone after comfort on a budget
Pickup:
Requires a van or trailer
Needs two strong people to move
Pickup from STANMORE BAY,WHANGAPARĀOA.
Price: Only $200 – grab this bargain before it’s gone!
Premium care is just meters away from our village. Join our caring community, where passion thrives. Trust Terrace Kennedy House for exceptional care and meaningful connections.
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View moreButter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.
Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.
When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?
We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!
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Thursday 21 August, 6:30pm
🐾 Cats & Dogs Fundraiser – $10 from every cat sign goes to Gutter Kitties and $10 from every dog sign goes to Saving Hope Foundation.
🎯 Or… create your own custom design – name plaque, business logo, favourite quote, NZ-inspired art… (if it fits on… View moreThursday 21 August, 6:30pm
🐾 Cats & Dogs Fundraiser – $10 from every cat sign goes to Gutter Kitties and $10 from every dog sign goes to Saving Hope Foundation.
🎯 Or… create your own custom design – name plaque, business logo, favourite quote, NZ-inspired art… (if it fits on a sign, we can do it!)
🍺 First drink FREE
🎁 Spot prizes & giveaways
👨👩👧 All ages & abilities welcome
✅ $45 includes all materials & prep – you just bring the fun!
📍 Book now:
newcreation.co.nz...
Limited to 20 seats – our last events SOLD OUT!
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Funny Prayer about Getting Old - Home Instead - Enjoy!
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Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View moreThe Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.
Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.
💸 So someone still pays – but who?
We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Thank you Shona of Orewa for your generous donation of grapefruit. 🍊 Grapefruit are less commonly donated, so they’re especially popular with the recipients of our community kindness. Every unique contribution helps us brighten someone’s day!
#CommunityKindness #GrapefruitGiving … View moreThank you Shona of Orewa for your generous donation of grapefruit. 🍊 Grapefruit are less commonly donated, so they’re especially popular with the recipients of our community kindness. Every unique contribution helps us brighten someone’s day!
#CommunityKindness #GrapefruitGiving #OrewaGenerosity #ThePickers #ShareWhatYouCan
We have an incredible selection of dresses and jackets, this weekend they’re half price!
Books we have 3 for $5
We are also accepting donations, big or small.
Come see us at shop Hilary house, Hilary square, Orewa, behind McDonald’s! Open til 5pm
Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy
Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.
This land,… View moreThanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy
Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.
This land, which has now been protected and opened to the public, forms part of a much larger conservation area — nearly 2,400 hectares stretching from sea level at Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, up to the Summit Walkway, and back down into the Kaituna Valley.
Once used for farming, the land has now been cleared of livestock, and pest control efforts are underway to help native plants and wildlife thrive. The goal? A richer, more diverse ecosystem that everyone can experience and be proud of.
This is a powerful example of how the actions of a few can have a huge impact. Thanks to their vision and generosity, a precious piece of our natural heritage is now protected.
Read more about the Massive win for conservation and recreation in the Kaituna.
We hope this news brings a smile!
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