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While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View moreWhile there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)
There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.
And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.
Hi neighbours, have you ever wanted to take your dogs to the movies? In August, Academy Cinemas is hosting a movie where people can their dogs to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2. Nearly half of the tickets to the show have been sold. All proceeds will go to charity. What are your thoughts on this? … View moreHi neighbours, have you ever wanted to take your dogs to the movies? In August, Academy Cinemas is hosting a movie where people can their dogs to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2. Nearly half of the tickets to the show have been sold. All proceeds will go to charity. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think dogs should be allowed at the movies?
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A hailstorm has rolled over parts of Auckland, leaving piles of "snow-like" hail around Howick. The…
Winter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.
Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be breathed in by you and your family. Textile … View moreWinter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.
Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be breathed in by you and your family. Textile Curtain Cleaning performs expert mildew removal from your curtains.
Textile Curtain Cleaning has you completely covered. Our experienced curtain and drape cleaning team know exactly how to remove ugly stains, blemishes and marks from your window furnishings.
We are located in Wairau Park, Glenfield. We have been cleaning curtains for Aucklanders for over 20 years so come and see us at 5A Kaimahi Road, Wairau Park or visit our website.
For the best fabric curtain and blind cleaning in Auckland, please contact us to obtain your free quote.
Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
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Te Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can … View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be used amongst whānau and in employment.
These programmes provide a pathway to develop skills and knowledge to protect, maintain and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for current and future generations from beginners to more advanced levels.
If you’d like to study with us locally in Auckland we’d love to hear from you!
I only used this Iron pan twice, maintaining with oil each time after I used. This pan has a good condition, but it is too heavy to move and wash. I wanna pass it to a people who get used to the heavy cooker.
The Simon Gault Cast Iron Pre-Season range is ready to use and is the choice of top … View moreI only used this Iron pan twice, maintaining with oil each time after I used. This pan has a good condition, but it is too heavy to move and wash. I wanna pass it to a people who get used to the heavy cooker.
The Simon Gault Cast Iron Pre-Season range is ready to use and is the choice of top chefs due to its excellent heat distribution and cooking capabilities. It allows maximum results using less heat than other types of cookware. Cast Iron is perfect for all stove top cooking including gas, radiant, halogen, ceramic, and solid elements as well as induction. It is also suitable for conventional and convection ovens to a max temperature of 200 degrees C. With repeated use Cast Iron cookware will stay black, a sign that the durable and natural stick resistant surface is in good condition and ready to use. This 24cm ribbed skillet is perfect for searing all variety of meat, chicken and fish.
Product weight: 2.20 KG
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements:
CENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (CMJ)
SH1 southbound to SH16 eastbound (Port) link, 1 August
SH16 eastbound to SH16 (Port) link, 1 August
SH16 eastbound to SH1 southbound link, 1 August
SOUTHERN … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements:
CENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (CMJ)
SH1 southbound to SH16 eastbound (Port) link, 1 August
SH16 eastbound to SH16 (Port) link, 1 August
SH16 eastbound to SH1 southbound link, 1 August
SOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)
South Eastern Highway (SEART) eastbound link 28 July – 1 August
Princes Street northbound on-ramp, 31 July
Southbound lanes between Manukau off-ramp and Takanini on-ramp, 28 - 31 July
Redoubt Road southbound on-ramp, 28 - 31 July
Hill Road southbound off-ramp, 1 August
Takanini northbound on-ramp, 28 July - 1 August
Bombay northbound on-ramp, 31 July
NORTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH16)
Southbound lanes between Brigham Creek Road Roundabout and Lincoln Road on-ramp, 28 July - 1 August
Hobsonville Road southbound on-ramp, 28 July - 1 August
Royal Road southbound on-ramp, 28 July - 1 August
Northbound lanes between Lincoln Road off-ramp and Brigham creek Road Roundabout, 28 July - 1 August
Lincoln Road northbound on-ramp, 28 July - 1 August
Patiki Road northbound on-ramp, 1 August
UPPER HARBOUR MOTORWAY (SH18)
SH18 westbound to SH16 southbound link, 28 July - 1 August
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Join us for a guided tour with a difference! Discover the unexpected and intriguing stories behind the bags on display in our featured exhibition Carried Away: Bags Unpacked.
The bags themselves are a visual feast, but we've dug deeper and fallen down rabbit-holes to bring you the bigger … View moreJoin us for a guided tour with a difference! Discover the unexpected and intriguing stories behind the bags on display in our featured exhibition Carried Away: Bags Unpacked.
The bags themselves are a visual feast, but we've dug deeper and fallen down rabbit-holes to bring you the bigger picture of the life and times of these popular accessories. We guarantee that the De-tour stories start with bags, but who knows where we may end up?
De-tours are thirsty work and so they will conclude with a Devonshire tea at our 1929 cafe.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 10 - 11 and 17 - 18 August. Bookings essential.
Take your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View moreTake your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.
Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Hi neighbours, an audit of how Auckland Council manages and stores firearms used by its staff found it l failed to keep a complete register of its weapons, making its arsenal "impossible" to manage and stored ammunition with guns, breaking the law. The report has made several … View moreHi neighbours, an audit of how Auckland Council manages and stores firearms used by its staff found it l failed to keep a complete register of its weapons, making its arsenal "impossible" to manage and stored ammunition with guns, breaking the law. The report has made several recommendations which the council says it's considering. What are your thoughts? Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.
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If you are moving, I have some boxes of a variety of sizes (mostly banana box sizes) - please message me if you are interested 😀
Thanks!
Sandy
Hi neighbours, Joan Rutherford is 87. She has worked at Timmermans for 50 years and plans to keep working there until she “pops it”. Read more of her story here: i.stuff.co.nz...
Octogenarian Joan Rutherford says she plans to keep working until she "pops it" because it keeps her…
It sounds clear and actually quite simple - balancing work life and personal life should be something everyone is capable of doing, right?
In reality, the work-life balance is an intense and personal process, one that each business owner must define in their own life.
Even when considering the … View moreIt sounds clear and actually quite simple - balancing work life and personal life should be something everyone is capable of doing, right?
In reality, the work-life balance is an intense and personal process, one that each business owner must define in their own life.
Even when considering the personal nature of the work-life balance, there are some general tips everyone can employ when seeking the illustrious state of balance.
The process begins by setting boundaries. Determine the time you will leave the office each day; then stick with it, regardless of what arises throughout the day. Set your outgoing message on the weekends so your clients know you will not be taking calls or answering emails until Monday morning. You can also note a time each evening in which you will no longer be available.
The key to these boundaries is they must be realistic. The goal here is longevity in both business and life; and in order to keep yourself motivated and committed - your boundaries should be built into your daily routine seamlessly, reducing stress, not introducing more.
Next, you must understand your own expectations. More specifically, you may need to lower your expectations! You cannot and will never be able to do it all; once you realise this, you can move forward successfully.
Utilise calendars and colour coding for work, family and personal time – this will provide a clear view of where you are spending the majority of your time and then you can organise your schedule according to your priorities. Create daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists to accompany the calendars and keep you on track.
Remember to schedule breaks and actually take them - short breaks during the day as well as time on the weekends dedicated solely to family and personal time. Always take your holidays!
Build flexibility into your plans. Studies show those who are given the freedom to work when and where they need to will be more productive. Even the best to-do lists and schedules can be turned upside down by unpredictability. To stay balanced, you need flexibility.
Lastly, create your personal version of success. By listing the things you want to achieve both at work and in your personal life you can be successful in both places. List your desires, define why you want them, and then determine how to achieve them.
Monitor these goals regularly to find out where you might be lacking the focus needed, and then you can redirect your time and energy toward success.
Work-life balance isn’t about finding a way of completely separating the two – it is about allowing them to intertwine and complement one another. Discovering what will work for you personally will increase productivity and reduce stress, both at home and at work.
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