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Mags4gifts.co.nz is having a Christmas sale with up to 40% off best-selling magazine subscriptions, including NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden and TV Guide. Add a free e-card at checkout and schedule it to arrive on Christmas morning for a perfectly timed surprise! Make Christmas thoughtful this … View moreMags4gifts.co.nz is having a Christmas sale with up to 40% off best-selling magazine subscriptions, including NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden and TV Guide. Add a free e-card at checkout and schedule it to arrive on Christmas morning for a perfectly timed surprise! Make Christmas thoughtful this year with a gift that lasts long after the holidays are over.
As Christmas day is approaching- and I am sure food will be left over for my guests to take home? - I am trying to see IF anyone has any free icecream containers (with lids) that i could come and collect, please? Thank you so much. Txt me if that is easier? Vera. 021 1109 155.
Beach Haven Carollers have performed at 11 venues again this year. This photo is from Knightsbridge Retirement Village, 11th December.
Wonderful responses from all residents at all venues. This is a really polished group.
Join us as we celebrate Arabic Language Day with fun, vibrant, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're learning Arabic, curious about the culture, or just keen for a great community day out — there's something for all ages! See you tomorrow, 11am-2pm.
Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How … View moreNew Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
Dimensions: 92cm length, 35cm width, 31cm height.
Collect from Birkenhead area.
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer … View morePolice are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
The First Light Property Fund Limited provides wholesale investors with exposure to six premium industrial and commercial assets located across Auckland and Hamilton.
As a tax efficient PIE-structured vehicle, … View moreThe First Light Property Fund Limited provides wholesale investors with exposure to six premium industrial and commercial assets located across Auckland and Hamilton.
As a tax efficient PIE-structured vehicle, the Fund is designed to deliver stable monthly returns and long-term capital appreciation. All of the commercial assets in the portfolio are NABERSNZ-accredited, enabling access to ESG-linked lending benefits.
This is an opportunity to invest in an established and high-performing commercial property Fund and participate in collective ownership alongside other experienced investors.
Just hung up after being on hold for 16 minutes . Why do they think people have so much time to wait for someone to answer ? I called just after they opened at 8am. How can you have" higher than normal call volumes" 5 minutes after you open. I guess one way to not have to employ more … View moreJust hung up after being on hold for 16 minutes . Why do they think people have so much time to wait for someone to answer ? I called just after they opened at 8am. How can you have" higher than normal call volumes" 5 minutes after you open. I guess one way to not have to employ more staff is just not answer and people will hang up eventually.Grrrrrr
Twinkle, Twinkle by ESOLIGH
VERSE
Here I am a twinkling urban poet in the sky lights,
Making rhymes that make my mind seem light,
Breaking bad feelings down with my rhyme might,
I wonder why during this life I ain’t never been
Up in the limelight, making a solid underground,
Salvo, … View moreTwinkle, Twinkle by ESOLIGH
VERSE
Here I am a twinkling urban poet in the sky lights,
Making rhymes that make my mind seem light,
Breaking bad feelings down with my rhyme might,
I wonder why during this life I ain’t never been
Up in the limelight, making a solid underground,
Salvo, speaking to spirits through ‘Line Of Souls’,
No drugs in my system that ain’t prescribed, I’d
Love to live here, forevermore, smashing death
Allowed 450,000 good breaths, I intertwine me,
With the Heavenly Angels who assist myself,
While GOD presides over my life moving away,
The satans, satanelles, and the devil of hell
Beautiful writing is my personal forte, and know,
When I go, someone better access my data,
Knowing my stock is going up everyday, and,
This is the opposite of the card game I used to
Play, they’ll come back around one day so I,
Suggest to everyone collect things of rare value,
So in a barter world of rarity exchange exists,
A loaf of bread at a dairy for a trinket of skill
Is the only way when fiat money exists not, in,
This world on the real, so many bad people I,
Have known and now my disease is becoming,
Ease I know I’ve written a prose prophet poem
HOOK 🪝
Listen to me jam this up inside your mindstate,
Know when I been on grump mode I been irate,
The true heart of mine has always been at stake,
I’ve stayed alive in heart my whole life, because
My truthes I consistently and constantly most,
Always do concurrently state and I ain’t deny,
My rhyme book be growing into blossoms, as,
Pūngā, so, I’ll see you again green fern, how I do.
We’re gathering the community’s very best festive tips, to-dos, and treasured traditions all in one cheerful place!
🎄 Got a shortcut that saves your sanity?
🎄 A recipe that must make an appearance every year?
🎄 Or a clever idea that makes the holidays smoother, warmer, or a … View moreWe’re gathering the community’s very best festive tips, to-dos, and treasured traditions all in one cheerful place!
🎄 Got a shortcut that saves your sanity?
🎄 A recipe that must make an appearance every year?
🎄 Or a clever idea that makes the holidays smoother, warmer, or a whole lot more magical?
🎄 Got a time-saving holiday hack?
🎄 A tradition that fills your home with cheer?
🎄 Or a crafty idea that turns simple moments into magical memories?
Share your festive wisdom with your neighbours and help make this season brighter for everyone!
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is carrying out essential maintenance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this December and January. The southbound clip-on lanes will be closed (24/7) from 26 December to 5 January for road resurfacing. Night-time lane restrictions will be in place throughout the summer… View moreNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is carrying out essential maintenance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this December and January. The southbound clip-on lanes will be closed (24/7) from 26 December to 5 January for road resurfacing. Night-time lane restrictions will be in place throughout the summer for recoating work on the bridge. Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions at all times.
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