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With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.
As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View moreWith the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.
As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
If you would like the opportunity to ask questions about the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 with your councillor and local board, we have a range of webinars available 👇
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Congratulations to my delighted vendors of 18 Kerria Place, Sunnynook
Sold at Auction for 31.4% above RV
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I have disappointed buyers. Call or email me if you are thinking of selling.
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Are you ready for the American cup drama on the water next week. If you haven’t got good binoculars handy you will miss it.
The man who has been Auckland’s legendary binocular technician and optical mechanic for more than half a century has died. He has left behind many pairs of new and near… View moreAre you ready for the American cup drama on the water next week. If you haven’t got good binoculars handy you will miss it.
The man who has been Auckland’s legendary binocular technician and optical mechanic for more than half a century has died. He has left behind many pairs of new and near new binoculars. They have all been fully serviced, have clean optics are fully collimated most have a strap and case.
Various magnifications and fields. Prices from $50 a pair negotiable as there are many brands and different qualities of optics.
The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?
Police are alerting residents about a Hells Angels Nomads motorbike cavalcade on Saturday in the North Shore and Rodney districts.
They are urging people who see dangerous driving to note registration numbers and film the behaviour if possible.
Inspector Simon Walker from Waitemata police said … View morePolice are alerting residents about a Hells Angels Nomads motorbike cavalcade on Saturday in the North Shore and Rodney districts.
They are urging people who see dangerous driving to note registration numbers and film the behaviour if possible.
Inspector Simon Walker from Waitemata police said previous events of this nature had raised community concerns over unsafe driving behaviour.
Police will be actively monitoring this event to ensure that it is conducted in a safe manner, Walker said.
Officers would vigorously investigate and prosecute people who committed offences or placed others at risk, he said.
Call 105 to report any reckless driving.
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Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.
We are a small Scandinavian Cleaning Company, who specialize in one-off cleaning jobs. We are looking for individuals/pairs/couples to join our team.
I'm also looking for a supervisor looking after organizing/team/quality check etc. to be discussed further.
We do one-off cleans, spring … View moreWe are a small Scandinavian Cleaning Company, who specialize in one-off cleaning jobs. We are looking for individuals/pairs/couples to join our team.
I'm also looking for a supervisor looking after organizing/team/quality check etc. to be discussed further.
We do one-off cleans, spring cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning and cleaning for people who are either moving in or out of homes, newly built homes and renovations. We also do Home Staging, helping with moving furniture and setting up Staging's. Lots of variety - so the days are never the same. Most jobs will be on North Shore, but we also travel further down Auckland, West and North. Most likely we travel in my car, but you will sometime need to take your own car/transport.
Sometimes it can be quiet and other times we can be very busy, working mostly between 3 to 7 hours on the day in normal hours from 9am to 5pm during the week.
Sometimes we work on weekends and you will be paid extra. Other times there will be no work at all.
Sometimes we get very short notice, less the 24 hours to attend to a job.
We work in teams for most jobs, depending on the size of the job. Usually there will be 2-5 people on each job.
The cleaning skills include (but you don't need them all and you can be trained up and don't need them all):
Normal house cleaning (including kitchen and bathrooms) as well our extra service that include jobs as:
Oven Cleaning;
Walls & Ceilings;
Blinds;
Carpet cleaning
Windows;
Water blasting / House wash;
Lifting skills for lighter furniture (for the Home Staging part of my business).
Ideal candidate:
English speaking;
Good communication skills and positive attitude;
Physically strong and fit;
Some cleaning skills/flair needed;
Reliable, diligent and flexible;
Own car (often if jobs further away, we go in my car)or need to take public transport to jobs or pick up places);
Good with your phone (so I can get a prompt answer)
Work Visa a must and no cash jobs.
Supervisor position is an option, working mostly as a cleaner to start with to learn the business to know.
Please call/text me direct on 0212362284 or email me Susanne@littlemermaid.co.nz
Victoria Short smelt smoke in her home, but couldn’t find any fire.
Unbeknownst to her, a book in her daughter’s bedroom had been smouldering away as she worked from another room.
After several checks of the house offered no hints to where the smoke was coming from, Short continued work, … View moreVictoria Short smelt smoke in her home, but couldn’t find any fire.
Unbeknownst to her, a book in her daughter’s bedroom had been smouldering away as she worked from another room.
After several checks of the house offered no hints to where the smoke was coming from, Short continued work, oblivious to the fact the pages of 11-year-old Annalina’s favourite book, Code Name Bananas, were slowly becoming ash.
Annalina, who has a penchant for make-up, was gifted a dinner plate-sized desk mirror for Christmas, which had been sitting on her bookshelf beside a window ever since.
When Annalina arrived home from school, she noticed the book was burnt through its spine and halfway through the pages.
“It just didn’t make sense,” said Short, who is the deputy chair of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Upon further investigation, Short realised Annalina’s mirror was facing the bookshelf.
“The sunlight seems to have come through the window, hit the concave mirror, and perfectly reflected the magnified sunlight onto the corner of the book.”
Short said the incident made her feel sick to her stomach, adding that she felt lucky the book, and the rest of the bookshelf, didn't catch fire.
“I would never have imagined a mirror could have the potential to burn our house down, never in my wildest dreams. It’s just one of those things you never think twice about.”
After posting about the incident on Facebook, Short has heard of other people who have witnesses similar incidents, including someone who had left a drink bottle in their car which reflected the sun and burnt the seat.
The incident has “triggered a level of anxiety” for Short, who is now concerned about other reflective objects in her home, including a glass table.
She has used the incident as an opportunity to check her smoke alarms are in working order, while Annalina has found a new place to keep her mirror – in her wardrobe.
Fire and Emergency NZ national advisor for fire risk management Peter Gallagher said mirrors, glasses, ornaments and plastic water bottles can reflect and focus the sun’s rays and become a fire danger.
Fires caused by this were rare, however people should consider moving flammable items away or cover any reflective surfaces.
Has something similar happened to you? Email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz
This week, we’re celebrating 25 years since Northcross first opened!
We are proud to have served the North Shore community over this time and look forward to many more years to come.
Thank you for your support, compliments, surprise gifts, and kind comments over the years. Big shout out to … View moreThis week, we’re celebrating 25 years since Northcross first opened!
We are proud to have served the North Shore community over this time and look forward to many more years to come.
Thank you for your support, compliments, surprise gifts, and kind comments over the years. Big shout out to all our past and current team members who have become part of our Shorecare family.
Check out some of our team from 1989, only a few years prior to Northcross opening their doors.
Jay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.
If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.
… View moreJay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.
If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.
Habitat for Humanity is a housing charity that has been operating in New Zealand for over 25 years.
Renovating with Habitat is a way for you to invest in upgrading or repairing your own home for social good as all profit goes towards helping local Kiwi families in housing need.”
Jay Davies
Building and Development Manager
Contact us today:
Email: renovate@habitat.org.nz
Phone: 0800 HABITAT (0800 422 4828)
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View moreAt Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.
With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
A scary moment which made my stomach turn!
My daughter left her mirror close to the window which reflected the sunlight on to her bookshelf. The condensed rays burnt a hole through one of her favourite books, but amazingly it didn't appear to combust into a flame. I would never have thought … View moreA scary moment which made my stomach turn!
My daughter left her mirror close to the window which reflected the sunlight on to her bookshelf. The condensed rays burnt a hole through one of her favourite books, but amazingly it didn't appear to combust into a flame. I would never have thought a misplaced mirror could have the potential to burn our house down.
Served as a timely reminder to test the smoke alarms and check the insurance is up to date!!
I love our boys and girls at the East Coast Bays Volunteer Fire Brigade but am glad they didn't need to visit us today.
Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.
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