Eden Terrace, Auckland

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227 days ago

Celebrate Mum at The Terraces Restaurant

St. Andrew's Village

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Terraces Restaurant.

Indulge in a sensational brunch laden with scrumptious dishes of fruits, pastries, salads, eggs, ham, beef rib eye and so much more.

Dairy & Gluten Free are available. $70 per person ($30 per child -10 years and under).
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227 days ago

CUSTOM COMFORT: THE REALITIES OF ADJUSTABLE BEDS

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

In modern sleep solutions, adjustable beds have gained significant attention.

They are known for their promise of enhanced comfort and customizable sleeping positions.

These innovative sleep systems have captured the interest of people who value their personalized comfort and want to … View more
In modern sleep solutions, adjustable beds have gained significant attention.

They are known for their promise of enhanced comfort and customizable sleeping positions.

These innovative sleep systems have captured the interest of people who value their personalized comfort and want to improve their sleep.

Let’s explore the world of adjustable beds and look at the expectations and reality to decide whether these beds live up to the hype.

What is an Adjustable Bed?

An adjustable bed is often referred to as an adjustable bed base.

It’s a sleep system that allows users to elevate various mattress parts to create customized sleeping positions. These beds are equipped with motorized mechanisms that let users adjust the angle of their head, feet, and body alignment.

The primary purpose of adjustable beds is to provide comfort and reduce common sleep-related issues like snoring, acid reflux, and back pain.

Adjustable Beds: Do They Help?

Adjustable beds offer a promising solution for improved sleep quality and enhanced comfort.

Let’s look at the expectations vs. reality regarding whether adjustable beds help improve sleep quality.

Expectations: Improved Sleep Quality and Health

Adjustable beds are touted as a solution to various sleep-related problems.

These beds are often marketed to reduce discomfort by allowing users to find their optimal sleeping position. Be it elevated for breathing ease or with legs raised for improved circulation.

With the ability to customise sleeping positions by elevating different parts of the mattress, these beds can alleviate common sleep-related issues such as snoring, acid reflux, and back pain.

Whether adjustable beds truly help can be answered with a resounding yes.

Reality: Evidence-Based Benefits

The reality aligns with the expectations.

Adjusting the bed to provide better support for specific body areas can reduce chronic pain and improve comfort during sleep.


How to Choose an Adjustable Bed?

With various available options, choosing the right adjustable bed requires careful consideration.

Here are some factors to keep in mind:

Motor Quality and Noise. Opt for beds with high-quality motors that operate. Noisy mechanisms can disrupt your sleep and lead to frustration.

Mattress Compatibility. Ensure the adjustable bed is compatible with your existing mattress, or choose one that pairs well.

Number of Adjustable Zones. Look for beds that allow you to adjust different areas for personalised comfort.

More Features. Some adjustable beds include massage settings, USB ports, and under-bed lighting. Decide if these features are important to you.

Warranty and Customer Reviews. Research the manufacturer's warranty and read customer reviews to get insights into real-world experiences.

Adjustable Bed vs. Regular Beds: A Comparison

The differences go beyond aesthetics when comparing adjustable beds to regular beds.

Adjustable beds offer versatility and customisation that traditional beds often cannot match. The ability to adjust the angle of the head and feet can cater to specific sleep preferences and address various health concerns like snoring, acid reflux, and back pain.

Regular beds provide a fixed sleeping surface without the adaptability that adjustable beds offer.

While adjustable beds offer personalised comfort and targeted support, traditional beds still have their place, especially for individuals with simpler sleep needs.


Expectations: Enhanced Comfort and Flexibility

The primary expectation when comparing adjustable beds to regular beds is that the former offers enhanced comfort and flexibility.


The ability to customise your sleeping position is believed to be a game-changer, particularly for those with specific health concerns or preferences.


Reality: Personalized Comfort and Support

The reality is that adjustable beds do indeed provide a level of comfort and support that traditional beds often can't match.


The adjustability factor can cater to different sleeping positions and reduce discomfort, improving sleep quality and well-being.


Reduce Tension and Sleep Better

In the world of sleep solutions, adjustable beds have proven to be more than a marketing gimmick.


When searching for top-notch adjustable beds in New Zealand, Beds4U is your ultimate choice.


With their thoughtfully curated collection of adjustable beds, experience unmatched comfort and support for a revitalising night's sleep.


Discover Beds4U's range for a refreshing and pain-free start to your mornings.

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228 days ago

FREE S26 Gold Stage 4 Formula

Pearl from Mount Eden

Unopened expires November 2024. Toddler no longer drinks formula so giving it away as I don’t want it to go to waste.

Free

228 days ago

Let's Go Mum!

The Team from NZ Compare

Want to spend quality time with Mum but not sure what to do? Check out our top 5 low-cost activities to make her day special!

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229 days ago

Should you be using AI?

Jack Neighbourly Lead from Ponsonby

Hey, team is Jack here again,
I recently did a super interesting AI workshop.

I learnt about how automation could be used to cure pain points in your small business. For example, automatic thank you emails sent out to your hair-dressing customers, an AI quote calculator for your service … View more
Hey, team is Jack here again,
I recently did a super interesting AI workshop.

I learnt about how automation could be used to cure pain points in your small business. For example, automatic thank you emails sent out to your hair-dressing customers, an AI quote calculator for your service business or even a chatbot to give your customers answers to common questions like "Where are you based", "How much does your product/service cost" etc.

If you want to learn more about how AI could benefit your life, hit me up.

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228 days ago

Homicide in Ponsonby

The Team from New Zealand Police

A homicide investigation is under way following the death of a man in Ponsonby on Sunday evening.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB, says emergency services responded to reports of a firearm being discharged outside an address on Ponsonby Road around 10.18pm last night.
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A homicide investigation is under way following the death of a man in Ponsonby on Sunday evening.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB, says emergency services responded to reports of a firearm being discharged outside an address on Ponsonby Road around 10.18pm last night.
“Upon arrival, a man was located deceased.
“Our investigation is now in the early stages to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says the community can expect to see an increased Police presence in the Ponsonby area today.
“Road closures are currently in place on Ponsonby Road between Franklin and Richmond Roads and Police are assisting with traffic management.
“A scene guard has also been established and will remain in place today while our enquiries continue,” he says.
Enquiries to locate the person believed to be responsible remain ongoing.
“Police have been in the area overnight speaking to a number of witnesses who were in the vicinity at the time of the incident,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.
“While at this stage, no arrests have been made, Police are following lines of enquiry.”

A post-mortem examination and formal identification of the victim will be carried out over the coming days.
Police encourage anyone else who was in the area or has information to assist who have not yet spoken to us to please get in touch.

You can contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at www.police.govt.nz....
Please reference file number 240506/9353.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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228 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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228 days ago

WiFi Solutions

Thomas from The WiFi Experts

Do you have slow WiFi? Wireless Deadzones? Buffering? Drop-Outs? Call in the local friendly experts!

0800-943-439
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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229 days ago

Mothers Day: 12th May 💐

shop manager from Red Cross Shop Dominion Road

If you'd like your hug to go with a sustainable gift from the heart, then don't look further and shop your Mother's Day gift with us at Red Cross Shop Dominion! ♥️

With updated stock daily, the options for all kinds of mums are endless! 🎁

184 Dominion Road 📍

Open 7 days … View more
If you'd like your hug to go with a sustainable gift from the heart, then don't look further and shop your Mother's Day gift with us at Red Cross Shop Dominion! ♥️

With updated stock daily, the options for all kinds of mums are endless! 🎁

184 Dominion Road 📍

Open 7 days a week 🗓️
Mon-Sun: 9am-5pm

Free parking 🅿️

229 days ago

New Lottery, New Home

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Papamoa, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make… View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Papamoa, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it! Get your tickets today.
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231 days ago

Relax spa bath

Megan from Auckland Central

Where in Akl can I go for a private spa bath.

230 days ago

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

Sunday Star Times

This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? … View more
This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? Add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends next week so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply, promo code must be applied.
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230 days ago

And another website!

Jack Neighbourly Lead from Ponsonby

Hi again team, it's Jack.

We also got Sports Physio NZ's website done too this week. It was so fun working with Tanya Browne, the owner of the clinic, because she cares so much about her target market of atheletic youngins which is so inspiring.

She does her best to relate to … View more
Hi again team, it's Jack.

We also got Sports Physio NZ's website done too this week. It was so fun working with Tanya Browne, the owner of the clinic, because she cares so much about her target market of atheletic youngins which is so inspiring.

She does her best to relate to people our age which is so fun to see, that's why we had to do our absolute best to bring out her gen-Z side with the website.

Website link: sportsphysio.co.nz...
Our instagram: www.instagram.com...

230 days ago

Another website done for a small business in Auckland.

Jack Neighbourly Lead from Ponsonby

Hey team,
It's Jack here.

My friend Otis and I just finished up a website for an on-the-comeup spa called Victorian Bali Spas. Sam and Loli, the owners, are incredibly nice and gave us the amazing opportunity to renovate their existing Wix website which was too expensive.

It was so … View more
Hey team,
It's Jack here.

My friend Otis and I just finished up a website for an on-the-comeup spa called Victorian Bali Spas. Sam and Loli, the owners, are incredibly nice and gave us the amazing opportunity to renovate their existing Wix website which was too expensive.

It was so cool to see the inside of the ponsonby branch of Victorian Spas and to get to see what's behind the curtains...

website link: victorianspas.com...
my instagram: www.instagram.com...

232 days ago

Retire NZ First while you at it

Sarnia from Auckland Central

Thank you God, The right Chris and Chloe

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