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73 days ago

Learn How to Enhance Your Sleep Habits with These Strategies

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

Today, we're delving into the exciting world of snoozing and discussing a topic near and dear to our hearts: investing in better sleep.

We all know that catching those Zzz's is crucial for our overall well-being, but just how much should we be investing to enhance our sleep habits?

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Today, we're delving into the exciting world of snoozing and discussing a topic near and dear to our hearts: investing in better sleep.

We all know that catching those Zzz's is crucial for our overall well-being, but just how much should we be investing to enhance our sleep habits?


Let's dive in and find out!

Understanding the Value of Quality Sleep
Before we break down the dollars and cents of sleep investments, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible benefits of a good night's rest.

Quality sleep isn't just about feeling refreshed in the morning; it's about setting the stage for a healthier, happier life.

From sharpening our memory to reducing stress and even lowering the risk of chronic diseases, the benefits of quality sleep are truly endless.

Exploring Different Sleep Improvement Strategies
Now that we understand the importance of quality sleep let's explore some strategies for enhancing our sleep habits.

From simple lifestyle changes to cutting-edge sleep technology, there's a wide range of options to suit every budget and preference.

1. Lifestyle Changes for Better Sleep
Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most effective.

By making small adjustments to our daily routines, we can significantly improve the quality of our sleep.

Try cutting back on screen time before bed, establishing a consistent sleep schedule, and creating a relaxing bedtime routine to signal your body that it's time to wind down.

2. Cost-Effective Sleep Aids
If you're looking for a little extra help catching those Zzz's, there are plenty of cost-effective sleep aids available.

From herbal supplements to soothing white noise machines, these budget-friendly options can help you drift off to dreamland without breaking the bank.

3. Investing in Sleep Technology
For those who are willing to splurge a bit more on their sleep habits, investing in advanced sleep technology can be a game-changer.

Smart mattresses, sleep trackers, and adjustable bed frames are just a few examples of the high-tech gadgets available to help you optimise your sleep environment and improve your overall sleep quality.

Making Smart Investments in Your Sleep Health
When it comes to investing in better sleep, it's essential to weigh the costs against the potential benefits.

While it may be tempting to opt for the cheapest option available, investing in quality sleep is an investment in your long-term health and well-being.

By considering the economic, emotional, and health-related impacts of poor sleep, you can make informed decisions that will pay off in the long run.

Sweet Dreams and Sound Investments
The value of quality sleep cannot be overstated.

By investing in better sleep habits, you're not just improving your nights – you're investing in a healthier, happier future.

Whether you're making simple lifestyle changes or splurging on the latest sleep technology, Beds4U is here to support you every step of the way.

Visit our website today to explore our wide range of beds, mattresses, and furniture and take the first step towards a better night's sleep.

Sweet dreams, sleep seekers!

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74 days ago

WiFi Solutions Auckland Wide

Thomas from The WiFi Experts

Do you have slow WiFi? Deadzones/Dropouts? Call in the local experts for a free site visit and quote!

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

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74 days ago

Beko front loading washing machine

Shirley from Mount Eden

Approx 7 years old in good working order. Must be picked up by Friday 13 September. Ph 0210423340.

Price: $100

74 days ago

Wendy & John's Winter Escapes

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Winter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and … View moreWinter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and explore hidden corners of the world.

Click read more for the full story.

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74 days ago

Spring School Holiday Programme

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

🌸 Join Our Exciting Spring School Holiday Programme! 🌸

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this spring with our Spring School Holiday Programme! From 30 September to 11 October, we’ll be soaking up the sunshine and having non-stop fun with a variety of engaging activities. Don’t … View more
🌸 Join Our Exciting Spring School Holiday Programme! 🌸

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this spring with our Spring School Holiday Programme! From 30 September to 11 October, we’ll be soaking up the sunshine and having non-stop fun with a variety of engaging activities. Don’t miss out on the excitement!

Book online here: villagesquare.org.nz...
📅 30th September - 11th October
📍 Balmoral, Epsom, Parnell, & our NEW Mt Roskill site!
🌈 Activities include: Mt Albert Pools, Cooking and Baking, Ten Pin Bowling, STEM Challenges, Tip Top Factory Tour and more!
📖 Digital Brochure: villagesquare.org.nz...

OUR SITES:
🏫 BALMORAL: Balmoral School, 19 Brixton Road, Mt Eden
🔗 villagesquare.org.nz...

🏫 EPSOM: Epsom Normal Primary School, 41 The Drive, Epsom
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🏫 PARNELL: Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
🔗 villagesquare.org.nz...

🏫 NEW! MT ROSKILL: Mt Roskill Primary School, 37A Frost Road
🔗 villagesquare.org.nz...

We can’t wait to give your children the best time these holidays! 🌟
The team at The Village Square Trust
📞 09 555 5193
📧 pfc@villagesquare.org.nz
🌐 villagesquare.org.nz/school-holidays

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75 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?

Valued at over $1.2 million, this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a classic Kiwi holiday escape, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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75 days ago

Three lovely black miniature poodle puppies available now

Renee from Drummorne Kennels: Purebred miniature poodles

9 weeks old

The breeder is registered with Dogs NZ and we can provide papers for the pups.
The puppies have been vaccinated and wormed.
The puppies are available for sale now.

There are two girls and one boy. We've called them Honey, Heather and Horatio, but of course you can choose … View more
9 weeks old

The breeder is registered with Dogs NZ and we can provide papers for the pups.
The puppies have been vaccinated and wormed.
The puppies are available for sale now.

There are two girls and one boy. We've called them Honey, Heather and Horatio, but of course you can choose your own name.

They are sweet and very bright - they are playful, but also love cuddles.

The puppies are purebred pedigree miniature poodles, and are $2,000

PM me if you are interested and you'd like to come and meet them.

82 days ago

Free Knife Sharpening Workshop in Grey Lynn

Amanda Chapman from Auckland Library of Tools

Auckland Library of Tools in collaboration with Repair Cafe Aotearoa are excited to bring you the next in a series of repair and maintenance workshops every first Thursday of the month at Hackland Makerspace, just behind ALoT!

Thursday September 5 will be a free hands-on knife sharpening … View more
Auckland Library of Tools in collaboration with Repair Cafe Aotearoa are excited to bring you the next in a series of repair and maintenance workshops every first Thursday of the month at Hackland Makerspace, just behind ALoT!

Thursday September 5 will be a free hands-on knife sharpening workshop! So gather up your dull knives and come on by to sharpen your skills and your knives with us.

Swap knowledge, tips and tricks, stories, and elbow grease with your neighbour and improve your skills, while extending the cutting lives of your knives. Bring appropriate tools if you have them, or use the tools available in house. There will be nibbles and tea on hand, but contributions of food and beverage are very welcome. The vibe is relaxed, and social. Teens are welcome to participate, with an accompanying adult. We also have a play area for kids and there will be a couple of toddlers around as playmates!

RSVP appreciated. There will be a brief introduction and meet and greet at 6pm followed by a knife sharpening demonstration. Then our sharpener will assist guests with the sharpening of their own knives. Going to be late? No problem! Late-comers welcome.

Getting here:
Bus stops on Ponsonby Rd (InnerLink, 20, 105, 106, 866), Great North Rd (11T/W, 18, 20, 195), and Karangahape Rd (WX1)
We are also near the northwestern cycleway.
Limited free parking is available next door or on side streets. There is no parking in front of ALoT/Hackland.

These workshops are part of the Repair & Share project, a weekly repair cafe hosted by ALoT, RCANZ, and Hackland and supported by Auckland Council.
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Special thanks to:
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www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

If you would like to help out at any of our workshops or repair cafes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You do not need repair skills to get involved! Send us a message or fill out the volunteer form below, and mention Repair & Share on the form.
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76 days ago

ORIGINAL WALL PAINTING SET

Leni from Grey Lynn

MOVING SALE 🚚🚚🚚 Hand painted Wall Art,

Fusion of Violet, Purple & pink shades with splashes of Metallic gold.
Samoan Tatau [Tattoo] Inspired patterns & Symbols.
Mediums : Acrylic & Ink on thin stretched Canvas
Good quality ,fresh painted condition

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MOVING SALE 🚚🚚🚚 Hand painted Wall Art,

Fusion of Violet, Purple & pink shades with splashes of Metallic gold.
Samoan Tatau [Tattoo] Inspired patterns & Symbols.
Mediums : Acrylic & Ink on thin stretched Canvas
Good quality ,fresh painted condition


Purple Art :
H: 600cm
W: 300cm
Depth: 20inch


Pink Art:
H:510cm
W:310cm
Depth: 20inch

Price: $150

76 days ago

ORIGINAL Wall Painting

Leni from Grey Lynn

MOVING SALE 🚚🚚🚚 Hand painted Wall Art,

A fusion of Simple Samoan Tatau [Tattoo] & Flora Inspired patterns & design in shades of Pink.

Mediums : Acrylic & Ink on thin stretched Canvas
Good quality ,fresh painted condition

H: 510cm
W: 310cm
Depth: 20inch

Price: $50

76 days ago

Original Wall Painting

Leni from Grey Lynn

MOVING SALE 🚚🚚🚚 Hand painted Wall Art,

Fusion of Violet, Purple shades & Metallic gold.
Samoan Tatau [Tattoo] Inspired patterns & Symbols
Mediums : Acrylic & Ink on thin stretched Canvas
Good quality ,fresh painted condition

H: 600cm
W: 300cm
Depth: 20inch

Price: $100

76 days ago

Lost cat - Mt Eden

Anna from Mount Eden

Still missing my girl 😔

Evie is a 13 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.

Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case… View more
Still missing my girl 😔

Evie is a 13 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.

Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case you see her.

She likes people but might not let you pick her up so please take a video or photo if you see her and call me asap on 021 072 0933 (Anna).

She’s quite lean and small to medium size. When she’s happy she ‘talks’ ❤️ De-sexed and microchipped.

Last seen in Mont Le Grand Rd, Mt Eden. Please check your garage, shed, garden and under deck and house.

Apparently cats who are hiding don’t meow so please look carefully even if you don’t hear her. Thank you so much 🙏

82 days ago

LIVE Q&A: Financial well-being with Cat Rikihana

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works … View more
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.

Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'

She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)

↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓

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77 days ago

Poll: When shopping at Beds4U website, do you prefer in-store pickup or home delivery?

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

Delivery Preferences:

When shopping at Beds4U website, do you prefer in-store pickup or home delivery?

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When shopping at Beds4U website, do you prefer in-store pickup or home delivery?
  • 13.6% In-store pickup, I like to see the product first!
    13.6% Complete
  • 63.6% Home delivery, for convenience.
    63.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Depends on the situation :)
    22.7% Complete
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77 days ago

Landscape painter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Make your own wall art from leftover MDF and Resene testpots. Nikki Kettle’s abstract piece was inspired by her local environment.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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