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Elvis Evening with one of New Zealand's Best Elvis Entertainers Che Orton. The Memories of Elvis Fan Club invite you and your family plus friends to join us at the Henderson RSA on Saturday 23rd March at 7.30pm. Be ready to Rock so bring your dancing shoes. Tickets only $15pp and are on sale … View moreElvis Evening with one of New Zealand's Best Elvis Entertainers Che Orton. The Memories of Elvis Fan Club invite you and your family plus friends to join us at the Henderson RSA on Saturday 23rd March at 7.30pm. Be ready to Rock so bring your dancing shoes. Tickets only $15pp and are on sale at the Henderson RSA or phone Jackie 8174892 or 0274901126 to reserve. The RSA Restaurant and Bar will be open. Look forward to seeing you there. — with Che King Orton and Che Elvis Orton.
Special this week we have some mint plants for sale.
Potted in 25cm pots they are fresh and fragrant, perfect to flavour up your homemade dishes and cocktails!
Available at our Nursery, 92 Eastdale Road in Avondale. We are open Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm.
Outdoor and indoor plants, ex rentals,… View moreSpecial this week we have some mint plants for sale.
Potted in 25cm pots they are fresh and fragrant, perfect to flavour up your homemade dishes and cocktails!
Available at our Nursery, 92 Eastdale Road in Avondale. We are open Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm.
Outdoor and indoor plants, ex rentals, low prices
Is it fair to let some people off their responsibility to pay tax when others have no option than to pay theirs? If it's not fair, then perhaps it's time that we put it right.
female. Very shoulder friendly. Unfortunately my grandson now has a kitten and they dont mx! $100.00 complete. (sorry not able to post photo at the moment but you would probably want to come and meet her anyway. )
Hi neighbours, there are safety concerns over on-street mobility parks. Some wheelchair users have to go on roads and face oncoming cars just to get into their vehicles, as some parking spots don't have nearby kerbs or ramps. Is this something you've experienced? What do you think?
… View moreHi neighbours, there are safety concerns over on-street mobility parks. Some wheelchair users have to go on roads and face oncoming cars just to get into their vehicles, as some parking spots don't have nearby kerbs or ramps. Is this something you've experienced? What do you think?
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It's our 3 Day Bathroomware Suppliers Sale this weekend 8-10 March.
Huge Savings across the board from top Bathroom Brands:
Aquatica | ENGLEFIELD | Newtech Bathroomware | Weiss | Alpha and more! Don't Miss out.
Great condition VW Golf with low k's! The owner is overseas and needs to sell.
Contact: 0211540750, text.
1st NZ owner, well looked after as I only use the car to commute to work several times a week.
Very minor exterior and interior scratches. All in all very good condition.
… View moreGreat condition VW Golf with low k's! The owner is overseas and needs to sell.
Contact: 0211540750, text.
1st NZ owner, well looked after as I only use the car to commute to work several times a week.
Very minor exterior and interior scratches. All in all very good condition.
Interior Details: Black
5 Seats, Seat Trim: Cloth, Non-Turbo, Front Wheel Drive, Tinted Windows, Cam Chain, Electronic Stability Control, 8 Air Bags, 3 Full Seat Belts In Rear.
- 8 Air Bags
- 3 Full Seat Belts In Rear
- ABS Braking,
- Alarm
- Alloy Wheels
- Cam Chain
- CD Player
- Electronic Stability Control
- Tinted Windows
If you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed … View moreIf you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed especially for those over 65.
They're fun, social and affordable. Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
It is with regret Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment advise that John Farnham is unavailable to play his upcoming shows in New Zealand.
John has been hospitalised with a severe infection after having minor surgery two weeks ago. He is expected to make a full recovery but on doctors … View moreIt is with regret Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment advise that John Farnham is unavailable to play his upcoming shows in New Zealand.
John has been hospitalised with a severe infection after having minor surgery two weeks ago. He is expected to make a full recovery but on doctors orders he is not able to play the upcoming dates as scheduled for New Zealand.
Both Auckland and Wellington shows will be postponed as below.
The rescheduled show dates are now:
Saturday 30 November 2019 - Villa Maria Winery, Auckland, NZ (previously Saturday March 9 2019)
Sunday 1 December 2019 - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, NZ (previously Thursday 7 March 2019)
Tickets for John Farnham’s Wellington and Auckland shows remain valid for the new dates however, if you are unable to attend the new shows a full refund is available through your point of purchase www.ticketmaster.co.nz.
Auckland Transport has slammed a bus driver's behaviour after he was seen talking on the phone and t…
Hey if your looking at getting any electrical work done around home or your office or know any electricians who are busy and needing help with sub contracting give me a call on 02102721640
Desperate Kiwis are queuing at hospital pain clinics because they can't afford the dentist - and health bosses are now backing free dental care. Waitematā District Health Board wants a "comprehensive dental service for all New Zealanders", its chief executive confirmed. The position… View moreDesperate Kiwis are queuing at hospital pain clinics because they can't afford the dentist - and health bosses are now backing free dental care. Waitematā District Health Board wants a "comprehensive dental service for all New Zealanders", its chief executive confirmed. The position comes amidst growing concern among health workers about people who can't afford hefty dentists' bills and live in chronic pain as a result, with some resorting to gruesome "DIY dentistry".There are long queues at hospital pain clinics for temporary fillings or teeth extractions, the meeting noted, and people are turning up at emergency departments because of dental pain. Members discussed whether the health boards should call on the Government to provide subsidised or free dentistry.
In response, Waitematā DHB chief executive, Dr Dale Bramley, told the meeting the Ministry of Health was "already considering how the dental service could be included in the public health service, and that the DHB boards should support". A resolution was passed by the committee, recommending the DHBs "support a comprehensive dental care access for all New Zealanders as part of public health system". Bramley told Waitematā DHB "would support a comprehensive dental service for all New Zealanders and we will help to support the Ministry of Health in any deliberations they may have on this matter". However, Grant Pollard, the ministry's group manager for population health, denied any current work on possible changes to publicly-funded dental care. "Though this may be looked at again following the outcome of the health and disability sector review," Pollard added. Any move to provide more subsidised or free dental care would carry a huge cost. Currently, about $198 million a year is spent on oral health services, with most covering universal services for children and teenagers. Adults must pay the full cost, and bills can run into the thousands of dollars.
Kiwis without enough money live in chronic pain that affects work, quality of life, and mental and wider health. Gum disease increases the risk of heart disease, and poor oral health increases the chances of bacterial infection in the bloodstream.About one in three New Zealanders have untreated tooth decay, the last comprehensive oral health survey in 2009 found. Almost half of adults had avoided routine dental treatment in the previous year, because of cost. Health Minister David Clark said there was "huge unmet need in dental care" - but there wouldn't be significant reform this side of the 2020 general election. "We have people struggling with third world health conditions as a result of bad dental hygiene and inability to access the care and treatment they need," Clark said in a statement. "Longer term, I do have ambitions to make dental care more affordable and accessible. However, it's unlikely we'll get significant change over the line with that this term." One patient suffered four years of terrible pain before ripping off the top of a wisdom tooth using pliers, and then using a knife to try remove infected tissue. Pain continued after his botched DIY effort, and only stopped after he was treated for free through Revive a Smile.
Currently, Government-funded dental work for adults is limited to emergency care for pain and infection relief, and Work and Income grants for those on a low income and who are in serious pain and need urgent treatment. Dental care is also given to a small number of hospital inpatients, and work needed after accidents is funded by ACC. The NZ Dental Association wants more subsidised care for people on low incomes, but not universal access - saying such a step would likely cost more than the annual budget of large DHBs. The association surveyed members last year and found the average cost for an examination only was $76, a single extraction was $229, and $203 for a two-surface filling. Thirty minutes with the hygienist averaged $110. Recently former Prime Minister Helen Clark added her voice to the debate, tweeting Jacinda Ardern, Winston Peters and Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni: "Time for a major government initiative on the right to dental care. NZ makes hospital care free – why not a right to dental care?"
The cost of dental work
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• Examination only: $76
• Single tooth extraction: $229
• Each addition tooth taken: $138
• Root filling: $735
• One surface filling: $153
• Composite crown: $408
• Hygienist - half-hourly rate: $110
• Full upper and lower dentures: $2557
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Phil Goff and John Tamihere have put themselves forward to run Auckland, but their neighbours in sou…
West Auckland households will now benefit from a new charitable initiative which will see 70,000 first aid kits provided at no cost to all homes in the region from this month. West Auckland households will receive a voucher in the mailbox from February 4 with instructions on where they can be … View moreWest Auckland households will now benefit from a new charitable initiative which will see 70,000 first aid kits provided at no cost to all homes in the region from this month. West Auckland households will receive a voucher in the mailbox from February 4 with instructions on where they can be redeemed from for a first aid kit. The comprehensive kits are designed to help treat some of the most common forms of injury and will be donated to the region by ‘The Trusts’ West Auckland at a cost of more than $680,000.
Accidents at home
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Trusts CEO Simon Wickham said that while there has been an overhaul to the Health & Safety regulations that cover our place of employment, our home remains the most likely place an accident will occur.“Auckland’s population is around 1.66 million and in the past year, there was a injury claim for every 2.2 people in the region. This is just a measure of the accidents for which a claim was filed. He said that in West Auckland alone last year, there were more than 24,000 ACC claims with over 14,000 of these occurring in a residential dwelling. Included in these injuries were more than 17,000 soft tissue injuries such as sprains and 4800 lacerations.“It is our hope that the offer of a quality first aid kit at no cost will mean thousands of people in the West Auckland region will now be better equipped to deal with an accident if it occurs in their home,” Mr Wickham said.
Alarming Statistics
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The number of accident claims in the Auckland region has increased 35% over the past decade, with the cost to treat active claims now approaching $1 billion annually. According to new data from ACC, more than 339,000 claims were received for accidents in Auckland homes last year. Homes are the most likely place to have an accident with almost half (46%) of the more than 740,000 injuries across the region occurring there – significantly ahead of sports & recreation areas, public roads and commercial/industrial workplaces.
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