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With winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
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•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.
•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.
•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly … View moreWith winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
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•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.
•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.
•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly batteries and aerosol cans.
•Always empty ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal. Remember that ashes can take up to 5 days to cool.
•Keep matches, lighters and anything else that can create fire out of reach of children.
Remember: Smoke alarms save lives
Spent the weekend involuntarily investigating Auckland’s hospital system. My family has a history of clogged arteries which despite being a virtuous non smoker I have been unable to escape.
So I ended up Saturday morning at Auckland Hospital for an angioplasty and a few stents. Procedure went… View moreSpent the weekend involuntarily investigating Auckland’s hospital system. My family has a history of clogged arteries which despite being a virtuous non smoker I have been unable to escape.
So I ended up Saturday morning at Auckland Hospital for an angioplasty and a few stents. Procedure went well and I’m hassling the doctor to let me go home. Hopefully tomorrow and after a few days of working from home, I’ll be back at work.
A big thanks first to doctors, nurses and staff. They been really great, both professional and caring. They are a wonderful cross section of multicultural Auckland. It’s fantastic that in our country people get the urgent treatment they need and according to that need and not ability to pay.
Thanks also for the kind messages from so many people. Heartfelt appreciation!
The painting was done by my lovely granddaughter Brooklyn.
Due to industrial action by members of the Tramways and First Unions, some services operated by NZ Bus will be cancelled between 17 April 2018 – 27 April 2018. Full details on affected services can be found here:
The Government is ending offshore oil and gas exploration and has put a stop to onshore permits, with the exception of Taranaki.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today, saying "transitions have to start somewhere". But it's not over yet. There are 27 fields in … View moreThe Government is ending offshore oil and gas exploration and has put a stop to onshore permits, with the exception of Taranaki.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today, saying "transitions have to start somewhere". But it's not over yet. There are 27 fields in New Zealand currently producing oil and gas.
The last of the permits ends in 2030, but if a discovery is made, production could continue for decades. Ardern said the decision was about "striking a balance" and "unless we make the decision today that will essentially take place in 30 years time, we risk abrupt shocks".
The decision is a massive win for Labour's coalition partner, the Green Party - possibly its biggest policy win, ever. It was one of the party's campaign promises. On the other hand, Labour's other coalition partner, New Zealand First, is having to suck it up.
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says it's the "only scenario" and NZ First voters will have to accept that. However, he was visibly struggling with the decision.
Over in the opposition camp, National leader Simon Bridges says it's a "wrecking ball through the regional economy". If National won the 2020 election, Bridges would reverse the decision, he said.
The oil and gas industry is crying foul, but Stuff reporter Hamish Rutherford writes that it seems like a moderate decision.
Meanwhile, environmentalists around the country are celebrating a win.
Here are ten of the best playground adventures you can find across the region!
North Harbour News caught up with Hobsonville resident Peter Vaughan, who has transformed a bunch of old wooden pallets into something unusual....
After months of voting from our audiences all across New Zealand, we’re pleased to announce that our as-requested-by-you show will include numerous Musical Theatre hits including Don't cry for me Argentina (Evita), Memory (Cats), The Music of the Night (The Phantom of the Opera), Bring Him … View moreAfter months of voting from our audiences all across New Zealand, we’re pleased to announce that our as-requested-by-you show will include numerous Musical Theatre hits including Don't cry for me Argentina (Evita), Memory (Cats), The Music of the Night (The Phantom of the Opera), Bring Him Home (Les Miserables), classic hits from Swedish pop group ABBA and much more!
This show will be simply the best in melody and memory, and best of all it’s requested by our audience!
Tickets $35 including lunch. Group discounts available from 5+.
To book call 0508 266 237 or visit www.operatunity.co.nz
If anyone is in need of a place to work because you're still without power where you are, you can work out of the Colony co-working space on Te Atatu Peninsula for free until you're back up and running. PM me if you're in need. Feel free to share this to anyone else who is still … View moreIf anyone is in need of a place to work because you're still without power where you are, you can work out of the Colony co-working space on Te Atatu Peninsula for free until you're back up and running. PM me if you're in need. Feel free to share this to anyone else who is still affected by the storm too. www.colonyone.nz... for location etc.
We are having a garage sale! Two families are selling both new & preloved goods - Furniture, electronics, clothes, party supplies and more!
Moving out of town, so everything must go. Come check it out.
Gates open at 8am - No earlier.
Please be courteous of the neighbours and park on the … View moreWe are having a garage sale! Two families are selling both new & preloved goods - Furniture, electronics, clothes, party supplies and more!
Moving out of town, so everything must go. Come check it out.
Gates open at 8am - No earlier.
Please be courteous of the neighbours and park on the road.
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.
Subscribe now and … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.
Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!
Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
Keep up to date on the clean up effort following Tuesday's storm. Plus what you need to know if you are affected by the power outages: bit.ly...
Selling as I bought a new and bigger washing machine. AS IS WHERE IS.
Washes well and pick up from Massey
Selling for $100 or near offer.
Take an armchair tour of this fabulous and fun gallery dedicated to both art and nature, profiled in our magazine this month.
We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free!
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