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A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.
Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?
Kāpiti Coast District Council are looking for new members to join our Disability Advisory Group and Older Persons’ Advisory Group. This is your chance to share your insights and experiences and help shape the future of our community.
Applications close 27 April. For more information: … View moreKāpiti Coast District Council are looking for new members to join our Disability Advisory Group and Older Persons’ Advisory Group. This is your chance to share your insights and experiences and help shape the future of our community.
Applications close 27 April. For more information: https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/partners/
Haven Falls is located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua offering facilities with a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.
Haven Falls is open 24 hours a … View moreHaven Falls is located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua offering facilities with a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.
Haven Falls is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring flexibility and convenience for your needs. Feel free to contact us at 0800 428366.
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $xxxx- $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $xxxx- $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Host your next event at Novotel Auckland Ellerslie and make it truly unforgettable! With exceptional facilities, outstanding service, and a prime location, our venue is the ideal choice for your next gathering.
What's Included:
Venue Inclusions:
✓ Novotel-branded pads & pens
✓ … View moreHost your next event at Novotel Auckland Ellerslie and make it truly unforgettable! With exceptional facilities, outstanding service, and a prime location, our venue is the ideal choice for your next gathering.
What's Included:
Venue Inclusions:
✓ Novotel-branded pads & pens
✓ Chilled water on each table
✓ Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
✓ 2 free car parks (subject to availability)
Catering:
✓ Arrival tea & coffee to kick-start your day
✓ Morning tea with a delightful food item
✓ Scrumptious Buffet Lunch to fuel your event
✓ Afternoon tea with a delicious treat to end the day
Audio-Visual:
✓ Data projector & audio bundle for clear, crisp presentations
✓ Screen for easy viewing
✓ Additional AV equipment available upon request (at an extra cost)
Book today and make your next event a seamless success at Novotel Auckland Ellerslie. With everything you need in one place, all you need to do is show up and enjoy!
Reach out to our team - Ph 09 529 9090 or email H3060sb3@accor.com
Give this puzzle a whirl, can you figure it out?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Head here and hover on the Following … View moreGive this puzzle a whirl, can you figure it out?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...
Hot shot Hamilton property developer Matt Stark has scooped up the old Fed Farmers building in London Street.
Stark Property has bought all of the Waikato Farmer Trust’s property assets for sale on the site, a sizeable chunk on the west end of London Street opposite Seddon Park.
What would … View moreHot shot Hamilton property developer Matt Stark has scooped up the old Fed Farmers building in London Street.
Stark Property has bought all of the Waikato Farmer Trust’s property assets for sale on the site, a sizeable chunk on the west end of London Street opposite Seddon Park.
What would you like to see in this spot? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Once dominated by grey cubicles, sterile lighting, and rows of desks, Hamilton’s office spaces are being re-imagined, and not just for aesthetics.
As vacancy across the CBD rises, a new kind of workplace is taking shape - softer, more flexible, and built around how people actually want to … View moreOnce dominated by grey cubicles, sterile lighting, and rows of desks, Hamilton’s office spaces are being re-imagined, and not just for aesthetics.
As vacancy across the CBD rises, a new kind of workplace is taking shape - softer, more flexible, and built around how people actually want to work.
Do you like a 'soft and tactile' work space? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Behind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who … View moreBehind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who always goes the extra mile? Nominate them today and show your appreciation.
They could become New Zealand’s next Local Business Hero and earn a well-deserved reward for their incredible community spirit - plus you could win great prizes too!
This week's winners receive a $100 Pharmacy voucher - we know you've been eyeing the giftware in there!
The winners are:
Sophy Stowers from Mangere
Weibin Qin from Lower Hutt
Jacob Blair from Alexandra
… View moreThis week's winners receive a $100 Pharmacy voucher - we know you've been eyeing the giftware in there!
The winners are:
Sophy Stowers from Mangere
Weibin Qin from Lower Hutt
Jacob Blair from Alexandra
Rodger Mortleman from Whitianga
Get in touch with us here if you're a winner on this list!
Not a winner? There's always next week!
Get the jump on winter with our Easter Price Busters.
Terms and conditions apply.
New Zealand First wants to clarify the definition of a woman and a man in law, introducing a Member’s Bill to ensure “our country moves away from the woke ideology that has crept in over the last few years”.
The move follows the UK Supreme Court ruling last week that the term “women” as … View moreNew Zealand First wants to clarify the definition of a woman and a man in law, introducing a Member’s Bill to ensure “our country moves away from the woke ideology that has crept in over the last few years”.
The move follows the UK Supreme Court ruling last week that the term “women” as referred to in the British Equality Act refers only to biological women. It’s also the latest in a series of legislative proposals from NZ First in its so-called “war on woke”.
The party wants to see “women” defined in law as an “adult human biological female” and “man” defined as an “adult human biological male”.
“The purpose of this amendment is to uphold legal certainty, protect the integrity of sex-based rights and ensure that language in law reflects biological reality,” an explanatory note within the legislation says.
“This definition will apply in all contexts where the terms ‘woman’ and ‘man’ are used, unless explicitly stated otherwise in specific legislation.”
The legislation is a Member’s Bill in the name of NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft. That means it’s not a Government bill and will need to be pulled from Parliament’s ballot before it’s debated and voted on.
Marcroft currently has a bill in the ballot to require local authorities to have a binding referendum when deciding whether to add fluoride to drinking water. MPs can only have one bill in Parliament’s ballot at a time and NZ First confirmed that bill would be swapped out for her new one.
NZ First leader Winston Peters said the legislation was “not about being anti-anyone or anti-anything” but “about ensuring we as a country focus on the facts of biology and protect the term ‘woman’ in law”.
“New Zealand First is the only party that campaigned on keeping men out of women’s sports, keeping men out of women’s and girl’s changing rooms, and we have received two petitions this term calling for protecting the term ‘woman’ in legislation.
“We were told at the time that we were going down a ‘rabbit hole’ and ‘on another planet’. But if you look at recent events, both internationally and in New Zealand, the pendulum is swinging back towards common sense and is proving us right.”
He said this would “ensure our country moves away from the woke ideology that has crept in over the last few years, undermining the protection, progression and safety of women”.
The Herald has sought reaction from Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg to last week’s ruling in the UK and whether she agreed with the definition it has put forward.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said NZ First was just looking for populist causes.
“At a time when New Zealanders are struggling with the cost of living, more New Zealanders are losing their jobs by the day, the health system is descending further into crisis, we have more people living rough on the streets because they are homeless, I don’t think this is a priority.”
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick also said there were other issues to focus on, such as the cost of living and climate change, and NZ First’s proposal was intended to “distract” people from these challenges.
The Act Party said it believed in both free expression and “biological reality”.
“These values can sometimes be in tension, but when rights conflict, the role of the state is to draw clear lines that protect everyone’s freedom.
“People are free to present themselves however they like in a free society. But the right to self-expression does not override the rights of others, especially when it comes to women’s privacy, safety, and fairness.
“For example, biological women should not be forced to share public bathrooms, changing rooms, or prisons with men.
“For the sake of public services and legal clarity, the law should reflect the reality that sex is biological and binary. Any shift in focus towards self-declared gender risks confusion, conflict, and undermines hard-won sex-based rights.”
In 2020, the Ministry for Women said it defined “women” as “people who identify as women”.
“This definition is inclusive of transgender women,” it said.
The ministry’s website said it “represents the interests of all women, including transgender women, and we recognise the right of all people to self-identify”.
“We acknowledge the diversity of women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand and focus on improving outcomes for wāhine Māori, Pacific women, migrant women, women who are former refugees, women with disabilities and the rainbow community.”
Last month, NZ First MP and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello directed Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to use the term “women” instead of “pregnant people” in communications.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he supported having “common-sense language” and believed most people would consider pregnant people are women.
NZ First has introduced several pieces of legislation intended to counter “woke” elements of society, including a bill to remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) aspects from the public service.
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Bookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt, for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no audio or video tapes).
Come along and make your … View moreBookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt, for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no audio or video tapes).
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at the 30th anniversary of this major event, there’s plenty to choose from!
Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways.
Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions)
Sat 3rd May 9am-5pm
Sun 4th May 9am-3pm
Nowadays, hot water cylinders have excellent insulation and can store hot water for several days!
If your hot water cylinder is experiencing issues like overflowing, leaking, not heating properly, or low water pressure, it might be time for a check-up. … View moreNowadays, hot water cylinders have excellent insulation and can store hot water for several days!
If your hot water cylinder is experiencing issues like overflowing, leaking, not heating properly, or low water pressure, it might be time for a check-up. At Plumbing & Heating Centre Dargaville, we specialize in diagnosing and fixing all types of hot water cylinder problems to ensure you have a reliable supply of hot water throughout the winter.
Don't let a faulty hot water cylinder disrupt your comfort. Contact us today to schedule a service and keep your home warm and cosy!
Call us on 0800 326 123 or visit our website to book an appointment.
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will … View moreRolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.
Click read more for the full story.
Thanks to Lottery Grants funding from Lotto NZ players, Green Bikes in Whanganui is making cycling accessible while promoting sustainability.
Run by Sustainable Whanganui, the initiative refurbishes donated bikes, teaches repair skills, and provides affordable transport options. With community … View moreThanks to Lottery Grants funding from Lotto NZ players, Green Bikes in Whanganui is making cycling accessible while promoting sustainability.
Run by Sustainable Whanganui, the initiative refurbishes donated bikes, teaches repair skills, and provides affordable transport options. With community support, they’ve launched a mobile bike repair workshop, working alongside the Bikes in Schools programme to maintain and repair bikes for local students.
In the past year, they repaired over 150 bikes, ensuring more children have safe rides. Every Lotto NZ game played helps fund local initiatives like Green Bikes—empowering communities and protecting the environment.
Learn more at mylotto.co.nz/community-winners.
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.
Bookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt, for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no audio or video tapes).
Come along and make your … View moreBookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt, for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no audio or video tapes).
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at the 30th anniversary of this major event, there’s plenty to choose from!
Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways.
Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions)
Sat 3rd May 9am-5pm
Sun 4th May 9am-3pm
We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on … View moreWe hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on chocolate, or whatever else your heart desires!
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at
… View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at
Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!
Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.
If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?
From Monday 28 April until Friday 9 May, we’ll be rebuilding the road between Wood Street and Jellicoe Street. These works will result in a significantly improved state highway through Greytown, requiring fewer repairs and less maintenance in the future.
There will be a 24/7 northbound detour… View moreFrom Monday 28 April until Friday 9 May, we’ll be rebuilding the road between Wood Street and Jellicoe Street. These works will result in a significantly improved state highway through Greytown, requiring fewer repairs and less maintenance in the future.
There will be a 24/7 northbound detour via Humphries Street, West Street and North Street while we’re doing these works. Southbound traffic can travel through at a reduced speed. There’ll be no carparks on the majority of Main Street, however businesses are still open, with full pedestrian access available. We encourage you to park on nearby streets such as West Street.
Come to our latest workshop at Gifford Gallery 27a Poronui Street, Mt Eden
Care, Community, And Connection
Acacia Cove, a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula has 31 weekly activities.
For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, … View moreCare, Community, And Connection
Acacia Cove, a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula has 31 weekly activities.
For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green and gym.
Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, you’ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in.
If you’re aged 60 or over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.
Contact long time manager Bruce to book a visit today!
Range of things…books, kitchen items, head board, gas bottle
Outside 21 Sherwood ave, Grey Lynn
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at THE CHRISTCHURCH ART SHOW!
This exciting event opens at Te Pae convention centre Friday 25th April. General admission Saturday 26th 10am – 8pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm. 16 years and under go free Saturday and Sunday.
… View moreGet ready for an unforgettable experience at THE CHRISTCHURCH ART SHOW!
This exciting event opens at Te Pae convention centre Friday 25th April. General admission Saturday 26th 10am – 8pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm. 16 years and under go free Saturday and Sunday.
Explore a stunning array of artwork from a stellar line up of artists! Enjoy live art demonstrations and meet the artists! All art for sale. You can take home a unique work of art just for you!
Purchase tickets: https://tickets.theartshow.co.nz/buy-christchurch-tickets/
We recently pruned our trees (Maple & cherry blossom and Ginko) so we have a rather big pile of firewood.
Mostly cut into good manageable chunks.
* Just this is freshly cut so probably not good for current winter season!
Address is 3 Buckley Road, EPSOM.
You can see the firewood from the … View moreWe recently pruned our trees (Maple & cherry blossom and Ginko) so we have a rather big pile of firewood.
Mostly cut into good manageable chunks.
* Just this is freshly cut so probably not good for current winter season!
Address is 3 Buckley Road, EPSOM.
You can see the firewood from the street. feel free to collect anytime.
Good luck. And thank you!
Relax, we’ve got it covered, enjoy a year of free fees*
At Ryman you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, … View moreRelax, we’ve got it covered, enjoy a year of free fees*
At Ryman you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
“We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!”
“Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket.”
“The great gift of Easter is hope.”
“Easter is the soul’s first taste of spring.”
“Spring adds new life and new joy to all that… View more“We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!”
“Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket.”
“The great gift of Easter is hope.”
“Easter is the soul’s first taste of spring.”
“Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is.”
“Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.”
“Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.”
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.”
“Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.”
“The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul.”
“Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with our resurrection.”
“The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies.”
Happy Easter! May this day be as special and beautiful as you.
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Here's hoping you have a fun, sunny, memorable Easter.
The spirit of Easter is all about hope, love, and joyful living. May you have a blessed day!
Thinking of you on this special day! Best wishes for Easter and the season ahead.
Knowing someone as special as you adds a little extra joy to Easter.
Wishing you sunshine and a basketful of chocolate on this beautiful day. Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! I hope you're surrounded by sunshine, flowers, chocolate, and family on this happy day.
Sending sweet thoughts for a happy, hoppy Easter.
May your Easter basket be filled with joy, happiness, and peace this season and always.
Love, chocolate, and sunshine—what more could you need? Have a blessed one!
It’s such a hopeful time of year, and I wish you every good thing at Easter and always.
Enjoy your Easter, and may you be blessed with joy this year.
Wishing you a season filled with peace, joy, and beautiful weather.
Wishing you all the love and happiness that only Easter can bring. Have a joyous celebration with your family!
Hoping your Easter is full of the sweetest things in life!
During this hopeful time of year, I wish you and yours the best this Easter.
Wishing you nothing but smiles, sunshine, and lots of sweet treats this Easter day.
May you enjoy this day surrounded by friends, family, and plenty of chocolate!
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