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Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.
Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten… View moreDo you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.
Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten Red Cross drink bottles!
Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique wooden coasters using your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Find out how to create your own.
Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View moreNow's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% off decorating accessories and 25% off Resene cleaning products!
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I invite you all to check out my page and online fundraising auction.
Auction is at app.galabid.com...
Facebook page is: www.facebook.com...
I'm raising money for my cousin James (27) who is fighting Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma. I am also raising awareness to Blood Cancer, in particular Hodgkin… View moreI invite you all to check out my page and online fundraising auction.
Auction is at app.galabid.com...
Facebook page is: www.facebook.com...
I'm raising money for my cousin James (27) who is fighting Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma. I am also raising awareness to Blood Cancer, in particular Hodgkin Lymphoma. A portion of the profits will go to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ.
Over 50 listings with some amazing brands on board. Could be a great way to get your Christmas shopping done early and help out a fellow kiwi.
Thanks
A lady goes to her priest one day and tells him, ”Father, I have a problem. I have two female parrots, but they only know to say one thing. ”
”What do they say?” the priest asked.
”They say, “Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun? ”
”That's obscene!” the … View moreA lady goes to her priest one day and tells him, ”Father, I have a problem. I have two female parrots, but they only know to say one thing. ”
”What do they say?” the priest asked.
”They say, “Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun? ”
”That's obscene!” the priest exclaimed.
Then he thought for a moment.
”You know,” he said, ”I may have a solution to your problem.
I have two male talking parrots, which I have taught to pray and read the Bible. Bring your two parrots over to my house, and we'll put them in the cage with Francis and Peter. My parrots can teach your parrots to pray and worship, and your parrots are sure to stop saying that phrase in no time.”
“Thank you,” the woman responded, “this may very well be the solution.”
The next day, she brought her female parrots to the priest's house.
As he ushered her in, she saw that his two male parrots were inside their cage holding rosary beads and praying.
Impressed, she walked over and placed her parrots in with them.
After a few minutes, the female parrots cried out in unison: “Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun?”
There was stunned silence.
Shocked, one male parrot looked over at the other male parrot and says, ”Put the beads away, Frank, Our prayers have been answered!!!”
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.
The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.
It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans … View moreAuckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.
The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.
It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.
Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?
Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.
1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View moreOur diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.
1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki
Kia Ora Whanau. (Needing work) We are Husband and wife tag team painting and plastering. Over 5yrs experience. We have low rates. If any one needing any work done around the house give us a call. We are local. 0211400209. Thank you.
All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map
COVID-19: Last week New Zealand had about 34% (about 1/3) of its population over 12 fully vaccinated (two COVID-19 vaccination jabs). When do you think New Zealand will have 90% of its population fully vaccinated? You will need to factor in Maori, gang members, rough sleepers, people in prison, and… View moreCOVID-19: Last week New Zealand had about 34% (about 1/3) of its population over 12 fully vaccinated (two COVID-19 vaccination jabs). When do you think New Zealand will have 90% of its population fully vaccinated? You will need to factor in Maori, gang members, rough sleepers, people in prison, and anti-vaxxers etc into your answer.
Which do you think is the best answer?
(if in doubt choose one earliest possible option achievable in your opinion)
Note: "By December" means "By the end of December"
We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...
In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.
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Well, I sure as heck got a surprise when I turned on my computer today.
One of my posts, a thought provoking post: “To bribe or not to bribe? That is the question” was culled and the comments were closed down.
I received the standard email from the powers that be, telling me of this and it was… View moreWell, I sure as heck got a surprise when I turned on my computer today.
One of my posts, a thought provoking post: “To bribe or not to bribe? That is the question” was culled and the comments were closed down.
I received the standard email from the powers that be, telling me of this and it was because of certain replies.
I went into see which replies had been culled, although I already knew deep down which ones and by whom, and sure enough it was a couple of the regular ‘players’ who had replied with either controversial replies or against the guidelines set down here by the powers that be.
I’m getting rather annoyed at having my posts shut down (as we all are) because people can’t behave, or reply without thought and consideration for the rest of us.
There are ways of getting your points and thoughts across with getting the smack on the back of the wrist from those above.
Those of us who start these thought provoking conversations, don’t post just for the sake of it, but to get the conversation flowing without anger, without name calling, without conspiracy theories, but more for friendly conversations, help, ideas and different ways of thinking.
We all know who the regulars are that get our posts closed down and I’m sure you know who you are and no, I’m not naming names, but can you please try to play nice and think of a different way of getting your points across without upsetting the apple cart.
We all want to stay here, we all don’t like the controversial restraints we are under on here, but we all choose to stay here and enjoy each other’s company.
Please, we have to play nice and obey the rules and guidelines set down, whether we like it not.
A Navy Master Chief's wife sends a text to the Master Chief saying, “Honey, don't forget to buy some bread when you come home from work and your girlfriend Valerie says hi.”
The Master Chief texted back, "Who's Valerie?!"
The wife answered, "Nobody, I just wanted… View moreA Navy Master Chief's wife sends a text to the Master Chief saying, “Honey, don't forget to buy some bread when you come home from work and your girlfriend Valerie says hi.”
The Master Chief texted back, "Who's Valerie?!"
The wife answered, "Nobody, I just wanted you to answer and to have confirmation that you saw my text."
The Master Chief replied, "Oh ok, because I’m with Valerie right now, I thought you saw me!"
The wife, who is taken aback, texted, "What??! Where are you?!"
The Master Chief responded, "Near the grocery store."
The wife then texted, "Wait, I’m coming right now!"
About 10 minutes later, the Master Chief's wife sends a message stating, "I’m at the store, where are you?!"
The Master Chief replied, "I’m at work. Now that you’re at the store, don't forget to buy the bread!"
🤣😂🤣😂
Kia ora!
I have just joined a local Food Not Bombs group
(en.wikipedia.org...).
We collect surplus or donated food and cook and deliver free vegetarian or vegan meals for anyone who needs them.
I am seeking clean plastic containers - freezer, and preferably microwave, safe - for … View moreKia ora!
I have just joined a local Food Not Bombs group
(en.wikipedia.org...).
We collect surplus or donated food and cook and deliver free vegetarian or vegan meals for anyone who needs them.
I am seeking clean plastic containers - freezer, and preferably microwave, safe - for packaging the meals I cook. If you have a pile of them cluttering up your place, I would love to come and collect them! The ones you get your Indian or Thai takeaways in are ideal.
Also, if you know of any businesses who can donate food supplies, please let me know
Vanya
0210621627 (please text, rather than call - mobile coverage patchy)
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