Penrose, Auckland

Caring For You Like Family

Caring For You Like Family

Hear about 91-year-old Dora’s experience as a rest home resident living in a Ryman community.

1483 days ago

Are you ready to get Upcycling?

Resene

The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View more
The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!

In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year.
Pick your paints

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1484 days ago

Huge Soviet-era jet delivers new engines for Air NZ

George Block Reporter from Central Leader

A giant Soviet-era jet has made a rare appearance in Auckland to deliver new engines for Air New Zealand's troubled Dreamliner fleet.

1488 days ago

Motueka: New Zealand’s small-town doughnut capital

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.

1484 days ago

Heavy rainfall fills Waitākere dams, but water restrictions remain

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, heavy rainfall across Auckland over the past week has replenished a west Auckland dam – but the city's water storage levels are still low.
A Watercare spokeswoman said last week's deluge gave the Upper Nihotupu Dam in the Waitākere Ranges, a storage boost from 51 … View more
Kia ora neighbours, heavy rainfall across Auckland over the past week has replenished a west Auckland dam – but the city's water storage levels are still low.
A Watercare spokeswoman said last week's deluge gave the Upper Nihotupu Dam in the Waitākere Ranges, a storage boost from 51 per cent to 93 per cent full. “But significant replenishment in the western dams does not mean we can all abandon our water-saving efforts,” the spokeswoman said.

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1484 days ago

Gardening Services

Nina from Mangere

If you are looking for an affordable, efficient gardener, I can recommend Rob's Gardening Services. Phone 021 0826 4139 or email RobsGardening@gmx.com. He is specialized in Garden Maintenance, Weeding/Spraying, Hedge Trimming, but also does Waterblasting, Painting (indoor/outdoor), Gutter … View moreIf you are looking for an affordable, efficient gardener, I can recommend Rob's Gardening Services. Phone 021 0826 4139 or email RobsGardening@gmx.com. He is specialized in Garden Maintenance, Weeding/Spraying, Hedge Trimming, but also does Waterblasting, Painting (indoor/outdoor), Gutter cleaning.

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1484 days ago

It's Nearly July!

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

We've have been working diligently with our regular clients and new clients to operate in a more relevant matter for the current times. How has continuing work after Post-Covid been for you all in the past months?

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