Shelly Park, Auckland

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1455 days ago
1455 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
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Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1455 days ago

School Holiday Program

Steve Chaplin from Howick Squash Club

This is open to all junior, members and non -members, come along yourself or bring a friend with you.

Come along even if you're new to squash, you might find you're the next Paul Coll or Joelle King

Cost is $30 per day for members and $35 for non-members - you choose which days you want… View more
This is open to all junior, members and non -members, come along yourself or bring a friend with you.

Come along even if you're new to squash, you might find you're the next Paul Coll or Joelle King

Cost is $30 per day for members and $35 for non-members - you choose which days you want to take part.
Starts Wednesday 16 December
Sessions are 9:00am to midday

Contact the club howicksquash@xtra.co.nz for more details

1455 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1456 days ago

Need a professional concrete layer

Carmen from Flat Bush

Hi
I need to concrete my front lawn and so can someone recommend me a professional they have used. Thanks

1456 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1456 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1457 days ago

Recommendation please?

Neel from Botany Downs

Hi,

I am looking to buy a property with good school zone in North shore. I have found a decent place on Verran road, Birkenhead.

Is Verran road a good area and any thoughts about Verran primary school?

1456 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

1456 days ago

A fantastic and unique Christmas gift!

Tanaz from Yoga Gym

It is common knowledge that Yoga practice helps relieve Stress and Anxiety
Develop Strength, Stability and Flexibility
Improves breathing & generates spiritual energy within one’s self.
This special gift comes in a form of a “Physical and mental well-being gift certificate”.
If you know … View more
It is common knowledge that Yoga practice helps relieve Stress and Anxiety
Develop Strength, Stability and Flexibility
Improves breathing & generates spiritual energy within one’s self.
This special gift comes in a form of a “Physical and mental well-being gift certificate”.
If you know someone in your life that you want to encourage, to embark on this journey of self-realisation we know exactly what they need …..

Yoga Gym this year is giving you the opportunity to present this gift to your near and dear ones.
Our Gift Certificates come in the following options :
Private Yoga session at $ 75 per session
Two Yoga trial classes for $ 50
Monthly membership at Yoga Gym for $ 130

Please get in touch with “Yoga Gym” to find out how to complete the formalities.
Don’t miss out……!

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1457 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View more
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
Learn more

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1457 days ago

Need a Bathroom Makeover?

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today!| If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the Builder), Luke (plumber), (Ryan (electrician), Russell (tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows … View more
Call us today!| If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the Builder), Luke (plumber), (Ryan (electrician), Russell (tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

Be safe!
Book online

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1457 days ago

Workshop tonight

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Title: Facilitation Skills - making the most of meetings.
Meetings are where we collaboratively plan and carry out our work, so it is essential they are efficient and have good outcomes. Useful for leading both staff teams and boards, topics include meeting with purpose, essential facilitation … View more
Title: Facilitation Skills - making the most of meetings.
Meetings are where we collaboratively plan and carry out our work, so it is essential they are efficient and have good outcomes. Useful for leading both staff teams and boards, topics include meeting with purpose, essential facilitation skills,6 tools for good decision making, structuring for outcomes and much more.
Venue: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2020 (Tonight)
Cost: $10
All welcome to attend.

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1457 days ago

2000 Toyota Vista Ardeo for sale - $1500 ono (price dropped)

Rushad from Howick

Selling as is where is, has current Rego and WOF.
Old reliable Toyota being sold as excess to requirements.
Is in fair shape due to its age, please inspect carefully as being sold as it.
We are not aware of any mechanical issues with the car.
Scratches and marks over the body due to usage over … View more
Selling as is where is, has current Rego and WOF.
Old reliable Toyota being sold as excess to requirements.
Is in fair shape due to its age, please inspect carefully as being sold as it.
We are not aware of any mechanical issues with the car.
Scratches and marks over the body due to usage over the years and one wing mirror has a crack.

Price: $1,500

1458 days ago

Looking for your next group outing?

Round The Bays

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your … View more
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your Hospitality Package so you’re booked for a fantastic day out!

#RTB2021
Find out more

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