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Do you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.
If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to… View moreDo you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.
If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to an operator through the built-in speaker. If you can’t speak, an ambulance will be dispatched immediately.
There are a number of different medical alarm options available in New Zealand, so you will be able to find one that suits your needs.
Click read more for the full article.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
Papamoa Spice King sesame seeds
Mahadeo Spices and Produce Warehouse sesame seeds and Qandahari Bazaar sesame seeds
Sesame seeds from these following brands / stores: Bin Inn, Scrumptious, Bare Refill, Grand Market, Classic Taste, Food 4 Less and Apna.
Doughboys bread products
New World Wanaka spaghetti & meatballs
Essente mixed nuts
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Product Recalls
Zodiac swimming pool heat pump
Rubber duckie toy
H&M children/baby pyjamas
CFMOTO Youth All Terrain vehicle
Magnetic Ball set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Winter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
… View moreWinter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone. *T&Cs apply
Hi neighbours, vote now! Let us know your top pick and why it’s your favourite way to spend the weekend!
It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
kia ora whanau - friends & neighbours
Thursday 18 July 2024 – FREE FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS - WORLD CHOIR GAMES
Only a few days left now… still just enough TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast*
not too late to enjoy - tickets still on sale - however these concerts below are *FREE*… View morekia ora whanau - friends & neighbours
Thursday 18 July 2024 – FREE FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS - WORLD CHOIR GAMES
Only a few days left now… still just enough TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast*
not too late to enjoy - tickets still on sale - however these concerts below are *FREE* - TODAY – Thursday 18 July - TODAY (did i mention... *today*) *FREE*
please do come & support these international visitors - show them some love, some kiwi kindness, support & welcome - 11,000 people (60% of them young people) from 30 different countries
all ends this Saturday, 20 July 2024, with the Closing Ceremony at Spark Arena - so just THIS WEEK - to enjoy, *feast*
11am MOTAT* – Museum of Transport and Technology, AVIATION HALL
11am Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa – New Zealand Maritime Museum
12pm Britomart Precinct
2pm MOTAT* – Museum of Transport and Technology, AVIATION HALL
4pm SkyCity Auckland
*MOTAT – entry is FREE for GOLD CARD membership
Overseas elders, students, children all $10, adults are $19 (family pass available) – however this is entry to MOTAT itself – the concerts only last about an hour, so maybe a good school holiday day to see all the rest of MOTAT
each FREE concert only last for about an hour -(2 to 3 choirs performing 4 songs)
For a full list of friendship concerts, including which choir is performing on which days and at which venues, please see link below
static1.squarespace.com......
61 pages of FRIENDSHIP concerts alone....
check out these links for more (official) info on the 2024 World Choir Games, Auckland, 2024
www.facebook.com...
www.youtube.com...
www.instagram.com...
arohanui
Julia
We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
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!
* $300 - $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!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
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.
Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?
Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a … View moreAre you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?
Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!
Look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...
*The offer applies to animals looking for homes for more than 40 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
Click read more for the full story.
kia ora whanau - friends & neighbours
Wednesday 17 July 2024 –
still TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast* that is the World Choir Games
TODAY *FREE* concert - NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am
Please note this is NOT the same building as the Library – is however just around the … View morekia ora whanau - friends & neighbours
Wednesday 17 July 2024 –
still TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast* that is the World Choir Games
TODAY *FREE* concert - NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am
Please note this is NOT the same building as the Library – is however just around the corner
45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland 0600
not too late to enjoy - tickets still on sale - however these concerts below are *FREE* -
TODAY – Wednesday 17 July - TODAY (did i mention... *today*) *FREE*
please do come & support these international visitors - show them some love, some kiwi kindness, support & welcome - 11,000 people (60% of them young people) from 30 different countries
all ends this Saturday, 20 July 2024, with the Closing Ceremony at Spark Arena - so just THIS WEEK - to enjoy, *feast*
NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am
Please note this is NOT the same building as the Library – is however just around the corner
45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland 0600
Slight different format today – since there are SO MANY – all over Auckland
11am New Lynn Community Centre
11am Auckland Botanic Gardens
11am Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
11am MOTAT* – Museum of Transport and Technology, AVIATION HALL
12am Britomart Precinct
1pm Commercial Bay
2pm Auckland Botanic Gardens
3pm All Saints Church Howick
3pm Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
3pm MOTAT* – Museum of Transport and Technology, AVIATION HALL
4pm SkyCity*, Auckland Central
*Please note MOTAT & SkyCity require entry fee
MOTAT – entry *is* FREE for GOLD CARD membership
Overseas elders, students, children all $10, adults are $19 (family pass available)
– however this is entry to MOTAT itself – the concerts only last about an hour, so maybe a good school holiday day to see all the rest of MOTAT
each FREE concert only last for about an hour -(2 to 3 choirs performing 4 songs)
For a full list of friendship concerts, including which choir is performing on which days and at which venues, please see link below
static1.squarespace.com......
61 pages of FRIENDSHIP concerts alone....
check out these links for more (official) info on the 2024 World Choir Games, Auckland, 2024
www.facebook.com...
www.youtube.com...
www.instagram.com...
arohanui, Julia
Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.
So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:
Sell it:
If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.
Donate the Mattress:
You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.
Consider Recycling:
If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.
Break It Yourself:
If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.
Re-Purposing:
An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.
With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.
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