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Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

Ryman’s Charles Upham Village resident Di gives her design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.

5 days ago

Turkish Ice creams

Vik from Takanini

Enjoyed Turkish ice cream with twist! Will I get to eat it in end?

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6 days ago

Potted colour

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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6 days ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a … View moreDownsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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6 days ago

DONATIONS NEEDED

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Takanini Red Cross Shop is in need of good clean condition donations.
We are accepting furniture, homewares, manchester, books, kids books & toys, shoes
Also we are also in need of vintage & man cave items

Feel free to contact us on 09 2991311
Or you can drop your donations off during … View more
Takanini Red Cross Shop is in need of good clean condition donations.
We are accepting furniture, homewares, manchester, books, kids books & toys, shoes
Also we are also in need of vintage & man cave items

Feel free to contact us on 09 2991311
Or you can drop your donations off during opening hours at
204 Great South Road Takanini

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6 days ago

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Takanini Red Cross Shop is looking for volunteers to join our team.
If you can help out for a few hours a week, pop in store for a chat about what opportunities we have available or alternatively contact us by phone

Phone 09 2991311

204 Great South Road Takanini

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri9-5
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Takanini Red Cross Shop is looking for volunteers to join our team.
If you can help out for a few hours a week, pop in store for a chat about what opportunities we have available or alternatively contact us by phone

Phone 09 2991311

204 Great South Road Takanini

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri9-5
Sat-9-4
Sun10-4

Parking at rear of building

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7 days ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a … View more
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Find out more

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10 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.5% Yes
    11.5% Complete
  • 87.9% No
    87.9% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2607 votes
7 days ago

Great mahi from our friends at Life Education Counties Manukau

Manukau Toyota

Our friends over at Life Education Counties Manukau parked up their mobile classroom and set up shop at Sutton Park School from March 18 to April 10. For these four weeks they worked with more than 500 Year 1 to 8 students, taking them through various health education lessons with specialist … View moreOur friends over at Life Education Counties Manukau parked up their mobile classroom and set up shop at Sutton Park School from March 18 to April 10. For these four weeks they worked with more than 500 Year 1 to 8 students, taking them through various health education lessons with specialist teacher, Carleen. With the school holidays underway it's a perfect opportunity for them to display their new knowledge at home.

We are proud to support Life Education, to help ensure these important health lessons are available to as many students as possible.

Ka Pai Life Education and Sutton Park School!

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8 days ago

Greenpark Village & Terence Kennedy House

Greenview Park Village

Live life blissfully in a safe community where we provide comfort, security and freedom.

Greenview Park boasts a panoramic view of the Glengarry ridgeline and is set amidst tranquil, landscaped gardens. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as planned group activities, you’ll find it easy… View more
Live life blissfully in a safe community where we provide comfort, security and freedom.

Greenview Park boasts a panoramic view of the Glengarry ridgeline and is set amidst tranquil, landscaped gardens. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as planned group activities, you’ll find it easy to make friends! Here at Greenview Park Village, we’ve created a homely environment designed with you in mind.

With a total of 72 homes on-site, we have 15 apartments, 16 one-bedroom homes, and 41 two-bedroom villas, all including optional services. Terence Kennedy House is our on-site hospital providing holistic care to residents.
Find out more

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8 days ago

The Building Guys

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 are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), Kelvin (the plumber), Chevi (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to … 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 are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), Kelvin (the plumber), Chevi (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do every job right. Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

Be safe!
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8 days ago

And it was all yellooww...

Manukau Toyota

Say Yell-O to your new C-HR Limited Maree 😆

Jonathan and the team look forward to seeing you again. 😁

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8 days ago

Open Thursdays 10am - 2pm

Bev Goodall from Activate Link Op Shop - Activate Church Papakura

Hi everyone, come and check out our stock of Autumn / Winter clothes.
Lots of lovely items in good condition. 95% of clothing under $5 so come and get a bargain or two !!!

Negotiable

8 days ago

A great Term 1 from our friends at Vector Wero Whitewater Park!

Manukau Toyota

Term 1 is over and our friends from Vector Wero Whitewater Park have had a lot of schools come in to learn some valuable skills in and around the water.

Happy to help you get your message out to schools in your Highlander Hybrid.

Kia Kaha Vector Wero Whitewater Park!

#ManukauToyotaGroup … View more
Term 1 is over and our friends from Vector Wero Whitewater Park have had a lot of schools come in to learn some valuable skills in and around the water.

Happy to help you get your message out to schools in your Highlander Hybrid.

Kia Kaha Vector Wero Whitewater Park!

#ManukauToyotaGroup #HighlanderHybrid

8 days ago

Autumn

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Come in out of the cold & see what Autumn/Winter clothing is in store at your local Red Cross Shop Takanini

204 Great South Road Takanini

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri 9-5
Sat-9-4
Sun-10-4

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9 days ago

Masterclass: Flourish in Midlife

Kim from Papakura

MASTERCLASS: Flourish in Midlife: Mastering Perimenopause and Menopause and Beyond...

Are you concerned about your health & wellness? Are you feeling out of balance? Are you tired of being tired? Are you struggling to get enough sleep? Are you feeling flat and out of sorts?

Then why not … View more
MASTERCLASS: Flourish in Midlife: Mastering Perimenopause and Menopause and Beyond...

Are you concerned about your health & wellness? Are you feeling out of balance? Are you tired of being tired? Are you struggling to get enough sleep? Are you feeling flat and out of sorts?

Then why not take charge of your health?

Join us for an insightful workshop, where we explore how to embrace the next stage in life!

Come along to a two-hour masterclass on how foods and lifestyle can make such a difference to your health and wellbeing. The Masterclass will be a lecture-style presentation with Kim Stirling, Naturopath - and there will also be a couple of recipes demonstrated... and tasted!

Book into The Flourish in Midlife Masterclass today!

When: Tuesday April 16
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost: $5.00 - pay with cash or EFTPOS
Venue: Papakura SDA Church Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Papakura or on Zoom - contact for Zoom details

Book at: livingwellwithpapakurasda.co.nz...

For more information:
Email - hello@livingwellwithpapakurasda.org.nz
Text Kim - 021 209 5058
To book email: livingwellwithpapakurasda@gmail.com
Any questions: text Kim on 0212095058

Your host:
Kim is a dedicated naturopath, medical herbalist, and holistic nutritionist with a passion for the medicinal properties of plant-based foods. With nearly two decades of experience and qualifications in naturopathy and herbal medicine, Kim co-manages The Herbary Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic in Pukekohe, where she continues to empower individuals on their journey to optimal health and wellbeing.

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