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🎅🏼 Entries are now open for the 2019 Great NZ Santa Run!!
A 2-3km fun run/walk in a Santa suit!
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring, please visit our website.
A serious crash on the Southern Motorway at Bombay is blocking traffic.
Southbound traffic is affected under the Mill Road overbridge. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Source: NZ Herald.
Hey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!
Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds … View moreHey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!
Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds 20 Nov) to answer any questions you have about colour trends, decorating ideas, and the best way to get a perfect finish. Click here to submit your question now, then join us on Homed from 7pm to get some answers. See you then :)
Making better use of empty parking will be the key to unlocking Pukekohe's potential, says Panuku De…
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Are your curtains or blinds stained? Mildewed? Spreading harmful mould spores or unpleasant odours?
Come talk to our specialist curtain and blind cleaners!
Breathe new life into your curtains when you choose to have them professionally cleaned and repaired.
Textile Curtain Cleaning has you… View moreAre your curtains or blinds stained? Mildewed? Spreading harmful mould spores or unpleasant odours?
Come talk to our specialist curtain and blind cleaners!
Breathe new life into your curtains when you choose to have them professionally cleaned and repaired.
Textile Curtain Cleaning has you completely covered. Our experienced curtain and drape cleaning team know exactly how to remove ugly stains, blemishes and marks from your window furnishings.
We have been cleaning curtains and blinds for Aucklanders for over 20 years so come and see us at 5A Kaimahi Road, Wairau Park or visit our website.
For professional curtains and blind cleaning throughout Auckland, please contact Textile Curtain Cleaning to obtain your free quote.
Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Call us 09 473 5350
Want to learn more about the world of wine?
Learn about principle grape varieties and characteristics, the winemaking process, sparkling wine production, viticulture and more!
Sign up for the Certificate in Wine course over 7 evening sessions this Holiday season.
Mon 25 November - 9 December … View moreWant to learn more about the world of wine?
Learn about principle grape varieties and characteristics, the winemaking process, sparkling wine production, viticulture and more!
Sign up for the Certificate in Wine course over 7 evening sessions this Holiday season.
Mon 25 November - 9 December | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
Top 10 reasons to buy a space:1 apartment -
● Affordability
● Outstanding location with potential for capital growth
● Future Proof
● Convenient public transport
● Uncompromising quality
● Community
… View moreTop 10 reasons to buy a space:1 apartment -
● Affordability
● Outstanding location with potential for capital growth
● Future Proof
● Convenient public transport
● Uncompromising quality
● Community
● Sustainability
● Security
● Ongoing savings on expenses
● Low-stress maintenance
Showroom available for viewing on Sat/Sun 10am - 12pm throughout Dec/Jan, excluding 21-22 & 28-29 December, unless by appointment. Located at 25a Anzac Street, Takapuna.
For further information contact Christina Ngawati:
021 232 7477 | christina@legacy.co.nz
The end of October was a busy time for the Staff and Residents at Acacia Cove Village.
On the 30th we hosted another successful open day and treated our guests to a tour of our beautiful facility, showed them around some of our stunning Villas, and ended the day with an amazing lunch.
We … View moreThe end of October was a busy time for the Staff and Residents at Acacia Cove Village.
On the 30th we hosted another successful open day and treated our guests to a tour of our beautiful facility, showed them around some of our stunning Villas, and ended the day with an amazing lunch.
We ended October with an exciting Halloween Party, hosted by our lovely members of the Social Committee. A night filled with great company, good food and some scary-dressed residents and family members.
Another night that won’t be easily forgotten.
Hi, I worked with someone called Annette Macefield some quarter-century ago at Wellcome's Otahuhu manufacturing site. Due to company takeovers we all went our separate ways. Wanted to catch-up again but also hoping to keep it a surprise so am hoping that someone may know how to contact her. … View moreHi, I worked with someone called Annette Macefield some quarter-century ago at Wellcome's Otahuhu manufacturing site. Due to company takeovers we all went our separate ways. Wanted to catch-up again but also hoping to keep it a surprise so am hoping that someone may know how to contact her. Possibly she may have headed to 'Oz but no big deal, it's only a phone call, but who knows?
.......so, does anyone?
We would like to thank everyone who came in and tried products during our tasting event last week. It was heartwarming to get such positive feedback from you.
The winner of the beautiful Harker Gift Basket, that was run in conjunction with the tasting event, was Debra Bell. Congratulations Debra, … View moreWe would like to thank everyone who came in and tried products during our tasting event last week. It was heartwarming to get such positive feedback from you.
The winner of the beautiful Harker Gift Basket, that was run in conjunction with the tasting event, was Debra Bell. Congratulations Debra, we hope you enjoy the basket of goodies.
Hi neighbours,
As the housing crisis deepens and families struggle to find a home, developer Charles Ma thinks it's time to change the way we build.
Ma, who is managing the Auranga development, a subdivision set on the outskirts of Drury West, says people need to get used to the possibility … View moreHi neighbours,
As the housing crisis deepens and families struggle to find a home, developer Charles Ma thinks it's time to change the way we build.
Ma, who is managing the Auranga development, a subdivision set on the outskirts of Drury West, says people need to get used to the possibility of living in a 90 square metre house.
READ MORE here.
So do you think you could live in a house this size?
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (CMJ), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20).
Closures start at 9pm and … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (CMJ), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20).
Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless otherwise stated. Please follow the signposted detours. Click here to see a detailed list of affected areas.
Safe travels neighbours!
Auckland Council has alerted beach-goers to 39 city spots that have a "high risk" of illness from swimming.
The warnings come after yesterday's deluge of rain that overloaded parts of the storm and wastewater networks. A black alert indicating a very high risk of illness from … View moreAuckland Council has alerted beach-goers to 39 city spots that have a "high risk" of illness from swimming.
The warnings come after yesterday's deluge of rain that overloaded parts of the storm and wastewater networks. A black alert indicating a very high risk of illness from swimming was issued for Castor Bay just after 3pm yesterday.
It's recommended that people do not enter the water while the warnings are in place.
Check here to see where's safe to swim.
Source: NZ Herald
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