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Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?
Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
ALL SOULS' DAY SERVICE, 7pm Sunday, November 3
St Andrew's Anglican Church, Pukekohe
Rev’d Jan Wallace invites you to join us at an All Souls’ Day Service to remember the loved ones you have lost. The services will be held in person at St Andrew’s Pukekohe or, for those who … View moreALL SOULS' DAY SERVICE, 7pm Sunday, November 3
St Andrew's Anglican Church, Pukekohe
Rev’d Jan Wallace invites you to join us at an All Souls’ Day Service to remember the loved ones you have lost. The services will be held in person at St Andrew’s Pukekohe or, for those who prefer, via Zoom. (See the link below.)
Candles will be provided to light for loved ones you have lost.
Please extend this invitation to family members and those who have been unable to farewell loved ones elsewhere in the country or overseas during the recent travel-restricted times.
St Andrew's is the brick church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St. ALL WELCOME.
Join the All Souls’ Day Service via Zoom, 7pm Sunday, Nov 3:
us02web.zoom.us...
Meeting ID: 869 5442 9729
Passcode: 039248
🎆 It's that time of year again! Check out our tips to keep your whānau and pets safe during the Guy Fawkes period.
Find out when the maunga will be closed and when Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach will have restricted vehicle access by clicking "read more"
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in … View moreThis coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
Ryman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim … View moreRyman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim Edmonds, CEO of Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, described the donation as ’vitally important’ to the work the charity does.
Click read more for the full article.
Congratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
… View moreCongratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
Anne Fahey from Woolston
They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!
Inovo offers consultancy services and strategic advice across construction and land development projects.
We provide civil engineering, surveying and resource consenting professional advice and specialty services for all aspects of separate and integrated land/building development. With … View moreInovo offers consultancy services and strategic advice across construction and land development projects.
We provide civil engineering, surveying and resource consenting professional advice and specialty services for all aspects of separate and integrated land/building development. With experience in public and private capital investment programmes Inovo’s project management and project delivery capabilities provide our clients with certainty of project outcomes.
We partner with our clients, providing a comprehensive range of services, agile mindset and strategic approach to provide a unique and successful result, every time.
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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?
Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.
… View moreDo you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?
Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.
Come find out more about our programme and how we change lives for our tamariki and rangatahi.
Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Labour Weekend Sale – This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, enjoy 50% off storewide to celebrate the long weekend! Thank you for supporting the IHC Op Shop.
**HUGE DISCOUNTS ON NOW AT OUR DISCOUNT BED SHOP OPPOSITE FARMERS 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
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33 EDINBURGH ST … View more**HUGE DISCOUNTS ON NOW AT OUR DISCOUNT BED SHOP OPPOSITE FARMERS 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
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There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒
Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
… View moreAs we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒
Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.
Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz
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