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As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.
Hi Neighbours, Schools start returning to normal from next Monday, but dedicated school bus services won't have the social-distancing that applies to public transport in Level 2. Why? Read the story below.
Did you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?
Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent … View moreDid you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?
Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent apartment, serviced apartment or care room. You can navigate your way through each featured room or area of the village and really get a feel for the space. It’s a great way to obtain a more intricate view before you make a visit to the village.
Now we are out of lockdown we can run small live workshops again!
This workshop run by Jennifer will teach you about worm farming while doing some maintenance on the worm farms in the Franklin Food Forest in Pukekohe 1.30-3.30pm Sunday 24 May.
As gatherings are currently limited to 10, only 9 … View moreNow we are out of lockdown we can run small live workshops again!
This workshop run by Jennifer will teach you about worm farming while doing some maintenance on the worm farms in the Franklin Food Forest in Pukekohe 1.30-3.30pm Sunday 24 May.
As gatherings are currently limited to 10, only 9 people besides myself can attend. So get your registration in quick!
If registrations are full and you want to attend please contact me to go on the waiting list: jennifer@compostcollective.org.nz 021 0707 601 or 957 0117. If anyone cancels or doesn't turn up on the day I can contact you to invite you along.
Register for the workshop here: compostcollective.org.nz...
This is a practical outdoor workshop. Please dress appropriately and bring your gardening gloves.
In case of rain requiring the workshop to be postponed the rain date is Sunday 31 May.
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.
Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View moreWe’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.
Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.
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Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.
During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.
But many have been hit hard.
Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View moreSmall businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.
During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.
But many have been hit hard.
Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.
Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.
You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Mon 25 May at 10am! That’s when we’ll be opening our doors and welcoming you back to Auckland Museum. As you can expect, we’ll be implementing a lot of procedures to keep you, our communities and our people safe. You'll see we have introduced contact tracing, increased cleaning, hand … View moreMon 25 May at 10am! That’s when we’ll be opening our doors and welcoming you back to Auckland Museum. As you can expect, we’ll be implementing a lot of procedures to keep you, our communities and our people safe. You'll see we have introduced contact tracing, increased cleaning, hand sanitisers and ways to help with social distancing.
We're as excited as you will be, that the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be open, as we’ve been able to extend it for a limited time.
As they are high touch spaces, unfortunately we won’t be opening Weird and Wonderful, Volcanoes gallery or the Kai Room. We’ll keep updating our website as details become available, so you can plan your visit.
See you soon!
The south is growing fast, and in the next 30 years, Takaanini, Opāheke, Drury, Paerata and Pukekohe will be home to another 120,000 people.
We need safe transport to get us to where we live, work and play – choices like buses, and trains, as well as biking and walking.
We want your … View moreThe south is growing fast, and in the next 30 years, Takaanini, Opāheke, Drury, Paerata and Pukekohe will be home to another 120,000 people.
We need safe transport to get us to where we live, work and play – choices like buses, and trains, as well as biking and walking.
We want your feedback on a range of transport proposals that will shape the future.
Find out more and have your say at our website.
Exciting News. We are once again open for all your Denture related requirements.
We will be strictly adhering to all Ministry of Health guidelines for oral health services at COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
Being able to smile without feeling self-conscious, the freedom to eat what you like, or … View moreExciting News. We are once again open for all your Denture related requirements.
We will be strictly adhering to all Ministry of Health guidelines for oral health services at COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
Being able to smile without feeling self-conscious, the freedom to eat what you like, or having dentures that feel comfortable may seem a distant dream for some.
The Denture Creations team makes that dream a reality every day by helping ordinary people achieve great smiles with comfortable, well-fitting, functional dentures. The process is seamless, with all high-quality dentures created onsite using premium products.
Check our frequently asked question here!
Denture Creations for all your Denture requirements.
0800 Gr8 SMILES (0800 478 764)
Situated at 168 Aviemore Drive Highland Park.
FREE CONSULTATION FREE PARKING
10% Discount Post Lockdown Special.
WAY OF LIFE COVID-19 LEVEL 2 PROTOCOL
To protect our staff so that they can help protect you please comply with our store protocol.
1. We allow 4 customers at any one time in the shop.
2. Our staff will control the distancing separation. Please comply with their instructions.
3. Please do not … View moreWAY OF LIFE COVID-19 LEVEL 2 PROTOCOL
To protect our staff so that they can help protect you please comply with our store protocol.
1. We allow 4 customers at any one time in the shop.
2. Our staff will control the distancing separation. Please comply with their instructions.
3. Please do not sneeze or cough in the store. If you feel the need, please leave the store immediately and cover your mouth and nose.
4. Please do not handle the stock until you are ready to purchase.
5. Sales will be card only; no cash will be taken,
6. EFTPOS machines will be sanitized after each transaction, unless you paid by pay wave tapping.
7. Staff will wash their hands frequently. Please be patient.
8. All persons entering the store are to register with name, address, and contact details.
9. Your Customer Loyalty Club registration will meet the above requirement in most cases but we may need to check that your registration is complete.
10. Remember that you can shop with us by phone and we offer contactless pick up at the shop door or we will arrange delivery within the Pukekohe borough at no extra charge.
Thank you for your custom and helping our community by shopping locally.
Kia ora neighbours, we're looking to talk to professionals who have had to take a paycut due to the effects of Covid-19. If that's you and you'd be willing to talk about your experiences (and be named in the story), please email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised for the family of a butcher who died suddenly just day…
As we head into cooler weather, it’s tricky to balance maintaining a warm home with keeping costs down and living a low carbon lifestyle.
Here are some key tips from Auckland Council on how to create a warm, dry home while keeping costs down and caring for the planet.
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