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Hi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to … View moreHi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to their retirement goals
Can you help? Email susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz
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We have cleverly disguised learning as fun, just like you hide the veggies in the lasagne.
We also set ourselves an internal challenge: to structure a new holiday programme every holiday; and never to create a programme that we weren't interested in doing ourselves.
That’s why your … View moreWe have cleverly disguised learning as fun, just like you hide the veggies in the lasagne.
We also set ourselves an internal challenge: to structure a new holiday programme every holiday; and never to create a programme that we weren't interested in doing ourselves.
That’s why your kids love it here: because our team is as engaged, interested and new to it as your kids are. We’re all in it together exploring creativity, fun, mess, play - and learn without knowing it.
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Bookings are now open for December 2019 and January 2020
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Hi neighbours,
Are you thinking of spending most of your time in your own garden this summer? Please feel free to contact us, to hear how we can help out with designing and creating an inviting outdoor area for entertaining and relaxing long summer nights in the garden.
We are open again on the … View moreHi neighbours,
Are you thinking of spending most of your time in your own garden this summer? Please feel free to contact us, to hear how we can help out with designing and creating an inviting outdoor area for entertaining and relaxing long summer nights in the garden.
We are open again on the 8th of January, and are keen to tell you all about our wide variety of landscaping services, including: pool landscaping, maintenance, decking & paving, planting, landscape design and much more..
To our close neighbours living in one of the areas below, we'll have a design special on: A Large concept design plan ($ 2.450,-) for the price of a Medium concept design plan ($ 1.950,-). Feel free to drop us a line: admin@luijten.co.nz and put the text NEIGHBOURS DESIGN SPECIAL in the subject line.
We're looking forward to enhancing your outdoor living space.
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Happy holidays,
The Luijten Landscaping Team.
Are you affected by these recalls?:
1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.
2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been … View moreAre you affected by these recalls?:
1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.
2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been recalled as the product contains an elevated level of histamine. Click here for more information and consumer advice. Note: This product is sold in Countdown stores throughout the North Island and online.
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This gluten free shortbread can made in shapes to fit a Xmas theme. It would make a lovely personal gift for a gluten free person packaged in a nice jar or box and tied with a ribbon.
Ingredients:
250g butter
11/2 cups fine polenta
3/4 cup rice flour
3/4 cup icing sugar
1 tsp finely grated lemon … View moreThis gluten free shortbread can made in shapes to fit a Xmas theme. It would make a lovely personal gift for a gluten free person packaged in a nice jar or box and tied with a ribbon.
Ingredients:
250g butter
11/2 cups fine polenta
3/4 cup rice flour
3/4 cup icing sugar
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Method:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until it forms a smooth dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and roll out to about 1cm thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on a tray covered with baking paper. Leave a 2 cm space between biscuits. Prick biscuits with a fork. Cook in preheated oven at 150C for around 25 minutes until crisp.
At Way of Life Health Shop we have a lovely range of natural products for all your summer needs.
We can help with:
* Sunscreens
* Insect repellant
* Rash and itch relief
* Cooling gels
* Healing and restoring creams and salves
* Skin repair creams… View moreAt Way of Life Health Shop we have a lovely range of natural products for all your summer needs.
We can help with:
* Sunscreens
* Insect repellant
* Rash and itch relief
* Cooling gels
* Healing and restoring creams and salves
* Skin repair creams
* Skin hydration
* Lip balms
* Bumps and bruises
* Antiseptic creams
* Deodorants
* Hayfever relief
* Eye soothing drops
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Waikato.
Valid from 1:00pm to 9:00pm today. Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour are possible with thunderstorms in this region.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas … View moreMetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Waikato.
Valid from 1:00pm to 9:00pm today. Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour are possible with thunderstorms in this region.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips. Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.
This watch will be updated by 2:00pm today.
Water filtration company HRV is being asked to make amends after a woman paid for a ultra violet fil…
Preparatory work has begun on what will be one of the longest bridges in Hamilton.
WEL Networks started relocating power lines on Tuesday to allow for construction of a bridge over the Waikato River to the Peacocke housing development.
Click on the link below to read more!
Tis the season... let's help make other's holidays more merry and bright.
#NSNZthejoyofgiving
🙏🏼 We would like to thank each and everyone that took part or helped to make this year's The Great NZ Santa Run a huge success! 🎅🏼
#YouthDevelopment #GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #TheGreatNZSantaRun
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?
Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, … View more“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?
Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, social enterprises to support, low-waste gift wrapping inspo, and even gorgeous must-see beaches to explore over summer.
Plus 24 of NZ’s eco bloggers have shared their tips for a Merry Mindful Christmas. From great crafty activities, DIY gifts & acts of kindness to celebrate the festive month of December more mindfully and sustainably.
Read more in the Makers & Local guide now.
Consumer NZ has released its list of the top 10 bad foods that claim to be healthy including sugary cereals and salt-laden noodles. What do you think of the list? What else is bad but claims to be healthy?
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