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Hello, kia ora – we’re Kiwi Property.
We recently purchased 51 hectares of land at Drury where we want to create a vibrant town centre that will support the Drury community for years to come.
Our planning is in the early stages and we want you to play a big part in how, together, we can… View moreHello, kia ora – we’re Kiwi Property.
We recently purchased 51 hectares of land at Drury where we want to create a vibrant town centre that will support the Drury community for years to come.
Our planning is in the early stages and we want you to play a big part in how, together, we can shape Drury Town Centre to become a place we can all enjoy and are excited to be a part of.
We would love to meet you. We are hosting a community information drop in session on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at Drury Town Hall from 3pm to 7pm. We hope to see you there.
To find out more visit kp.co.nz/drury
Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View moreMaking the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
We have a full-time curtain cleaning vacancy with Textile Cleaning Services Ltd. We are looking for someone who has moderate fitness, is attentive, reliable, and a quick learner.
Are you able to work methodically on your own and within a team environment? This could be the job for you.
… View moreWe have a full-time curtain cleaning vacancy with Textile Cleaning Services Ltd. We are looking for someone who has moderate fitness, is attentive, reliable, and a quick learner.
Are you able to work methodically on your own and within a team environment? This could be the job for you.
Starting rate is above the minimum wage.
Please apply in writing by sending your CV to info@textilecleaning.co.nz
Two-year-old Charlotte Bond, will have to wait at least four years for a drug that could save her li…
Delicious flavours, dance, music and fun are set to excite Auckland’s senses at the 20th Auckland International Cultural Festival, brought to the city by Auckland Council on Sunday 7 April in Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.
Does anyone else get as irate and frustrated by adverts on TV showing men drinking coffee from a plastic cup and then slinging it over their shoulder when finished? What kind of example is that for the young - making it appear to be 'macho' (?) to litter up our country even more. It is … View moreDoes anyone else get as irate and frustrated by adverts on TV showing men drinking coffee from a plastic cup and then slinging it over their shoulder when finished? What kind of example is that for the young - making it appear to be 'macho' (?) to litter up our country even more. It is already depressingly scattered with debris chucked down by lazy morons who cannot put rubbish in a bin even of it is two feet away from them. I despair of present day mentality. and hope I am not alone...
Hi,
Does anyone have a copy of the book 'observation :origins and approaches in early childhood research and practices'? If you do and your willing to sell it, then I would be very interested as I need it for my studies.
P. M. Me if you are willing to sell your copy to me. Thank you.
A man rammed his love rival's car, then led police on a high-speed chase through the country roads o…
Motorists need to understand the extent of proposed speed limit changes across the region, Franklin Local Board member Alan Cole says.
It was 40 years in the making, but a family of growers has donated a $225,000 lifesaving gift to St …
ASB Polyfest 2019
Kia ora! We at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are excited to again be a platinum and naming rights sponsor of the ASB Polyfest and Māori stage.
Our team will have a presence at the event promoting study options at our Auckland Campus and marae in the region. We offer a… View moreASB Polyfest 2019
Kia ora! We at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are excited to again be a platinum and naming rights sponsor of the ASB Polyfest and Māori stage.
Our team will have a presence at the event promoting study options at our Auckland Campus and marae in the region. We offer a range of programmes including postgraduate study in Māori and Indigenous studies, undergraduate degrees in Teaching and Humanities – also, certificates in te Reo Māori, Kai Oranga and Study and Career Preparation with fee free programmes available.
Come at see us at ASB Polyfest to find out more!
NEEDED - Single guys 40 to 65 ish for Speed Dating Events.
Held upstairs at Ed St Bar Pukekohe.
This Thursday 40 to 55 age group
Date to be confirmed 50 to 65
Contact Lorraine Ward-Allen or Donna Lee Conley to register
at speeddate.franklin@gmail.com
The decision to remove a tree from your property sometimes isn’t easy. They take years to grow and are an important part of the environment.
But sometimes due to a number of factors the call just has to be made to get them cut down so they are no longer a problem or pose a threat.
… View moreThe decision to remove a tree from your property sometimes isn’t easy. They take years to grow and are an important part of the environment.
But sometimes due to a number of factors the call just has to be made to get them cut down so they are no longer a problem or pose a threat.
Factors like root systems undermining driveways and dwellings are one of the main reasons we are asked to remove trees and sometimes they just get too big for the area they were originally planted in. Like people, trees also have a life span and some species just get past their prime and start to deteriorate so the call needs to be made to remove them before they become hazardous.
Every tree removal job we undertake has a number of different elements to consider, the access and the surroundings play a big part in deciding which process we use to bring the tree down to the ground. Rigging techniques are a useful way of safely dismantling the debris down to the ground. The branch being cut is tied off to a rope which is set up to run through a pulley and a friction device, allowing the branch to be lowered to the ground in a controlled manner. Sometimes the sections we rig off can be in the 100’s of kilos or even up to a tonne so the amount of rope friction you use can change frequently.
Sometimes when the job allows we will use Hiab trucks or cranes to dismantle trees or lift out the remaining logwood, these helpful machines can take a lot of manual labour out of the days work and the extreme weights they are capable of lifting are quite amazing!
More often that not the tree or trees being removed are close to houses, sheds or overhanging gates and fencing so the controlled systems we use to complete the tree removal are the perfect way to safely and efficiently get the job done correctly.
It can take years of practice to correctly estimate branch weights for rigging and craning and also know the best way to install the different rigging systems into the tree so the debris is getting lowered into the right area.
Our qualified Arborists are trained in all aspects of tree removal and we also boost their knowledge with additional rigging and craning courses to allow them to be prepared for any situation they undertake. It can potentially be dangerous work, large heavy branches and logwood can be very unforgiving if they are dealt with incorrectly so a risk analysis and method plan are always completed before work commences. Due to the nature of the work we have full public liability insurance so you can put your mind at ease when valuable items are close by.
If you’ve got a tree which is causing a problem or a threat, give us a call to come and have a look and give you a free quote 0800 CLIMBER (0800 254 6237).
The facialis fruit fly has been found in Ōtara.
If you live in Ōtara please check our map to see if you are in the Controlled Area and find out what you need to do.
Visit www.biosecurity.govt.nz/fruitfly
Hi neighbours,
We recently heard from a man who received a delayed remaining annual leave entitlement upon his resignation because his manager wouldn't accept a handwritten resignation letter.
If this has happened to you, we'd like to hear from you! What did your letter say? Was it … View moreHi neighbours,
We recently heard from a man who received a delayed remaining annual leave entitlement upon his resignation because his manager wouldn't accept a handwritten resignation letter.
If this has happened to you, we'd like to hear from you! What did your letter say? Was it professionally written but still rejected?
What was your manager's reason for rejecting it? What did you do about it?
Let us know in the comments or email caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz.
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