36 days ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
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2 hours ago

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE BOTANY TOWN CENTRE NOW OPEN!

Chemist Warehouse

Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Botany Town Centre, next to New World.

With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!

Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop online 24/7 or use our convenient Click & Collect Service!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Chemist Warehouse - Great Savings, Every Day!
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2 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 13.4% No
    13.4% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below!
    2% Complete
1426 votes
16 hours ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

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