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Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.
To gauge interest, … View moreOne way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.
Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.
To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!
Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.
Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how … View moreGive an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.
Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
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Yes it is still hot enough for a slushie!! This cool machine makes fine shaved ice for your own slushie cones or drinks. Just add the water and syrup. Great for kids parties or for hot summer days cool offs. Can do the ice for adults drinks as well! Again made from sunbeam a household name. Not … View moreYes it is still hot enough for a slushie!! This cool machine makes fine shaved ice for your own slushie cones or drinks. Just add the water and syrup. Great for kids parties or for hot summer days cool offs. Can do the ice for adults drinks as well! Again made from sunbeam a household name. Not used much so blades still sharp. Pick up is Mt Albert. Phone 0212980597.
This one not so easy to find but a treat that everyone loves. Add chocolate and some cooking oil and switch on the element in the base and before you know it you will have a chocolate sauce swirling fountain to dip fresh fruit and marshmallows in. A real kids party hit. Pick up is Mt. Albert.
Makes great milkshakes. Great for the kids section of the kitchen. Great for parties or special treat nights. make a milkshake or a smoothie. Comes with milkshake metal cup. Pick up is Mt Albert. Phone 0212980587 if you want to make a purchase. $90 new.
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Cup cake maker with reusable silicone cupcake baking cups. Let your 6+ child bake with you till they can make their own cupcakes. Fun for cup cake parties or whipping up a small number of cupcakes for the school lunch in 10 minutes on the bench top. Makes yummy moist cupcakes. $89 new. I'm … View moreCup cake maker with reusable silicone cupcake baking cups. Let your 6+ child bake with you till they can make their own cupcakes. Fun for cup cake parties or whipping up a small number of cupcakes for the school lunch in 10 minutes on the bench top. Makes yummy moist cupcakes. $89 new. I'm adding the cupcake baking cups as well. My daughter is selling this to buy a replacement puppy has we had to put our 12 year old dog down that she loved. Hope we can find a quick buyer. Pick up is Mt. Albert. Text me if you are interested 0212980587.
Wanted: caravan for an elderly gent to live in. He has no home and his existing caravan is not fit for purpose. He is 80 years old and has a standing for it. Sadly he has no income so can't afford to buy one. It could be picked up. ( from anywhere within reason). It must be waterproof and have… View moreWanted: caravan for an elderly gent to live in. He has no home and his existing caravan is not fit for purpose. He is 80 years old and has a standing for it. Sadly he has no income so can't afford to buy one. It could be picked up. ( from anywhere within reason). It must be waterproof and have a sound chassis.
One of Auckland's oldest Thai restaurants will be closing after being severely impacted by the Auckland City Rail Link (CRL) construction and coronavirus outbreak. Mai Thai, which opened for business in 1989, has been steadily losing customers since the CRL works began - but owner Bow … View moreOne of Auckland's oldest Thai restaurants will be closing after being severely impacted by the Auckland City Rail Link (CRL) construction and coronavirus outbreak. Mai Thai, which opened for business in 1989, has been steadily losing customers since the CRL works began - but owner Bow Manoonpong says the sharp drop in tourist numbers was "the straw that broke this camel's back". The Restaurant Association said many restaurant owners are now in "desperate situations" with many facing temporary closures. Mai Thai is the second longest running Thai eatery in the city, with the oldest being Red Elephant on Khyber Pass Rd - previously known as Chang Thong - which started a year earlier. Manoonpong said the restaurant, famous for its pad thai noodles and tom yum goong, will shut its doors for the last time at the end of April. "It was such a difficult and painful decision to make, but we didn't have any other choice," said Manoonpong, who started the business when she was just 26. "We have had many good memories here, and Mai Thai is happy to have been the pioneers in bringing authentic Thai cuisine to Aucklanders." Mai Thai has won the Thai Select award for the past 15 years, and queues to get into the 160-seater restaurant were a common sight in the past. The restaurant has hosted former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her officials during her visit to New Zealand, and has been regarded as the "official venue" for dinners by visiting Thai delegations and officials. But since works began for the city rail link, the once bustling Albert St had been turned into a massive construction site. Recent travel and immigration restrictions due to the virus also meant tourists and international students have almost vanished in recent weeks. "When tourists stopped coming there was no way we could survive, and since our lease was also up for renewal we thought this was time to say goodbye," Manoonpong said. "I problems started with the CRL, but I think the coronavirus situation is what broke this camel's back." In its last month of operation, Mai Thai will be donating $2 from each main dish it sells to Starship Hospital as a way to thank Aucklanders for their support. Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois is calling on Kiwi locals to continue dining out or risk losing more ethnic restaurants. Two fine dining Asian eateries that opened last year, Red Wall 1939 at the Parnell Rose Garden and Epicer by Michelin-star chef Manjunath Mural on Ponsonby Rd, have also closed down. "We are fielding a number of calls from business owners in desperate situations, asking for advice as they face temporary closure. Many of these calls are coming from our ethnic restaurants," Bidois said. "These restaurants are struggling on two fronts; a lack of international tourists particularly from China where group bookings in Chinese restaurants are common during the summer period and also from local diners staying away for fear of being exposed to the virus." Bidois said the association had in the last two weeks received calls from Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian and also Iranian restaurants which seemed to be the most affected. "These businesses are feeling largely unheard. We are doing all we can to assist with our free emergency membership to businesses that need it," she said. "We enjoy a vibrant and diverse dining scene in New Zealand and we want to see that continue so we urge local diners to continue to dine out."
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There are remarkable prophecies found in the Bible, and nowhere else in the world. There are no other writings, no other books, no other human pronouncements which can even begin to compare with the Bible. But the Bible tells us that Jesus was the Son of God; the things he said are preserved for … View moreThere are remarkable prophecies found in the Bible, and nowhere else in the world. There are no other writings, no other books, no other human pronouncements which can even begin to compare with the Bible. But the Bible tells us that Jesus was the Son of God; the things he said are preserved for us in the Gospels of the New Testament. Together with the teachings of his inspired apostles Peter, John and Paul, they reveal to us truths we cannot know otherwise. They warn us of the reality of death; they explain why the Gospel is “the good news”, “the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16).
They encourage us with the promise of a lasting life in the new order which Christ will establish when he comes. That is why we ought to be reading the Bible. It can make the vital difference to us between the hopelessness of death and the confident hope of everlasting life.
Careful reading of the Bible will convince us that God exists, that He is in control, and that He uses prophecy to tell us His Plans. He calls us to be disciples of His Son. The Bible is the book for us. We do well to pay attention to what it says.
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TOMORROW (March 6th) is the day for Treat yourself Friday at Te Atatu Food Truck Friday! Let your tastebuds wander amongst some of Auckland’s best food trucks. 4:30pm – 8:30pm - Te Atatu South Community Centre (247 Edmonton road, behind the St Johns ambulance station). Also, there will be the … View moreTOMORROW (March 6th) is the day for Treat yourself Friday at Te Atatu Food Truck Friday! Let your tastebuds wander amongst some of Auckland’s best food trucks. 4:30pm – 8:30pm - Te Atatu South Community Centre (247 Edmonton road, behind the St Johns ambulance station). Also, there will be the DJ's from the TAT South Radio Collective spinning vinyl to get you set for the weekend, live music in the community hub from 7pm, FREE ReCreators creative children’s workshops, bouncy castle, pop up games and small children's playzones. Plenty of carparking. Walking or cycling up makes it easier to get there. Riding your bike there also will give you the chance of winning one of 5 x $20 dinner vouchers. Seating available inside or outside or picnic in the park. Stay around and enjoy the fun community vibes. We are running now to 8:30pm. See you all there 😃.
It’s back!
Enjoy a roll-up and drink or two entertained by the summer sounds of Base FM's DJs.
Friday 7th, roll into the weekend with DJ Tido from 5pm
Sunday 9th, DJ Kirk sets the summer afternoon mood on Sun, 1 - 5pm.
Kid-friendly atmos (there's a small playground) and sports … View moreIt’s back!
Enjoy a roll-up and drink or two entertained by the summer sounds of Base FM's DJs.
Friday 7th, roll into the weekend with DJ Tido from 5pm
Sunday 9th, DJ Kirk sets the summer afternoon mood on Sun, 1 - 5pm.
Kid-friendly atmos (there's a small playground) and sports club bar prices and kitchen.
If you have missing teeth then dentures may be exactly what you have been looking for. An affordable option to give you that Hollywood smile you’ve always dreamed of, giving you a major boost in your confidence and self-esteem. Here Dentic Denture Clinic aim to answer a few commonly asked … View moreIf you have missing teeth then dentures may be exactly what you have been looking for. An affordable option to give you that Hollywood smile you’ve always dreamed of, giving you a major boost in your confidence and self-esteem. Here Dentic Denture Clinic aim to answer a few commonly asked questions to help you understand more about dentures.
1) When should I replace my dentures?
Over the time, you may find your dentures become loose and ill-fitting as your gum resorbs and shrinks. Difficulty in chewing and frequently experiencing tired and sore gum are symptoms that indicate your denture is due for a replacement.
2) I plan to have teeth removed but don’t want to seen without teeth, what should I do?
Immediate dentures are made prior to teeth removal so that on the day of your extractions your missing teeth can be instantly replaced with a denture.
3) I have a few missing teeth, I’m not sure if I need dentures?
A common misconception is that you need to lose all your teeth before getting dentures. However, there are types of dentures that only replace a few missing teeth too.
4) I recently broke/ lost my dentures, do you provide quotes?
Dentic Denture Clinic offers same-day repairs. However, if your dentures cannot be repaired, Dentic provide free Work and Income (WINZ) and insurance quote at no obligation
To inquire, please contact Dentic Denture Clinic at 09 948 2202 or visit the clinic at 201 Taylor Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland for a free consultation with no obligation.
What are you waiting for, it’s time to smile.
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