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We would like to invite you all down to the Remuera Golf Club to experience Long Drive Golf at its best! With many top NZ Long Blacks and Australian Long Ballers this event is set to go down to the wire. Sunday November 4th from 3pm to late. Fireworks at 8.45pm. Plus check out the Kids Zone fun, … View moreWe would like to invite you all down to the Remuera Golf Club to experience Long Drive Golf at its best! With many top NZ Long Blacks and Australian Long Ballers this event is set to go down to the wire. Sunday November 4th from 3pm to late. Fireworks at 8.45pm. Plus check out the Kids Zone fun, SNAG Golf and other entertainment options on display.
If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join … View moreIf you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).
An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Hi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours?
We'd be really interested to hear your experiences.
… View moreHi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours?
We'd be really interested to hear your experiences.
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Aucklanders have been warned of possible power cuts as strong winds are due to hit the city on Friday night.
MetService has issued a high wind warning for Auckland, expecting gusts of up to 110 km/h, while lines company Vector said there was a higher-than-usual likelihood of power cuts as a … View moreAucklanders have been warned of possible power cuts as strong winds are due to hit the city on Friday night.
MetService has issued a high wind warning for Auckland, expecting gusts of up to 110 km/h, while lines company Vector said there was a higher-than-usual likelihood of power cuts as a result.
Chief networks officer Andre Botha said strong wind gusts had the potential to damage power lines either directly, or indirectly by causing vegetation and debris to blow into lines.
"Vector is preparing response teams to respond as quickly as possible to any power outages caused by the high winds," Botha said.
Keep up to date wit the latest here.
Vector warns people to stay away from damaged electrical equipment and report issues by phoning us 0508 VECTOR.
More than 22,000 expats around the world rated New Zealand first for experience, ninth for economics and second for family as part of HSBC's annual Expat Explorer survey. New Zealand's overall placing was second, trailing only Singapore, who took top spot for the fourth consecutive year. … View moreMore than 22,000 expats around the world rated New Zealand first for experience, ninth for economics and second for family as part of HSBC's annual Expat Explorer survey. New Zealand's overall placing was second, trailing only Singapore, who took top spot for the fourth consecutive year. Switzerland topped the list of destinations for the biggest pay packet with an annual expat salary of US$203,000 ($313,344), followed by the United States (US$185,000), Hong Kong (US$179,000) and China (US$173,000). However, Switzerland ranked only eighth overall, with the high cost of raising children and difficulty making friends bringing their ranking down.
New Zealand's top billing for experience was boosted by 60 per cent of expats who moved there saying their quality of life improved. The Spanish way of life was ranked second, with a remarkable eight out of ten expats in Spain saying it was better than at home. Sweden was ranked first for family, with 68 per cent of expats saying the overall cost of raising children there was cheaper than back home. New Zealand's second place for family was largely helped thanks to some of the same benefits that the adults report. Ireland had the greatest improvement, moving up 20 places from below average last year to seventh in 2018.
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For some, drones have become a pest and safety issue.
Have you had drones hovering around your place? Are you concerned about how they are being used?
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Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of … View moreHey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of unearthed garden treasures, whether they're something rare, sentimental, valuable, or just plain unexpected. What did you find and how did you come across it? And what happened next?
Email Homed reporter Katie Newton on katie.newton@stuff.co.nz to share your back yard discoveries.
Come and see Azad, Tony and the Team at Norwest Aluminium, for quality joinery or replacement aluminium hardware you can be proud of in your castle.
Call us or visit our “New Showroom” for a free measure and quote, simply mention Neighbourly to get a 5% discount off the quoted price*.
… View moreCome and see Azad, Tony and the Team at Norwest Aluminium, for quality joinery or replacement aluminium hardware you can be proud of in your castle.
Call us or visit our “New Showroom” for a free measure and quote, simply mention Neighbourly to get a 5% discount off the quoted price*.
You'll find us at Unit 2/7A Waipareira Ave, Henderson, phone 837 7836 or visit our website www.nwds.co.nz, send us your contact details and we will give you a call.
The Team at Norwest Aluminium ☺
*Discount applicable if our Quote is accepted within 30 Days.
October is lawn bowls “Have A Go” month where bowling clubs throughout Auckland open their doors for you to try the sport for free.
Lawn bowls is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime irrespective of age, gender, culture or physical ability and is a great way to meet with … View moreOctober is lawn bowls “Have A Go” month where bowling clubs throughout Auckland open their doors for you to try the sport for free.
Lawn bowls is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime irrespective of age, gender, culture or physical ability and is a great way to meet with new people.
Our friendly clubs welcome new players and people that just want to "have a go" can try the sport through a wide range of social bowling programmes during summer. To find out more visit your local club or the Play Bowls website
We're wondering how much of a problem drones are for people. Have you had one invade your privacy or act suspicious?
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Aucklanders often curse roosters, but this lucky bird has locals rallying to help.
New Zealand passport holders can travel without visas to 182 countries, where Japans citizens now get visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 countries, one more than Singapore, which sits on 189.The Henley Passport Index ranks passports according to their travel power using data from the … View moreNew Zealand passport holders can travel without visas to 182 countries, where Japans citizens now get visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 countries, one more than Singapore, which sits on 189.The Henley Passport Index ranks passports according to their travel power using data from the International Air Transport Association.The US and the UK, which jointly occupied the top spot in 2015, have since slid to 5th place - with Germany, China and Russia also dropping down the list.
Henley Passport Index power ranking:
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1. Japan: 190
2. Singapore: 189
3. Germany, France, South Korea: 188
4. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Sweden, Spain: 187
5. Norway, United Kingdom, Austria, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, United States: 186
6. Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada: 185
7. Australia, Greece, Malta: 183
8. New Zealand, Czech Republic: 182
9. Iceland: 181
10. Hungary, Slovenia, Malaysia: 180
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We're looking to speak to a dog owner of a labrador retriever and an American pit bull terrier for a news story. Please comment below if you're interested or flick us a message.
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