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On the Habitat for Humanity's Op Shop tour! Saturday 5th August Bookabus will be chauffeuring 30 ladies to 3 of our ReStores at Ormiston, Panmure and Pukekohe. Our own interior designer, Marilyn Boe, will be your guide and is looking forward to helping you create the home of your dreams by … View moreOn the Habitat for Humanity's Op Shop tour! Saturday 5th August Bookabus will be chauffeuring 30 ladies to 3 of our ReStores at Ormiston, Panmure and Pukekohe. Our own interior designer, Marilyn Boe, will be your guide and is looking forward to helping you create the home of your dreams by shopping well for less. Bring your fabric and paint samples with you.
Tickets are $49 and include lunch at Cafe Palazzo in Karaka with a glass of wine/tea or coffee. Spaces are limited though so book TODAY through Eventfinda or phone 0221239536.
The idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Auckland Council has … View moreThe idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Auckland Council has apologised after being slow to respond, but now promises graphic warning signs.
Howick Sergeant Brett Meale is commending East Auckland residents for contacting the police when they spot suspicious activity. He suggests members of the community to call police on 111 should they notice suspicious persons or vehicles in their neighbourhood, in situations or circumstances that … View moreHowick Sergeant Brett Meale is commending East Auckland residents for contacting the police when they spot suspicious activity. He suggests members of the community to call police on 111 should they notice suspicious persons or vehicles in their neighbourhood, in situations or circumstances that don't seem right.
Two East Auckland students, Andrew Chen from Saint Kentigern College, and William Han of Macleans College, together with four other top secondary-school mathematicians from across the country, left for Brazil to compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
A new major hospital could be the solution to Auckland's population growth, Counties Manukau Health acting chief executive Dr Gloria Johnson says at a July hospital advisory committee meeting in response to the winter rush at the region's hospitals.
OPINION: Young people mainly come to the attention of police for driving offences, in particular, breaching their driver licence conditions and on the odd occasion drink driving. Parents need to be aware of these driver licence conditions and ensure their children are adhering to them.
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View moreNot so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!
Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!
Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Picton Street eatery Cafe Paris has celebrated its 14th birthday on July 14, which coincided with France's Bastille Day, a fitting date for the French-inspired cafe. Its owner Sanjay Rajani says it is one of the now many cafes in Howick Village, but it's also one of the originals.
Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary.
With five rounds left to the championship trophy is presented, undefeated Fencibles United continue to lead football's NRFL division two after winning 3-0 over Mangere Utd. This Saturday, Fencibles travel south to face sixth-equal Papakura City, McLennan Park, 5pm.
A robbery at a Z service station in East Auckland has highlighted the success of new anti-theft technology.
Z Pakuranga was the target of a violent robbery on July 14 but the seven offenders "essentially walked away with nothing".
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett gave a speech to the Greater East Tamaki Business Association (GETBA) on last Friday, focusing on the national poll but came without hard-hitting criticism of her National Party's opponents.
Healthy Community Expo
Shop 147, Pakuranga Plaza
Saturday, 22 July 2017
10:00am till 2:00pm
Come on in and visit our pop-up, one-stop shop,
showcasing a range of and services. It’s an opportunity for you
the public, to connect and communicate
one-on-one with personnel from local
… View moreHealthy Community Expo
Shop 147, Pakuranga Plaza
Saturday, 22 July 2017
10:00am till 2:00pm
Come on in and visit our pop-up, one-stop shop,
showcasing a range of and services. It’s an opportunity for you
the public, to connect and communicate
one-on-one with personnel from local
organisations, who will help make you
aware of the latest choices and actions
available to progress healthier and
safer living options.
Exhibitors include:
1. Mari Pettersson – Dance Yourself Happy
2. Bani Ichhpunian - Diabetes Project Trust
3. Nikki Zanchi - Capacity Building Clinics
4. Albert Kwok – Local author of Making Your Denarius Count: A Basic Guide to Financial Planning
5. Manukau East Council of Social Services
6. Sowers Trust
7. Donna Little - Community Outreach and Education, Davis Funerals
8. Plunket
9. Sharon Yang - Counties Manukau Sport
10. Anne Foley and Lynn Cicero - Age Concern
11. Claudine Alony – Claudine Healing Massage
12. Jan Steiner – Meditation and Mindfulness teacher
13. Citizens Advice Bureau
14. Driving Miss Daisy
15. Yongrahn Park – Korean Positive Ageing
16. La Leche League
17. Lesley Houghton and Christina Turner – Grief and Loss Support
18. Mary - Selwyn Centre for the Young at Heart
19. Georgia Tatana – Elections NZ
20. Jessica Niemack – GeneNo Financial Literacy Trust
Thanks to Pakuranga Plaza, Sowers, Howick Local Board and MECOSS for
Making Howick Healthier
A Quilt Stitch Group and charity Comfort Kidz rally prisoners to make quilts, blankets and Pikau bags for children in Middlemore Hospital and Multi Agency Centre. The volunteers were visited by Minister of Corrections Louise Upston at the Middlemore Foundation.
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