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We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?
Alan sadly lost his wife Phyllis just before the first lockdown in 2020, after the couple moved into the village five years ago.
“They have all been so supportive when I really needed it most. I wrote them all a personal letter to thank them.”
The 90 year old, who has spent his entire life in… View moreAlan sadly lost his wife Phyllis just before the first lockdown in 2020, after the couple moved into the village five years ago.
“They have all been so supportive when I really needed it most. I wrote them all a personal letter to thank them.”
The 90 year old, who has spent his entire life in Christchurch, says his regular expenses are down due to village living and was immediately taken with the apartment opportunity after a tour.
“The security of this place appealed to me, and it was very warm. I also liked that there’s nothing to worry about, you don’t have to think about getting a plumber in for example.”
The couple’s two daughters and son helped them both move into the village, a downsizing that was far easier than Alan thought it would be. Now with a two bedroom apartment, Alan says he really enjoys having a dwelling more compact than his original family home.
“You’ve got to adapt haven’t you, and an apartment is just so easy to keep clean and tidy. I still have a small garden and I like to grow runner beans.”
With a wool buying background and a stint as a golf professional too, Alan has had a busy career but says he prefers the quieter life these days with enough social activities, like bowls and mahjong, to keep him entertained.
Alan helped to start a village choir that now has 24 members and regular practice sessions to prepare for upcoming recitals. The grandfather of five grandchildren and six great grandchildren (pictured with artwork from one of his great grandchildren Tabitha) says he’s always open to welcoming new residents as neighbours.
“To be free of all that worry of maintenance at my time of life is a relief. Plus we could do with a few more in the choir too.”
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There are loads for you and your whānau to do this summer in Auckland.
Explore over 100 Auckland beaches and 4000 regional and local parks. Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths. Enjoy over 25 free music and movies events in parks.
See what's on near you at … View moreThere are loads for you and your whānau to do this summer in Auckland.
Explore over 100 Auckland beaches and 4000 regional and local parks. Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths. Enjoy over 25 free music and movies events in parks.
See what's on near you at ourauckland.nz/summer
And we want you and your family to love it as well!
We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.
Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both … View moreAnd we want you and your family to love it as well!
We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.
Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville.
The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Someone broke into my house through the master bedroom
The intruders left our master bedroom at complete mess stealing watch, jewellery and some cash
The police has been informed and fingerprints has been taken
The next stage of the Healthy Homes Standards rollout is fast approaching. The healthy homes standards aim to make a significant change to the quality of New Zealand rental homes. Find out what you need to do to comply - and how AB Electrical can help you. Call 0800 688 244
In many respects, 2020 has proved to be a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses and financial fallout.
Many of you neighbours have been doing it tough.
What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year?
*Please put NFP if you do not want your … View moreIn many respects, 2020 has proved to be a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses and financial fallout.
Many of you neighbours have been doing it tough.
What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year?
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Auckland’s landmarks will be the stars of the New Year’s Eve show again this year, with the Sky Tower and Vector Lights on the Harbour Bridge set to bring in the new year with spectacular shows coordinated with Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum and Te Ara I Whiti The Light Path.
Hi Neighbours, 2020 - well it's all been said really hasn't it. Auckland has had a double-dose of the hardest part of Covid-19, with two big restrictions. But what a response from you all. My thoughts are below:
Hiya,
I'm currently working full time as a Commercial Site Supervisor in the city, but I'm looking to help out where I can by doing odd maintenance/carpenter jobs over the weekends to help get myself into my first home.
If you would like a hand with something Big or Small, please send me … View moreHiya,
I'm currently working full time as a Commercial Site Supervisor in the city, but I'm looking to help out where I can by doing odd maintenance/carpenter jobs over the weekends to help get myself into my first home.
If you would like a hand with something Big or Small, please send me an email at (TomFergusonIronOak@gmail.com) with a description of the job and a photo of the issue (If possible), and I'll do my best to help.
Cheers
Tom.F
This is one of those rare poems which can be found in countless anthologies, hence read and appreciated by generation upon generation the world over. Frost wrote it way back, in the plain speech of New England farmers in the USA.
It came back to prominence in the Cuban missile crisis of 1963 and … View moreThis is one of those rare poems which can be found in countless anthologies, hence read and appreciated by generation upon generation the world over. Frost wrote it way back, in the plain speech of New England farmers in the USA.
It came back to prominence in the Cuban missile crisis of 1963 and again in 2016, as Donald Trump began his disgraceful campaign around "build that wall".
The cadences pulse with deeper, darker themes, paradoxes inherent
in all human relationships.
I really enjoyed illustrating it with copper plate intaglio etchings. Why not make 2021 the year when you let the creative impulse to building positive relationship guide your thinking.
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Summer daytrips out of Auckland always seem like a great plan until you’re trapped in a sticky motorway crawl, with thousands of other people who had the same bright idea.
But swap your roadie for a ferry and you’ll gain time, save petrol, and get sweet views from the water to boot.
Rangitoto… View moreSummer daytrips out of Auckland always seem like a great plan until you’re trapped in a sticky motorway crawl, with thousands of other people who had the same bright idea.
But swap your roadie for a ferry and you’ll gain time, save petrol, and get sweet views from the water to boot.
Rangitoto and Waiheke might be the obvious island destinations, but there are plenty more places you can explore via the water.
Read on to find out more.
Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year.
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#mairangibay… View moreWishing you a happy and healthy New Year.
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