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We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View moreWe are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.
If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!
A mother kept her 7-year-old son home from school this week to avoid lessons about the Christian ori…
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.
The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View moreWith warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.
The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!
A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.
Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.
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It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?
During this time of giving, … View moreIt’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?
During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Private upstairs big en-suite for rent on per day or week base over Christmas and Summer for family and friends coming to visit.
Upstairs room have two decks one turning out to sea view over Rangitoto and the other deck in to the pool and tropical landscape garden. Queen bed, mini lounge, office, … View morePrivate upstairs big en-suite for rent on per day or week base over Christmas and Summer for family and friends coming to visit.
Upstairs room have two decks one turning out to sea view over Rangitoto and the other deck in to the pool and tropical landscape garden. Queen bed, mini lounge, office, deck, separate toilet and bathroom with Spa. You also have your own Fridge/freezer/coffee maker and TV/Netflix/light-box and free internet.
If more then 2 adults I can set up another single bed in the room or I have an extra small room downstairs for another couple or kids.
This room downstairs is also available to rent only. It have own toilet, but have to share shower.
The upstairs room is private, but share kitchen downstairs with two professional sweet mature guys who live down the other end of the house, and hardly never home. Downstairs do also have share dining, lounge with a fireplace, table tennis and heaps of outdoor spaces with a swimming pool. All modern and perfect location in Browns Bay, close to the water, 2 min walk to Rothesay Bay beach and 5 min walk to Browns Bay beach and village. 10 min drive to city to Albany mall and 20 min to Auckland city.
The en-suite is only short term and minimum 3 nights.
Per night $170 for one person. Extra person per night $60
Per week $590 for one person. Extra person per week $280
The small room downstairs is $400 a week. If combine with upstairs room $350 a week. This room can also be rented out for longer periods.
Please contact Susanne for more information and if you like to see the place before making up your mind on Susanne@littlemermaid.co.nz
Waiwera hot pools looks set to stay closed for summer as a fight between the leaseholder and landown…
Hi there, my name is Fidel, I have over 15 years experience playing guitar, I studied music and currently I study psychology. If you are interested in learning feel free to ask me! I'm base in Pinehil.
Hi everyone, I am looking for a handyman who can locate studs around windows or someone who installs curtains. I've tried locating them with a stud finder but not getting consistent results. Thank you.
The brand new M-Series compact electric trundler range has been developed to offer an 11% smaller folded footprint than its nearest competitor.
Comprising of three new models - M1, M1 DHC & M5 CONNECT DHC - the simple folding system & revolutionary inverting wheels provides the ultimate… View moreThe brand new M-Series compact electric trundler range has been developed to offer an 11% smaller folded footprint than its nearest competitor.
Comprising of three new models - M1, M1 DHC & M5 CONNECT DHC - the simple folding system & revolutionary inverting wheels provides the ultimate ‘car boot friendly’ trundler, perfect for easy transportation & storage. Prices starting from $1649.99
We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.
For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Can anyone recommend a gas fitter for a small job.
I know it’s hard to pin down a tradie this time of year but would be stoked to get someone to hook my LPG gas Bourke stove and fridge to my caravan. Thanks for any help in advance.
ETN812 While making room for new spectators to see the dolphins this rude and inconsiderate man blew his horn, shouted at and threw an energy drink can at another car...Why bother looking at the dolphins if you clearly don't care about the environment or their safety anyway???
Auckland Transport has been running a dynamic lane trial since January 2018. If you have driven on Whangaparaoa Road, we’d like to hear about your experience. Your feedback will help us make the best decisions around the future use of dynamic lanes.
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View moreOur favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!
- From the Elves at Resene
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