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Eliette, under our Green Room programme has been short listed for Westfield Albany's Local hero award
Voting is open until the 12th of August (ONLY TWO WEEKS)
To do so you need to go to www.westfield.co.nz...
Thank you for your support.
EMA & Green Room team,
For more info re … View moreEliette, under our Green Room programme has been short listed for Westfield Albany's Local hero award
Voting is open until the 12th of August (ONLY TWO WEEKS)
To do so you need to go to www.westfield.co.nz...
Thank you for your support.
EMA & Green Room team,
For more info re the Green Room www.greenroom.org.nz...
A crash on Auckland's northwestern motorway has brought westbound traffic to a standstill. The cras…
Hi neighbours, A world-first study, led by the University of Auckland, has found a "junk food" tax could be more effective in encouraging healthy eating than an excise only on sugar.
But the Government has ruled it out. What do you think? Vote in the poll below or share your thoughts in… View moreHi neighbours, A world-first study, led by the University of Auckland, has found a "junk food" tax could be more effective in encouraging healthy eating than an excise only on sugar.
But the Government has ruled it out. What do you think? Vote in the poll below or share your thoughts in the comments. Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.
Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Hi neighbours,
An Auckland dog owner is warning of the dangers rat bait can cause after her beloved pet nearly died after ingesting it twice.
Tracy Leach said her 8-year-old golden retriever Daisy first got sick about four weeks ago on their rural property in Glenbrook, south of Auckland.
… View moreHi neighbours,
An Auckland dog owner is warning of the dangers rat bait can cause after her beloved pet nearly died after ingesting it twice.
Tracy Leach said her 8-year-old golden retriever Daisy first got sick about four weeks ago on their rural property in Glenbrook, south of Auckland.
She bounced back pretty quickly but Leach started to notice she was vomiting constantly and consuming a lot of water - causing her to take Daisy back to the vet.
To read more click here
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food pantry, help someone with a broken down car or flat tire, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month also coincides with World Humanitarian Day on August 19th and Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View moreWhile there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)
There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.
And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.
Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse
Date: Saturday 7 September
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Hibiscus Coast Community House, 214-216 Hibiscus Coast … View moreLearn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse
Date: Saturday 7 September
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Hibiscus Coast Community House, 214-216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Bookings are essential. You are welcome to bring a support person.
Contact us on 09 448 0019 or DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz to book.
Winter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.
Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be breathed in by you and your family. Textile … View moreWinter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.
Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be breathed in by you and your family. Textile Curtain Cleaning performs expert mildew removal from your curtains.
Textile Curtain Cleaning has you completely covered. Our experienced curtain and drape cleaning team know exactly how to remove ugly stains, blemishes and marks from your window furnishings.
We are located in Wairau Park, Glenfield. We have been cleaning curtains for Aucklanders for over 20 years so come and see us at 5A Kaimahi Road, Wairau Park or visit our website.
For the best fabric curtain and blind cleaning in Auckland, please contact us to obtain your free quote.
Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Call us 09 473 5350
A sandbag wall, built by environmentalists in a bid to help save a beach from washing away, now need…
We offer natural drink from Siberian Berries without preservatives and GMO, no added flavourings or dyes.
Collection TM "Berry Siberia» AVEO is a specially designed tea beverage that gently take care of your health. Ripe cherry, viburnum, unique taste of cranberry, lingonberry, fragrant … View moreWe offer natural drink from Siberian Berries without preservatives and GMO, no added flavourings or dyes.
Collection TM "Berry Siberia» AVEO is a specially designed tea beverage that gently take care of your health. Ripe cherry, viburnum, unique taste of cranberry, lingonberry, fragrant fruits of blackcurrant, tart taste chokeberry will treat you with fantastic taste and aroma and also supports the immune system, especially in the winter colds and flu.
Impressive Health Benefits of Siberian Berries:
Lingonberries have been called a super fruit based on their nutritional value and potential health benefits, such as for weight control and heart health.
Cherry is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may reduce chronic disease risk and promote overall health.
Cranberry may help fight age-related damage. Cranberry is rich of antioxidants or compounds that fight harmful free radicals.
Blackcurrant extracts are shown to reduce risk factors for metabolic conditions such as type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Chokeberry, an antioxidant-rich fruit, offer a range of health benefits related to oxidative stress.
Viburnum contains a lot of vitamin C. Thanks to this, viburnum tea is the best assistant in fight against colds. Especially good remedy with bronchitis, sore throat, tonsillitis and even pneumonia is decoction of viburnum berries.
Viburnum berry is rich in pectin and tannins, because of what a normal work of digestive tract.
Viburnum has established itself as a healer of emotional and psychological trauma. Its vitamin and mineral composition improves mood, relieves stress and even cure depression.
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