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A fresh route through Auckland. Less load on SH1. Those are just a few ways the Waterview Tunnel will help keep Kiran’s produce (and his customers) perky. See his story along with tips on how to use the tunnel safely at nzta.govt.nz/waterview
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our … View moreEach year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.
If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...
Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here
Follow the fun this Saturday 24th June and walk Auckland’s famous Fan Trail from Queens Wharf to Eden Park (or join in anywhere along the way – the corner of Ponsonby and Great North Roads is a popular place to join).
The Fan Trail will be packed with live entertainment, street performers, … View moreFollow the fun this Saturday 24th June and walk Auckland’s famous Fan Trail from Queens Wharf to Eden Park (or join in anywhere along the way – the corner of Ponsonby and Great North Roads is a popular place to join).
The Fan Trail will be packed with live entertainment, street performers, fire dancers, lighting displays, free face painting and more, all from 4pm, rain or shine.
Find out more at www.aucklandnz.com...
Who else has been glued to their TV cheering on the Kiwis vying for the return of the elusive America's Cup to New Zealand shores?
It's so exciting - I'm absolutely loving it - so much so - those early mornings to catch the racing are not fazing me at all.
As I'm writing … View moreWho else has been glued to their TV cheering on the Kiwis vying for the return of the elusive America's Cup to New Zealand shores?
It's so exciting - I'm absolutely loving it - so much so - those early mornings to catch the racing are not fazing me at all.
As I'm writing this, Team New Zealand has won four from four - so there's a real feeling of optimism in the Kaio family.
Yep, it's time to pull the red socks out of the sock drawer.
But I'm also reminding myself of 2013 - and that truly devastating but remarkable 8-1 comeback by Jimmy Spithill's Oracle team.
That certainly took me a while to get over.
So, while I'm definitely not counting my chickens yet, I'll still be wearing my red socks in my slippers for those early mornings cheering at the TV next week.
Come on Team New Zealand - we've got this!
Julie Kaio
News Director
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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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It's lunch time at the Deep Green Bush School. The kids are hungry and decide it's time to eat.
There are no lunch boxes. Instead, they start preparing a fire.
Fourteen-year-old Hamish Flemming sets to work with a handmade bow drill and fireboard. He yanks the wooden spindle back… View moreIt's lunch time at the Deep Green Bush School. The kids are hungry and decide it's time to eat.
There are no lunch boxes. Instead, they start preparing a fire.
Fourteen-year-old Hamish Flemming sets to work with a handmade bow drill and fireboard. He yanks the wooden spindle back and forth, back and forth.
"It's smoking, yep, I've got one," he yells. "Where's the tinder?"
www.stuff.co.nz...
Only one week left to have your say on proposed changes to the election signs bylaw: at.govt.nz...
Construction work on the Pukekohe Station upgrade is due to begin in July and be completed in early 2018.
Patumahoe took a big step towards a home semifinal in the Counties Manukau McNamara Cup premier club rugby competition with a vital 24-14 win over Karaka at Karaka Sports Ground on Saturday.
The win lifts second-placed Patumahoe seven points clear of the chasing teams in the battle for a top … View morePatumahoe took a big step towards a home semifinal in the Counties Manukau McNamara Cup premier club rugby competition with a vital 24-14 win over Karaka at Karaka Sports Ground on Saturday.
The win lifts second-placed Patumahoe seven points clear of the chasing teams in the battle for a top two...
Hello Neighbours! Don't miss out on your chance to come along to the Active Expo and see what Papakura has to offer. There will be something for everyone so bring the whole family! Giveaways and prizes will also be up for grabs.
Plenty to choose from including Foot Mechanics, Poi 4 Pipis, … View moreHello Neighbours! Don't miss out on your chance to come along to the Active Expo and see what Papakura has to offer. There will be something for everyone so bring the whole family! Giveaways and prizes will also be up for grabs.
Plenty to choose from including Foot Mechanics, Poi 4 Pipis, Papakura Croquet Club, Zuu, Transform Health & Fitness, Papakura Tennis & Squash Club... And much more!
Featuring Counties Manukau local talent throughout the day; Atawhai Tupaea, Teuila Fotu-Moala (Kiwi Ferns), Jennifer Feret (White Sox) & Jean Marsh (Touch Black)... Just to name a few. See you all there!
Hey neighbours.
We are very glad to see the girls are doing okay.
What do you all think of this tragedy? Could it have been avoided?
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
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