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Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!
… View moreBring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!
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GetThru has some great advice on what to do before, during and after a flood - here's there advice on what you should be doing and not doing if you're being affected by the flood right now:
Listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the … View moreGetThru has some great advice on what to do before, during and after a flood - here's there advice on what you should be doing and not doing if you're being affected by the flood right now:
Listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation.
If you have a disability or need support, make contact with your support network.
Put your household emergency plan into action and check your getaway kit. Be prepared to evacuate quickly if it becomes necessary.
Where possible, move pets inside or to a safe place, and move stock to higher ground.
Consider using sandbags to keep water away from your home.
Lift valuable household items and chemicals as high above the floor as possible.
Fill bathtubs, sinks and storage containers with clean water in case water becomes contaminated.
Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities as it can help prevent damage to your home or community. Unplug small appliances to avoid damage from power surges.
Do not attempt to drive or walk through floodwaters unless it is absolutely essential.
Ina Murphy and Scott Dales know all too well the impact cancer can have on a family.
Murphy's brother Sten Seelig and Dales' mum Jan both passed away from brain tumours.
It is incredibly important to the pair, who are friends through Dales' personal training … View moreIna Murphy and Scott Dales know all too well the impact cancer can have on a family.
Murphy's brother Sten Seelig and Dales' mum Jan both passed away from brain tumours.
It is incredibly important to the pair, who are friends through Dales' personal training business, that a cure is found...
The Fire Service is working to rescue an occupant trapped in a flooded car in south Auckland. A Fir…
The Southern Motorway (SH1) will close, southbound between the Manukau Interchange (SH1-SH20 connection) and Takanini Interchange, from:
8pm Saturday, 1 April to 8am Sunday, 2 April 2017.
The closure will enable us to connect the new Takanini southbound off-ramp to the existing bridge. A detour… View moreThe Southern Motorway (SH1) will close, southbound between the Manukau Interchange (SH1-SH20 connection) and Takanini Interchange, from:
8pm Saturday, 1 April to 8am Sunday, 2 April 2017.
The closure will enable us to connect the new Takanini southbound off-ramp to the existing bridge. A detour route will be in place. Northbound lanes will remain open as usual.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important project. For more information please call 0508 6982 724 or click here for more information.
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer?
Come along to our free monthly talks, providing help, support and advice for people with cancer and their supporters. The talks are run by experienced Cancer Society psychologists and nurses.
Our next sessions are in Manurewa on Wednesday 5… View moreHave you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer?
Come along to our free monthly talks, providing help, support and advice for people with cancer and their supporters. The talks are run by experienced Cancer Society psychologists and nurses.
Our next sessions are in Manurewa on Wednesday 5 April and Pukekohe on Wednesday 19 April. Click here for more information.
An end to daylight saving (DST) is fast approaching, but is the New Zealand summer too short?
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Hi Neighbours,
Our story about Auckland's worst water quality in history is in today's paper. Auckland's water issues could last months, which is why Watercare has said each Aucklander still needs to conserve 20L of water per day.
How you are cutting back on your water usage?
… View moreHi Neighbours,
Our story about Auckland's worst water quality in history is in today's paper. Auckland's water issues could last months, which is why Watercare has said each Aucklander still needs to conserve 20L of water per day.
How you are cutting back on your water usage?
What water-using device has been the hardest for you to avoid?
Do you have any water saving tips?
Pukekohe High School's peer mediator team has invited mental health educator and motivational sp…
Who would have thought sheep and cow milk would taste so good.
Read more about the cheese below.
www.stuff.co.nz...
Reigning champions Bombay are the Counties Power Cup holders again after a convincing 32-23 win over Patumahoe at Bombay.
Bouncing back from a thrashing at the hands of Karaka a week earlier Bombay shot out to an early lead.
They were able to withstand any chance of a Patumahoe comeback in … View moreReigning champions Bombay are the Counties Power Cup holders again after a convincing 32-23 win over Patumahoe at Bombay.
Bouncing back from a thrashing at the hands of Karaka a week earlier Bombay shot out to an early lead.
They were able to withstand any chance of a Patumahoe comeback in the ...
A Franklin life-story and photography project is seeking seniors with an unusual anecdote to tell. …
SuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local … View moreSuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local SuperValue supermarket from the 20th March until the 23rd April 2017!
This is your chance to show your community a little love - and to WIN great prizes. Once again, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are encouraging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a … View moreThis is your chance to show your community a little love - and to WIN great prizes. Once again, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are encouraging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Official 2017 Great Community Clean Up Events take place between 27 April and 3 May. Register your event now and be in to WIN!
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