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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely is your wood to turn? It's the most wonderful time…
Happy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue … View moreHappy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue summer store opening hours so you can still pop in and grab those last minute ingredients or presents!
From 7th to 18th February 2018, the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival will surprise and delight, with everything from yodelling at The Topp Twins Kids Show, to kapa haka at Witi Ihimaera's dazzling musical drama Flowing Water, to rocking out with Devilskin.
A free Festival Hub will feature a … View moreFrom 7th to 18th February 2018, the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival will surprise and delight, with everything from yodelling at The Topp Twins Kids Show, to kapa haka at Witi Ihimaera's dazzling musical drama Flowing Water, to rocking out with Devilskin.
A free Festival Hub will feature a line-up of bands, roving performers, market days and a terrific range of food and drink options.
Experience, explore and enjoy acts across a multitude of genres including comedy, music, theatre, opera, and child friendly events.
Photo taken by Michael Newton.
Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.
Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross … View moreCome and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.
Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross Challenge to raise money at sporting events, help us run our programmes around New Zealand and overseas. This includes responding immediately after disasters like the 2016 earthquakes, running community programmes throughout New Zealand, supporting former refugees, transporting people to their medical appointments, teaching life-saving skills to children, supporting people in need overseas and so much more!
By choosing to run for Team Red Cross, you will ensure we can be here for good to help the people who need it most.
To enter go to link provided.
For more information contact Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz
or 09 260 4070
Summer's only just begun and many parts of the country are already facing water shortages and restrictions.
If you're keen to help preserve supplies, here are some slightly less obvious options to help save water at home over the long hot months ahead.
If you have your own top … View moreSummer's only just begun and many parts of the country are already facing water shortages and restrictions.
If you're keen to help preserve supplies, here are some slightly less obvious options to help save water at home over the long hot months ahead.
If you have your own top water-saving tips to add, let us know.
Christmas presents have been flying out the door on lead up to Santa's arrival! Today is day EIGHT of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...
Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour, have won something special from us!
Is your child one of 6,000 children who are already enrolled in our FREE summer reading programme, Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore? A fun way to boost your child’s reading these holidays! Sign up now at daretoexplore.nz
We are looking for an Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator who is able to make a commitment of 8-16 hours during business hours Mon-Fri, with duties such as data entry, social media, marketing/promotional emails, volunteer and site rosters. Training and support provided.
If you are … View moreWe are looking for an Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator who is able to make a commitment of 8-16 hours during business hours Mon-Fri, with duties such as data entry, social media, marketing/promotional emails, volunteer and site rosters. Training and support provided.
If you are dependable, conscientious, experienced in Microsoft Suite, social media and can confidently communicate in both spoken and written English, please forward your CV with available hours. A letter of reference and a Thank you Certificate will be provided for the upon completion, along with a wealth of experience and upgrading of skills.
Please note, applicant process includes Police check and New Zealand residence and this is a non paying role.
Applications close 18th December. Apply now!
Our work is diverse and far reaching and would not be possible without the efforts of our amazing supporters who volunteer their time with us. Fundraising is also essential in running programmes like Refugee Settlement, Meals on Wheels, Disaster Welfare Response and so much more. Be a part of Red Cross!
Six players have won $166,667 each with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Rockfield Superette in Auckland, Valentine's Stationers in Auckland, Countdown Pukekohe and Countdown Pukekohe South in Pukekohe, Wigram New World in Christchurch, and… View moreSix players have won $166,667 each with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Rockfield Superette in Auckland, Valentine's Stationers in Auckland, Countdown Pukekohe and Countdown Pukekohe South in Pukekohe, Wigram New World in Christchurch, and Allenton Foodmarket in Ashburton.
A children’s tale of clever rats and their pied piper has led Auckland Libraries across the line to reach a total of 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive. The milestone was reached this month with the checkout of Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents by author Terry … View moreA children’s tale of clever rats and their pied piper has led Auckland Libraries across the line to reach a total of 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive. The milestone was reached this month with the checkout of Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents by author Terry Pratchett.
Auckland Libraries has over 200,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks and 700 eMagazine titles in its digital collection, including latest releases, classics, children’s and teen material. There are also books in a range of languages.
Their free eCollections can be accessed on your reading device from anywhere with internet connection, especially useful if you're going away these summer holidays.
Jemimah Elley from Onewhero has won the 2018 Pukekohe Pak 'n Save Scholarship. The 17 year old will…
A small community group has taken it upon themselves to combat plastic bag usage and waste in the community by designing and producing fabric bags to be sold and distributed to locals.
SeaLink has made your trip to Waiheke Island that little bit easier when you want to leave your car at home. We now have a shuttle bus waiting for you at our Kennedy Point ferry terminal that will take you to the heart of Waiheke’s Oneroa village.
The shuttle will drop you back to our … View moreSeaLink has made your trip to Waiheke Island that little bit easier when you want to leave your car at home. We now have a shuttle bus waiting for you at our Kennedy Point ferry terminal that will take you to the heart of Waiheke’s Oneroa village.
The shuttle will drop you back to our terminal once your Island time is done. Check out our website Sealink.co.nz for shuttle times and further information or call 0800 SEALINK. See you soon!
Interested in Healthcare? Looking for a change in career? Or just want to make a difference to people’s lives? If you answered yes to any of these then studying on a health course at NZMA may be your perfect next step.
Our 20 week Health courses will equip you with the academic skills to get … View moreInterested in Healthcare? Looking for a change in career? Or just want to make a difference to people’s lives? If you answered yes to any of these then studying on a health course at NZMA may be your perfect next step.
Our 20 week Health courses will equip you with the academic skills to get a career in the health sector or help enhance your study further. The courses provide learners with an overview and introduction to the main concepts of human health, wellbeing, the healthcare systems in New Zealand and much more.
What’s more, our entry level Health Studies course is part of the Government-led Youth Guarantee programme so if you’re 16-19 you can study this course for FREE. Our next health course intake is starting in February, and we are enrolling now. You can apply online (or call us on 0800 222 833) to learn more.
Selling:
- brand new DJI Mavic Pro Drone,
- DJI intelligent battery
- Sandisk ultra micro SD 64gb card
The last 2 items will get your drone up and flying.
All 3 items are in its original new packing.
Whole flight package selling $1600.
Perfect Christmas gift.
Please message me if interested.
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