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For some, gardening in New Zealand - literally putting down roots - is a journey of a thousand miles (or more).
25 Jun at 15:45 – 17:00
Mixed Media Tuesdays with Jo Bain
Estuary Arts Centre
A fun creative class covering different types of painting. A new project every week followed by free choice art. We will learn how to use watercolour, how to sponge paint, create textured art, use ink and wash … View more25 Jun at 15:45 – 17:00
Mixed Media Tuesdays with Jo Bain
Estuary Arts Centre
A fun creative class covering different types of painting. A new project every week followed by free choice art. We will learn how to use watercolour, how to sponge paint, create textured art, use ink and wash and much, much more.
Suitable for children 5+
Visit Estuary Arts Centre's website for a full range of adult and children classes - including the July School Holiday programme www.estuaryarts.org...
If you are looking for a change or would like to work closer to home, Hibiscus Contractors have positions for:
- Stabilisation Personnel
- Excavator Operators
- General Hands
- Plant Operators
- Truck Drivers
Hibiscus Contractors Ltd is a civil contracting business based in Silverdale, … View moreIf you are looking for a change or would like to work closer to home, Hibiscus Contractors have positions for:
- Stabilisation Personnel
- Excavator Operators
- General Hands
- Plant Operators
- Truck Drivers
Hibiscus Contractors Ltd is a civil contracting business based in Silverdale, just north of Auckland. The company has been helping to build Auckland’s infrastructure for over 39 years.
We have a large amount of work ahead of us and are seeking motivated people to come and join our team.
Please contact Tegan at tegan@hibiscus-contractors.co.nz or call 09 426 4179
Drains can be dangerous.
Report damaged or missing drain covers immediately to 09 301 0101
A motorbike rider has been left seriously injured after colliding with a car in north Auckland. Auc…
Update: Auckland Transport earlier advised all train services were suspended across the network due to sign failure. This signal failure has now been fixed and services are slowly returning to normal.
Scheduled buses are temporarily accepting purchased train tickets and AT HOP cards. … View moreUpdate: Auckland Transport earlier advised all train services were suspended across the network due to sign failure. This signal failure has now been fixed and services are slowly returning to normal.
Scheduled buses are temporarily accepting purchased train tickets and AT HOP cards. Read more here.
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.
"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View moreIn the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.
"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."
It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.
To read more click here
Renowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day … View moreRenowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day entertainment and all-around shenanigans.
Donuts, tea, gin, agave, chipotle chillies, rum-soaked muscatel grapes, Black Forest cake, prunes and even edible ants. These are just some of the more exotic ingredients found amongst the many ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’ brewed especially for the 2019 edition of GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland and taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 29 June.
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We are giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes. LIKE or THANK this post to be in with a chance to WIN! T&Cs apply.
Competition period: Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June 2019. Ten (10) prizes available. Each prize consists of one double pass to experience the GABS Festival in Auckland. The winners will be contacted via email and/or phone on Monday 24th June 2019.
GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland is proudly supported by Ariston, Auckland Major Events, Kegstar and Little Creatures.
We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.
Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1),… View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.
Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), Puhinui Road (SH20B),
Read more here
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.
Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.
Kei runga noa … View moreAcross Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.
Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.
Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!
Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.
Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.
It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View moreAlmost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.
Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.
It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.
To read more, click here
Madison Park Homes are building 6 new homes in stage 1 at Milldale including a stunning new show home. Prices start from $881,924. A 160 square metre design with 3 bedroom, 2 living, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage and outdoor flow to an entertainment courtyard.
All homes built by Madison Park can be … View moreMadison Park Homes are building 6 new homes in stage 1 at Milldale including a stunning new show home. Prices start from $881,924. A 160 square metre design with 3 bedroom, 2 living, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage and outdoor flow to an entertainment courtyard.
All homes built by Madison Park can be purchased with ’Never Ordinary’ upgrade options including high 2.72m ceilings, 2.4m doors, cedar weatherboard facades, Caesar stone bench tops, luxurious carpet options, low-level lighting and more.
To view, the Milldale sites call us on 0800 696 234. Ask for more information about our FREE SPA POOL OFFER for selected upgrades. (Offer does not apply to Milldale special promotional pricing).
To see the Madison Park Home build standards be sure to visit the show home at 126 Colonial Drive, Millwater.
More information at www.madisonparkhomes.co.nz
Hi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the … View moreHi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the recycling bin?
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