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We are wanting a small/medium dog.
don't trust trademe webistes and don't want to pay heaps for one.just want a companion, anyone know of someone who has some puppies going cheap.
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Don't worry - this post is not about smelly socks or effluents. I'm only trying to raise some awareness regarding a very little-known and therefore often-ignored problem - being allergic to perfumes, fragrances, after-shaves, air fresheners and other good-smelling scents. … View moreHi Neighbours
Don't worry - this post is not about smelly socks or effluents. I'm only trying to raise some awareness regarding a very little-known and therefore often-ignored problem - being allergic to perfumes, fragrances, after-shaves, air fresheners and other good-smelling scents. My poor wife is suffering from that condition, and it has had quite an impact on our personal and social life.
At home we try to live fragrance-free, which is not as easy as it sounds, because there is not much choice when it comes to scent-free products. We can get most of what we need from ecostore, but in some areas there is just no suitable product available. For example we're still hunting for a fragrance-free shaving cream for myself, so that I don't have to leave our house for the next two hours after each shave, until the perfume wears off.
Shopping in stores and pharmacies with a perfume department or just being in rooms or spaces that use air freshener has become quite tough. Working with other people in a shared space, visiting with friends and neighbours, attending events or meetings, or going out for dinner or to the movies has also become a problem because unfortunately many people use scents quite liberally. Most perfumes are actually designed to be used sparingly, because they are quite potent, and only to be applied to certain areas of your skin, the so-called pulse points. But over time, as you become accustomed to your favourite scent, you might actually start using more and more of it, particularly if you measure the amount by or own ever-increasing threshold when you can smell it on yourself. You should only ever notice someone else's perfume when you're getting close to them, but many people are actually trailing a cloud of scent that you can still smell long after they've left or passed you. Here is a good article about how to apply perfume efficiently:
www.wikihow.com...
In some countries, like the United States and Canada, scent-related allergies are already well understood and recognised, but in New Zealand there seems to be very little understanding or sympathy for that kind of condition at present, because my wife is often facing astonishment, incomprehension, or even ignorance when she explains her problem. Hopefully this little article is helpful to increase people's awareness of it and maybe even prompts the odd person to become a bit more mindful of their scents and use of scented products.
Thanks for reading, and for those of you who are interested to learn a bit more, here is a collection of links to articles that show that I'm not making this stuff up:
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www.nzherald.co.nz...
en.wikipedia.org...
Grow your career! Call for applications for a scholarship in the fields of Civil Engineering or Planning.. Apply today!
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The DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017 is inching closer and tickets to New Zealand Provincial Barbarians v The British & Irish Lions at Toll Stadium on Saturday 3 June 2017 are ON SALE today!
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The weather is warming up and so is the weekend event scene. Something unique this weekend to check out is Te Kowhai Print's Printapalooza II, supported through WDC's Creative Communities Scheme Fund.
To find out about Printapalooza II - see tkpt.org...
To find out about Council's… View moreThe weather is warming up and so is the weekend event scene. Something unique this weekend to check out is Te Kowhai Print's Printapalooza II, supported through WDC's Creative Communities Scheme Fund.
To find out about Printapalooza II - see tkpt.org...
To find out about Council's funding and grants - see www.wdc.govt.nz...
What are your plans for the weekend?
Do you dare? Check out Northland Youth Theatre's "Fright Night" tonight and Saturday night at the Quarry Arts Centre. Details on the poster.
Northland Youth Theatre is supported through council's community funding scheme.
We wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.
For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:
- Make … View moreWe wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.
For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:
- Make it a family affair and go trick or treating with your kids or a group from your neighbourhood.
- Call your neighbours in advance to make sure it’s okay to call in to trick-or-treat
- If you don’t want trick-or-treaters calling print or make a sign for your letterbox or window saying no thanks. (New Zealand Police have had downloadable signs)
- If you are a trick-or-treater, respect the people who have a sign asking for you to stay away
- Keep your lights on and guests outside
- Keep your eye out for your older family members, friends and neighbours this Halloween and make sure we all get to enjoy the celebration.
Remember you can help make this a great celebration for your family and community and a great opportunity to connect with your older neighbours.
If you want to go one step further Age Concern New Zealand would like to encourage all Kiwis to sign up to their Dignity Champion Campaign to show a commitment to breaking down ageism and stereotypes and encouraging dignity and respect for older people.
Become an Age Concern Dignity Champion www.ageconcern.org.nz... this Halloween and involve and celebrate the older people in your lives.
It's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.
Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, … View moreIt's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.
Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, we want to hear about them. We're proud to be recognising and celebrating outstanding Kiwi businesses in every corner of New Zealand.
Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Make a plan with your family that includes what you’ll do if you can’t get home, who can help you and who in your neighbourhood might need your help. www.happens.nz...
If you're reading this, you're using the internet. But how easily you were able to connect to this message could be another matter. Tell us about the internet at your place - good, bad or unreliable? Vote in this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood poll below.
When juggling family life, having that little bit extra time for healthy lunch boxes can be a challenge. That’s when FreshChoice comes to the rescue! We've created the Pronto Box recipe series to help you create quick and delicious lunchbox solutions for you and your family! … View moreWhen juggling family life, having that little bit extra time for healthy lunch boxes can be a challenge. That’s when FreshChoice comes to the rescue! We've created the Pronto Box recipe series to help you create quick and delicious lunchbox solutions for you and your family! Watch the video now!
The final results wont be posted until Thursday, but with such a huge majority it is unlikely Ms Mai will be ousted from her position as mayor elect.
Check out your new council.
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I don't know about you but I can hardly wait for Labour weekend and an extra day off work. It's that last break before the silly season gets here.
Please take care on our roads - and Buckle Up . 70 people have already died this year who were not wearing seat belts when the vehicle … View moreI don't know about you but I can hardly wait for Labour weekend and an extra day off work. It's that last break before the silly season gets here.
Please take care on our roads - and Buckle Up . 70 people have already died this year who were not wearing seat belts when the vehicle they were in crashed,
Be safe everybody - not just on the roads - but with everything and HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
The government is proposing stricter rules on owning dangerous dog breeds.
This will always be an emotive subject - with varying point of views - depending on what camp you stand in.
Do you agree we need owners taking better responsibility over their animals? and if so what do you think would … View moreThe government is proposing stricter rules on owning dangerous dog breeds.
This will always be an emotive subject - with varying point of views - depending on what camp you stand in.
Do you agree we need owners taking better responsibility over their animals? and if so what do you think would be the best and most sensible way to prevent attacks on people, stock and other animals, poultry and wildlife?
www.stuff.co.nz...
The call is out for Summer Safe Carpark volunteers to help monitor the Abbey Caves Carpark throughout the coming summer season!!
Being part of the Summer Safe Carpark programme is a great way for an organisation to give to the community, and an ideal opportunity to do some promotion and … View moreThe call is out for Summer Safe Carpark volunteers to help monitor the Abbey Caves Carpark throughout the coming summer season!!
Being part of the Summer Safe Carpark programme is a great way for an organisation to give to the community, and an ideal opportunity to do some promotion and fundraising.
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