Burswood, Auckland

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1659 days ago

Photo Restoration Services - LEVEL3 UPDATE

Richard from PixelFIX - Photo Restoration

WE ARE OPEN


Following the move from Level 4 down to Level 3. I just wanted to update everyone on how they can still get their photos restored. We are now able to accept none contact personal drop offs and pick ups of Photos. Masks and gloves will be worn during personal consultations and safe … View more
WE ARE OPEN


Following the move from Level 4 down to Level 3. I just wanted to update everyone on how they can still get their photos restored. We are now able to accept none contact personal drop offs and pick ups of Photos. Masks and gloves will be worn during personal consultations and safe distances will be kept. Therefore we can keep everyone safe during this difficult crisis. You can find out more about the Level 3 conditions at the governments Covid-19 website.

PERSONAL DROP OFFS
To arrange a personal drop off please contact me either by email or call me on 022 6373533. Our usual business hours are as follows;

Mon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm
Sat By Appointment
Sun Closed

Please bring along all of the photos that you would like us to have a look at. We are able to offer courier deliveries of all your completed restorations to reduce additional travel and risks if you prefer. We are able to turn things around quite quickly at the moment so please help to support your local businesses to get back up and running.

INTERNET
The upload facility on our web page are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. To use this service you will need to scan your photo or take a photo of it by using your phone. A great APP to help with this is Google PhotoScan app which is available at the Google Play Store. If you need help with any of this then please give me a call and I'll be happy to talk you through the process. There are details of the scanning requirements on our Photo Restoration page in the FAQs section.

COURIER
You can send us your photo via a courier service. Pass the Parcel is a very good service that will pick up from your home and take payment online. If you are able to visit the Post Shop then of course just pop your photo into a courier bag and let the lovely people at the Post Shop do the rest. Once your photo has arrived I can get to work on the restoration. I can also return the restore photos by courier as well.

1659 days ago

Have you signed up for free gardening advice yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say chillies are hot stuff and share our recipe for Sudden Death Salsa. It’s time to plant bulbs, cut and dry lemon verbena, enjoy autumn flowers indoors, admire heirloom corn and flout the seed spacing rules. Find out where to buy seeds, bulbs, seedlings, flowers, … View moreIn this week’s issue we say chillies are hot stuff and share our recipe for Sudden Death Salsa. It’s time to plant bulbs, cut and dry lemon verbena, enjoy autumn flowers indoors, admire heirloom corn and flout the seed spacing rules. Find out where to buy seeds, bulbs, seedlings, flowers, shrubs, trees and gardening gear for online retail therapy. Also be in to win the May issue of NZ Gardener.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1662 days ago

Food parcel

Safin from Pakuranga Heights

It's my birthday today. And also it's the month of Ramadan so I am truly blessed. I would like to gift someone who is really struggling just some food goodies. Know anyone please let me know.

Thank you

1660 days ago

Congratulations to our winner

The Team from Readers Tours

A huge thank you to everyone who completed our website questionnaire.

⭐️ Congratulations to our $50 Prezzy Card winner, Christine ⭐️

We were overwhelmed by the responses and look forward to making the necessary changes to improve our website experience.

www.readerstours.co.nz...

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1660 days ago

Paint a wooden chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for … View more
Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for your books and lamp. Painting one chair is an easy way to inject a bit of colour into a room too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1660 days ago

You asked, we answered!

The Team from Auckland Museum

Recently, we put out a call on our social media channels for Kiwi kids to submit their burning questions about Auckland Museum. We received queries about everything from dinosaurs to war memorial to natural science. Here are our curators' replies to some of those tough questions.

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Recently, we put out a call on our social media channels for Kiwi kids to submit their burning questions about Auckland Museum. We received queries about everything from dinosaurs to war memorial to natural science. Here are our curators' replies to some of those tough questions.

www.youtube.com...

Discover more answers to questions you never even knew you had over at our Auckland Museum at Home hub!

www.aucklandmuseum.com...

1660 days ago

Hospital visiting policy for Alert Level 3

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

An important health message to our community:

In Alert Level 3 of our COVID-19 response, unless there are exceptional circumstances or on compassionate grounds family are not able to visit loved ones in hospital. Compassionate or exceptional grounds could include a … View more
An important health message to our community:

In Alert Level 3 of our COVID-19 response, unless there are exceptional circumstances or on compassionate grounds family are not able to visit loved ones in hospital. Compassionate or exceptional grounds could include a nominated family member to support:

● A patient through end of life care;
● Someone who has been in hospital for a long time
● A child in hospital
● Women giving birth in a maternity facility

Whānau who want to visit a patient will need to be from that patient’s own “bubble” and will need to request a visit in advance by speaking to a Charge Nurse or Midwife Manager. You can stay connected with your Whānau by calling or texting them.

For more information and contact details for all our sites visit:
www.countiesmanukau.health.nz
Find out more

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1660 days ago

Restore your curtains & blinds - contactless pick-up and delivery service

The Team from

Thank you to our loyal customers for your patience during the Alert Level 4 lock-down period.

We are now open and able to service your requirements with a contactless pick-up and delivery service.

The experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould … View more
Thank you to our loyal customers for your patience during the Alert Level 4 lock-down period.

We are now open and able to service your requirements with a contactless pick-up and delivery service.

The experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally clean your curtains, drapes and blinds.

We have been professionally cleaning curtains and blinds for Aucklanders for over 20 years, so call us to obtain a free quote or visit our website.

We will have a contactless pick-up and delivery service during this Alert Level 3 period.

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Call us 09 473 5350
Find out more

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1666 days ago

Anzac Day 2020

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

It's an Anzac Day like no other, with ceremonies cancelled nationwide due to Covid-19. But Kiwis aren't letting it get in the way of remembering our fallen war heroes.
Keep up with Stuff's live coverage by clicking the link below.
Did your family stand at your driveway at dawn? Tell … View more
It's an Anzac Day like no other, with ceremonies cancelled nationwide due to Covid-19. But Kiwis aren't letting it get in the way of remembering our fallen war heroes.
Keep up with Stuff's live coverage by clicking the link below.
Did your family stand at your driveway at dawn? Tell us how your family commemorated in the comments, please type NFP if your comment is not for publication.
Lest we forget.

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1669 days ago

Please share an ANZAC story with us Auckland...

RSA

Dear Auckland - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however, there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special … View more
Dear Auckland - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however, there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special day on Neighbourly below. It could be a story of a member in your family who served - or perhaps the way you and your family celebrate ANZAC Day each year. (It might even be a photo of your freshly baked can't be-beaten ANZAC cookies).

We also invite you to take part in Stand at Dawn and join us at 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April. Stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand with us and take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.

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1661 days ago

Special Promotion!

Lucky's Sports Bar & Restaurant

We know everyone has had it hard the last 4 weeks so to show our appreciation we are excited to give you this offer.
Just for Alert Level 3 when you order food from us we will give you a free bar tab equivalent to 50% of your order value which can be redeemed when we fully open.
That's pretty … View more
We know everyone has had it hard the last 4 weeks so to show our appreciation we are excited to give you this offer.
Just for Alert Level 3 when you order food from us we will give you a free bar tab equivalent to 50% of your order value which can be redeemed when we fully open.
That's pretty much 50% off!

We are open from Tuesday to Sunday for dinners. Place your orders at luckys.co.nz OR luckys.booknorder.co.nz OR ubereats.

T&C's apply.

What are you waiting for? GET ORDERING!

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1662 days ago

Time to get decorating!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and Resene cleaning products at Resene owned ColorShops. If you’re not a cardholder already you can sign up at www.resene.co.nz/diycard or when you order online.


You can order:

Order now via the online shop, shop.resene.co.nz, for click and collect or contactless delivery, staff will confirm when orders are ready to collect.

Email your order to your local Resene ColorShop or reseller. Resene staff will arrange it for collection or contactless delivery.

Phone your local Resene ColorShop or reseller during normal shop hours to place your order. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for email and phone details for your local Resene ColorShop.

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1662 days ago

We are here to help with any electrical repairs

Louis Crawley from Rock On Electrical Services

We are a newly established family business. We started in early March before the COVID 19 lock down. Not the best of time to start a new business but we will push forward to make this work. I am a registered electrician with over 15 years experience in the electrical industry. My aim is … View moreWe are a newly established family business. We started in early March before the COVID 19 lock down. Not the best of time to start a new business but we will push forward to make this work. I am a registered electrician with over 15 years experience in the electrical industry. My aim is provide quality electrical services to our community in a timely manner. We treat our customers like family. This is a very important value that I place at the forefront of my service. Some of the things I offer

* electrical repairs and maintenance
* electrical upgrades and renovations.
* air conditioning and ventilation repairs and maintenance.
* 24 Hour call out.

You can find further details on our website. Looking forward to being off service to our community.

1662 days ago

Need to save on power?

Electricity Authority

If COVID-19 means you’ve been using more power, or if it’s affected your income, talk to your power company to check you’re on the best plan.

Find more advice and support at the Electricity Authority’s website.

Talk, Check, see if you can save.
Find out more

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1667 days ago

Will re-opening Auckland businesses face water restrictions?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It's no surprise that Auckland is in severe drought, with water storage at 26 year April lows. But the new risk is that businesses re-opening next week, could face mandatory restrictions within weeks. Read the story below:

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