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Police are alerting residents about a Hells Angels Nomads motorbike cavalcade on Saturday in the North Shore and Rodney districts.
They are urging people who see dangerous driving to note registration numbers and film the behaviour if possible.
Inspector Simon Walker from Waitemata police said … View morePolice are alerting residents about a Hells Angels Nomads motorbike cavalcade on Saturday in the North Shore and Rodney districts.
They are urging people who see dangerous driving to note registration numbers and film the behaviour if possible.
Inspector Simon Walker from Waitemata police said previous events of this nature had raised community concerns over unsafe driving behaviour.
Police will be actively monitoring this event to ensure that it is conducted in a safe manner, Walker said.
Officers would vigorously investigate and prosecute people who committed offences or placed others at risk, he said.
Call 105 to report any reckless driving.
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Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.
Hi neighbours,
Have you noticed that your windows are stiff, or the handle is a bit loose?
Depending on age, quality and probably a little bit determined by luck, different parts of a window can’t work anymore:
• Locking pins no longer lock exactly
• Window handle is difficult or … View moreHi neighbours,
Have you noticed that your windows are stiff, or the handle is a bit loose?
Depending on age, quality and probably a little bit determined by luck, different parts of a window can’t work anymore:
• Locking pins no longer lock exactly
• Window handle is difficult or difficult to turn
• Window sash does not fit properly in the frame (must be lifted or pushed in)
• Window handle wobbles
If you have windows that are stiff to open or close or leave big draught gaps give us a call on 0800 25 25 00 for a free estimate.
Hinges can easily be replaced without worrying about the cost of replacing the whole window.
Paul & Lee - The Exceed we fix windows & doors team in Takapuna :)
Hi all,
Someone driving a white truck backed out of a driveway and smashed into a colleague's black Suzuki swift that was parked beside 25 Triton Ave, Rosedale yesterday 24-02-21 around 3pm. They drove off leaving car smashed up. I have attached photo's. If anyone was driving past on … View moreHi all,
Someone driving a white truck backed out of a driveway and smashed into a colleague's black Suzuki swift that was parked beside 25 Triton Ave, Rosedale yesterday 24-02-21 around 3pm. They drove off leaving car smashed up. I have attached photo's. If anyone was driving past on Triton Ave and saw the truck that crashed into her car can you please let us know if you have any details of the truck. If you can please call Aimee 0211556321. Thanks
We are a small Scandinavian Cleaning Company, who specialize in one-off cleaning jobs. We are looking for individuals/pairs/couples to join our team.
I'm also looking for a supervisor looking after organizing/team/quality check etc. to be discussed further.
We do one-off cleans, spring … View moreWe are a small Scandinavian Cleaning Company, who specialize in one-off cleaning jobs. We are looking for individuals/pairs/couples to join our team.
I'm also looking for a supervisor looking after organizing/team/quality check etc. to be discussed further.
We do one-off cleans, spring cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning and cleaning for people who are either moving in or out of homes, newly built homes and renovations. We also do Home Staging, helping with moving furniture and setting up Staging's. Lots of variety - so the days are never the same. Most jobs will be on North Shore, but we also travel further down Auckland, West and North. Most likely we travel in my car, but you will sometime need to take your own car/transport.
Sometimes it can be quiet and other times we can be very busy, working mostly between 3 to 7 hours on the day in normal hours from 9am to 5pm during the week.
Sometimes we work on weekends and you will be paid extra. Other times there will be no work at all.
Sometimes we get very short notice, less the 24 hours to attend to a job.
We work in teams for most jobs, depending on the size of the job. Usually there will be 2-5 people on each job.
The cleaning skills include (but you don't need them all and you can be trained up and don't need them all):
Normal house cleaning (including kitchen and bathrooms) as well our extra service that include jobs as:
Oven Cleaning;
Walls & Ceilings;
Blinds;
Carpet cleaning
Windows;
Water blasting / House wash;
Lifting skills for lighter furniture (for the Home Staging part of my business).
Ideal candidate:
English speaking;
Good communication skills and positive attitude;
Physically strong and fit;
Some cleaning skills/flair needed;
Reliable, diligent and flexible;
Own car (often if jobs further away, we go in my car)or need to take public transport to jobs or pick up places);
Good with your phone (so I can get a prompt answer)
Work Visa a must and no cash jobs.
Supervisor position is an option, working mostly as a cleaner to start with to learn the business to know.
Please call/text me direct on 0212362284 or email me Susanne@littlemermaid.co.nz
Victoria Short smelt smoke in her home, but couldn’t find any fire.
Unbeknownst to her, a book in her daughter’s bedroom had been smouldering away as she worked from another room.
After several checks of the house offered no hints to where the smoke was coming from, Short continued work, … View moreVictoria Short smelt smoke in her home, but couldn’t find any fire.
Unbeknownst to her, a book in her daughter’s bedroom had been smouldering away as she worked from another room.
After several checks of the house offered no hints to where the smoke was coming from, Short continued work, oblivious to the fact the pages of 11-year-old Annalina’s favourite book, Code Name Bananas, were slowly becoming ash.
Annalina, who has a penchant for make-up, was gifted a dinner plate-sized desk mirror for Christmas, which had been sitting on her bookshelf beside a window ever since.
When Annalina arrived home from school, she noticed the book was burnt through its spine and halfway through the pages.
“It just didn’t make sense,” said Short, who is the deputy chair of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Upon further investigation, Short realised Annalina’s mirror was facing the bookshelf.
“The sunlight seems to have come through the window, hit the concave mirror, and perfectly reflected the magnified sunlight onto the corner of the book.”
Short said the incident made her feel sick to her stomach, adding that she felt lucky the book, and the rest of the bookshelf, didn't catch fire.
“I would never have imagined a mirror could have the potential to burn our house down, never in my wildest dreams. It’s just one of those things you never think twice about.”
After posting about the incident on Facebook, Short has heard of other people who have witnesses similar incidents, including someone who had left a drink bottle in their car which reflected the sun and burnt the seat.
The incident has “triggered a level of anxiety” for Short, who is now concerned about other reflective objects in her home, including a glass table.
She has used the incident as an opportunity to check her smoke alarms are in working order, while Annalina has found a new place to keep her mirror – in her wardrobe.
Fire and Emergency NZ national advisor for fire risk management Peter Gallagher said mirrors, glasses, ornaments and plastic water bottles can reflect and focus the sun’s rays and become a fire danger.
Fires caused by this were rare, however people should consider moving flammable items away or cover any reflective surfaces.
Has something similar happened to you? Email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz
Jay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.
If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.
… View moreJay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.
If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.
Habitat for Humanity is a housing charity that has been operating in New Zealand for over 25 years.
Renovating with Habitat is a way for you to invest in upgrading or repairing your own home for social good as all profit goes towards helping local Kiwi families in housing need.”
Jay Davies
Building and Development Manager
Contact us today:
Email: renovate@habitat.org.nz
Phone: 0800 HABITAT (0800 422 4828)
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View moreAt Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.
With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequity.
How will you help forge a gender equal world?
Come to connect with like-minded people and to hear a panel discussion on Women post-Covid – going forward in the ‘new normal’
Arty Play-Dates - How about trying your hand at some art work - mono-printing - in a Muriwai artist's private studio. Check out all the details for the truly immersive experience on Sat March 20 or Wed March 24th. Numbers strictly limited so be quick to book if you want to unleash your … View moreArty Play-Dates - How about trying your hand at some art work - mono-printing - in a Muriwai artist's private studio. Check out all the details for the truly immersive experience on Sat March 20 or Wed March 24th. Numbers strictly limited so be quick to book if you want to unleash your creative side ;). For more information check out www.juliathornephotography.blogspot.co.nz...
Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.
The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.
The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.
The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.
Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses … View moreThe Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.
The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.
The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.
Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses between $377 - $448 million.
But that advice does not include any potential economic benefits from the new public holiday, set to be introduced from next year.
The estimated cost has come under fire from ACT leader David Seymour who said the public holiday amounted to a tax on business.
Seymour suggested that the Government get rid of another public holiday to make way for Matariki.
Photo: STEPHEN CHADWICK
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We created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.
We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge … View moreWe created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.
We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge furniture which is stylish, comfortable and affordable, so you’ll always find something that suits your tastes and expresses your individuality.
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
If you're looking to start a business online and need help/guidance. Get in touch - callum@terraspore.com and we can discuss the best way to progress forward with a free consultation. Cheers!
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