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Hi neighbours, a circus-themed bar-slash arcade, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, will open at Westfield Newmarket tomorrow. Stuff got a sneak peek and it didn't disappoint. Will you be checking out it? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment to appear in print). Find out more by… View moreHi neighbours, a circus-themed bar-slash arcade, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, will open at Westfield Newmarket tomorrow. Stuff got a sneak peek and it didn't disappoint. Will you be checking out it? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment to appear in print). Find out more by clicking the below link or watching Stuff's video.
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Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!
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Bunions affect 1 in 3 New Zealanders they can lead to pain and discomfort, which affects mobility, balance and quality of life. That’s not to mention the look of them and the difficulty of fitting shoes.
We’ve decided to run a special offer for people with bunions - … View moreBunions affect 1 in 3 New Zealanders they can lead to pain and discomfort, which affects mobility, balance and quality of life. That’s not to mention the look of them and the difficulty of fitting shoes.
We’ve decided to run a special offer for people with bunions - “Bunion Evaluation” for only $33 (worth $85). Offer valid 18/09/2019 - 02/10/2019.
Many doctors and podiatrists believe that surgery is the only way to fix a bunion. This is not true. Bunion surgery is painful and doesn’t address the underlying cause of a bunion, which is generally the way we walk and stand. Ideally, surgery should be considered as a last treatment option for bunions.
At Corrective Foot Solutions, we use a gentle, hands-on technique to effectively treat and correct bunions – which means there’s no need for surgery or orthotics. We use Foot Mobilisation Therapy to correct the underlying cause of your bunion by working on the misalignments in the foot, as well as strengthening the weakened muscles around the joints.
Pop in and see us at 272 level 3b Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland or give us a call on 092129250
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Auckland Transport's board may drop all or some of the planned speed restrictions on nearly 800 Auckland roads. Some might not make sense but if a lot are dropped following consultatio, how can Aucklanders be sure that it not simply because a reduction is unpopular? Read the story below:
… View moreAuckland Transport's board may drop all or some of the planned speed restrictions on nearly 800 Auckland roads. Some might not make sense but if a lot are dropped following consultatio, how can Aucklanders be sure that it not simply because a reduction is unpopular? Read the story below:
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Neighbours in Tamaki's Te Kare neighbourhood build community through regular street working bees.
By the time Andrew Pether and his wife bought their house in the Fenchurch neighbourhood, newly developed by Tamaki Regeneration Company, they’d already gotten the hang of living in close … View moreNeighbours in Tamaki's Te Kare neighbourhood build community through regular street working bees.
By the time Andrew Pether and his wife bought their house in the Fenchurch neighbourhood, newly developed by Tamaki Regeneration Company, they’d already gotten the hang of living in close density. Andrew’s wife had grown up in apartments in Europe; he’d done a stint in the UK in terraced housing where space was tight.
But they’ve been surprised and pleased at how close the people on their precinct have become. Most of the residents are new – Andrew only moved in April this year – so he thinks that’s helped create the network.
“We’ve got the Facebook groups going, we feed the cats or put the bins out when people are away,” he says. “We’d lost that for a while, everyone had their fortress and you didn’t bother trying. But because we’re all new together, we’re not suspicious, we get involved.”
Before they bought, the couple had rented for three or four years in the next development over, Wai O Taki Bay, so had enjoyed doing as much locally as they could. They’d sussed out the train station at Glen Innes, their daughter could bus to university or sports and they’ve found they’re using the car less and less – much like their time in London.
“You can’t have the quarter acre dream, but when you get realistic about what you can get for price, area, space and amenities, then it’s a good compromise,” says Andrew, pointing out that kids in the area scooter about and make the most of local parks, including the school grounds of the local college and primary school or there’s a triangle park for smaller kids to play closer to home.
“The number one rule is to compromise,” says Andrew. “Understand that not everyone has a parking space, so you have to be understanding that we’re all a bit tight for space.
“Be aware of the kids on scooters, so you take care, you act accordingly.”
A neighbourhood powhiri a month or so after the family moved to the street, organized by a couple of families, was the ice-breaker everyone needed: people introduced themselves in English, Maori, Tongan, different Indian languages and Filipino and it got the social media groups going.
“Our community is so diverse, you can’t tell which is state housing or not, people respect and appreciate each other and it does make you up your game a bit.
“For all sorts of people, living this close together is not foreign. Kiwis have to up their game a bit. It’s lovely to get out and start walking and doing as much as you can locally.”
On the other side of town, Amanda and her husband Mike have learned that lesson in the nearly three years they’ve been in Hobsonville Point.
Before buying there the couple had lived in another new and dense area, Stonefields, but was also familiar with city living from their time in London.
“For us it’s about helping each other out. That means mail collected, or putting rubbish out, but also being mindful when you’re parking that you’re not taking up too much room,” Amanda says.
Indeed, the family has loved not having to use their car, walking to daycare or the dairy, or to catch the ferry into the city. While Amanda and Mike’s kids are still small, they’ve noticed that the older kids are out playing – everyone seems to know everyone else’s kids – and are looking forward to their children being old enough to meet up on their own at the playgrounds dotted around Hobsonville Point.
The family have not found noise to be an issue, the adjoining walls in the terrace houses are well sound insulated, and they’ve noticed people are very respectful about not playing music too loud, notifying each other if a party is like to disrupt neighbours.
While houses have their own lawns and courtyards, there are also enthusiastic ‘berm days’ for cleaning up shared street areas (with a barbecue to finish) that cements bonds and promote pride in their street.
Amanda says being out on the streets, walking and keeping an eye out, is part of the attraction of dense living, with people keen to be involved in the community. Shopping locally, including the farmers market, but also other business, is another way of locking in a community, she says.
Andrew’s final tip for up-close neighbourly living: “Get involved, be nosy and just enjoy it.”
Article by Catherine Smith
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This years Muso's Bash to raise money for the SPCA is promising to be a beauty with so much talent supporting it.
Starts at 1 pm on Sunday 22 September with the entry tickets costing only $10 and with raffles available through-out the day.
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