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Haven Falls can arrange any type of funeral service depending on your family’s spiritual and cultural traditions. We offer 24-hour quality care and professional service Auckland-wide, with funeral packages from $3,990 + GST. No deposit required, 30 day invoice.
Find us at 3 View Road, … View moreHaven Falls can arrange any type of funeral service depending on your family’s spiritual and cultural traditions. We offer 24-hour quality care and professional service Auckland-wide, with funeral packages from $3,990 + GST. No deposit required, 30 day invoice.
Find us at 3 View Road, Henderson.
Phone 09 838 1616 and 0800 428363 or visit our website www.havenfalls.co.nz for more information.
"Christmas is coming to life in our central city," said Mayor Phil Goff. "As part of the Open Streets initiative, we're turning over our streets to the people of Auckland and creating a real sense of Christmas wonder at this special time of year." Heart of the City's … View more"Christmas is coming to life in our central city," said Mayor Phil Goff. "As part of the Open Streets initiative, we're turning over our streets to the people of Auckland and creating a real sense of Christmas wonder at this special time of year." Heart of the City's Late Night Christmas will include closures on not just narrow High St, but Queen St, Elliott St, Darby St, Fort St, Freyberg Pl, Takutai Square and Federal St. The event will include performances and late-night shopping. "I'm pleased Auckland Council can play its part by facilitating street closures that will bring people together in the heart of our city and give them a taste of what it's like to walk our streets, rather than drive," said Mr Goff. Auckland Council planning committee chair Chris Darby said drivers should expect more closures in the future. "This is a taste of the future to come - the first of many bold and exciting ideas that celebrate the changing face of our city centre."
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Hi neighbours,
It's that time of the year where everyone is hanging out for a holiday. So here are Brook Sabin's top 10 ideas of things to do during the school break. Watch the video below and click here to read the full story. Happy Holidays!
New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.
Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict… View moreNew Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.
Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict the flow of goods and services between our countries, and closer cooperation on progressive trade issues, including environmental protections.
To make your voice heard, just answer our quick poll question and share your thoughts.
Is there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of … View moreIs there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of unique letterboxes you come across these holidays and you’re in the draw to win one of four $500 prizes including a $250 Prezzy® card and $250 Resene voucher. Plus the owner of the winning letterbox wins the same prize!
Explore the entries and share a Lovely Letterbox now.
The Trusts Arena, Genesis Lounge (Trackside) Main Stadium, Central Park Drive, Henderson
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Mon 17th Dec 1pm – 7pm | Tue 18th Dec 1pm – 7pm
Wed 19th Dec 1pm – 7pm | Thu 20th Dec 1pm – 7pm
Fri 21st Dec 9am – 2pm
… View moreThe Trusts Arena, Genesis Lounge (Trackside) Main Stadium, Central Park Drive, Henderson
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Mon 17th Dec 1pm – 7pm | Tue 18th Dec 1pm – 7pm
Wed 19th Dec 1pm – 7pm | Thu 20th Dec 1pm – 7pm
Fri 21st Dec 9am – 2pm
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Spa itself in good condition and is water tight, jets all working as at last use (18 months ago).
Needs a new pump and some maintenance BUT worth a viewing.
Comes with the spa cover/heat retainer
Worth a look as you would pay over $6000.00 for a new one
Don't miss out.
All you need for the warmer days. Picnic Backpack - 4 place sttings, salt and pepper, cheese knife
and cutting board, plates and cutlery.
Three plastic wine "Glasses" (missing one).
Wine cooler sleeve attaches to the side of the pack.
Rear zip to pouch for extra storage.
Ideal for … View moreAll you need for the warmer days. Picnic Backpack - 4 place sttings, salt and pepper, cheese knife
and cutting board, plates and cutlery.
Three plastic wine "Glasses" (missing one).
Wine cooler sleeve attaches to the side of the pack.
Rear zip to pouch for extra storage.
Ideal for Chrismas in the Park events.
Thousands of Kiwis are about to head off on their summer holidays, leaving their homes unattended. While you're soaking up the sun, drinking fruity cocktails and staying blissfully unaware of whatever Donald Trump is tweeting, someone could be eyeing up your home and evaluating how easy it … View moreThousands of Kiwis are about to head off on their summer holidays, leaving their homes unattended. While you're soaking up the sun, drinking fruity cocktails and staying blissfully unaware of whatever Donald Trump is tweeting, someone could be eyeing up your home and evaluating how easy it would be to break in. Last year saw a 34 percent increase in reported break-ins and burglary attempts from 2015. Despite the increase in crime, almost half of all Kiwis still leave a spare key outside their house, and leave their garage and shed unlocked, according to the National Burglary Report commissioned by Nest. So how can you avoid making your home an easy target? Newshub spoke to reformed burglar Adrian Pritchard about the best home security tips for over the holidays.
Mr Pritchard was a well-known and experienced burglar, who would often steal from two or three premises per night during his criminal career. After a long prison sentence he changed his ways, and is now an author, community worker and motivational speaker.
The 'best time to burgle'
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Mr Pritchard says the Christmas and New Year period is always "the best time to burgle", thanks to many people leaving their houses unattended for weeks on end. "A lot of burglars start at the end of November, breaking into sheds and houses." He says most home burglaries are either spur-of-the-moment crimes or well-planned heists, carried out by someone known to the occupants. Your best bet to minimise your chances of being chosen by a spontaneous burglar over the holidays is not to make it obvious no one's home, he says. "Leave the house the way you would normally, if you were just going to work." This means leaving the curtains open, getting a neighbour to empty your letterbox and organising another car to be parked in your driveway. If you'll be away for several weeks, it's not a bad idea to get someone to mow the lawns to keep your property from looking too derelict. Not coming home to overgrown grass is an added bonus.
Tips for creating the illusion of an occupied home
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Leave the curtains open.
Have your letterbox emptied.
Get another car to park in your driveway.
Have your lawn mowed.
While Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year, it's also a wonderful time for enterprising thieves. The festive combination of expensive new items and unattended homes is a burglar's paradise. After you've unwrapped your presents, Mr Pritchard recommends taking all the packaging straight to the dump, rather than leaving it in your outside bin for potential burglars to see. "If you've just bought yourself a new TV or something brand new, don't put the boxes out on the street, so people can see you've bought a new entertainment system."
Christmas decorations, if visible through your windows, can be a tip-off to burglars that your home is ripe for the picking. Mr Pritchard says you should avoid putting presents underneath the tree until Christmas Eve (those with cats, dogs or impatient children probably don't need to be told this)."If a burglar walks past a driveway, and they see Christmas lights everywhere and the house is all lit up, they'll look through the window and there's all these presents underneath the tree." While it might seem a touch Grinch-like, he also says all Christmas decorations - including the tree - should come down on Boxing Day, especially if you're heading out of town.
Tips for avoiding a festive fright
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No presents under the tree before Christmas Eve.
Take packaging to the dump, not the bin.
Make sure your home is decoration-free after Boxing Day.
Leaving your house unoccupied for the length of your holiday can seem like a big risk, so Mr Pritchard recommends investing in gadgets, like a timer, to automatically turn lights on in the evening."You can even buy little sensors for the TV, so if someone picks it up a noise will go off," he says. "You can buy so much stuff today."
Mr Pritchard recommends anything that produces light and sound, which are a burglar's worst fears. "Most burglars operate in the dark. If there's any noise or any lights, they don't want to be around. "It's like, 'Hey, someone might be noticing me here.'" Laptops, TVs and jewellery are usually the first things burglars go for. If you're leaving valuables behind when you leave town, Mr Pritchard says investing in a safe is your best bet.
If a safe isn't within your budget, try to get your most valuable items out of the house while you're away. Give them to a trusted friend or relative to keep secure at their home, or you could even store them in your shed or garage. "A lot of people do burgle sheds, but they're looking for car tools or food, fridges, freezers," says Mr Pritchard. "They don't expect a thousand-dollar ring to be stashed there." He advises Kiwis to "think out of the box" when it comes to hiding places, especially for house keys. "Burglars think logically, like the house key will be under the doormat. They don't think the key could be under a lemon tree out the back."
Tips for ensuring peace of mind while on holiday
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Consider timers for lights and sensors for the TV.
Keep valuables in a safe;
or give them to a trusted friend
or store them in the shed.
Hide keys and other important items in unusual places.
Summer is party season which, if you have teenagers, often means a lot of people you don't know traipsing through your house. Allowing unknown party guests to freely roam around your home gives them the opportunity to swipe your belongings - or to case the joint to plan a full burglary a few days later. Mr Pritchard says when his daughters host parties he has one simple rule - keep it outside. "No one needs to go inside. If we're going to have a few drinks, we're going to do it outside and put up a marquee." This is also an effective way to keep vomit out of your carpet.
Better safe than sorry
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Mr Pritchard says others are often bemused by his "obsession" with security, but he believes the effort is well worth it. "People say, 'why would you want to go to that extreme?' For me, it's not just about getting your stuff stolen, it's the fact that someone's coming into your house who you didn't invite. "They've just walked through your house, they could have gone through anything. "You can replace your stuff, but you can't replace that integrity, that invasion of privacy." There's also the risk of your home being damaged during a burglary. Mr Pritchard recalls that once during his burgling career he stole a dishwasher, which meant unplugging the water supply. "Water just went everywhere. We got the dishwasher, but the house would have been flooded with water - the carpet, the floorboards and all of that. "Things like that can happen to your place." To keep your Christmas from ending in heartbreak, go the extra mile to make sure your house isn't the target of any festive filching.
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We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, surprises and delights the kids, or who regularly volunteers their time to a local charity or sports team.
If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Let us know why your neighbour is so nice by nominating now.
Hi neighbours. You still have time to get the curtains cleaned before your Mother-in-law arrives for her yearly inspection! Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Pick them up and get 20% off!
Curtains must be with us no later … View moreHi neighbours. You still have time to get the curtains cleaned before your Mother-in-law arrives for her yearly inspection! Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Pick them up and get 20% off!
Curtains must be with us no later than 5pm, Tuesday 18th December if they are to be ready before Christmas.
Mildew and mould spores proliferate in spring and have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family's health and have your curtains cleaned by Textile Cleaning Services.
We're specialists in mildew and stain removal from curtains and blinds (Roman & Austrian blinds included).
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm, for your convenience.
Temporary curtains available at no charge!
For a FREE quote phone: 09 473 5350.
We are closing 12 noon Friday 21st December and re-opening Monday 7th January 2019.
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