Maraetai, Auckland

2385 days ago

Plume Villas, the magic of Matakana

Plume Villas

A one-hour scenic drive from Auckland, and 5 minutes from Matakana, Plume Restaurant is recognised for superb cuisine perfectly complemented by Runner Duck Estate Vineyard’s fine wines. As the vineyard’s cellar door, tastings are available here. Now, 12 new luxury villas offer accommodation a … View moreA one-hour scenic drive from Auckland, and 5 minutes from Matakana, Plume Restaurant is recognised for superb cuisine perfectly complemented by Runner Duck Estate Vineyard’s fine wines. As the vineyard’s cellar door, tastings are available here. Now, 12 new luxury villas offer accommodation a brief stroll from the restaurant, in surroundings where gourmet travellers or those seeking an escape from the city can discover some Matakana magic of their very own.

Ranging from 1-3 bedrooms, and sharing a swimming pool, the villas feature all the comforts of home in an idyllic coastal country setting. Your country escape starts here.
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2386 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

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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2386 days ago

Learn more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer!

Victim Support Group

Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?

Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who give up a small amount of time each week to help victims after a crime or tragic event.

Join us for a drink and a bite to… View more
Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?

Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who give up a small amount of time each week to help victims after a crime or tragic event.

Join us for a drink and a bite to eat at our Counties Manukau volunteer information evening, 6.30pm next Wednesday 30 May, to meet other volunteers and discover how you too could make a difference as a Victim Support volunteer.

Click the link to find out more. We’d love to see you there

Grace
Area Manager - Counties Manukau
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2386 days ago

Quality dentistry at Guardian Dental Care

Guardian Dental Care

Guardian Dental Care with new and vibrant looks. We are open 7 days a week and provide affordable dental treatment with a focus on delivering quality work to patients.

Call us now at 092622240 or 0800 4 TOOTH to make an appointment.
Find out more!

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2387 days ago

Pick up your free ultra violet pen to mark your valuable property

Imogen Neale Reporter from Eastern Courier

PREPARE TO BE BURGLED

Counties Manukau East scene of crime officer Nikki Harvey encourages people to pretend they're on the popular television series CSI so that securing their property is less chore, more fun.

"Get the kids involved," she says. "Help yourself by not … View more
PREPARE TO BE BURGLED

Counties Manukau East scene of crime officer Nikki Harvey encourages people to pretend they're on the popular television series CSI so that securing their property is less chore, more fun.

"Get the kids involved," she says. "Help yourself by not becoming a victim."

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2387 days ago

Botany's new community constable Nicci Gibson

Imogen Neale Reporter from Eastern Courier

Meet Botany's new community constable, Constable Nicci Gibson.

Her email is nicola.gibson@police.govt.nz

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2387 days ago

Why does it matter if the council sells some buildings?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

On Tuesday, Auckland Council agreed to sell seven of its buildings as a key component of its Corporate Property Strategy.

2388 days ago

Franklin to get better facilities following service centre sale

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Deputy mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore and Franklin Local Board are pleased the people of Franklin will ultimately benefit from a decision to sell the current site of the Pukekohe service centre.

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2389 days ago

Auckland’s ‘haves’ - where the average household income soars above the rest

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Have you read the latest installments of Stuff/Newshub's joint investigation? In part two of the 'a tale of two cities' series, Carmen Parahi and Simon Shepherd take a look at the view from the top of the Auckland tree. While … View moreHave you read the latest installments of Stuff/Newshub's joint investigation? In part two of the 'a tale of two cities' series, Carmen Parahi and Simon Shepherd take a look at the view from the top of the Auckland tree. While part three looks at inequality and what will happen in the next downturn. Read them both here.

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2388 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
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  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
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  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
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  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
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  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
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